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Storage Networking has been in use for over twenty years in enterprise data centers. Mastery of the field has become essential for large organizations and especially those applying Enterprise Architecture and Management for expanded organizational benefit. Whether as an employee of a company or as a consultant serving a broader base of clients, expertise in storage systems and how to maximize the effectiveness of the enterprise Big Data methodology is essential in the present and future business client. Expertise of best use of Cloud systems either private or public and security are critical skills for the Storage Professional. The Storage Networking Industry Association sponsors vendor neutral education through its Education Committee. These activities support industry recognized certification programs. This course prepares the student to pass the first level exam on the way to becoming a Certified Storage Expert. This updated version (V7) incorporates new storage networking concepts since the last update. As well, it incorporates the new topics on the S10-110 SNIA Certification Exam. In additionally critical new topics on Cloud Based Storage, NVMe, and Distributed Management are now included. The purpose of this publication is to train Storage Professionals to be able to master the concepts and is prepared to provide professional services to their employer or client. It covers but is NOT just a checklist for passing the new S10-110 Certification Exam.