QNAP NAS – Configure & Administer Like a Storage Pro
 
Course Description
The QNAP NAS – Configure & Administer Like a Storage Pro course provides a practical, hands-on introduction to deploying, managing, and optimizing QNAP Network Attached Storage systems. This training is designed to help learners build strong foundational and intermediate skills in storage administration, data protection, file services, virtualization, and system security.
Through guided instruction and real-world configuration exercises, you’ll learn how to set up QTS, manage volumes and RAID groups, configure network services, secure your NAS, and leverage powerful QNAP features such as snapshots, hybrid backup, apps, and virtualization technologies.
 
What You Will Learn
Core concepts of NAS architecture and QNAP’s QTS operating system
Initial setup, system configuration, and administrative best practices
Creating and managing storage pools, RAID arrays, and volumes
File sharing protocols (SMB, AFP, NFS) and access permissions
Implementing snapshots, backups, replication, and disaster recovery strategies
Using QNAP applications, containers, and virtualization tools
Securing QNAP environments through account management and network hardening
Monitoring, updating, and troubleshooting system performance
 
Who This Course Is For
IT administrators managing QNAP NAS systems
Storage professionals seeking hands-on experience with QTS
Home lab builders, prosumers, and small business IT operators
Anyone preparing for advanced storage or NAS administration roles
 
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to deploy, configure, and manage QNAP NAS systems like a seasoned storage professional—handling storage provisioning, protection, secure access, apps, and system operations with confidence. These skills support the goals and practical applications of the QNAP NAS – Configure & Administer Like a Storage Pro program.