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HP0-S34: IMPLEMENTING HP RACK AND TOWERSERVER SOLUTIONSISS

Exam preparation guide

OverviewRequirements for successful completion

This guide helps you to study for the Implementing HP Rack and Tower Server Solutions (HP0-S34)exam. Ycan benefit from this guide whether you are attempting to expand your existing HP certification or you havanother vendor presales or integration background and want to get certified with HP.

To pass the exam, you will need to demonstrate your in-depth understanding of the technologies deployed HP Rack and Tower Server Solutions and how to properly configure the various hardware components; seroptions, rack, and power distribution components, and networking components into a base configurationready for deployment.

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P0-S34: Implementing HP Rack and Tower Server Solutions

xam Preparation Guide / March 2013

Table of ContentsOverview ............................................................................................................................................ 2Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................. 3

Why take the exam? ............................................................................................................................ 4HP ATP Rack and Tower Server Solutions Integrator V8.1 certification ..................................................... 4

Path 1 ............................................................................................................................................. 4Who should take this exam? ................................................................................................................. 5How to study for the exam .................................................................................................................... 5Complete recommended ILTs ................................................................................................................. 5

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: ..................................................................... 6Format offered.............................................................................................................................. 6

Obtain hands-on experience ................................................................................................................. 7Highly recommended optional training ................................................................................................... 7Highly recommended reading ............................................................................................................... 7The Learning Center resources ............................................................................................................... 8How to take the Implementing HP Rack and Tower Server Solutions (HP0-S34)exam ................................... 9Exam objectives ................................................................................................................................... 9

Tips for taking HP exams .................................................................................................................... 10Register ............................................................................................................................................ 10Sample questions ............................................................................................................................... 11

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Why take the exam?Based on your current achievements, passing this test gives you one component toward achieving:

HP Accredited Technical Professional (ATP) Rack and Tower Server Solutions Integrator V8.1certification

HP ATP Rack and Tower Server Solutions Integrator V8.1certificationThis certification attests that you can:

demonstrate your in-depth understanding of the technologies deployed in the HP Rack and TowerServer Solutions based on HP Integrity and HP ProLiant Servers including the new HP ProLiantGeneration 8 (Gen8) Server technologies and solutions

describe and position the HP management and deployment tools and how they are used to deploymonitor and manage HP Rack and Tower Server Solutions

There is one path to achieve this certification, as outlined below.

Path 1You must pass the following exam:

Implementing HP Rack and Tower Server Solutions (HP0-S34)

Table 1 summarizes the requirements for this path.

Table 1: HP ATP Rack and Tower Server Solutions Integrator V8.1 requirements based on currentachievement

All candidates

Requirementsfor

HPATP

R

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ServerSolutions

IntegratorV8

HP ATP Server Administrator V8 Highly recommen

CompTIA Server+

Or

Web-based exam Industry Standard Architecture and Technology (HP2-T16)

Highly recommend

Operating System prerequisite see Certification Explorer for details on ASElevel server certifications

www.certificationexplorer.com

Highly recommend

Networking prerequisite see Certification Explorer for details on ASE levelserver certifications

www.certificationexplorer.com

Highly recommend

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Who should take this exam?All candidates for HP ATP Rack and Tower Server Solutions Integrator V8.1 certification must take theImplementing HP Rack and Tower Server Solutions (HP0-S34) exam.

Although anyone can take the exam, most successful candidates have a minimum of one year experience wHP Rack and Tower Server solutions. It is also expected that you will have industry-standard server technoloknowledge from training, hands-on experience or participation in other technical events. This guide describsome of these ways and provides references to materials for further preparation.

NOTEIf you are a new candidate and want to earn the HP ATP Rack and Tower Server Solutions V8.1 certificayou should consider completing the Highly recommended items in Table 1first.

How to study for the examThe Implementing HP Rack and Tower Server Solutions (HP0-S34) exam tests you on topics that are coverean HP instructor-led training (ILT) course (5 days total). This training is recommended for all candidates nomatter what their current achievements.

