SNIA offers a certification in storage basics for anybody who wants to pursue the field. The program then splits into two tracks: One focuses on architecting a storage network, and the other certifies IT professionals in management. The cost to take each exam is $200, while the cost to prepare varies widely depending on experience.

According to Luchs, third-party groups ranked the SNIA program as the industry's fastest-growing one in 2005.

With rising demand, fast-changing technologies and a higher profile, storage is emerging as a hot niche for IT professionals.

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