Episode 23: Storage and Virtual Networking

This episode focuses on storage networking and virtual networking, two areas that reflect modern infrastructure trends. Storage networking includes technologies like Network Attached Storage (NAS) and Storage Area Networks (SANs), which allow centralized management of data resources. Virtual networking involves creating logical networks that operate on top of physical infrastructure, enabling greater flexibility and efficiency. Both areas are increasingly important in the exam because they reflect real-world practices in enterprise environments.

Practical considerations include how storage networks support redundancy and high availability, while virtual networking enables cloud connectivity, VLANs, and virtual switches. You’ll also see how troubleshooting requires recognizing whether issues stem from the physical layer or from the logical, virtualized overlay. The exam may present scenarios involving virtualization or storage systems, so this episode reinforces how to approach them with both theoretical and applied understanding. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your certification path.