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| Topic 1 | - 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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| Topic 2 | - 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¡ªlike rack, tower, and blade servers¡ªfit 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 3 | - Server Networking and Connectivity: This section of the exam measures the skills of Data Center Technicians and focuses on the fundamentals of networking services as they relate to PowerEdge servers. It includes identifying network cables and connections, and comparing different onboard network options. This knowledge is essential for establishing and maintaining server connectivity within diverse infrastructure environments.
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| Topic 4 | - Maintenance: This section of the exam measures the skills of Data Center Technicians and covers practical server maintenance procedures. Topics include handling memory and expansion cards, understanding power distribution, recognizing hardware fault indicators, and applying various firmware update methods. It also touches on thermal management through cooling techniques such as air, liquid, and immersion cooling, along with proper shutdown and reboot practices.
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