Duration
3 days
Overview
- This 3 day Dell EMC PowerEdge Installation, Management and Diagnostics course is part of the recommended training path leading to the Dell EMC PowerEdge Associates level certification for PowerEdge servers.
- This course assists you to successfully configure, manage and troubleshoot Dell PowerEdge servers providing best practice information consisting of instructor-led training and hands-on activities.
- This course will focus on the 14th generation Dell EMC PowerEdge rack and tower servers.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, the attendee will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of key server components
- Identify hot swap components
- Identify Boot Mode and Boot Order
- Describe the role and features of the iDRAC9 and Lifecycle Controller
- Access and navigate the iDRAC9 and Lifecycle Controller user interfaces to configure and manage PowerEdge servers
- Configure RAID storage using the iDRAC user interface, the System Setup utility and OMSA
- Retrieve the hardware inventory using the Lifecycle Controller
- Configure the Parts Replacement settings
- Backup and restore the server profile
- Update component firmware
- Perform SupportAssist Collections using both the iDRAC9 and SupportAssist Enterprise
- Install OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA) and the iDRAC Service Module (iSM)
- Use the iDRAC to validate hardware health status
- Troubleshoot system issues using available diagnostic tools
- Install OpenManage Essentials and discover / monitor remote servers
- Deploy a server operating system using the iDRAC Virtual Console / Media
Module 1 – Server Platforms:
- Numbering and Tags
- Key Specifications
- Chassis Options
- Hot Swap Components
Module 2 - Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller with Lifecycle
- iDRAC8 / iDRAC9 accessing
- iDRAC9 passwords
- iDRAC9 Dashboard
- iDRAC9 Virtual Console
- iDRAC9 configuration
- Lifecycle Controller accessing and menu options
Module 3 - Server Components
- Processors
- Memory / NVDIMMs
- Power
- Cooling
- Expansion slots
- Networking
- Backplanes
- RAID
- PERC10 and S140 controllers
- Virtual Disk Management
- Internal Dual SD Module (IDSDM) / vFlash
- Boot Optimized Storage Solution (BOSS)
Module 4 - Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
- BIOS
- CMOS
- System Setup utility
Module 5 – Troubleshooting
- LCD / LEDs / Codes / Messages
- Logs
- Video Capture
- Server Profile
- Parts Replacement
- Erase system and user data
- System Diagnostics
- RACADM
- iDRAC Direct
- Quick Sync
- Dell technical websites
Module6 – Security
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
- iDRAC Secure Password
- BootGuard
- BIOS / UEFI Recovery
Module 7 – Systems Management
- OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA)
- iDRAC Service Module (iSM)
- OpenManage Mobile
- SupportAssist Enterprise
- OpenManage Essentials (OME)
Lab Exercises:
- iDRAC9 Dashboard and System Options
- iDRAC9 Storage and Configuration
- Maintenance and iDRAC Settings Options
- iDRAC Virtual Console
- Lifecycle Controller Navigation
- iDRAC Information Gathering
- Configuring RAID using IDRAC
- RAID Level Migration
- Boot Optimized Storage Subsystem (BOSS)
- System Setup Utility
- iDRAC Troubleshooting Tools
- Server Profile Backup and Restore
- RACADM CLI
- Embedded System Diagnostics
- Virtual AC Cycle
- OpenManage Server Administrator (OMSA)
- iSM
- SupportAssist Collection
- Install SupportAssist Enterprise
- Install OME
- Out-of-Band Discovery
- In-Band Discovery
- Home Portal Navigation
- Operating System Installation
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.