Introduction to HPE ProLiant Servers HE643S

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1 Course data sheet Introduction to HPE ProLiant Servers HE643S HPE course number Course length Delivery mode View schedule, local pricing, and register View related courses HE643S 2 Days ILT, VILT View now View now This course provides essential HPE ProLiant training to system administrators who are responsible for ProLiant ML, DL, and BL servers. Students will be presented with an overview of HPE products, tools, agents, and utilities that will help them to set up, deploy, monitor, and maintain their ProLiant servers. Practical hands-on lab exercises are presented on an HPE ProLiant Gen10/9 server. Why HPE Education Services? IDC MarketScape leader 5 years running for IT education and training* Recognized by IDC for leading with global coverage, unmatched technical expertise, and targeted education consulting services* Key partnerships with industry leaders OpenStack, VMware, Linux, Microsoft, ITIL, PMI, CSA, and SUSE Complete continuum of training delivery options self-paced elearning, custom education consulting, traditional classroom, video on-demand instruction, live virtual instructor-led with hands-on lab, dedicated onsite training Simplified purchase option with HPE Training Credits * Realize Technology Value with Training, IDC Infographic 2037, Sponsored by HPE, October 2017 Audience Administrators, engineers, and consultants who will configure and maintain HPE ProLiant servers. Prerequisites Students should have a basic understanding of at least one of the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Standard SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 VMware ESXi 6.x Course objectives After completing this course, you should be able to: Describe the HPE ProLiant Servers portfolio List key features of HPE ProLiant Generation 10 (Gen10) and Generation 9 (Gen9) servers Identify and use components that make up the HPE integrated Lights-Out (ilo) 5 Describe integrated Lights-Out (ilo), including the Web UI, ilo Integrated Remote Console (IRC), and ilo command line interface (CLI) and describe tools to assist in the configuration of ilo on a ProLiant server Describe the Gen10/9 ProLiant boot process and how to configure a server by using Option ROM (ROM-Based Setup Utility [RBSU]) and Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) Explain how to use Intelligent Provisioning to configure and deploy an operating system to a single HPE ProLiant Gen10/9 server Explain how to use Smart Update Manager (SUM) and the Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) to update firmware and software on a ProLiant server Identify HPE tools and utilities that assist in the monitoring and maintenance of a ProLiant server Identify HPE websites that are helpful for the setup, deployment, monitoring, maintenance, and support of a ProLiant server.

2 Course data sheet Page 2 Detailed course outline Module 1 HPE ProLiant Servers Module 2 Security HPE ProLiant Gen10 Servers Relevant and Differentiating Innovations HPE ProLiant Gen10 Servers QuickSpecs Enterprise Information Library Customer Self Repair Services Media Library ProLiant Rack Servers Gen10 HPE ProLiant DL360 Gen10 HPE ProLiant DL380 Gen10 HPE ProLiant DL560 Gen10 Server ProLiant Blade Servers Gen10 HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10 ProLiant Tower Servers Gen10 HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Other HPE ProLiant Servers HPE Apollo k6000 System with HPE ProLiant XL230k Gen10 Server HPE SGI 8600 System HPE ProLiant Easy Connect Managed Hybrid Servers HPE Gen10 CPU and Memory Gen10 CPU Gen10 DIMMS types HPE Server Memory Configurator What is Persistent Memory? NVDIMM Types: NVDIMM-N HPE 16GB NVDIMM HPE Gen10 and ilo 5 HPE Gen10 Platform Security General Security Guidelines HPE Secure Compute Silicon root of trust and firmware runtime validation enablements Authenticated firmware updates UEFI Secure Boot Certifications and Compliance Compliance with security industry standards and encryption protocols Extended Capabilities with ilo Licenses Security built into Every Level HPE Gen10 Persistent Memory Portfolio HPE Scalable Persistent Memory What is HPE Scalable Persistent Memory? Storage and Smart Array Controllers Gen10 Smart Array Portfolio HPE Smart Array Gen10 Highlights Smart Storage Innovation NICs and HBAs Gen 10 Update New AHS (Active Health System) Reporting Model New Thermal Data Reporting Model New Chipsets - Cavium New Chipsets - Broadcom New Chipsets - Intel Legacy Devices Carrying Forward to Gen10 Operating System support HPE ProLiant family Gen9 Most complete x86 server portfolio in the industry HPE ProLiant Servers ProLiant ML 10-series ProLiant DL 10-series ProLiant 100-series ML & DL ProLiant 300-series ML & DL ProLiant 500-series ProLiant BL server portfolio ProLiant BL line Gen8 and Gen9 ilo 5 Security Modes and Potential Consequences ilo Security States ilo 5 Security Modes and Potential Consequences Physical platform security additions HPE Gen10 servers support the following additional physical security options Gen10 networking and storage options optimized for security Network adapters Additional Secure Networking Technologies Storage encryption and key management Additional resources Videos and websites

