Audience
Enrollment in this course is not restricted. However, typical students taking this course include technical IBM personnel from the FTSS, ATS and Techline organizations as well as business partner technical personnel involved with planning, installation, configuration and upgrading of System x servers and use of IBM Director systems management software.
Prerequisites
Some experience with Intel-based computer hardware and Windows or Linux operating systems).
Skills taught
After completing this course, a student should be able to:
Define what a server is
Described basic server communications
List the features of the IBM System x architectures
Recognize the System x server product line
Recognize the basic server types
Articulate the features of the System x disk subsystem
List RAID levels supported by IBM ServeRAID adapters
Define features common to IBM ServeRAID adapters
Describe current IBM ServeRAID adapter models
List the key elements of the System x memory subsystem
Identify the various System x processor options
Describe features common to System x networking subsystem
Examine the System x PCI subsystem
Provide a comprehensive overview of systems management framework and topology
List hardware and software based systems management options
Describe the major components of the Cool Blue Portfolio
Recognize and detail the highlights of the IBM System x Tower Server line
Recognize and detail the highlights of he IBM System x rack-optimized server line
Recognize and detail the highlights of the IBM System x high performance server line
Recognize and detail the highlights of the IBM BladeCenter Components
Summarize the IBM TotalStorage Entry-level Disk System product line
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Summarize the IBM TotalStorage Mid-range Disk System product line
Summarize the IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Disk System product line
Introduce the concepts and considerations for rack design and implementation in the datacenter
Provide an overview of power requirements and options, including PDU selection and IBM configuration and planning tools
Introduce chassis cooling concepts
Identify the six possible states of a system
List the tools that are available to gather information for a given system state
Identify the tools that are available to analyze information for a given system state
Apply your knowledge to correctly identify a system state and list possible actions to identify faults
Examine IBM Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) to aid in diagnosing system
List the benefiting features of UpdateXpress, ServerGuide, and ServeRAID Manager
Understand the tested compatibility information provided by IBM ServerProven
Describe benefits of using the Configuration and Options Guide
Recognize the benefit to installing the Standalone Solutions configuration Tool (SSCT)
Describe the recommendations provided by the Sizing Guide
Identify Dynamic System Analysis (DSA) features used to aid in diagnosing system problems
Identify the Remote Technical Support (RTS) features that are available for the IBM family of products
Recognize the key components listed in the System x and BladeCenter Reference sheet (XREF)
Understand the "How-to" technical information provided in the IBM Redbooks
Course outline
The class will cover the following topics:
Day 1
Topic 1 - Introduction to Servers and System x
Topic 2 - Server Types and Server Subsystems
Topic 3 - Systems Management
Labs 1 - 3
Day 2
Topic 4 - Systems Overview - Tower Servers
Topic 5- Systems Overview - Rack-optimized Servers
Topic 6- Systems Overview - High-Performance Servers
Topic 7- Systems Overview - IBM BladeCenter
Labs 4 - 6
Day 3
Topic 8- System x Storage Overview
Topic 9 - Rack, Power, and Cooling
Topic 10 - Troubleshooting
Topic 11 - Tools and Support
Labs 7 - 8
Course materials
Student Guide and Lab Guide
This is a version-specific reference outline. Confirm the current syllabus and delivery arrangements with EIEIO.