Duration
Dell PowerEdge Server Concepts
3.5 hours
Overview
The Dell PowerEdge Server Concepts course introduces PowerEdge server product concepts and related technologies. This course focuses on the fundamental concepts of the current Dell server technologies. The fundamental concepts include an introduction to servers, server setup, server management, server maintenance, and server security. This course is the preparatory content for learners to become a Dell Certified Associate – PowerEdge (Certification exam not included).
Audience
This course is intended for anyone who wants to learn the fundamental Dell PowerEdge server product concepts and related technologies.
Prerequisite Knowledge/Skills
None
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:
- Explain basic server concepts, including storage, RAID, server setup and server OS concepts.
- Describe basic networking concepts as they relate to the server.
- Explain server roles and services.
- Describe hardware performance monitoring and virtualizations.
- Explain the importance of server security and site security.
- Apply the best practices involved in server security and backup.
Course Outline
The content of this course is segregated into five distinct sections (or topic assemblies). The sections are designed to support the course objectives.
Section 01: Introduction to Servers
- Server Overview
- Server Storage
- RAID Concepts
- System Setup
- Server Operating Systems
Section 02: Server Networking
- Introduction to Server Networking
- Ethernet
- Internet Protocol
- Network Services
Section 03: Server Applications
- Introduction to Server Applications
- Configuring Server Roles
- Hardware Performance Monitoring
- Virtualization
Section 04: Server Maintenance
- Introduction to Server Maintenance
- Server Components
- Server Management
- Power Distribution
- Environment and Maintenance
- Server Hardware Troubleshooting
- Change and Configuration Management
Section 05: Server Security
- Server Security
- Server Backup
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.