The Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation and Administration course provides students with the knowledge and skills to ensure proper implementation and support of the Sun X2250 server. These skills include, but are not limited to, installation, configuration, and basic troubleshooting.
Course Length
6 hours
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Languages
English
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Format
- Synchronized audio provided by an expert instructor
- Printable slides and notes
- Flash animations
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Who Can Benefit
Students who can benefit from this course are system administrators and/or self maintenance customers.
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Prerequisites
To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:
- Perform basic Solaris OS or Linux system administration tasks
- Identify common PC hardware components
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Skills Gained
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
- List key features of the Sun Fire X2250 server.
- Describe Sun Fire X2250 server physical characteristics.
- Identify architectural features of the Sun Fire X2250 server.
- Perform an initial server installation.
- Manage the Sun Fire X2250 server using Integrated Lights Out Management (ILOM).
- Replace hardware components.
- Troubleshoot the Sun Fire X2250 server.
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Related Courses
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Sun Fire X2250 Server Installation and Administration Assessment (WGS-PREX-6728)
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Course Content
Module 1 - Key Features of the Sun Fire X2250 Server
- Describe the Sun Fire X2250 server
- Identify the key components of the Sun Fire X2250 server
- List the major features and benefits of the Sun Fire X2250 server
- List ideal customers and applications for the Sun Fire X2250 server
Module 2 - Sun Fire X2250 Server Physical Characteristics
- Describe the physical characteristics of the Sun Fire X2250 server and its components
- List environmental specifications of the Sun Fire X2250 server
- Locate and describe the various components of the Sun Fire X2250 server
- Identify the functions of the Sun Fire X2250 server’s LEDs
- Review the specifications for each major server component
Module 3 - Sun Fire X2250 Server Architectural Overview
- Describe the infrastructure boards that contribute to the operation and architecture of the Sun Fire X2250 server
- Provide an overview of the major architectural features of the Sun Fire X2250 server
- Compare the Intel Xeon 5200 and 5400 series CPUs
- Identify population rules for memory DIMMs
- Explain the architectural configuration of the service processor
Module 4 - Performing an Initial Server Installation
- List tools that are required to perform the initial installation of the Sun Fire X2250 server
- List the contents packaged with the Sun Fire X2250 server
- Describe the supported rack types used for the Sun Fire X2250 server
- Describe the cabling of the Sun Fire X2250 server
- Configure the service processor for network connections
- List the steps required to power on the Sun Fire X2250 server for the first time
- Describe connecting to the system console and the initial configuration of the Solaris operating system
- Power on and power off the server
Module 5 - Performing Platform Administration Using Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM)
- Set up the service processor configuration parameters
- Describe service processor communication
- Log in to the service processor over the network
- List the available Integrated Lights Out Manager (ILOM) user interfaces
- Describe the Advanced Lights Out Manager (ALOM) backward compatibility shell
- Update firmware on the service processor
- Control power to the server
- Connect to the system console
- View the system event log and describe its contents
- Manage user accounts
- Describe the ILOM Web GUI interface
Module 6 - CRU and FRU Removal and Replacement Procedures
- Identify the Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) and Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
- Describe the prerequisite tasks you must complete before removing and replacing the CRUs and FRUs
- Remove and replace the CRUs and FRUs
Module 7 - Troubleshooting the Sun Fire X2250 Server
- Identify LED patterns to troubleshoot hardware problems
- Diagnose and troubleshoot Sun Fire X2250 server hardware components using PC-Check software
- Create a diagnostic partition using PC-Check software
- List the key sequences supported by the system BIOS during POST
- Troubleshoot hardware components when PC-Check fails to pinpoint the problem
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