While it is recommended that you complete this training, the training is neither required nor does it guaranthat you will pass the exam. It is expected that you will study on your own and draw on your real-world

experience. Also remember that the exam tests you on design concepts, which are covered in an instructorcourse and real life experiences.

Read the sections below to assess your options. Even if you do not intend to complete the recommended ILTbased course, you should examine the topics that are listed for them in the sections below; the exam will teyou on your mastery of these topics.

Complete recommended ILTsILT to help to prepare you for this exam:

Implementing HP Rack and Tower Server Solutions, Rev 13.21 (5 days)You are highly encouraged to attend this course, particularly because it offers content on the latest HP racktower server solutions that have been designed to make the data center simpler, more flexible, more efficie

and less expensive to operate. Implementing HP Rack and Tower Server Solutions Rev. 13.21 is acomprehensive course that focuses on the initial installation and startup tasks required to bring a customersrack or tower-based server solution online and prepared for the deployment of applications. The coursedelivers the technical information necessary to successfully install and configure server components includinrack or tower server, networking, storage, and management devices. Students will install multiple operatingsystems using deployment tools and also use HP management software. In addition to in-depth technicaltraining on the key technologies that enable these solutions, this class provides hands-on labs, sizing andconfiguration exercises, and solution demonstrations. This course includes content on HP's latest generationservers. HP ProLiant Gen8 servers have over 150 new design innovations, including the HP ProActive Insigsystems architecture which comprises powerful hardware and software that delivers server life cycleautomation, while at the same time providing continuous intelligence on server health, power usage and otimportant diagnostics. HP ProLiant Gen8 with the built-in HP ProActive Insight architecture addresses the to

concerns of enterprises via intelligent technologies that automate tasks and significantly improve uptime. Iaddition to in-depth technical training on the key technologies that enable these solutions, this class providehands-on labs, sizing and configuration exercises, and solution demonstrations. Completing this course ass

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in preparation for the HP Accredited Technical Professional (HP ATP) Rack and Tower Server SolutionsIntegrator V8.1 certification exam.Register for the course in The Learning Center of your HP Partner Portal, which is the HP Learning ManagemSystem for HP customers and partners. You will require an HP Learner ID to register for a class. Please obtathis ID and then register for classes at least one week in advance. Costs and scheduling vary according toregion.

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: Identify HP ProLiant rack and tower server lines and series Recognize technologies used in the Generation 8 (Gen8) family of HP ProLiant servers Explain how to configure ProLiant rack and tower server hardware components Explain how to use the HP utilities that ship standard with ProLiant servers Describe the server boot process Integrate a ProLiant rack-mounted server into an HP rack Explain the storage technologies underlying HP drives and drive arrays Compare the disk drives and technologies offered by HP Storage Describe the features and functions of HP Smart Array controllers iLO Management Engine components iLO Advanced enhancements iLO user interfaces iLO 4 Remote Console iLO power management options Describe the features and functions of HP Insight Control Describe the features and functions of HP Systems Insight Management (HP SIM) List the Insight Remote Support solutions Name the benefits of Support Pack for ProLiant Explain how to increase data availability through HP power protection products

o HP Intelligent Power Discoveryo HP intelligent power distribution units (iPDUs)o HP Common Slot Platinum Plus Power Supplieso HP uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs)o HP rack and power management softwareo HP Modular Cooling System G2

List key features of HP Data Protector Express Describe how virtualization enables you to share resource pools Explain how Insight Control extensions with Microsoft and VMware products extend the HP ProLiant

experience

Describe the six-step HP troubleshooting methodology Identify the HP Services available for Rack and Tower Server SolutionsFormat offered

Five-day instructor-led training.

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Obtain hands-on experienceAll HP exams are designed for server solution design professionals with on-the-job experience, but this exaparticular, requires no such experience.

Highly recommended optional trainingTo support the exam several WBTs have been consolidated into a curriculum offering that provides producrelated knowledge that will be of interest. The information on the latest generation of servers, Gen8, iscontained in the Whats New section of the WBT. For this exam it is very highly recommended that you tthe time to review each course Whats New section in this curriculum.

