IBM System X Technical Principles Enhanced

This course is entry level, and it is recommended that delegates have some experience with Intel-based computer hardware and Windows or Linux operating systems. Enrolment on this course is not restricted; however typical students taking this course include IBM personnel from the FTSS, ATS and Techline organisations 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.

On completion of this IBM System X Technical Principles Enhanced training course delegates will be able to:

• 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
• Recognise and detail the highlights of the IBM System x Tower Server line
• Recognise and detail the highlights of the IBM System x rack-optimised server line
• Recognise and detail the highlights of the IBM System x high performance server line
• Recognise and detail the highlights of the IBM BladeCenter components
• Summarise the IBM TotalStorage Entry-level Disk system product line
• Summarise the IBM TotalStorage Mid-range Disk system product line
• Summarise 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 analyse information for a given system state
• ServerGuide Setup and installation
• ServeRAID Driver update, backing up a RAID configuration, ServeRAID Manager
• Server Selection and the Remote Supervisor Adapter
•  Apply your knowledge to correctly identify a system state and list possible actions 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 from IBM ServerProven
• Describe benefits of using the Configurations and Options Guide
• Recognise 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
• Recognise the key components listed in the System x and BladeCenter Reference sheet (XREF)
• Understand the “How-to” technical information provided in the IBM redbooks

This course takes place in our training facility which is located in a separate secure wing of the Haughton Hall Hotel complex. All classrooms are supplied with whiteboard, screen
and projection system, in addition to all the equipment necessary to support the scheduled training event. Two classrooms are set aside, and are dedicated to mono and colour LaserJet printers.

Host training courses: Hands On Computer Systems Training

Host aims to give the IT professional a sound working knowledge of the product we train them in and a principal feature of Host courses is the emphasis on the "Hands-on" element. Any technical training must contain some theory but Host concentrate on that detail which is essential in order to understand the operation of the product, or which has practical application in the workplace. Abstract topics are avoided; allowing more time to be spent on practical matters and hands on sessions. The objective is to equip the delegate with the necessary skills and confidence to maintain and repair the equipment.

At Host we are currently the only independent HP Authorised Technical Training Centre in the UK, and are also accredited by IBM to deliver their authorised training programs.

Training and expertise available from Host covers an ever-evolving range of products from HP, IBM, Sun, SNIA, CompTIA and includes Enterprise Servers and Storage Systems, PCs, Printers, Networking Products and Peripherals.

Training can be delivered on customer sites or at a venue of choice, either utilising customer equipment or supplying our own, tailoring delivery to suit individual requirements, both in terms of equipment, content and duration.

Host’s instructors are dedicated full-time training staff, not contractors, only very occasionally are outside trainers employed. This has the benefit of continuity and course cancellations are extremely rare. Classes are kept small, typically to a maximum of six delegates to facilitate a better learning environment.

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