HP0-661
HP Certified Professional
NonStop Systems and Technologies – Level 1
Exam # HP0-661
Exam Preparation Guide
Check the web site for course descriptions and prerequisites at:
http://education.hp.com/curr-nonstop.htm (Instructor-Led Training)
http://education.nonstop.compaq.com/us/cat/httoc.htm (Self-Study Training)
You can also call (800) 621-9198 in North America, to speak with one of our education consultants or register for courses.
Or, you can email us at: nonstop.training@hp.com
Exam Status
The NonStop Systems and Technologies – Level 1 exam has completed beta testing
and is now live. This exam is administered by Prometric Regional Service Centers in North America (other locations may have different delivery methods). Refer to the Prometric website: http://www.2test.com
Exam Details
Number of test items: 60
Time allotted to take test: 105 minutes
Passing Score: 62% – 37 items correct
You are not allowed to refer to any books or reference material during the NonStop
Systems and Technologies – Level 1 exam.
Exam Preparation Guide: Exam HP0-661 NonStop Systems and Technologies – Level 1 1
Audience
This exam is targeted for the following personnel, with a minimum 3-6 months
experience on NonStop S-Series platforms running the G-series NonStop Kernel
Operating System:
• Authorized Service and Support personnel (field support technicians), who perform installations, upgrades, troubleshooting and maintenance tasks.
• Global Customer Support Center (GCSC) personnel, who may have specialized technical expertise in the operating system (e.g., security features, hardware, subsystems) and serve as support for both field support technicians and customers.
• Analyst SEs or Pre-SalesTechnical Support (PSTS) personnel, who perform pre-
sales consulting and technical account support, including tasks such as assessment
of customer needs, system sizing and configuration, installation consulting, and so forth.
• NonStop Kernel Software Developers, System Integrators and Consultant Partners, Application Developers, Authorized Service Channel Partners and Distributors, customers authorized to service their own equipment.
Exam Preparation Guide: Exam HP0-661 NonStop Systems and Technologies – Level 1 2
What You’ll Be Tested On
Exam questions were written to evaluate your knowledge of the following objectives. The percentage of items dedicated to each major category is included in parenthesis.
1) Configuration and Architecture (22%)
1.1 Describe the components if the NonStop system
• Identify the requirements for using standalone enclosures
• Describe the advantages of using stackable and rack-mounts (vs. standalone) enclosures
• Describe the components found within Standalone, Stackable, and
Rack Mount enclosures
• List the various functions and usage of the backplane on S-Series system enclosures
• Describe the purpose of the SEEPROM
• Explain the purpose of group, module, and slot addressability
• List the differences and characteristics of CRUs and FRUs
• Describe the role of the PMF and IOMF CRUs
1.2 Demonstrate knowledge of single CPU characteristics (processor)
• Describe the characteristics of a NonStop CPU (CPU vs. processor)
• Identify the purpose for using lock-step processors
• Describe the advantage of RISC (vs. CISC) processing
• Discuss the performance issues associated with various processor clock speeds in Himalaya systems
• List the availability memory sizes on the various S-Series processors
• Identify the various cache block sizes and their purpose
• Identify the purpose and usage of L2 cache (processor)
• Explain the function of service processors and master service processors in NonStop systems
• List the various S-Series processor types and models
• Identify the roles of ServerNet expansion boards and ServerNet buffer boards
• List the various S-Series ServerNet adapters and state their specific purposes
• Describe S-Series ServerNet adapter components
• Describe the reason for dual fans
• State the function of the Power Monitoring Control Units
• Explain how S-Series batteries are used
• Identify the location of power supplies in the various S-Series models
• Explain the purpose of dual power supplies, EPO, and different system voltages (240V, 110V, 48V)
• Identify the various system components in the S-Series enclosure exhibit
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1.3 Demonstrate knowledge of peripherals
• State the maximum number of internal physical disk drives that can be contained within a single Himalaya enclosure
• List the reasons for using tape drives in the S-Series environment
• Identify SCSI and BUS speeds in the S-Series architecture
• Describe the usage of Asynchronous Wide Area Network (AWAN)
concentrator
• Describe the usage of the ServerNet Wide Area Network (SWAN)
concentrator
