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Learning about the BladeCenter S Types 7779 and 8886

Several modules are available for you to learn more about the BladeCenter S Types 7779 and 8886.

  • Introducing the BladeCenter S Type 8886
    This e-Learning topic provides an introduction to the BladeCenter S system. You will learn about the hardware components of the BladeCenter S system and how they work together to manage storage and data. You will be introduced to several end-to-end management tools, including Storage Configuration Manager and the advanced management module, and will learn the tasks that each software tool can be used to perform
  • Configuring your BladeCenter S system
    This e-Learning topic provides an overview of BladeCenter S configuration concepts and procedures. You will learn about the components that need to be configured, hardware connection methods, the configuration steps you must complete, the predefined configuration options that are available, and the management interfaces you can use to complete configuration tasks.
  • Configuring your BladeCenter S system storage
    This e-Learning topic provides an overview of BladeCenter S system integrated, shared storage configuration concepts and procedures. You will learn about the concept of zoning, also called SAS port mapping. You will learn how to install and use Storage Configuration Manager to create custom zoning configurations; how to view, modify, backup and restore zoning configurations; and how to create preboot RAID volumes and postboot RAID configuration.
  • Managing your BladeCenter S system
    In this e-Learning course, you will learn about day-to-day BladeCenter S unit management. You will compare the available management interfaces, evaluate which management interfaces might work best for your environment, and discover the basic procedures for updating firmware, updating hardware, and performing problem determination.