Certification Magazine - October 2007 - (Page 25)

Meanwhile, the HP ProLiant server track continues to offer training and credentials focused on HP’s popular ProLiant ML and DL servers. Get Started with the Fundamentals A candidate who wants to attain any of these new blade credentials should start with fundamental knowledge and skills about industry-standard server architecture (ISSA) technology. HP has packaged the “server fundamentals” requirements so they can be used in a variety of HP certification tracks, including the new BladeSystem one. The server fundamentals are building blocks consisting of the CompTIA Server+ credential and a set of basic HP server-related courses. “We use the CompTIA Server+ certification as a prerequisite for many of our own HP credentials because it provides a good, solid knowledge platform for technical professionals who work with any kind of server,” said Chuck Mundt, HP certification program architect. HP is developing its own basic credential similar to the CompTIA Server+ credential for certification candidates outside the United States, Mundt said. “Whether a candidate holds the CompTIA credential or one from HP, we want him to have a good understanding of basic server technology before pursuing any of the blades credentials,” he said. The second half of the server fundamentals background involves training. There are three base-level HP training courses that cover content about HP’s server technology basics, server product families and the complete set of tools such as SmartStart and Systems Insight Manager (SIM) used by all HP server products. These courses, which are available worldwide, are offered in flexible formats. Some are offered as instructor-led, and others are downloadable modules or Web-based training, so they can be taken at the candidate’s convenience without spending time out of the office. The Server+ credential and the courses of the server fundamentals package make up the basic prerequisite and core requirements, respectively, for the three credentials of the HP BladeSystem track. From To learn more about blade servers, check CertScope, which links to over 40 Web sites containing information on these powerful IT tools. here, candidates can select their preferred credential based on their job focus. Next Stop: Blades Certiﬁcation The Accredited Platform Specialist (APS) – HP BladeSystem (2007) credential in the hardware service focus area of the HP certification program is aimed at IT professionals who provide basic maintenance for the server platform. These professionals are not responsible for the initial software load but are responsible for driver loads/updates and ROM loads/updates. What’s more, they are expected to run any HP-provided diagnostics for problem identification and isolation, view alert conditions, properly identify the affected subassembly and perform repair and replacement procedures. To attain the credential, candidates build on the fundamentals listed above by taking a course called Servicing HP BladeSystem. This course helps workers prepare to return the BladeSystem or its components to their operational state as shipped from the factory. When candidates have completed the prerequisite and all the core requirements, and they think they have adequate hands-on experience, they can sit for the Web-based certification exam Servicing HP BladeSystem to earn the APS credential. The exam covers content from the fundamental courses, as well as the blade-specific training course. Candidates can review the exam preparation guide to prepare for the test. Integration Proﬁciency Another direction a candidate can pursue is the integration focus area, which has the cumulative credentials of Accredited Integration Specialist (AIS) – HP BladeSystem (2007) and Accredited Systems Engineer (ASE) – HP BladeSystem (2007). INSIDE CERTIFICATION continued on page 38 October 2007 CERTIFICATION MAGAZINE 25 http://www.CertMag.com

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