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| Topic 1 | - Security: This section of the exam measures the skills of Server Support Engineers and emphasizes the security features embedded in Dell PowerEdge servers. It includes hardware-based protections such as Silicon Root of Trust, TPM 2.0, and Secure Boot. The section also covers iDRAC¡¯s role in automated security, data protection using Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs), and access control measures like Multifactor Authentication (MFA) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
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| Topic 2 | - 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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| 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 | - 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 5 | - 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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