HP Education Services Course Overview
HP Industry Standard Architecture and Technology (HK751S_00117231)
This training validates the knowledge and skills of advanced
IT technicians. It is designed to be a vendor-neutral
certification for individuals with 18-24 months of experience
with Industry Standard Server Architecture (ISSA) technology.
The technical knowledge areas covered by this training
include RAID, SCSI and multiple CPUs, as well as capabilities
with server issues, including disaster recovery. Assists in
preparation for the (AIS)ProLiant/BladeSystem and (APS)
ProLiant/BladeSystem certifications.
Audience
• This course is designed for HP partners, HP customers, and internal
HP employees who are preparing for APS, AIS, ASE certification in the
Industry Standard Servers space.
• Students who wish to apply for certification exam: HP2-T16
Certifications and Related Examinations
•APS - HP BladeSystem Solutions [2010]
•HP2-T16 - Industry Standard Architecture and Technology
Prerequisites
HP recommends that students have attained the following credentials
or levels of experience before taking this course:
• Computer basics and computing interest
For certification requirements:
• Please review HP Partner training certification
datasheet for further certification pre-requisites
requirement
Course objectives
Upon completion of this course, students should have an in-depth
knowledge of:
• Server Technologies
• Processors and Multiprocessing
• Memory and Cache
• Bus Architecture
• System Architecture and Server Chipsets
• Server Storage
• Disk Array Technologies
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Course title:
HP Industry Standard Architecture and
Technology
HP product number:
HK751S_00117231
Category/Subcategory:
ProLiant
Course length:
5 days
Level:
Intermediate
Delivery language:
English
To order:
You can order this course online at
http://www.hp.com/learn. At the site, select a
country, then choose "registration" or "Book a
course" and fill out the online registration form.
Advanced Storage Technologies
Introduction to Fibre Channel
Hardware Installation
Configuration
Upgrades
Proactive Maintenance
Troubleshooting and Problem Determination
Disaster Recovery and Backup Technology
Why education services from HP?
• Online instructor-led and self-paced training at
http://itresourcecenter.hp.com
• Focus on job-specific skills
• State-of-the-art classroom facilities
• Online instructor-led and self-paced training at
http://www.hp.com/learn
• Customized on-site delivery
• More than 80 training locations worldwide
• Experienced and best-in-the-field HP instructors
• Hands-on practice
• Comprehensive student materials
• Online instructor-led and self-paced training at
http://www.hp.com/education
Next steps
• Integrating and Managing HP ProLiant ML/DL Servers in the
Enterprise, Rev 10.31 (HK321_00244438)
Detailed course outline
Module 1: Introduction to Server Technologies
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Objectives
Server design
Customer environments
Servers differentiated from desktops
Customer requirements
Server functions
Server chassis types
Form factor
Racks
Server technologies
System boards
Processors
Memory
Buses
Bus components
Chipsets
Storage components
System clock
Data flow
System timing and speed
Power subsystems
Cooling
Learning check
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Module 2: Chipsets and Server Architecture
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Objectives
Chipsets
Architecture
Evolution of chipsets and server architecture
Crossbar switch
Server architectures linked to processor chipsets
Transitioning from FSB to point-to-point links
Comparing FSB and point-to-point link architectures
Changing from Megahertz to Gigatransfers
Traditional and non-uniform memory architecture
Servers based on traditional Intel Xeon front-side bus technology
Servers based on point-to-point link technology
Xeon Processors with Core or Netburst microarchitecture and server
architecture
Evolution of Intel microarchitectures and processors
Introduction of Nehalem microarchitecture
Intel Nehalem microarchitecture
Intel Xeon processor 5500 series
AMD Opteron processors and server architecture
Socket designs for dual-core Revision F processors
Socket design for quad-core processors
AMD split-plane technology
Common chipsets
Intel 5520 and 5500 chipsets
Intel 5000p chipset
Intel 7300 chipset
Intel 7400 chipset
Intel 7520 chipset
Intel 8500 chipset
AMD 8000 series chipsets
AMD 8400 series chipsets
AMD 2400 series chipsets
Summary
Learning check
Module 3: Processors and Multiprocessing
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Choosing processors
How processors work
Processor components
Processing instructions
Clock synchronization
Processor performance and clock cycles
Multiprocessor servers
Sharing the workload
