Overview
This course covers the comprehensive administration of HPE Synergy, focusing on configuration, management, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Participants will gain hands-on experience with HPE Synergy Composer, compute modules, storage, networking, and scaling in multi-frame environments. The course also explores integrating HPE OneView for streamlined infrastructure management.
Objectives
By the end of this course, leaner will be able to:
- Set up and manage HPE GreenLake for Compute Ops, including subscription and account management.
- Implement security features such as MFA, RBAC, and data encryption across IT environments.
- Monitor server health, manage updates, and streamline deployment processes efficiently.
- Generate sustainability and performance reports for proactive infrastructure management.
- Integrate HPE GreenLake with other platforms like VMware vCenter, ServiceNow, and HPE Aruba for seamless operations.
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of networking concepts.
- Experience with HPE OneView or completion of HPE OneView Overview and Configuration courses.
- Familiarity with server management and administration.
- Knowledge of SAN configuration and networking basics.
- Experience with HPE BladeSystem or similar infrastructure is recommended.
Course Outline
- Composable infrastructure and HPE Synergy domains
- Overview of HPE Synergy Composer and Frame Link Modules
- Review of compute modules, storage, power, and cooling systems
- Interconnect link topology and Ethernet traffic flow
- Logical interconnect groups and network sets
- Frame and power cabling in HPE Synergy
- SAN Manager and composable storage arrays
- Configuring networks, zoning, and fabric management
- HPE Synergy D3940 Storage Module
- Acquiring and updating firmware for compute and interconnects
- Best practices for firmware updates and system compliance
- Preparing and upgrading HPE OneView
- Frictionless scaling of logical enclosures
- Adding and managing remote frames and management rings
- Composer upgrades and Ethernet fabric changes