1.4 Demonstrate knowledge of the TSM subsystem
• Explain the purpose of the TSM subsystem
• Describe the various system monitoring tasks performed from the
TSM system console
• State the difference between the TSM system console and TSM
workstations
• Explain how the TSM is connected to the NonStop system (hub vs. crossover cabling)
1.5 Demonstrate knowledge of the ServerNet SAN
• Explain the basic configuration of the ServerNet SAN
• Define the implementation of routers in the ServerNet SAN
• Identify the characteristics of a link in a ServerNet SAN
• Explain the concept of Fabrics (X & Y) in a ServerNet SAN
• Describe Wormhole routing
• Describe the purpose of routing tables within the ServerNet SAN
• List the various uses of applications-specific integrated circuits
(ASICS) within the S-Series environment
• Identify the two types of nodes within the ServerNet SAN environment
2) Application Environments (3%)
2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of various applications models
• Discuss the difference between OLTP and batch processing
• Describe the Requester Server architecture
• Describe the Client/Server architecture
• List the features of browser-based applications
• List some of the APIs that take advantage of the NonStop Kernel operating system
• Describe the advantages of Server class components vs. NonStop
• List the supported coding languages
• Identify examples of industry standard middleware for client/server applications and web enabling
• Identify advantages of assigning different priorities to application processes
3) Data Management (10%)
Exam Preparation Guide: Exam HP0-661 NonStop Systems and Technologies – Level 1 4
3.1 Demonstrate knowledge of data management concepts
• List the features of Storage Management Foundation
• State the allowable block, file and record sizes
• List the supported file structures
• Describe the file statistics associated with blocks, extents, etc
• Explain the advantage of partitioning and distributing data
• State the advantages of auditing data files
• Describe the NonStop Kernel disk file naming conventions
3.2 Demonstrate knowledge of data management utilities
• Identify the columns of a FUP command
• Identify the columns of a SQLCI fileinfo command
• Describe the purpose of Enform
3.3 Demonstrate knowledge of SQL
• Describe the industry standard database management system
• State the TMP/MP requirement by NonStop SQL/MP
• Explain the performance advantage of parallel queries NonStop
SQL/MP
• State the purpose of index tables in NonStop SQL/MP
3.4 Demonstrate knowledge of Enscribe
• Explain the fundamental difference between Enscribe and NonStop
SQL/MP
• State the disk file type supported only by Enscribe
4) Design Fundamentals (28%)
4.1 Demonstrate knowledge of availability concepts
• Describe the purpose of oonline rapidshare 4shared links upgrade
• Describe hardware and software, oonline rapidshare 4shared links system reconfiguration
• Describe hardware support for fault tolerance
• Describe operating system support for fault tolerance
• Explain why each logical processor has an independent copy of
NonStop Kernel
• Explain the advantages of a message-based operating system (vs. shared memory)
• Describe intra-and inner-processor messages in the NonStop Kernel
• Identify the function of “I’m alive” messages
4.2 Define process pairs (primary and backup)
• State the use of Checkpoint
• Describe the condition where hardware/software failure causes takeover by backup
• Describe persistent processes
• Describes input/output processors (IOP)
• Define a system process
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• Define an application process
• Describe geographic independence (named processes)
• Explain process naming conventions
• Describe process name resolution by internal tables
• Explain the differences between multi-processing and multi- programming
4.3 Describe methods the system uses to ensure data integrity
• Explain the use of cyclic redundancy checks and checksums in
NonStop systems
• Describe how mirrored volumes support data integrity
• Describe why security is a component of data integrity
• Explain file locking/record locking
4.4 Describe the uses and advantages of TMF
• Define the scope of a TMF transaction
• Describe transaction backout
• Describe data recovery (files, volumes) with TMF
• State the difference between audited vs. unaudited files
• Explain the use of audit trails
• Explain the options available for audit trail logging
• Describe the performance advantages in TMF of write ahead protocol and buffered I/O
• Describe the levels of data protection
4.5 Demonstrate knowledge of the RDF subsystem
• Describe RDF implementation
• List the advantages of RFD
• List the requirements that need to be considered to implement RDF
