The Using HPE OneView course provides a deep dive into the features and functionalities of HPE OneView, teaching professionals how to use it to automate, manage, and optimize their data center environments. This course is designed to help professionals who are responsible for managing HPE infrastructure, including compute, storage, and networking, understand how to leverage HPE OneView’s capabilities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.

HPE OneView is designed to simplify infrastructure management by providing a consolidated view of the entire environment. It allows IT teams to automate repetitive tasks, deploy systems more efficiently, and quickly respond to any issues that arise. As organizations increasingly move toward hybrid IT environments and require faster, more agile infrastructure management, HPE OneView’s automation and management capabilities have become essential tools for IT professionals.

Key Features and Topics Covered

The HPE2-T37 exam and course cover a wide range of topics related to HPE OneView’s capabilities. Below are some of the critical areas covered in the course:

1. Introduction to HPE OneView:

   • Overview of HPE OneView, its features, and its role in IT infrastructure management.

   • Understanding of the HPE OneView architecture and how it integrates with other HPE products like ProLiant servers, HPE Synergy, and HPE 3PAR storage.

   • The importance of HPE OneView in managing modern IT infrastructures and how it improves efficiency and scalability.

2. Managing HPE Servers:

   • How to configure, provision, and manage HPE ProLiant servers using HPE OneView.

   • Tasks like firmware updates, hardware diagnostics, and server health monitoring are made easier through the HPE OneView interface.

   • Managing server profiles and templates to streamline the deployment of new servers.

3. Storage Management:

   • Understanding how HPE OneView integrates with HPE storage systems such as HPE 3PAR and HPE MSA.

   • Provisioning storage and configuring storage pools to meet the requirements of modern data centers.

   • Best practices for managing storage, including snapshot management, capacity monitoring, and ensuring data protection.

4. Network Management:

   • Managing network infrastructure using HPE OneView, including configuration of network switches, virtual LANs (VLANs), and network profiles.

   • How to configure and monitor network adapters and ports across HPE servers and devices.

   • Simplifying network management with automation for common tasks like configuration and troubleshooting.

5. Automation and Scripting:

   • The role of automation in simplifying management tasks and improving operational efficiency.

   • How to automate routine tasks like server provisioning, firmware updates, and storage allocation.

   • Using the HPE OneView REST API to integrate with third-party tools and create custom automation workflows.

6. Security and Access Control:

   • How to ensure that infrastructure is secure by managing user access to HPE OneView.

   • Configuring role-based access control (RBAC) to define who can access and modify specific infrastructure components.

   • Best practices for securing HPE OneView deployments and managing access to sensitive infrastructure components.

7. Monitoring and Reporting:

   • Using HPE OneView to monitor the health of the infrastructure, including server, storage, and network components.

   • How to configure alerts and notifications to inform IT staff of potential issues before they become critical.

   • Generating and interpreting reports to identify areas of improvement and ensure that infrastructure is running efficiently.

8. Integration with HPE InfoSight:

   • Overview of HPE InfoSight and its role in predictive analytics for infrastructure management.

   • Integrating HPE OneView with HPE InfoSight to enhance performance monitoring and forecasting.

   • How HPE InfoSight uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to provide actionable insights into infrastructure performance.

9. Updating and Maintaining HPE OneView:

   • The process of updating HPE OneView, including firmware and software updates.

   • Best practices for maintaining and troubleshooting HPE OneView environments.

   • How to back up HPE OneView configurations and restore them in case of failure.