Test 000-078: System x BladeCenter Technical Support V4

Course title: BladeCenter Fundamentals
Course duration: 2 Days
Course number: XTR30
Abstract: This workshop provides an in-depth understanding of the design and technology behind the IBM's BladeCenter systems and components, with main focus on the blades and modules available for the different IBM BladeCenter chassis. The course presents a detailed technical introduction to the different blade servers. In addition, through lecture as well as remote lab exercises the course discusses in detail Ethernet and storage solutions that are available. The course also discusses various management options for the BladeCenter using IBM Director. Capabilities and features of the IBM Director are explained, as well as management and configuration capabilities.

Course title: BladeCenter S Workshop
Course duration: 1 Day
Course number: XTR31
Abstract: This workshop provides an in-depth understanding of IBM's design and technology concepts for the BladeCenter S chassis and its components, to include integrated storage capabilities. With a combination of lecture materials and remote lab exercises, this workshop presents a detailed technical introduction of the BladeCenter S architectural features. This course introduces and discusses the various management options available for the BladeCenter S chassis, the Advanced Management Module’s web-interface and functions, as well as troubleshooting and installation considerations. This course also introduces the Storage Configuration Manager, and provides technical instructions on creating user-defined zone configurations and pre-defined zone configurations for the BladeCenter S chassis integrating Disk Storage Module(s) to achieve SAN like functions. Remote labs cover identifying the BladeCenter S environment, configuration of the BladeCenter S chassis using the Advanced Management Module with the I/O module initial configuration, basic enablement of external ports, single disk storage module configuration, and a pre-defined zone configuration. In addition you will build a user-defined zone configuration using the Storage Configuration Manager and learn how to manage a BladeCenter S environment.

Course title: BladeCenter E Workshop
Course duration: 1 Day
Course number: XTR32
Abstract: This workshop provides an in-depth understanding of the design and technology behind the IBM's BladeCenter systems and components, with main focus on the BladeCenter E chassis. Through lecture as well as remote lab exercises, the course presents a detailed technical overview of the architecture of the BladeCenter E chassis. The course also discusses various management options for the BladeCenter. Capabilities and features of the Advanced Management Module are explained, as well as troubleshooting and installation considerations.

Course title: IBM BladeCenter H Workshop
Course duration: 1 Day
Course number: XTR33
Abstract: This workshop provides an in-depth understanding of the design and technology behind the IBM's BladeCenter systems and components, with main focus on the BladeCenter H chassis. Through lecture as well as remote lab exercises, the course presents a detailed technical overview of the architecture of the BladeCenter H chassis. The course also discusses various management options for the BladeCenter. Capabilities and features of the Advanced Management Module are explained, as well as troubleshooting and installation considerations.

Course title: IBM BladeCenter Workshop on Service and Support Problem Determination
Course duration: 2.0 days
Course number: XWI09
Abstract:

Focus on problem determination, but also get hands-on skills that includes installation and configuration as it relates to servicing and supporting the product. Become familiar with how to support, install, and configure the IBM BladeCenter, including the first and second generation of the chassis (BladeCenter-E and BladeCenter-H). Gain familiarity on how to use IBM Director as a tool for BladeCenter. Complete a set of optional labs that includes; AIX on JS20, Solaris on HSx0, Linux and Service Aids on JS20, and Remote Deployment Manager (RDM).

Course Materials

The course material covers the topics and labs for the IBM BladeCenter hands-on workshop.

Hands-On Labs  

Several hands on labs are included to address installation, configuration, and problem determination of the IBM BladeCenter-E and BladeCenter-H.

Training Path :

This course is part of an IBM Training Path. Taking this course in the recommended sequence allows you to maximize the benefits from your education.

http://www.ibm.com/servers/eserver/education/cust/xseries/service/roadmap_us.html

This is a basic course for individuals who perform problem determination and removal/replacement procedures on IBM BladeCenter.

Course title: IBM System x Technical Principles
Course duration: 8 hours
Course number: XTW01
Abstract:

This course is the entry course for all System x Technical Education Roadmaps (Certification, Clustering, Systems Management, etc.). Students will gain a thorough understanding of the design, architectures, features, and functions of IBM System x servers. Topics include a discussion of key server types, functions, and operational characteristics, basic networking terminology and components, IBM X-Architecture and Enterprise X-Architecture, IBM Director, Hardware Manageability Tools, Deployment Tools and Configuration Tools.

This course resides on PartnerWorld University. To access this course, you will need to sign into PartnerWorld with your userid and password.

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Course title: Blades
Course duration:
Course number: XTW14
Abstract:

The course is made of sections each relevant in a BladeCenter solution design. The student with be provided with an in-depth understanding of the design and technology of each of IBM's new BladeCenterTM systems and components that can be used to create a blade-based solution. The student will learn how to install and configure the new IBM eServer xSeries thus enabling them to deliver hardware and software support to their customers.

ltu11411 XTW14b: (Feb 2008) IBM BladeCenter - Blade Server Technology

ltu11412 XTW14c: BladeCenter - Systems Management w/ IBM Director and Management Module

ltu11413 XTW14d: IBM BladeCenter - Ethernet Connectivity and Options

ltu11414 XTW14e: IBM BladeCenter - Storage Connectivity and Options

ltu11415 XTW14f: IBM BladeCenter - Installation Considerations and Troubleshooting

Course title: System x & BladeCenter Pre-Sales Tools Review Part A
Course duration: 25 min
Course number: XTW84a
Abstract:

This web lecture introduces the configuration and sizing tools available for System x, BladeCenter, IntelliStation, entry System Storage and the Linux Cluster 1350. There is a brief overview of each tool along with in-depth descriptions of select configuration and sizing tools. Part b of this web lecture covers the guidance toolset (XTW84b).

Please note that the test will occur at the conclusion of XTW84b. It will include questions from both of the web lectures, XTW84a and XTW84b.

IBMers: Please search STG Smartzone for course number XSW84a or after your sign-in, go to

Course title: System x & BladeCenter Pre-Sales Tools Review Part B
Course duration: 19 min
Course number: XTW84b
Abstract:

TThis web lecture introduces the guidance tools available for System x, BladeCenter, IntelliStation, and entry System Storage. There is a brief overview of each tool along with in-depth descriptions of select guidance tools. Part a of this web lecture covers the configuration and sizing toolset (XTW84a).

Please note that the test at the end of this web lecture includes questions from BOTH of the web lectures, XTW84a and XTW84b.

IBMers: Please search STG Smartzone for course number XSW84b or after your sign-in, go to