4.6 Describe how the system meets scalability and performance needs
• Describe the concept of parallel processing within the NonStop environment
• Identify the benefits of unshared memory and independence CPUs
• Discuss how NonStop systems achieve linear scalability
• Describe networked NonStop systems and connectivity methods
• Identify the maximum number of processes, CPUs, disks, and systems for NonStop S-Series systems
• Explain the advantages of scalable I/O
• Describe hoe I/O speeds contribute to overall system performance as systems are expanded
• Describe how distributed processing contributes to overall system performance
• Describe mixed workload enhancement
• Explain the concepts employed in NonStop system tuning
• Discuss how to manage application growth
• Describe how disk cache configuration affects performance
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4.7 Describe how the system meets compatibility and flexibility needs
• Explain the concept of binary compatibility across NonStop Kernel operating system versions
• Describe the capability of upgrading S-Series systems with the minimum or no downtime
• Describe the concept of an open system
• Describe the purpose of middleware and its use in open system architecture
• Explain UNIX application portability to NonStop Kernel
• Describe the advantages of using the same operating system across the S-Series platforms
• List the configuration roles available with the S-Series system
• Describe an Enterprise management tool
• Identify open management products available on the S-Series system
5) System Operations and Management (22%)
5.1 Demonstrate knowledge of system monitoring tools and processes
• Describe the functionality of the various system monitoring tools
• Describe the EMS environment
• Discuss the use of tokenized event messages
• Discuss the roles of Collector, Distributor, log, file, filters
• List the tools provided to manage to EMS subsystem
• Identify the utility for OSS communications
5.2 Demonstrate knowledge of security administration
• Discuss the purpose of providing system security within the Guardian environment
• Discuss the concept of Users and Groups
• Explain authentication
• Describe the importance of file ownership
• Explain authorization
• Discuss the role of the file security string
• Discuss the need for the Safeguard extension to Guardian
• Describe the additional management features provided by Safeguard
• Define an access control list (ACL) and its use in authorization
5.3 Demonstrate knowledge of system configuration
• Identify tools used in S0Series system configuration
• List the available resources containing additional configuration information
• Describe the available tools used to manage the OSS environment
6) System Tuning and Performance (10%)
6.1 List the key steps involved in tuning the S-Series system
6.2 Identify the available tools used to optimize NonStop S-Series systems
Exam Preparation Guide: Exam HP0-661 NonStop Systems and Technologies – Level 1 7
• GPA
• Measure
• TPDC
• TCM
• NSX
• Flowmap
• DCOM
• DSAP
• SCF
• TSM
• Pathcom
• TPM/DB
• TPM/Insight
• TPM/ODB
• Peek
• Viewsys
• SPAM
• KMSF
7) Problem Management (3%)
7.1 Describe the characteristics of problem notification, identification, and resolution
• Describe the characteristics of problem notification
• Explain how problem notification is invoked and configured
• Describe the process of problem identification
• Identify how fact finding checklists can support problem identification
• Identify key tools and resources available for problem resolution
• Describe the proactive steps that can be taken to prevent problems
• Describe the function of EMSA
• Describe the function of OMF
• Describe the function of TFDS
NonStop Data Communication and Subsystems (2%)
8.1 Demonstrate knowledge of communications protocols and subsystem components
• List the primary protocols utilized for basic internal and external communications
• List the primary physical interfaces that connect all types of lines and protocols to the S-Series servers
• Discuss why NonStop S-Series systems provide for Industry Standard
Networking
• Explain the function of the Expand subsystem
• Discuss the ServerNet LAN subsystem architecture (SLSA)
• Identify the medium that provides CPU to CPU connectivity within a
NonStop S-Series server
• Explain how SCF can be used to configure and manage the communications subsystem components
Exam Preparation Guide: Exam HP0-661 NonStop Systems and Technologies – Level 1 8
Related Training and Study References
The NonStop Systems Certification includes references to a variety of materials that
provide information included on this certification exam. Completion of courses and review of materials is recommended, but not required, for success on this exam.
