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NonStop Data Communication Basics – Level 1
Exam # HP0-663
Exam Preparation Guide

The NonStop Data Communication Basics – 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: 77

Time allotted to take test: 105 minutes

Passing Score: 66% – 51 items correct

You are not allowed to refer to any books or reference material during the NonStop Data
Communication Basics – Level 1 exam.

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.

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• NonStop Kernel Software Developers, System Integrators and Consultant Partners, Application Developers, Authorized Service Channel Partners and Distributors, Customers authorized to service their own equipment.

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) Network Architecture and Technologies (31%)

1.1 Identify the network hardware components

• Describe the functions of a modem (baud vs. cps)
• Describe the differences between a repeater, bridge and router
• List the major network devices
• List the major network cable types
• Describe the difference between UTP and STP
• Discuss advantages and disadvantages of major network cable types
• Define the limitations of cable lengths

1.2 Describe the major network topologies
• Identify common network topologies
• Compare and contrast different network topologies
• Discuss limitations of common network topologies

1.3 Define the layers of the OSI model
• Specify the key attributes of each OSI model layer
• Describe how the TCP/IP protocol stack relates to the OSI model
• Describe how the X.25 protocol stack relates to the OSI model

1.4 Identify the major LAN/WAN protocols
• Identify protocols associated with the different OSI layers
• Identify the major SNA protocol families
• Describe the major TCP/IP protocols
• Discuss the differences between UDP and TCP
• Describe the primary differences between LAN and WAN connectivity

1.5 Describe TCP/IP addressing
• Describe the classes of IP addresses
• Describe the reason for subnet masking
• Define TCP/IP addressing restrictions
• Describe IP routing
• Describe the notation used to represent IP addresses

1.6 Explain the usage of major TCP/IP services

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• Discuss the differences between ECHO and PING
• Describe the functions of FTP
• Describe the functions of Telnet
• Describe the function of an SNMP Agent
• Describe the function of the Socket Interface
• Define the ranges of port availability
• Describe the function of DNS

1.7 Identify key data communications concepts and definitions
• Define the term protocol
• Describe the differences between SYNC and ASYNC
• Compare and contrast TCP/IP Multicast and Broadcast
• Identify the IEEE standards relating to Ethernet and Token Ring
• Identify data transmission characteristics
• Describe characteristics of data encapsulation

2) Network Planning (7%)

2.1 Determine the system connectivity requirements
• Identify specific technologies and their usage for different transmission requirements
• Identify NonStop products that provide network connectivity

2.2 Identify the customer network strategy
• Describe the current trends in networking technologies
• Describe common legacy networking technologies
• Identify the reasons for network evolution

2.3 Describe methods of providing fault tolerance to a networking solution
• Discuss criteria that may affect network availability
• List the NonStop products that can provide fault tolerance
• Discuss how multiple Ethernet hubs help to provide fault tolerance

3) Network Installation and Configuration (23%)

3.1 Describe how to use appropriate configuration tools
• Describe SCF commands used to configure and verify network attributes
• Describe network configuration functions within WanWizard Pro
• Explain TSM usage relating to network configuration
• Explain WebViewpoint usage relating to network configuration
• List the capabilities of the AWAN management tools
• Describe the usage of ActionView 400

3.2 Identify S-Series supported network architectures
• Describe SNA network connectivity
• Describe TCP/IP network connectivity

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• Describe ATM network connectivity
• Describe OSI network connectivity
• Describe Expand network connectivity
• Describe the differences between Ethernet and Token Ring networks

3.3 Describe communication sub-systems configuration for S-Series
• Describe subsystem manager processes and hierarchy
• Explain steps to configure the
• TCPIP subsystem
• EXPAND/FOX subsystem
• OSI/MHS subsystem
• SNAX subsystem
• PAM subsystem
• ATM subsystem
• SLSA subsystem
• WAN subsystem (SWAN and AWAN)
• PARALLEL TCP/IP subsystem

3.4 Describe the configuration of addressing schemes
• Explain how to configure a TCP/IP subnet address
• Explain how to configure an
• ATM link address
• OSI interconnection address
• SNA address
• Describe the purpose of a MAC address
• Explain how to configure an X.25 address

3.5 Describe configurable elements within LAN/WAN networks
• Identify key configurable elements in a(n)
• TCP/IP network
• X.25 network
• ATM network
• OSI network
• SNA network
• EXPAND network

3.6 Describe the types and specifications of physical interfaces to S-Series systems
• Define the various types of physical WAN interfaces
• Define the various types of physical LAN interfaces
• Explain the characteristics of an RS232 interface
• Explain the characteristics of a 10baseT interface
• Identify the differences between fiber optic media and copper based media

4) Troubleshooting (16%)

