Certified System Administrator for Sun Cluster 3.2 Software

Students who can benefit from this course are system administrators, database administrators, and support personnel.

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Describe the major Sun Cluster hardware and software components and functions


• Configure different methods of connecting to node consoles


• Configure a cluster administrative workstation


• Install and configure the Sun Cluster 3.2 software



• Configure Sun Cluster 3.2 quorum devices


• Configure VERITAS Volume Manager in the Sun Cluster software environment


• Configure Solaris Volume Manager software in the Sun Cluster software environment


• Create Internet Protocol Multipathing (IPMP) failover groups in the Sun Cluster 3.2 software environment


• Understand resources and resource groups, configure a failover data service resource group (Network File System [NFS]), and resource group (Apache)


• Configure failover between Solaris 10 zones, failover ORACLE, and ORACLE Real Application Clusters (RAC) in the Sun Cluster software environment

Sun - Certified System Administrator for Sun Cluster 3.2 Software - Benefits
Other training providers rely heavily on lecture, self-testing and self-study.
Our approach is highly varied and interactive to keep your attention, promote teamwork, and reinforce knowledge gained through hands-on learning.
You will:
Be Immersed into a distraction-free environment - escaping your normal routine and focusing purely on learning.
Experience Accelerated Learning methods – designed to help you learn much more quickly, spend less time out of the office, and see returns from your investment straight away.
Be Measured through on-site exam testing - creating a complete feedback loop that ensures you understand the subject thoroughly.
With Firebrand Training, you will learn more.
This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.







Sun - Certified System Administrator for Sun Cluster 3.2 Software - Curriculum
Module 1 - Introducing Sun Cluster Hardware and Software

• Define the concept of clustering


• Describe the hardware and software environment


• Identify the data service support


• Explore the high availability (HA) framework


• Define global storage services differences

Module 2 - Exploring Node Console Connectivity and the Cluster Console Software

• Access the Node consoles on domain-based servers


• Configure the Sun Cluster console software


• Use the Cluster console tools

Module 3 - Preparing for Installation and Understanding Quorum Devices

• List the Sun Cluster software boot disk requirements and restrictions



• Identify typical cluster storage topologies


• Describe quorum votes and quorum devices


• Configure a quorum server


• Describe persistent quorum reservations and cluster amnesia


• Describe data fencing


• Configure a supported cluster interconnect system


• Identify public network adapters


• Configure shared physical adapters

Module 4 - Installing and Configuring the Sun Cluster Software Framework

• Install the Sun Cluster packages using the Sun Java Enterprise System (Java ES) installer


• Describe the Sun Cluster Framework configuration


• Describe the files and settings that are automatically configured by scinstall


• Perform automatic quorum configuration


• Describe the manual quorum selection

Module 5 - Performing Basic Cluster Administration

• Identify the cluster daemons


• Perform basic cluster startup and shutdown operations


• Describe the Sun Cluster administration utilities

Module 6 - Using VERITAS Volume Manager for Volume Management

• Describe the most important concepts of VERITAS Volume Manager (VxVM)


• Initialize a VERITAS Volume Manager disk


• Install VxVM 5.0 software



• Use basic commands to put disks in disk groups and build volumes


• Register and resynchronize VxVM disk groups with the cluster

Module 7 - Managing Volumes With Solaris Volume Manager

• Describe the most important concepts of Solaris Volume Manager


• Describe Solaris Volume Manager soft partitions


• Explain shared disksets, local disksets and multiowner disksets


• Describe volume database (metadb) management issues



• Install and configure the software


• Create the local metadbs


• Add disks to shared disksets


• Perform device group management


• Perform cluster-specific changes to device groups


• Create global file systems


• Mirror the boot disk

Module 8 - Managing the Public Network With IPMP

• Define the concepts for an IPMP group


• List examples of network adapters in IPMP groups


• Describe the operation of the in.mpathd daemon


• List the new options to the ifconfig command that support IPMP, and configure IPMP with /etc/hostname.xxx files


• Perform a forced failover of an adapter in an IPMP group


• Configure IPMP manually


• Describe the integration of IPMP into the Sun Cluster software environment

Module 9 - Introducing Data Services, Resource Groups, and HA-NFS

• List the components of a data service agent


• Describe the primary purpose of resource groups


• Differentiate between failover and scalable data services


• Use the clrg and clres command to control resources and resource groups


• Use the rg and clres cstat command to view resource and group status


• Use the clsetup utility for resources and resource group operations

Module 10 - Configuring Scalable Services and Advanced Resource Group Relationships

• Describe scalable services


• Create the failover resource group


• Create the scalable resource group


• Describe the SharedAddress resource


• Use the clrg and clres commands

Module 11 - Performing Supplemental Exercises for Sun Cluster 3.2 Software

• Configure a failover applications that fails over between zones


• Configure HA-ORACLE in a Sun Cluster 3.2 software environment as a failover application


• Configure ORACLE Real Application Cluster (RAC) 10g in a Sun Cluster 3.2 software environment

Sun - Certified System Administrator for Sun Cluster 3.2 Software - Exam Track
This course prepares you for, and tests you in the following exam:

• Sun Certified System Administrator for Sun Cluster 3.2 Software (CX-310-345)

Sun - Certified System Administrator for Sun Cluster 3.2 Software - What's Included
With Firebrand, you benefit from top-quality education in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so you can focus solely on your studies and certification goals.
You’ll get a robust set of course materials that cater to each of our three key individual learning styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactile) - critical for a successful learning experience.
And there's more. Along with daily lectures, exercises, and review sessions, you’ll also get:
Our Certification Programs include*

• Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)TM Delivery


• Comprehensive study materials and courseware - we adapt official curriculum to address the demands of accelerated learners


• Self-testing software and/or mock exam papers
  
• Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access


• Exam vouchers


• On site testing


• Accommodation, all meals, drinks and snacks


• Our Certification Guarantee - because we're sure you'll pass first time, if don’t pass your exams, come back to the course within a year and you only pay for accommodation and exam vouchers - everything else is free

* Please note:

• Our ISC(2) Cissp CBK Review program differs from normal course delivery. For more details, speak to us on 080 80 800 888.


• Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2


• On site testing is not included in our Scrum, ISACA or PMI certifications

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.
Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.
Examination Passing Policy
Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year.  Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.








Sun - Certified System Administrator for Sun Cluster 3.2 Software - Prerequisites
To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate Some experience with Relational Databases and SQL.
  

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.
Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.