Course ID Course Name00755117 Level I - Consolidated Rack & Tower Family Technical Training

Highly recommended readingTo support the exam there are Whitepapers and Guides that provide product related knowledge that will binterest. The Whitepapers referenced contain information on the latest generation of servers and tools. For exam it is very highly recommended that you take the time to review each document listed in this section.

Whitepaper and Guide Name URL

HP iLO Management Engine technologies http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c0320

7602/c03207602.pdf

HP ProLiant and Integrity Firmware

Management Best Practices Implementer

Guide

http://bizsupport2.austin.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/c02049593/c02049593.pdf

HP ProLiant Servers Troubleshooting Guide http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DocumentIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&taskId=101&prodClassId=-1&contentType=SupportManual&docIndexId=64255&prodTypeId=3709945&prodSeriesId=1844065

Innovative technologies in HP ProLiantGen8 servers

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HP Systems Insight Manager 7.0 and HPAgentless Management overview


HP Power Capping and HP Dynamic PowerCapping for ProLiant servers


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The Learning Center resourcesTo provide additional support for your job role we have many resources that are available on The LearningCenter accessed through the HP Partner Portal. The following is a snapshot of the resources available there

Specifically under the Resource category you will find the Media Center & Library where you can find itemlike customer case studies and videos, and numerous Whitepapers. You will also find here the Partner ServMedia Library which gives you access to content like Field Replaceable Unit Remove/Replace procedures aPart Locator and the newest addition, Quick View Product Knowledge, which contains an overview of produsing descriptions, graphics and video compiled from HP technical documentation and training resources.

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How to take the Implementing HP Rack and Tower ServerSolutions (HP0-S34)examTable 2 provides details about the exam. Note that this is a proctored exam, which you must complete at ascheduled time and authorized location. You will not be allowed to take any reference materials with you.

Table 2: HP0-S34 exam details

Parameter Description

Number of items 60

Item types Multiple choice (single response) Multiple response Matching Hot Area

Exam time 90 minutes

Passing score 68%

Additional guidelines No online or hard copy reference materials will be allowed during this exam. This exam may contain additional, non-scored beta test items for experimental

purposes.

Exam objectivesThe following testing objectives represent the specific areas of content covered on the exam. Use this outline to guide ystudy and to check your readiness for the exam. The exam measures your understanding of these areas.

Table 3: HP0-S34 objectives

HP0-S34 Sections/Objectives

5% Fundamental server architectures and technologies

Compare and contrast HA concepts and technologies Define disaster recovery concepts and technologies Identify and define data center components design

20% HP Server products, solutions and warranty/service offerings

Differentiate HP server products, technologies, processes Describe health and fault technologies Compare and contrast HP storage options Identify HP management tools & solutions

30% Solution implementation (install, configure, setup)

Install the rack and accessories Install and configure server hardware, infrastructure, options Install and attach HP external storage Install HP supported operating system Install, configure HP management software

15% Solution enhancement (performance-tune, optimization, upgrade)

Identify the performance management process Set performance thresholds Check for known performance issues Perform system upgrades

15% Solution troubleshooting, repair, and replacement

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Gather troubleshooting information and data Evaluate data to determine problem Develop an action plan Execute the plan

15% Solution management (administrative and operational tasks)

Configure HP Systems Insight Manager Use HP Server Management Manage/maintain components using appropriate tools Manage/maintain firmware and drivers Implement service essentials (Insight Remote Support)

Tips for taking HP examsRather than emphasize simple memorization, HP exams attempt to assess whether you have the knowledgeand skills that an IT professional requires on the job. Therefore, many test items present a scenario, whichoutlines a particular network environment or problem. Some test items also include exhibits, which might sh

Network diagram for cable connections to interconnect module Enclosure rack placement and configuration Screenshot showing the results of executing a command SIM Web browser interface screenshot

You will need to use the exhibit to complete the test item successfully. The test may include:

Multiple choice questions that have a single correct response Multiple choice questions that have two or more correct responses Drag and drop questions that require you to match items Point-and-click questions that require you to click on the correct answer

ExpertONE exams will be presented in blocks, also known as sections. You can move from question toquestion within the block or section, and/or skip questions and/or change your answers. However, once ysubmit your answers for each block or section, you cannot return to a previous block or section to review thquestions or change your answers.