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4.1 Identify network troubleshooting techniques
• Ensure correct firmware levels are loaded
• Describe the TSM management of communication product attributes
• Describe methods to identify a LAN/WAN problem
• Identify common causes of network communication interruptions
• Describe possible actions if a SWAN concentrator fails
• Identify key EMS error messages
• Describe the contents of the CSS subvolume

4.2 Describe tools, commands and utilities used in troubleshooting
• Describe how to detect an IP address on the network
• Discuss how to review TCP/IP subsystem configuration
• Identify utilities used in network troubleshooting
• Describe how to confirm
• X.25 connectivity
• Expand connectivity
• active Token Ring connectivity
• ServerNet/FX connectivity
• Discuss how to examine network data packets

4.3 Discuss how to identify network performance issues
• Identify the utility to measure network throughput
• Describe how to measure network throughput for
• IP
• X.25
• Expand
• LAN interfaces

4.4 Describe communication subsystems hierarchies
• Describe the primary subsystem processes
• Discuss the Expand object hierarchy
• Discuss the ServerNet/FX object hierarchy
• Discuss the SLSA object hierarchy
• Discuss the ATM object hierarchy
• Discuss the WAN object hierarchy

5) S-Series Connectivity (13%)

5.1 Identify supported protocols on S-Series
• Identify S-Series supported communication protocols
• Discuss where supported protocols reside within the OSI Model

5.2 Demonstrate the application of network-related tools
• Demonstrate knowledge of network related SCF commands
• Demonstrate knowledge of network utilities
• Identify network related EMS messages
• Describe the function of TCP/IP configuration files

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5.3 List S-Series communication access methods
• Identify the access method to a public data network
• Identify access methods to an SNA network
• Identify access methods to an OSI network
• Identify other access methods to Wide Area Networks
• Identify access methods to a TCP/IP network
• Explain the function of the QIO subsystem

5.4 Describe communication services and interfaces
• Discuss TCP/IP services and functionality
• Describe how applications establish connections utilizing TCP/IP

5.5 Identify communication security measures for S-Series
• Discuss ways of encrypting transmitted data on S-Series systems
• Describe methods of securing information transmitted over the Web

5.6 Describe S-Series web access methods and services
• Discuss how S-Series servers provide basic Web server functionality
• Identify the methods of presenting data and applications to Web users

6) Network Management (10%)

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6.1 Describe methods to improve network performance and reliability
• Describe how routers and subnetworks affect network performance and manageability
• Describe how SCF can be used to monitor network performance and availability
• Describe how NonStop communication subsystem configuration can affect LAN throughput and response times
• Describe how NonStop communication subsystem configuration can affect WAN throughput and response times

6.2 Discuss address allocation and management
• Describe the primary functions of DHCP and BOOTP
• Discuss the TCP/IP Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)
• Discuss TCP/IP domain name resolution

6.3 Explain network access administration
• Describe the criteria for controlling Telnet access to S-Series systems
• Discuss how to control external network access from S-Series systems
• Describe how to identify unauthorized network access to an S-Series system

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• Describe how to control FTP access to S-Series systems

6.4 Discuss the functionality of network management tools
• Describe SNMP network management components
• Describe common network management tools

6.5 Discuss generic network security methods
• Explain the role of a firewall within a network environment
• Describe the role of Proxy servers
• Describe methods of encrypting data transmissions

Related Training and Study References

The NonStop Systems Certification Program 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
Basic Network Management and Troubleshooting Workshop U5083S ILT 4 days
HP NonStop S-Series Communication Products U4166S ILT 10 days
HP NonStop S-Series TCP/IP System Management U4176S ILT 5 days

Additional Highly Recommended Courses
Check web site course descriptions for prerequisites

Internetworking Essential Series CBTEG Series SSTs varies
Introduction to Enterprise Internetworking 103701 SST 4 hours
TCP/IP Fundamentals 96344 SST 3 hours
TCP/IP Product Overview 105238 SST 4 hours
TCP/IP Addressing Concepts 49993 SST 3 hours

ILT = Instructor-Led Training
SST = Self-Study Training

Check web site course descriptions for prerequisites at: http://education.hp.com/curr-nonstop.htm (Instructor-Led Training) http://education.nonstop.compaq.com/us/cat/httoc.htm (Self-Study Training)

Additional Recommended Reference Materials for This Exam

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.

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NOTE: TIM must be installed on your system before using the following default
access settings.

