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| Topic 1 | - Server Architecture and Roles: This section of the exam measures the skills of Server Support Engineers and focuses on understanding how various PowerEdge server types—like rack, tower, and blade servers—fit specific deployment needs. It covers interpreting server data flow, exploring storage topologies like DAS, NAS, and SAN, and understanding virtualization using hypervisors. The section also outlines how to position PowerEdge servers in edge, cloud, or core environments for use cases such as HPC, file sharing, or AI workloads.
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| Topic 2 | - Introduction to Servers: This section of the exam measures the skills of Data Center Technicians and covers foundational concepts related to server characteristics and key storage components in Dell PowerEdge servers. It includes identifying server generations, interpreting server nomenclature, and understanding the purpose of hardware elements such as HDDs, SSDs, RAID controllers, BOSS, and M.2 drives. The goal is to ensure a clear grasp of server internals and their role in performance and reliability.
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| Topic 3 | - Server Management: This section of the exam measures the skills of Server Support Engineers and addresses server management concepts, including in-band and out-of-band management. It compares Dell management utilities, explains BIOS vs. UEFI, and introduces at-the-box management. The section also explores iDRAC versions and the features of the Dell OpenManage System Administrator Suite (OMSA) to ensure engineers can monitor and manage PowerEdge servers effectively.
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