Course number U8638S

Delivery method
Remotely assisted instructional learning (RAIL)
Instructor-led training (ILT)
Onsite dedicated training (OST)

Course overview
Learn how to make alterations to the server configuration and to fall back from changes made to a previous configuration. Where resolution is unsuccessful, you will be able to escalate to the appropriate service provider with suitable supporting information. The five-day course is 70 percent lecture and 30 percent hands-on labs using HP servers.

Prerequisites

• HP NonStop NS-series Server Administration I (U8528S) or
• Concepts and Facilities for HP NonStop Systems (U4147S) and
• At least six months experience on Integrity NonStop S-series servers

Audience

• System operators
• System administrators
• System analysts
• Technical support analysts
• Personnel involved with day-to-day management of HP Integrity NonStop NS-series servers

Course objectives
At the conclusion of this course you should be able to:

• Understand the NonStop NS-series server hardware and software architecture
• Start up, monitor, and shut down your NS-series server and its subsystems
• Change system configuration and recover from a previous setup
• Manage your Integrity NonStop NS-series server
• Identify and resolve common problems
• Report and escalate problems that cannot be resolved without outside assistance
• Gather supportive information when reporting or escalating a problem

Next steps
Consider attending the other advanced learning courses in the HP NonStop Operations Management curriculum

Benefits to you
Learn how to manage your Integrity NonStop NS-series server so users experience smooth functioning IT operations

Course outline

Module 1 - Course Overview

Module 2 - Server Management Functions

• Basic production management activities
• Service-level agreements
• System startup and shutdown
• Processor dump and reload
• Daily, weekly, and monthly tasks
• Recovery tasks
• Production management tools

Module 3 - NonStop Operating System Configuration

• DSM/SCM overview
• Server software revision
• Conftext file
• Firmware update procedures
• Independent products
• Lab: NonStop operating system overview

Module 4 - Monitoring the System and Processes

• Monitoring system software
• Event Management Service (EMS) subsystem
• Event message format
• EMS distributors and filters
• ViewPoint product
• Process concepts and terminology
• Process states and run options
• Diagnostic and problem resolution procedures
• Lab: monitoring system software

Module 5 - Monitoring NonStop Subsystems

• Batch workloads and control
• Transaction processing environments
• Spooler and Pathway subsystems
• Open System Services (OSS) environment and OSS applications
• Web access
• Lab: subsystem monitoring

Module 6 - Subsystem Control Facility (SCF) Configuration Overview

• SCF configuration and function
• Subsystem Control Point (SCP)
• SCF configuration file contents
• Subsystem manager configuration
• Lab: SCF and hardware monitoring

Module 7 - Storage Configuration

• Disk management, terminology, and path naming
• SCF interface to the storage subsystem
• Fibre channel disks and tapes
• Common disk problems and recovery
• Tape drive storage

Module 8 - SLSA Configuration

• ServerNet LAN Systems Access (SLSA) subsystem and components
• SCF SLSA object hierarchy
• HP NonStop TCP/IP configuration
• NonStop TCP/IPv6
• SCF SLSA object monitoring
• Lab: SLSA configuration

Module 9 - Communications Configuration

• Communication connectivity and configuration
• AWAN product and configuration
• SWAN product and configuration
• SCF and the WAN subsystem configuration
• Expand product and configuration
• Introduction to NonStop clusters
• Network management and monitoring
• Lab: expand configuration (optional)

Module 10 - Performance Monitoring and Database Management

• Measure subsystem and other performance monitoring tools
• Measure counters that monitor performance
• Database and file management
• Lab: enscribe file management (optional)

Module 11 - NonStop TMF Update and Monitoring

• TMF architecture and strategy
• TMF configuration and management
• TMF problem resolution
• Remote Database Facility (RDF)

Module 12 - System Recovery Scenarios

• Critical failure scenarios
• Backup and prevention measures
• Recovery scenarios

Onsite Delivery Equipment Requirements

• Physical access to one NonStop NS-series server for discovery labs
• Connectivity to one NonStop NS-series server with super.group TACL logons, a working Service Connection, and working Low Level Link connectivity with logon information
• One PC workstation per student with OutsideView, the latest NS-series OSM software including the latest Low Level Link version installed
• One Instructor PC workstation with PowerPoint and OutsideView, the latest NS-series OSM software including the latest Low Level Link version installed
• PC projector and suitable screen
• Internet access for classroom

• Upis u radnu knjižicu: ne
• Certifikat: ne
• Uvjerenje: ne
• In-house: ne
• Svjedodžba: ne
• Diploma: ne