This Network-Attached Storage (NAS) test is designed to assess a test taker's ability to properly setup and manage a NAS appliance and network. The test taker should have an understanding of NAS for Windows and Linux as there are questions pertaining to those operating systems. Other topics covered by this test include redundancy, the NAS environment, storage issues, choosing proper storage solutions, and general network maintenance. This assessment is appropriate for test takers that have a year or more experience with NAS. An assessment on Storage Area Network (SAN) is also available. Total Questions 40 Question Types Multiple Choice Competencies Tested NAS for WindowsNAS for LinuxNAS EnvironmentStorage Issues Tasks Tested Routable ProtocolsFile SystemsFirewall Blocking Access for Windows UsersWindows Mounting SharesLinux NAS ManagementAutomatically Mounting SharesManagement UtilitiesLinux Mounting SharesFirewall Blocking Access for Linux UsersUNIX/Linux ProtocolContinuancePotential Points of FailureIdentify RAID TypesStorage AccessHigh Availability at the Switch LevelSingle Failure PointsNetwork Fault ToleranceAs Needed Disk Space AllocationMac NAS Access ProtocolRAID LevelsProtocol and Level of StorageServer Attached to a SANVolume ManagementSharing Files with ClientsNAS CablesBlock Level StorageNAS Device ApplicationsBackup StrategiesBenefits of NAS vs DASDrive ArchitectureStoring Backup OffsiteDouble ParityDisk Types for Archiving Old DataBenefits of NASOptimize Disk UsageNAS AttributesDisk CapacityHot SpareIT Business ContinuityAllotted Archive Space
