Table of Contents

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HP ProLiant Servers AIS: Official Study Guide and Desk Reference
By Bryan Weldon, Shawn Rogers
Publisher	: Prentice Hall PTR
Pub Date	: October 06, 2004
ISBN	: 0-13-146717-4
Pages	: 576

		Copyright
		Hewlett-Packard® Professional Books
		Acknowledgements
		Preface
			The Accredited Integration Specialist (AIS) Credential
		Part ONE.  Industry-Standard Server Technologies
			Chapter ONE.  Introduction to Server Technologies
				Section 1.1.  System Boards
				Section 1.2.  Processors
				Section 1.3.  Memory
				Section 1.4.  Bus
				Section 1.5.  Chipsets
				Section 1.6.  Storage Components
				Section 1.7.  Power
				Section 1.8.  Racks
				Section 1.9.  System Clock
				Learning Check
			Chapter TWO.  Server Chipsets
				Section 2.1.  Original Server Architecture
				Section 2.2.  Dual Independent Buses
				Section 2.3.  Bus Mastering
				Section 2.4.  MIOC Architecture
				Section 2.5.  Parallel I/O Buses
				Section 2.6.  Highly Parallel System Architecture
				Section 2.7.  Crossbar Switch
				Section 2.8.  ProFusion Chipset
				Section 2.9.  F8 Chipset
				Summary
				Learning Check
			Chapter THREE.  Processors and Multiprocessing
				Section 3.1.  How Processors Work
				Section 3.2.  The Processor Performance Evolution
				Section 3.3.  Logical Processors and Hyper-Threading Technology
				Section 3.4.  Multiprocessor Servers
				Section 3.5.  Mixing Processors
				Summary
				Learning Check
			Chapter FOUR.  Memory and Cache
				Section 4.1.  Memory and Cache
				Section 4.2.  How Memory Works
				Section 4.3.  Improving Memory Performance
				Section 4.4.  Memory Failures and Fault-Tolerant Memory
				Section 4.5.  Advanced Memory Protection
				Section 4.6.  Cache
				Section 4.7.  Improving Cache Performance
				Summary
				Learning Check
			Chapter FIVE.  Bus Architecture
				Section 5.1.  Bus Architecture Overview
				Section 5.2.  Bus Performance
				Section 5.3.  PCI-Based Buses
				Section 5.4.  PCI-X
				Section 5.5.  Upcoming PCI Bus Technologies
				Section 5.6.  USB
				Summary
				Learning Check
			Chapter SIX.  Server Storage
				Section 6.1.  ATA/IDE Hard Drive Technology
				Section 6.2.  Introduction to SCSI
				Section 6.3.  SCSI Characteristics
				Section 6.4.  SCSI Troubleshooting
				Section 6.5.  SCSI Compared to Parallel ATA/IDE
				Section 6.6.  Newer SCSI Technologies
				Summary
				Learning Check
			Chapter SEVEN.  Disk Array Technologies
				Section 7.1.  Drive Array Technologies
				Section 7.2.  RAID Technology Overview
				Section 7.3.  RAID Implementation
				Section 7.4.  RAID 0 Disk Striping
				Section 7.5.  RAID 1 Disk Mirroring
				Section 7.6.  RAID 1+0 Striped Mirror Sets
				Section 7.7.  RAID 2 Data Sector Striping with ECC
				Section 7.8.  RAID 3 Parity Check
				Section 7.9.  RAID 4 Data Guarding
				Section 7.10.  RAID 5 Distributed Data Guarding
				Section 7.11.  RAID AD Advanced Data Guarding
				Section 7.12.  RAID Level Performance Comparison
				Summary
				Learning Check
			Chapter EIGHT.  Introduction to Fibre Channel
				Section 8.1.  Fibre Channel Benefits
				Section 8.2.  Fibre Channel Terminology
				Section 8.3.  Fibre Channel Hardware Components
				Section 8.4.  Fibre Channel Cabling and Cable Concepts
				Section 8.5.  Fibre Channel Topologies
				Section 8.6.  Asynchronous Transfer Mode
				Section 8.7.  Fibre Channel over IP
				Summary
				Learning Check
		Part TWO.  HP Server Technologies
			Chapter NINE.  The HP ProLiant Server Line
				Section 9.1.  Basic Server Design
				Section 9.2.  The HP ProLiant Server Family
				Section 9.3.  Series Classifications
				Section 9.4.  Generation Identifier
				Summary
				Learning Check
			Chapter TEN.  HP Rack and Power Technologies
				Section 10.1.  HP Racks
				Section 10.2.  HP Rack Options
				Section 10.3.  HP Enterprise Configurator Custom Builder
				Section 10.4.  HP Rack Service Considerations
				Section 10.5.  HP Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
				Section 10.6.  HP Uninterruptible Power Systems
				Section 10.7.  Service Considerations for All UPSs
				Summary
				Learning Check
		Part THREE.  HP Storage Technologies
			Chapter ELEVEN.  HP SCSI Implementation
				Section 11.1.  HP StorageWorks SCSI Adapters
				Section 11.2.  HP SCSI Drives
				Section 11.3.  Hot-Plug SCSI Drives
				Summary
				Learning Check
			Chapter TWELVE.  HP ProLiant Storage
				Section 12.1.  HP StorageWorks
				Section 12.2.  StorageWorks Disk Systems
				Section 12.3.  StorageWorks MSA20
				Section 12.4.  StorageWorks MSA30
				Section 12.5.  StorageWorks MSA500 G2
				Section 12.6.  StorageWorks MSA1000
				Section 12.7.  StorageWorks MSA1500
				Summary
				Learning Check
			Chapter THIRTEEN.  HP Array Technologies
				Section 13.1.  Advantages of HP Smart Array Controllers
				Section 13.2.  HP Array Controller Utilities
				Section 13.3.  Array Controller Technologies and Capabilities
