Dell PowerEdge Features, Administration and Troubleshooting with iDRAC 10
- Course Code ESSVRS08588
- Duration 3 days
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Course Overview
TopThis three-day instructor-led course provides an overview of Dell PowerEdge servers across the 15th, 16th, and 17th generations. Participants will learn to identify system features, perform essential administrative tasks, and apply effective troubleshooting techniques on Dell PowerEdge servers.
The course delivers best practice information through a combination of instructor-led training and hands-on lab activities using iDRAC 10. Practical skills are reinforced through scenario-based training to ensure real-world applicability.
This course is part of the recommended training path leading to the Dell PowerEdge Operate v2 Exam certification. (Note: The D-PEOE-01 certification exam is not included.)
Course Schedule
TopTarget Audience
TopSystem administrators and support engineers responsible for deploying, configuring, managing, and troubleshooting Dell PowerEdge servers in enterprise environments.
Course Objectives
TopUpon successful completion of this training, participants should be able to:
Identify PowerEdge platforms and distinguish their external and internal physical features.
Explore server processor, memory, power, and storage settings using the iDRAC user interface.
Examine cooling systems, I/O cards, and security configurations through the iDRAC user interface.
Analyze the features and functions of Dell PowerEdge management and monitoring interfaces, including iDRAC and related tools.
Manage virtual media and virtual console, configure lockdown mode, create virtual disks through iDRAC user interface.
Interpret visual indicators, logs and memory errors.
Recovery features such as Parts Replacement Configuration and Easy Restore enable restoration of system functionality after firmware or boot-related failures.
Applying fault isolation tools to effectively pinpoint issues across different server generations, ensuring accurate and efficient troubleshooting.
Evaluate vendor-specific GPU diagnostic tools and utilities to verify GPU detection, power delivery, and thermal conditions.
Course Content
TopThe content of this training is designed to support the training objectives.
Features:
PowerEdge Portfolio
Chassis Design
iDRAC Introduction
17G vs 16G Major Components
Power Supply Unit
Storage
Thermal: Air Cooling
Thermal: 16G and 17G Liquid Cooling
Network and I/O Cards
PCIe Expansion Card
PowerEdge Security
Administration:
Management and Monitoring Interface
Out-of-Band Management Utilities
In-Band Management Utilities
iDRAC: Functionality
RAID Level Migration
GPU Management
Liquid Cooling
Troubleshooting:
Guidelines and Resources
Visual Indicator
Recovery Option
Logs
Fault Isolation Tool
Memory Event Logging
GPU Troubleshooting Tools
Course Prerequisites
TopBasic knowledge of server hardware and general IT administration is recommended.
Test Certification
TopNone