D-PE-OE-23

The Dell EMC D-PE-OE-23 exam, covering PowerEdge server solutions, focuses on several key areas. There isn't a publicly available, detailed breakdown of the exam's weighting, but based on the general knowledge required for PowerEdge server administration, the main points generally include:

• Server Hardware Components and Architecture: A strong understanding of PowerEdge server components is crucial. This includes:

  • Processors (CPUs): Types, performance characteristics, and integration.
  • Memory (RAM): Types (DDR4, DDR5 etc.), capacity, and installation procedures.
  • Storage: Different drive types (HDD, SSD, NVMe), RAID levels, and their impact on performance and data redundancy. Understanding iDRAC's role in storage management is vital.
  • Motherboard and Chipsets: Understanding the motherboard layout and the role of various chipsets.
  • Power Supplies and Cooling: Redundancy, monitoring, and troubleshooting related to power and cooling.
  • Expansion Cards: Understanding the various expansion slots and the types of cards that can be installed (NICs, HBA's etc.).
  • Chassis Management: Knowledge of server chassis and its management capabilities.

• iDRAC (Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller): Proficient use of iDRAC is essential. This involves:

  • Remote Server Management: Managing servers remotely through the iDRAC interface.
  • Monitoring and Alerting: Configuring alerts and monitoring server health.
  • Firmware Updates: Updating the iDRAC and server firmware.
  • Virtual Console: Accessing the server's console remotely.
  • Lifecycle Controller: Using the Lifecycle Controller for OS deployment, firmware updates, and system diagnostics.

• Server Operating Systems Installation and Configuration: While not focusing on specific OSes deeply, you need to understand the process of installing and configuring operating systems on PowerEdge servers, including considerations like drivers and BIOS settings.

• Server Management and Troubleshooting: This involves:

  • System Diagnostics: Using diagnostic tools to identify and resolve hardware and software issues.
  • Troubleshooting Common Problems: Identifying and resolving common server issues, such as boot problems, hardware failures, and network connectivity problems.
  • Log Analysis: Interpreting server logs to identify the root cause of problems.

• RAID Configuration and Management: Understanding and configuring different RAID levels and managing RAID arrays using both the hardware and software RAID controllers, including Dell's PERC controllers.

• OpenManage Essentials (OME): Understanding the basic functions of OME for monitoring and managing multiple PowerEdge servers in a centralized way.

This exam tests practical knowledge and hands-on experience. Studying solely from documentation may not be sufficient; practical lab work is highly recommended. Dell EMC's official training materials and practice exams are the best resources for exam preparation.