Today's competitive market, customers demand best-of-breed technology that is proven and backed by certified Storage Area Network (SAN) experts. Training and certification from Brocade, the leader in SAN fabric switches, directors and backbones, demonstrates expertise in implementing industry-leading SAN technology used in real world storage applications such as server and storage consolidation, LAN-free and serverless backup, remote data replication, and dynamic storage management.

The Brocade Certification Program is based on courseware designed to provide the right information, in the right delivery mode, and in the most convenient physical location. Through a blended learning approach, including Web-based training and practice questions, study guides, and a variety of additional resources - Brocade provides levels of certification to suit both organizational and individual career goals. Brocade Certification Programs cover all the job roles required to successfully design, implement, support, and manage SANs using Brocade switches, directors and backbones. Brocade is pleased to be affiliated with SNIA's Storage Networking Certification Program (SNCP). We welcome the opportunity to work with industry leaders such as SNIA in raising the visibility and expanding the opportunities for Brocade's certified base to enhance their skills through the SNIA Expert Track program.

Brocade Certified Fabric Professional - BCFP
This certification represents mastery of the basics of the Brocade switches, directors and backbones and knowledge of Fibre Channel Theory. As a Brocade Certified Fabric Professional, you must demonstrate an ability to install, configure, and troubleshoot various Brocade products and exhibit proficiency in the intricacies of Brocade hardware. Choose the BCFP path if you are post-sales, support, a SAN administrator, repair or maintenance.

Brocade Certified SAN Designer - BCSD
This certification represents mastery of the concepts and subtleties involved with building a SAN from basic components through the integration of industry applications and state-of-the-art storage components. As a Brocade Certified SAN Designer, you must exhibit a detailed understanding of SAN design as well as expertise in implementing complete SAN solutions. Choose the BCSD path if you are part of pre-sales, support, design or a SAN Manager.

Note: This certification will have a new name, Brocade Certified Fabric Designer beginning with the new beta exam in August. More detail will follow.

Brocade Certified SAN Manager - BCSM
This level of certification indicates that you have a detailed understanding of administering Brocade hardware and software, and managing all components of a SAN through the use of Brocade management tools. Choose the BCSM path if you are part of implementation, post-sales, technical support, SAN Management, or a customer engineer. This exam is now one of the electives to help you achieve the SNIA Certified Storage Networking Expert (SCSN-E) credential. For more information on the SCSN-E program visit the SNIA site at http://www.snia.org/education/certification/scsne/.


Brocade Certified Architect for FICON - BCAF
This level of certification indicates you understand IBM System z I/O concepts, and can demonstrate knowledge of Brocade FICON Director and switching SAN components. You have the ability to design, install, configure, maintain, manage, and troubleshoot Brocade hardware and software products for local and metro distance (100 km) environments. Choose the BCAF path if you are part of pre-sales, support, a designer or a professional services consultant.

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