> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.verge.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-5-storage.md).

# Module 5: Storage

- [Overview](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-5-storage/05-storage.md): Configure vSAN storage tiers, provision NAS shares, and apply storage best practices for performance and redundancy in VergeOS.
- [vSAN Architecture & VergeFS](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-5-storage/01-vsan-architecture.md): Deep dive into VergeOS vSAN block-level architecture, hash-based data distribution, inline deduplication, encryption, self-healing redundancy, and space-efficient snapshots.
- [Lab: Storage Configuration](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-5-storage/lab.md): Configure vSAN storage tiers, provision NAS shares, and validate storage performance and redundancy in VergeOS.
- [Storage Tiers](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-5-storage/02-storage-tiers.md): The VergeOS storage tier model: 5 workload tiers plus the Tier 0 metadata tier, drive assignment rules, and capacity planning.
- [NAS Service & Shares](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-5-storage/03-nas-shares.md): Learn how VergeOS delivers file-level storage access via CIFS/SMB and NFS through its VM-based NAS service, including local volumes, remote volumes, VM exports, and Active Directory integration.
- [Snapshots & Data Protection](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-5-storage/04-snapshots-data-protection.md): Understand VergeOS snapshot architecture, quiesced snapshots, snapshot profiles, clones, site sync replication, and disaster recovery strategies.
- [Storage Monitoring & Troubleshooting](https://docs.verge.io/learn-the-platform/module-5-storage/05-storage-monitoring.md): Master vSAN diagnostics, Fibre Channel integration, NAS troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance strategies in VergeOS.


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