External: http://tex.tandem.com/cgi-bin/timcfg.exe

Example Websites

On network terms, concepts, components, IEEE standards, specifications, and security:

http://golum.riv.csu.edu.au/~agarts01/twisted-pair_coaxial_cable.html

http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/0%2C%2Csid9_gci523729%2C00.html

http://www.elantelco.com/benefits_of_fibre_optic_cable.html

http://www.saffell.net/computing/cabling.htm

http://www.techweb.com/

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=baud

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=bridge

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=router

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=hub

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=repeater

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=OSI+model

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=TCP%2FIP

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=IP

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=ARP

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=crossover+cable

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=SNA

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=subnet+mask

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=DNS

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=multicast

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=synchronous

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=asynchronous

http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=access+method

http://www.webopedia.com/

http://webopedia.internet.com/quick_ref/OSI_Layers.html

http://webopedia.internet.com/TERM/a/address.html

http://webopedia.internet.com/TERM/M/MAC_address.html

http://webopedia.internet.com/TERM/I/IP_address.html

http://webopedia.internet.com/TERM/P/PING.html

http://webopedia.internet.com/TERM/X/X_25.html

http://webopedia.internet.com/Hardware/Networking_Hardware/hub.html

http://webopedia.internet.com/TERM/s/synchronous.html

http://webopedia.internet.com/TERM/a/asynchronous.html

http://webopedia.internet.com/TERM/i/isochronous.html

http://webopedia.internet.com/TERM/I/IEEE_802_standards.html

http://www.sas.upenn.edu/~cns/10b2.htm

http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/htbin/rfc/rfc1157.html

http://www.rad.com/networks/1995/rs232/pins.htm#rschar

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/74/70.html

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/cc/so/neso/sqso/eqso/encrp_wp.htm

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/software/ios120/12cgcr/np1_c/1cprt2/1cipadr.htm

http://content.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=ROUTINGPROTOCOL&exact=1

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http://content.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=dynamic+routing&x=13&y=13

http://content.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=static+routing&x=14&y=7

http://content.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm?term=Firewall&x=22&y=17

http://www.protocols.com/pbook/tcpip.htm

http://www.protocols.com/pbook/tcpip.htm#IP

http://www.protocols.com/pbook/tcpip2.htm#UDP

http://www.protocols.com/pbook/tcpip.htm#TCP

http://www.protocols.com/pbook/sna.htm

http://www.protocols.com/pbook/tcpip5.htm#FTP

http://www.protocols.com/pbook/tcpip7.htm#SNMP

http://www.protocols.com/pbook/wan.htm

Documentation

• 5525B/31/32 Line Matrix Printer User’s Manual (422721-001)
• Asynchronous Terminals and Printer Processes Configuration and Management
Manual (424280-001)
• ATM Adapter Installation and Support Guide
• ATM Configuration and Management Manual (422840-001)
• Availability Guide for Problem Management (125509)
• AWAN 3883/4/5 Access Server Configuration and Management Manual (424242-001)
• EMS Manual (425037-001)
• Ethernet Adapter Installation and Support Guide (425684-001)
• Expand Configuration and Management Manual (425826-001)
• Expand Network Management and Troubleshooting Guide (140765)
• Introduction to Tandem Networking and Data Communications for NonStop S-Series
Servers (420092-001)
• Introduction to SNA Capabilities of Tandem NonStop Systems (134597)
• LAN Configuration and Management Manual (425686-001)
• NonStop Remote Server Call (RSC/MP) Programming Manual (425771-001)
• NonStop S-Series Hardware Support Guide (424877-001)
• Operator Messages Manual (424071-001)
• OSI/MHS Configuration and Management Manual (424827-001)
• PAM Configuration and Management Manual (142480)
• Parallel TCP/IP Migration Guide (425666-001)
• Parallel TCP/IP Configuration and Management Manual (425665-001)
• Ptrace Reference Manual (139164)
• SafeGuard User’s Guide (422089 –001)
• SCF Reference Manual for G-Series Releases (135084)
• SCF Reference Manual for Telserv (111753)
• ServerNet/FX Adapter Configuration and Management Manual (422795-001)
• SNAX/XF and SNAX/APN Configuration and Management Manual (425836-001)
• SNMP Configuration and Management Manual (142624)
• SWAN Concentrator Installation and Support Guide (425645-001) (424815-001)
• SWAN Concentrator and WAN Subsystem Troubleshooting Guide (424718-001)
• Tandem NonStop TCP/IP Applications User Guide (117469)
• TCP/IP and IPX/SPX Programming Manual (426001-001)
• TCP/IP Configuration and Management Manual (140771)

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• TCP/IP Management Programming Manual (137203)
• TCP/IP (Parallel Library) Configuration and Management Manual (425665-001)
• Telserv Guide (106927)
• TSM Oonline rapidshare 4shared links User Guide (424778-001)
• Web ViewPoint User’s Guide (425001-001)
• WAN Subsystem Configuration and Management Manual (425644-001)
• X25AM Configuration and Management Manual (424910-001)

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