Test R13: IBM Retail Environment for SuSE Linux Technical Mastery

Section 1 - Understanding IRES V2

1. Describe the hardware and system requirements for IRES V2
2. Describe the software architecture of IRES V2
3. Describe typical hardware configurations for IRES V2
4. Define the functions of the four server types used in IRES V2
5. Identify how the retail point-of-sale (POS) clients benefit from the system architecture

Section 2 - Installing the Server Component

1. Describe the basic purpose and function of each IRES V2 server
2. Install the operating system and software components for each server type
3. Install and configure the IBM-specific software component on each server
4. Configure each server to function properly in a custom environment

Section 3 - Configuring the POS Client

1. Describe Role-based configuration
2. Describe image-building evolution from scr to xscr to Image Builder
3. Explain the Image Builder tool and its functions
4. Use the Image Builder tool to edit images
5. Identify the included point-of-sale (POS) terminal image templates
6. Use standard images to create and modify custom images
7. Create images for assigning numbers to POS terminals

Section 4 - Creating Bootable Images

1. Explain why a POS-Branch server requires a CD-ROM bootable image
2. Use the IRES V2 desktop image template to create a POS-Branch image
3. Create a CD-ROM bootable image for a POS-Branch server

Section 5 - Transferring Images and Maintaining Clients

1. Recognize the steps and actions taken at the branch server when configuring and loading the POS clients
2. Describe the boot process of the POS clients
3. Explain the purpose of Delta Maintenance
4. Explain how POS clients and branch servers are kept current with the latest software updates

Section 6 - Problem Determination and Systems Management

1. Describe PD bundles in the IRES V2 environment
2. Explain how to use PD bundles to resolve problems with POS clients
3. Describe how RMA enables the remote management of POS clients
4. Identify the roles of OpenPegasus and SBLIM in enabling remote management within the IRES V2 environment

Section 7 - Getting Support

1. Access the support resources and publications available on the Internet and IBM intranet sites
2. Obtain answers to technical questions through TechLine
3. View questions and answers about IRES V2 through the Knowledgebase
4. Submit technical and other questions regarding IRES V2
5. Describe the Ready for Retail Store Innovations Program
6. List the maintenance and support benefits of IBM Passport Advantage
7. Describe IRES Warranty Support and locate instructions for contacting IBM Support