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Sharing memory and I/O resources
Other factors
Mixing processors
Processor steppings
Intel support for processor mixing
Logical processors and Hyper-Threading technology
Thread scheduling
64-bit extensions—AMD64 and Intel 64
Key advantages of 64-bit computing
Instruction set and registers
Memory addressability
Operating modes
Micro-architectural differences
Comparison of Intel and AMD processors
Improvements to silicon process technology
Dual-core technologies
Dual-core implementation
HyperThreading on single-core and dual-core
Multi-core technologies
Reducing and controlling power use
NX, XD, and DEP for data protection
Hardware assisted virtualization
Processor ring layers
Current processors in industry standard servers
Intel Xeon processors
AMD Opteron processors
AMD Opteron 8400 series processors
Summary
Learning Check
Module 4: Memory and Cache
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Types of memory
DRAM
DIMMs
Improving memory performance
SDRAM technology
Advanced memory technologies
Memory protection technologies
RAID memory
Cache
Cache architectures
Summary
Learning check
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Module 5: Bus Architecture
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Bus architecture
Bus performance
PCI
PCI-X
PCI Express
USB
IOV – I/O Virtualization
Summary
Learning check
Module 6: Server Storage
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ATA/IDE
Serial ATA
SATA features
Introduction to SCSI
SCSI communication
SCSI troubleshooting
SAS/SATA interoperability
SAS devices
Zoning
iSCSI
Summary
Learning check
Module 7: Array Technology
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Drive array concepts
Drive array features and advantages
RAID technology overview
RAID levels supported by HP RAID controllers
RAID level performance comparison
Learning check
Module 8: Advanced Storage Technology
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Basic Concepts
SAN types, technologies, and topologies
Summary
Learning check
Module 9: Networking Basics for Configuring Servers
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Introduction
TCP/IP protocol
Servers commonly required for network addressing
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Network ports and services
Ethernet networking technology
Accessing the network
Virtual local area networks
Summary
Learning check
Module 10: Introduction to Fibre Channel
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Fibre Channel concepts and architecture
Fibre Channel benefits
Fibre Channel terminology
Components
Fibre Channel hardware components
Fibre Channel cabling and cable concepts
Fibre Channel topologies
Learning Check
Module 11: Server Virtualization Technologies
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Introduction
Virtualization concepts
Server virtualization
Virtual desktops
Storage virtualization
Implementing virtualization
Managing a virtual environment
Basic Considerations for virtualization
Server virtualization tips
Learning Check
Module 12: Planning and Installation
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Pre-installation Planning
Performing prerequisite steps
Installing hardware
Troubleshooting a failed installation
Learning check
Module 13: Configuration
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Updating system and option ROMs
Recovering from a failed ROM upgrade
Configuring installed hardware
Choosing a deployment method
Installing an operating system
Installing server manufacturer’s software
Validating and testing the installation
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• Post-installation tasks
• Learning check
Module 14: Upgrades
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Configuring the server
Different deployment methods
Installing an operating system
Installing server support packs
Validating and testing
Learning check
Module 15: Proactive Maintenance
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Introduction
Backing up
Creating baselines and comparing performance
Adjusting SNMP thresholds
Performing physical housekeeping
Server management and service plans
Recognizing and reporting physical security issues
Recognizing environmental issues
Summary
Learning check
Module 16: Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting a failed installation or server issue
Using a methodical approach to troubleshooting
Establishing a baseline
Collecting problem data
Collecting system data
Common problem resolution
Isolating hardware issues to a subsystem
Operating system problems
Software and performance issues
Evaluating performance
Summary
Learning check
Module 17: Disaster Recovery and Backups
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Disaster recovery
Backup technologies for data protection
Backup strategies
Learning check
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