This course provides you with a basic understanding of server bus architecture and various hardware technologies used to manage and maintain a server's up time.
Objectives:
Describe the various local bus interfaces and chipsets
Explain bus mastering
Discuss the various high-performance I/O interfaces
List hardware technologies related to bus mastering
Topics:
Local bus architectures and standards
Server bus management
PCI configuration
PCI bus mastering and hot-swap technology
Hot-plug PCI technology
PCI-X
PCI Express
Hierarchical and peer PCI bus
Intelligent input/output
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
