Hands-On Labs
Storage and Backup Operations Clinic
Instructor-led evenings · 10 evenings
Clinic sessions alternate between demonstrations and solo labs. You will practice reconciliation steps after simulated sync issues, document retention decisions, and compare backup SKUs without sales hype.
What is included
- Recovery rehearsal scripts with timers
- Checklists for verifying immutable storage settings
- Office hours on archive tier efficiency tradeoffs
Outcomes
- Run a timed restore drill and capture lessons learned
- Recommend a lifecycle policy with cost notes
- Explain backup scope to a risk coverage partner in plain language
FAQ
Do you cover multi-region failover?
Yes, as a focused capstone scenario with explicit prerequisites listed beforehand.
Is data retained after class?
Lab data is wiped seven days after the final session unless your employer signs an extension.
Are disks shipped?
No physical media is involved; everything stays in cloud sandboxes.
Cohort notes
“Storage Clinic demystified soft delete timing. I still want a deeper Cosmos module later.”