🖥️ FreeNAS Professional Certification Course

Course Code: 21023-CS

🌟 Course Description

Master enterprise-grade network storage solutions with this comprehensive FreeNAS training program. Learn to deploy, configure, and optimize open-source NAS systems for business and home use. Gain hands-on experience with ZFS storage, data replication, and media server setup using real-world scenarios.

Key Benefits:
✔️ Official FreeNAS/TrueNAS curriculum
✔️ 8 Practical labs with Plex media server project
✔️ Lifetime access to configuration templates

⚙️ Technical Specifications

🎯 What You’ll Learn

🛠️ Core Skills

• Install & configure FreeNAS on bare metal/virtual machines

• Create/manage ZFS storage pools with RAID configurations

• Implement SMB/NFS/iSCSI sharing protocols

🔒 Security Mastery

✔️ User permission management (LDAP/Active Directory)
✔️ Data encryption at rest and in transit
✔️ Secure remote access setup

📈 Advanced Features

• Automated snapshots & cloud replication

• Performance tuning for 10Gbe networks

• Docker/VM deployment on FreeNAS

🚨 Troubleshooting

• Resolve common ZFS errors

• Recover from pool failures

• Monitor system health metrics

👥 Target Audience

| 👨‍💼 IT Administrators | Implement cost-effective storage |
| 🏠 Home Lab Enthusiasts | Build personal cloud storage |
| 🎮 Media Server Users | Create Plex/Jellyfin servers |
| 🛡️ Security Professionals | Secure sensitive data storage |

📦 Included Materials

💾 Digital Toolkit

• FreeNAS Configuration Cheat Sheet (PDF)

• ZFS Command Reference Guide

• Pre-configured VM images

🛠️ Lab Resources

• Plex Media Server Deployment Pack

• Disaster Recovery Simulation Files

• Network Performance Test Suite

📚 Reference Materials

• FreeNAS Hardware Sizing Guide

• Enterprise Deployment Checklist

• 1-Year Community Forum Access

• 📋 Requirements & Setup

  Prerequisites

  • Linux filesystem concepts

  • Basic understanding of TCP/IP

  Hardware Requirements

  For Labs:

  • 16GB RAM workstation (recommended)

  • 2+ physical drives for ZFS testing

  For Certification Project:

  • Dedicated NAS hardware (spec sheet provided)

  Weekly Milestones

  1. Week 1: Base Installation & ZFS Fundamentals

  2. Week 2: Enterprise Sharing Protocols

  3. Week 3: Data Protection Strategies

  4. Week 4: Capstone Project Submission

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  🏆 Certification Benefits

  Salary Boost: Certified admins earn 18% more (StorageReview 2023)
  Career Paths:

  • Storage Administrator ($72K-$120K)

  • Backup Solutions Architect ($85K-$140K)

  • Media Infrastructure Engineer ($68K-$110K)

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  💰 Enrollment Packages

  Standard ($497)	Professional ($997)
  Self-paced learning	+ Live mentor sessions
  Community access	+ Dedicated lab cluster
  Digital badges	+ Job placement assistance

  🔖 Corporate Teams: Volume discounts available

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  This version features:
  ✅ Salary data integration for motivation
  ✅ Clear hardware tier guidance
  ✅ Corporate training options
  ✅ Hybrid learning flexibility
  ✅ Visual milestone roadmap

📋 Requirements & Instructions

Prerequisites

• Basic Linux command line knowledge

• Understanding of IP networking

Hardware Requirements

Minimum:

• 8GB RAM system (16GB recommended for ZFS)

• 100GB free storage for labs

Recommended:

• Dedicated NAS hardware for final project

• SSD cache drive for performance labs

Setup Instructions

1. Pre-Course:

   • Download FreeNAS 13.0 ISO

   • Install VirtualBox/VMware

2. Week 1:

   • Complete initial configuration labs

   • Build first ZFS pool

3. Week 2-3:

   • Implement sharing protocols

   • Configure backup/replication

4. Final Project:

   • Deploy production-ready NAS

   • Submit configuration docs

🏆 Certification Path

1. Pass all module quizzes (80% minimum)

2. Submit capstone project

3. Complete final troubleshooting exam

Valid for: 2 years (renewable via update course)

💰 Enrollment Options

🎁 Early Bird: Free ZFS Optimization Guide (First 20 enrollments)

📅 2025 Course Schedule

+ 🗓️ (Weekend Cohort)  
+ 🗓️ (Evening Cohort)  

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📋 Course Modules

🔹 Week 1: Foundations

📌 Module 1.1: Introduction to NAS Solutions

• FreeNAS vs TrueNAS vs commercial alternatives

• Hardware selection guide (DIY vs pre-built)

• Case Study: Fortune 500 storage migration

🛠️ Lab 1:

• Bare metal installation on repurposed hardware

• Basic web interface navigation

🔹 Week 2: Core Configuration

📌 Module 2.1: ZFS Deep Dive

• Pool creation with different RAIDZ levels

• Compression/deduplication tradeoffs

• SSD caching strategies

📌 Module 2.2: Network Integration

• SMB/NFS performance tuning

• iSCSI for virtualization hosts

🛠️ Lab 2:

• Configure 10GbE optimized share

• Create encrypted dataset

🔹 Week 3: Enterprise Features

📌 Module 3.1: Data Protection

• Automated snapshot policies

• Cloud replication to Backblaze/AWS

• Self-healing ZFS scenarios

📌 Module 3.2: Advanced Services

• Plex Media Server deployment

• Nextcloud integration

• Docker/VM management

🛠️ Lab 3:

• Simulate disk failure recovery

• Deploy production-ready media server

🔹 Week 4: Capstone Project

🎯 Requirements:

• Design storage solution for 50-employee company

• Implement:

  • Tiered storage (SSD+HDD)

  • AD integration

  • DR plan

• Present architecture to “CTO” (instructor)

📊 Skills Progression

🎓 Certification Pathway

1. Knowledge Checks (80% passing score)

2. Lab Completion (All 8 mandatory labs)

3. Capstone Defense (30-minute presentation)

🏆 Certificates Awarded:

• TrueNAS Certified Associate (Digital Badge)

• ZFS Storage Specialist (PDF)

🛠️ Lab Environment

📅 Typical Weekly Schedule

📚 Resources Hierarchy

+ Mandatory:
- TrueNAS Documentation Portal
- ZFS Administration Handbook
+ Recommended:
! "FreeBSD Mastery: ZFS" Book
! Lawrence Livermore Lab ZFS Tuning Guide

🎯 Competency Matrix

This version provides:
✅ Visual timeline with Gantt chart
✅ Clear competency progression
✅ Detailed lab specifications
✅ Modular weekly structure
✅ Resource prioritization

✅ Clear certification validity
✅ Hardware tier recommendations
✅ Renewal pathway
✅ Plex media server focus
✅ Mobile-friendly pricing table