Manage storage on Windows clients

Module
11 Units

Beginner

Administrator

Windows

This module describes some of the different storage technologies, including different types of server-based and cloud-based storage. This module will also cover considerations for configuring storage for use in Windows client.

Learning objectives

After completing this module, you will be able to:

Describe the different ways to access storage.
Explain the difference between network-attached storage (NAS) and storage area networks (SANs).
Compare MBR and GUID partition table (GPT) disks.
Describe how to convert a basic disk to a dynamic disk.
Describe the tools available for managing disks.
Describe a simple volume.
Describe mirrored, spanned, and striped volumes.
Create volumes, resize, and manage volumes.

Prerequisites

Students should have a basic understanding of computer networks and hardware concepts.
Students should have a basic understanding of OS and Application concepts.
Students should have experience with using Windows 10 or later.

Introduction min
Understand storage options min
Examine network and cloud storage options min
Describe Master Boot Record and Grid Partition Table partitions min
Describe dynamic disks min
Explore disk management tools min
Describe simple volumes min
Compare mirrored, spanned and striped volumes min
Manage existing volumes min
Module assessment min
Summary min