Recommended Minimum Courses
Course Title Part Number Type Length
Concepts and Facilities U4147S ILT 4 days
NonStop S-Series Configuration and Change Management U4167S ILT 3 days
(or) NonStop S-Series Intro for K-Series Operators U4171S ILT 2 days
Additional Highly Recommended Courses
Check web site course descriptions for prerequisites
Course Title Part Number Type Length
NonStop S-Series Basic Operator Tasks U4165S ILT 3 days
NonStop Transaction Management Facility (TMF) Operations and
Management
U4186S ILT 4 days
Pathway System Management U4194S ILT 3 days
ILT = Instructor-Led Training; SST = Self-Study Training.
Check web site course descriptions for prerequisites at:
http://education.nonstop.compaq.com/us/cat/httoc.htm
Additional Recommended Reference Materials
References to the majority of questions found in this exam can be found in manuals contained in the Oonline rapidshare 4shared links TIM collections. TIM (Total Information Manager) is a single interface to all NonStop Systems documentation and support information.
External users must subscribe to the TIM CD collection. See your NonStop
Representative for more information.
NOTE: TIM must be installed on your system before using the following default access settings.
External: http://tex.tandem.com/cgi-bin/timcfg.exe
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Documentation
• Availability Guide for Problem Management (125509)
• Availability Guide for Application Design (124511)
• DSM/SCM Quick Reference Guide (425216-001)
• DSM/SCM User’s Guide (422736-001)
• EMS Manual (425037-001)
• Enform User’s Guide (058058)
• Enscribe Programmer’s Guide (137692)
• Event Management Service (EMS) Analyzer Manual (133700)
• Expand Configuration and Management Manual (425826-001)
• File Utility Program (FUP) Reference Manual (422734-001)
• Flow Map Manual (098935)
• GPA Manual (135081)
• G-Series Highlights and Migration Planning Guide (426088-001)
• Guardian Disk and Tape Utilities Reference Manual (424069-001)
• Guardian Operations Reference Summary (424068-001)
• Guardian Programmer’s Guide (421922-001)
• Guardian User’s Guide (421957-001)
• IPM Scout User’s Guide (424830-001)
• Kernel-Managed Swap Facility (KMSF) Manual (420260-001)
• LAN Configuration and Management Manual (425686-001)
• Measure Reference Manual (420201-001)
• NonStop Kernel Event Management Program Manual (425297-001)
• NonStop RDF System Management Manual (133547)
• NonStop SQL/MP Reference Manual (425858-001)
• NonStop Storage Management Foundation User’s Guide (424399-001)
• NonStop TMF Configuration and Planning Guide (136588)
• NonStop TMF Operations and Recovery Guide (136589)
• NonStop TS/MP System Management Manual (135027)
• NonStop Virtual Hometerm Subsystem (VHS) Manual (140607)
• Object Monitoring Facility (OMF) Manual (422666-001)
• Operator Messages Manual (425220-001)
• Open System Services Management and Operations Guide (425683-001)
• Open System Services Porting Guide (425278-001)
• Open System Services Programmer’s Guide (128186)
• Open System Services User’s Guide (420292-001)
• PEEK Reference Manual (422607-001)
• Safeguard Administrator’s Manual (422084-001)
• Safeguard User’s Guide (422089-001)
• SCF Reference Manual for G-Series Releases (135084)
• SCF Reference Manual for the Kernel Subsystem (425664-001)
• SCF Reference Manual for the Storage Subsystem (424878-001)
• S-Series FastPath Guide (425760-001)
• S-Series Hardware Support Guide (424877-001)
• S-Series Operations Guide (425761-001)
• S-Series Planning and Configuration Guide (424861-001)
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• S-Series Server Description Manual (425160-001)
• Spooler Utilities Reference Manual (422816-001)
• System Generation Manual for G-Series Releases (422998-001)
• TACL Programming Guide (107365)
• TACL Reference Manual (109642)
• Tandem Capacity Model (TCM) Manual (424045-001)
• Tandem Failure Data System (TFDS) Manual (424045-001)
• Tandem Network Statistics Extended (NSX) Manual (134550)
• Tandem Performance Data Collector (TPDC) Manual (102910)
• TSM Oonline rapidshare 4shared links User Guide (424778-001)
• ViewPoint Manual (424874-001)
• WAN Subsystem Configuration and Management Manual (425644-001)
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