				Section 13.4.  ATA RAID
				Summary
				Learning Check
		Part FOUR.  Systems Integration
			Chapter FOURTEEN.  Evaluating the Customer Environment
				Section 14.1.  Conducting a Needs Analysis
				Section 14.2.  Conducting a Site Survey
				Section 14.3.  Placing the ProLiant Server
				Section 14.4.  Determining Projected Budget, Value, and Return
				Section 14.5.  Writing a Scope of Work
				Section 14.6.  Resources Available from HP
				Summary
				Learning Check
			Chapter FIFTEEN.  Installing, Configuring, and Deploying a Single Server
				Section 15.1.  Installing ProLiant Hardware Components
				Section 15.2.  Installing an Operating System on a ProLiant
				Section 15.3.  Using ProLiant Support Packs
				Section 15.4.  Validating and Testing the Solution
				Section 15.5.  Troubleshooting a Failed Installation
				Summary
				Learning Check
		Part FIVE.  Systems Management
			Chapter SIXTEEN.  Introduction to HP Systems Management
				Section 16.1.  Insight Management Agents
				Section 16.2.  Prefailure Warranty
				Section 16.3.  Automatic Server Recovery
				Section 16.4.  Systems Management Home Page
				Section 16.5.  Insight Manager 7
				Section 16.6.  HP Systems Insight Manager
				Section 16.7.  HP OpenView
				Section 16.8.  HP Survey Utility
				Summary
				Learning Check
			Chapter SEVENTEEN.  HP Lights-Out Management Technologies
				Section 17.1.  HP Lights-Out Technologies
				Section 17.2.  Integrated Lights-Out
				Section 17.3.  RILOE II
				Section 17.4.  Managing Lights-out Devices
				Section 17.5.  Network Configuration Options
				Summary
				Learning Check
		Part SIX.  Performance
			Chapter EIGHTEEN.  Installing Hardware Options and Upgrades
				Section 18.1.  Installing Processors
				Section 18.2.  Installing Memory
				Section 18.3.  Installing Drives
				Section 18.4.  Installing PCI Cards
				Section 18.5.  Removing Hardware Options and Upgrades
				Section 18.6.  Troubleshooting a Failed Installation
				Summary
				Learning Check
			Chapter NINETEEN.  Availability
				Section 19.1.  Critical Application Classes
				Section 19.2.  Percentages of Availability
				Section 19.3.  Availability-Level Server Classifications
				Section 19.4.  Increasing Availability Through Power Protection
				Section 19.5.  Improving Server Availability with Memory Technologies
				Summary
				Learning Check
			Chapter TWENTY.  Optimizing Storage
				Section 20.1.  Array Performance Tuning
				Summary
				Learning Check
		Part SEVEN.  Problem Resolution
			Chapter TWENTY ONE.  Backup Strategies
				Section 21.1.  Choosing a Backup Method
				Section 21.2.  Selecting and Installing Hardware
				Section 21.3.  Selecting and Installing Software
				Section 21.4.  Determining a Backup Tape Rotation Scheme
				Section 21.5.  Planning for Offsite Storage
				Section 21.6.  Planning for Disaster Recovery
				Section 21.7.  Using the StorageWorks Backup Sizing Tool
				Summary
				Learning Check
			Chapter TWENTY TWO.  Problem Resolution, Performance Issues, and System Maintenance
				Section 22.1.  Assessing Normal Operation
				Section 22.2.  HP Troubleshooting Methodology
				Section 22.3.  Using HP System Information References
				Section 22.4.  Using HP Tools for Information Gathering and Troubleshooting
				Section 22.5.  Troubleshooting Networking Problems
				Section 22.6.  Troubleshooting Processor Problems
				Section 22.7.  Troubleshooting Storage Problems
				Section 22.8.  Troubleshooting Memory Issues
				Section 22.9.  Evaluating Other Subsystems
				Section 22.10.  Resolving and Preventing Software Issues
				Summary
				Learning Check
			Appendix A.  AIS Competencies
				Competency 1 Explain and Recognize Fundamental Server Technologies
				Competency 2 Perform the Planning and Design Necessary to Achieve a Deployable Solution
				Competency 3 Install, Configure, Set Up, and Upgrade Systems and Options
				Competency 4 Solution Performance Tuning and Optimization
				Competency 5 Perform Troubleshooting of Server and Storage Problems
				Competency 6 Use HP Management and Serviceability Tools and Resources
				Competency 7 Perform Administrative and Operational Tasks
				Competency 8 Explain the Industry-Standard Systems Marketplace and Competitive Positioning
			Appendix B.  Answers to Learning Checks
				Chapter 1 Learning Check
				Chapter 2 Learning Check
				Chapter 3 Learning Check
				Chapter 4 Learning Check
				Chapter 5 Learning Check
				Chapter 6 Learning Check
				Chapter 7 Learning Check
				Chapter 8 Learning Check
				Chapter 9 Learning Check
				Chapter 10 Learning Check
				Chapter 11 Learning Check
				Chapter 12 Learning Check
				Chapter 13 Learning Check
				Chapter 14 Learning Check
				Chapter 15 Learning Check
				Chapter 16 Learning Check
				Chapter 17 Learning Check
				Chapter 18 Learning Check
				Chapter 19 Learning Check
				Chapter 20 Learning Check
				Chapter 21 Learning Check
				Chapter 22 Learning Check
			Appendix C.  Sample AIS Exam
		Index