3 Course data sheet Page 3 Module 3 Preparing to setup Module 4 ilo 5 (integrated Lights-Out 5) Gathering Server Requirements Enterprise Information Libraries Security Requirements Setup Overview Several tools to help with the setup process QREF Mobile Experience QREF Homepage Setup and Installation Setup overview Key Features ilo 5 Server health monitoring Agentless Management Integrated Management Log (IML) Active Health System Log ilo Federation management Integrated Remote Console (IRC) ilo Virtual Media Power management Embedded remote support User access Secure Recovery and Firmware verification and recovery Firmware management Support for new ilo Repository in ilo 5 ilo Service Port ilo Licensing Licensing Resources ilo security states Enabling the Production or HighSecurity security state Enabling the FIPS and SuiteB security states Additional ilo 5 Tools, Utilities and Interfaces ROM-based configuration utility Step 1 Review the operational requirements for the server Step 2 Read the following safety notices, warnings, and cautions Step 3 Verify the contents in the server box Step 4 Install hardware options Step 5 Install the server into a rack Step 6 Configure the server Step 7 Install or deploy an operating system Step 8 Register your server ilo mobile app ilo RESTful API and the RESTful Interface Tool ilo scripting and command line ilo 4 Gen9 content Features in Integrated Lights-Out 4 Connect the server to the network with ilo Standard ilo NAND partitioning ilo 4 architecture Accessing and using the ilo Web Interface ilo 5/4 web interface browser support ilo user interface Power Management ilo Federation ilo Virtual Media IRC and Java (Linux) IRC Accessing the IRC IRC options Accessing the Java (Linux) IRC Using the ilo web interface - Instructor Demonstration Additional resources

4 Course data sheet Page 4 Module 5 Configuring the Server Module 6 HPE ProLiant Storage and Smart Array Controllers Module 7 HPE ProLiant Firmware and Software Maintenance ProLiant Boot Process Early video boot screen Main boot screen UEFI System Utilities (F9) The UEFI System Utilities is embedded in the system ROM Launching the System Utilities Navigating the System Utilities System Configuration Using the ilo 5 Configuration Utility Viewing and configuring embedded device information One-Time Boot Menu Configuring Server Security UEFI Shell UEFI Shell commands Commands and capabilities Intelligent Provisioning (F10) Accessing Intelligent Provisioning (IP) First Time Set Up Wizard HPE Gen10 Smart Array Portfolio Smart Array Controllers and Smart Host Adapters Gen10 Smart Array Naming Framework Mixed Mode Mixed mode (RAID and HBA simultaneously) RAID Configuration Tools RAID Configuration through UEFI Creating an array Firmware updates and ilo Security States Smart Update Technology Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) and Smart Update Manager (SUM) Smart Update HPE Server Update Tool Spectrum HPE Smart Update technology HPE Software Delivery Repository Linux HPE Online Depot in the SDR VMware Service Pack for ProLiant (SPP) Reducing Server Updates Removing the Confusing Terminology The SPP Homepage Download Page Service Pack for ProLiant access Smart Update Manager (SUM) SUM Documentation Updating one server Performing maintenance Perform Maintenance Main Screen Operating System Assisted Installation Using IP Operating System Install first screen Selecting to use a Network Share as the source instead of IRC Virtual Media Setting the PATH to the ISO file Selecting OS version and Host settings Confirm Installation Settings The Installation Process starts copying the files Boot Order (F11) From the POST screen select F11 to access the Boot Menu F11 Prompt can be disabled Network Boot (F12) From the POST screen select F12 to boot a network device Enabling or disabling Network Boot Retry Support Enabling or disabling network boot for a NIC Resources Using SSA GUI in Intelligent Provisioning HPE SSA GUI Navigating the GUI uff SSD SmartDrives and the Smart Drive Bay uff SSD SmartDrives Gen10 Smart Drive Bay Drive box identification Smart Update Manager (SUM) Step 1 Inventory Step 2 Review and optionally select or force additional components Step 3 Deployment Deployment Complete Updating many servers with HPE Tools Smart Update Tools (SUT, isut) Smart Update Tools (SUT) Integrated Smart Update Tools Installing isut overview ilo Amplifier ilo Amplifier Pack Release Notes Prerequisites to host ilo Amplifier Pack Installing the ilo Amplifier Pack Performing initial setup on the ilo Amplifier Pack Resources

5 Course data sheet Page 5 Module 8 HPE ProLiant Troubleshooting and Ongoing System Support Module 9 Course Closing Troubleshooting Quick Reference Mobile Experience Troubleshooting section Troubleshooting Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers Collecting symptom information Breaking the server down to the minimum hardware configuration Searching for service notifications Firmware updates Spare part numbers Introduction to HPE ProLiant servers Course Review HPE warranty and support HPE ProLiant servers Using the QREF: Troubleshooting Guide for HPE ProLiant Gen10 servers for Support and other Resources Support Options HPE Server Hardware Installation HPE Pointnext - Service and Support Insight Remote Support registration Gen10 ilo 5 Remote support built into ilo 4 Next steps

6 Course data sheet Page 6 Detailed lab outline Lab 1: HPE ProLiant Website resources Lab 2: HPE integrated Lights Out (ilo) Lab 3: Configuring HPE ProLiant Gen10/9 UEFI Lab 4: Setting up systems with Intelligent Provisioning Lab 5: Installing an OS with IP Lab 5a Windows 2016 Lab 5b SLES 12 Lab 5c ESXi 6.5u1 Lab 6: Updating systems Lab 7: Monitoring the system with the AHS Lab 8: Configuring_iLO_with_OS_utils Learn more at hpe.com/ww/learnproliant Follow us: Copyright 2017 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for Hewlett Packard Enterprise products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. Hewlett Packard Enterprise shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. Microsoft is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. The OpenStack Word Mark is either a registered trademark/service mark or trademark/service mark of the OpenStack Foundation, in the United States and other countries and is used with the OpenStack Foundation s permission. We are not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by the OpenStack Foundation or the OpenStack community. Pivotal and Cloud Foundry are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Pivotal Software, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries. VMware is a registered trademark or trademark of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. c , November 2017, HE643S L.00