As Table 2 shows, you will have less than two minutes per question. Some questions will take much less timand some will require a bit more. If allowed by the system you are using to take the exam, you might wantanswer the questions about which you are sure first and then move back to the others.

Before you answer a question, take the time to read the entire question and all of the options carefully. If thquestion indicates that it features an exhibit, study the exhibit and reread the question. Make sure to select answer that correctly responds to the question that is asked not simply an answer that includes some corinformation.

If the question asks for more than one answer, remember to select each correct answer. You do not receivepartial credit for a partially correct answer.

RegisterTo register for this exam, please go to the exam tab in The Learning Center and click on Access moreinformation.

Visithttp://www.hp.com/go/ExpertONEfor access.
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Sample questionsUse the following questions to help to assess whether you are ready to take the exam.

1. When implementing an SL6500s infrastructure in a customer's environment, which statement is correcabout availability aspects?

(a) Up to four power supplies are offered per server chassis.o (b) Each server system offers N+1 power supply redundancy.o (c) Each server chassis offers redundant iLO4 ports for management redundancy.o (d) Redundant Virtual Connect modules are required for network interconnect redundancy.If choice a is selected set score to 1.

2. Which memory availability technology can reliably correct multi-bit errors when they occur within a sDRAM chip?

(a) Advanced ECCo (b) parityo (c) address control parityo (d) ECCIf choice a is selected set score to 1.

3. Which memory process removes failed memory pages online?

o (a) advanced ECCo (b) scrubbing (c) dynamic page deallocationo (d) address control parityIf choice c is selected set score to 1.

4. In a backup solution, what is meant by the Recovery Time Objective?

o (a) how much data can be lost in a specific time periodo (b) how long a solution can afford to be without datao (c) how long it takes for the restore process to initiate (d) how long it takes to bring a service online after a failureIf choice d is selected set score to 1.

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5. Using the exhibit shown, which LED on a hard disk identifies a Do not removesituation?

o (a) 1o (b) 2 (c) 3o (d) 4If choice c is selected set score to 1.

6. Which feature provides hardware/configuration change, system status, and service alert monitoring fHP ProLiant Gen8 server components?

o (a) Intelligent Provisioningo (b) Array Diagnostics Utilityo (c) ROM BIOS Setup Utility (d) Active Health SystemIf choice d is selected set score to 1.

7. Which HP ProLiant Gen8 server feature provides all the functionality of SmartStart?

o (a) iLO4o (b) Active Health Systemo (c) Smart Storage (d) Intelligent ProvisioningIf choice d is selected set score to 1.

8. A customer wants you to upgrade the existing RAM in an HP ProLiant Gen8 server. What should you aware of?

(a) Appropriate server memory guidelines must be followed to populate additional RAM.o (b) You should take the memory capacity modules you need and populate them in the correct orde

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o (c) Appropriate memory sizing obtained from the iLO Configuration Output should be used.o (d) Using the correct modules, you should fill the free memory slots of the server from left to right.If choice a is selected set score to 1.

9. What is the maximum number of Memory DIMMs that you can install on an HP ProLiant DL380p Genserver with one CPU populated?

o (a) 6 (b) 12o (c) 18o (d) 24If choice b is selected set score to 1.

10. A customer wants you to connect an HP ProLiant G7 Server to a P2000 G3sa.

Which adapter should you use?

o (a) HP H220o (b) HP SC11Xeo (c) HP H221 (d) HP SC08eIf choice d is selected set score to 1.

ConclusionHP wishes you success in passing the exam and joining the HP ExpertONE program.

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