Introducing the SPARC M-Series Servers
Comparing and contrasting the SPARC M-series server models
Differentiating hardware features of the Sun SPARC Enterprise M3000 entry-level server
Differentiating hardware features across the Sun SPARC Enterprise M-series mid-range server product line
Differentiating hardware features across the Sun SPARC Enterprise M-series high-end server product line
Introducing the SPARC Enterprise Architecture
Comparing and contrasting the Jupiter bus interconnect with previous product lines
Documenting the architectural similarities and differences across the M-series server product line
Classifying and labeling architectural components across the entire M-series server product line
Differentiating between uni-mode XSBs and quad-mode XSBs
Identifying the terms used in nomenclature in the M-series server line
Configuring the service processor
Documenting the functions of the service processor
Comparing and contrasting the differences between the service processors of the entry-level, mid-range, and high-end servers
Listing the features of the External Administration Network, Domain to Service Processor Communication Protocol Network, and the Internal Service Network
Comparing the available physical network configurations
Performing an initial configuration of the service processor
Upgrading the service processor firmware
Administering and Configuring the Platform
Managing user accounts
Configuring the service processor to make use of the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
Configuring the Domain Name System (DNS)
Configuring the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
Viewing the platform environment
Viewing hardware configurations
Managing Capacity on Demand (COD)
Using the XSCF Web
Administering and Configuring the Domains
Documenting the characteristics of a domain
Choosing between Uni-mode or Quad-mode for a Physical System Board (PSB) set
Modifying the Domain Component List (DCL)
Allocating Extended System Boards (XSBs) to a domain
Powering on a domain
Documenting the structure of the OpenBoot PROM (OBP) device tree for the M-series servers
Accessing domain information using standard Oracle Solaris OS utilities
Reconfiguring Domains Dynamically
Documenting the purpose and benefits of Dynamic Reconfiguration (DR)
Analyzing the locations from which DR can be performed
Discussing the concepts of DR in preparation for attaching and detaching XSBs
Describing I/O restrictions and concerns in regards to DR
Describing memory restrictions and concerns in regards to DR
Describing CPU restrictions and concerns in regards to DR
Describing Extended System Board (XSB) considerations and directives
Performing DR using the Service Processor to add or remove an XSB from a domain
Collecting Data for Fault Analysis
Configuring log archiving for the service processor
Collecting log data for the service processor
Configuring auditing for the service processor
Collecting audit data for the service processor
Collecting log and audit data using the snapshot command
Viewing logs and collecting fault data from the service processor
Listing current FRU replacement guidelines
Using Sun Explorer scripts to gather domain information
Description:
Benefits of taking this course include being able to compare and contrast the key features of the SPARC M-series
servers as well as their architectural features. In addition, you will be able to configure the service processor. This
training solution includes hands-on management of the M-series server platform environment. It also includes
configuration and administration of domains.
You will also learn and practice dynamically reconfiguring the domains that you create in the lab environment. The
course concludes with learning how to troubleshoot the M-series servers by viewing and monitoring logs. By the end of
this course, attendees should be comfortable with installing, configuring, and administrating the M-series servers.
Learn to:
Compare and contrast the key features of the SPARC M-series servers
Configure the service processor and manage the platform of the M-series servers
Configure domains on the M-series servers, both statically and dynamically
Troubleshoot the M-series servers
