Data Storage Courses and Certifications

CMU Database Group

Data Formats and Encoding for Advanced Database Systems - Part 1

Explore advanced database concepts, focusing on data formats and encoding techniques for efficient storage and retrieval in modern systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

CMU Database Group

Lance: A Modern Columnar Data Format - ML⇄DB Seminar Series

Explore Lance, a modern columnar data format, and its applications in database systems and machine learning workflows.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ExplainingComputers

Storage Media Life Expectancy - SSDs, HDDs, and Other Storage Types

Comprehensive exploration of storage media longevity, covering HDDs, SSDs, optical discs, and more. Provides insights on data retention, lifespan factors, and strategies for long-term data preservation.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DevConf

Next Generation of Datastores: Hot Queries, Cold Storage

Explore how blob stores revolutionize datastore architecture, offering scalability and cost-efficiency. Learn about S3-compatible options, use cases, and trade-offs.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fundamentals of Storage Virtualization

Every IT professional should have a good understanding of storage virtualization. This course will teach you what storage virtualization is, how it works, and how it can help you and your company.

• Pluralsight
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Trial Available

SNIAVideo

The Evolution of Congestion Management in Fibre Channel - Understanding Fabric Notifications and SAN Performance

Explore the latest advancements in Fibre Channel SAN performance through Fabric Notifications, covering implementation techniques, standards, and current solutions for optimal network management.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SNIAVideo

Storage Architecture Optimized for AI Workloads - High Performance Solutions for GPU Clusters

Discover how to optimize storage architecture for AI workloads, exploring high-performance solutions, capacity-optimized tiers, and real-world implementations for machine vision applications.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SNIAVideo

The Looming Need for Molecular Storage - Data Growth and Future Storage Solutions

Explore the future challenges of data storage capacity and discover how molecular storage, particularly DNA-based solutions, could address the impending storage crisis beyond 2030.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SNIAVideo

Approximate DNA Storage with High Robustness and Density for Images

Explore groundbreaking DNA storage techniques for images, focusing on enhanced robustness and density through innovative encoding schemes and error prevention mechanisms.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SNIAVideo

SDXI Specification v1.0 and Beyond - Memory Data Movement and Acceleration Interface

Discover the SDXI v1.0 standard for memory-to-memory data movement, exploring its architecture, acceleration interface, and future enhancements for emerging memory technologies and fabric implementations.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SNIAVideo

SFF Technical Specifications and Server Component Changes - 2023

Discover the latest specification changes from SFF TA TWG affecting server components, connectors, and transceivers, with insights on performance, size, and thermal improvements.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SNIAVideo

What 10 Years of Drive Stats Data Can Tell Us About Hard Drive and SSD Reliability

Explore 10 years of hard drive performance data analysis, covering failure rates, reliability patterns, and AI-driven predictions to optimize storage infrastructure and reduce costs.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SNIAVideo

Storage Performance and IO Load Basics - 2018

Gain insights into storage performance fundamentals and IO load characteristics through expert-led technical training covering essential concepts and practical applications.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SNIAVideo

Introduction to Capacity Optimization Methods - February-March 2018

Discover essential capacity optimization techniques and methods for storage systems, focusing on efficiency improvements and data reduction strategies.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

SNIAVideo

Long-Term Preservation and Archive Storage - Project Silica Technology

Explore Project Silica, a groundbreaking optical storage technology for long-term data preservation, offering durability, sustainability, and near-zero storage costs while ensuring true airgap protection and EMF resistance.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video