Detailed Course Outline
Module 1: Portfolio Introduction
- Identify the components of the BladeSystem portfolio
- Identify available server and technologies in the BladeSystem portfolio
Module 2: BladeSystem Enclosures
- Identify and describe the HP BladeSystem enclosures
- Describe the power architecture used in HP BladeSystem systems, including:
- Power modes
- Power supplies
- Power modules
- Power distribution units (PDUs)
- Describe Thermal Logic technology
- Describe the cooling technologies designed for the BladeSystem systems
- Describe the use of a DVD-ROM drive in the enclosures
Module 3 — Managing HP BladeSystem
- Explain how to use and configure:
- Onboard Administrator
- Insight Display
- iLO Management Engine
Module 4 — HP BladeSystem Storage and Expansion Blades
- Describe the features and functions of HP:
- Storage blades
- Tape blades
- Expansion blades
- Describe partner blade positioning rules
- Describe the features and functions of other storage technologies used in HP BladeSystem
Module 5 — Ethernet Connectivity Options for HP BladeSystem
- Describe the following HP BladeSystem Ethernet interconnect modules for HP ProLiant server blades:
- HP 6120XG Ethernet Blade Switch
- HP 6125G Ethernet Blade Switch
- HP 612xG/XG Blade Switch
- Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020
- Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3120
- HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch
- HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch
- HP 10GbE Pass-Thru Module
- Cisco Fabric Extender for HP BladeSystem
Module 6 — Storage Connectivity Options for HP BladeSystem
- Describe the HP BladeSystem Fibre Channel interconnect modules available for HP BladeSystem
- Cisco MDS 8Gb Fabric Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
- Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem c-Class
- Describe the Serial-Attached SCSI (SAS) switches available for BladeSystem
- Identify 4X InfiniBand Switch Modules available for BladeSystem
Module 7 — Virtual Connect Installation and Configuration
- Describe HP Virtual Connect portfolio and technology concept
- Plan and implement a Virtual Connect environment
- Configure a Virtual Connect module Describe Flex-10 and FlexFabric technology Describe multi-enclosure configuration
- Identify basic features of Virtual Connect Enterprise Manager
Module 8 — Introduction to HP SAN Solutions
- Describe the basic features of the HP P2000 Modular Smart Array family
- Describe the basic features of the HP StoreVirtual 4000 Storage solution
Module 9 — HP Virtualization Basics
- Describe virtualization with VMware
- Describe virtualization with Microsoft products
Module 10 — HP Management Software
- Describe basic features of HP System Management Homepage
- Describe the basic features of HP Systems Insight Manager (HP SIM)
- Describe HP Insight Control components and its hardware and software requirements
Module 11 — HP Blade Server Deployment
- Describe features and components of Insight Control server deployment
- Describe scripted and imaged installation
- Describe Insight Control Server Provisioning
Module 12 — Data Availability and Protection for an HP Server Blade
- Explain how to increase availability through power protection
Module 13 — HP BladeSystem Support
- Identify the diagnostic tools available for HP BladeSystem solutions Maintain the drivers and firmware for a BladeSystem solution Identify the HP Services available for BladeSystem
Appendix 01 — Configuring Ethernet Connectivity Options
- Explain how to configure:
- An HP GbE2c Layer 2/3 Ethernet Blade Switch
- A Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3020 or 3120
- An HP 1:10Gb Ethernet BL-c Switch
- An HP 6120XG or 6120G/XG switch
Appendix 02 — Configuring Storage Connectivity Options
- Explain how to configure the following switches:
- Brocade 8Gb SAN Switch for HP BladeSystem
- Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch for HP BladeSystem
- HP 3Gb SAS BL Switch for HP BladeSystem
Appendix 03 — HP VirtualSystem VS2 for Red Hat Reference Architecture