HPE Gen10 Plus MicroServer CPU Tier

On my video on HPE Gen 10 plus upgrade I mention on the 3 Tiers (Red, Yellow and Green) CPU see this video on between the Timestamp: 12:25 to 14:45.

The question is What is the Red, Yellow and Green Tier?
As I explained on the video briefly, the Red is overclock, Yellow is the performance and the Green is the safe. These are based of the TDP (Thermal Design Power).

Why did call it by the traffic lights?

The answer is simple: Prior to my upgrade of the CPU, I looked at the information from the Homeserver Show website on the section - CPU Page.

When I was looking for a CPU upgrade page to see which CPU I can use for my HPE Gen10 MicroServer Plus. As you know me, I like to buy and upgrade the maximum CPU for my PC or Server as possible.

However when it comes to the MicroServer high CPU uses a lot of power consumption so I like to keep it safe and have it balance so this will not cause any overheat between the CPU and the heatsink.

Now, here is the screenshot from the website and look carefully:

Link Here

If you look at the chart carefully you see the maximum CPU capacity for HPE gen10+ is Xeon E-2288G which is 8 cores/16 Threads, however because of the maximum level this uses 95w TDP (Thermal Design Power) which is Red and overclock and because of this is not under 130w and not recommended CPU, this is under the Red Tier because of huge consumption. On my video i chose Xeon E-2236 because even it is on the Yellow Tier (Orange) as it is consuming 80w TDP, it is running Power under 130w and it is recommended. I could of go for E-2246 which is 200MHz higher but I could not find one at the time which is safe to use.

Now what is the point of the CPU Traffic light Tier?

If you understand about TDP (Thermal Design Power), basically means unlike the PC when you can buy a better heatsink fan with high TDP watts, the MicroServer has its own stock CPU coolers with wattage limitations meaning when using higher CPU this will overheat the CPU because of the stock cooler.

After you read this, when you buy the higher CPU and do overclocking - Remember! Please do this at your own risk.

HPE Proliant MicroServer Gen10 Plus - Tour & Upgrade

I Many months ago I saw a new MicroServer called Gen10 plus which I find this interesting because this Server better than the original Generation 10.

The Plus Version is wider and smaller than the original.

I am very happy that they bring back the Intel because even AMD Soldiered down CPU did some benefits with the performance, however I prefer upgrading the CPU than soldiered down because you never know if you wanted a more speed and performance, so reinstating Intel CPU upgrade is a better choice Hands-Down!

I am also happy and that they bring back iLO as an option because on the original Gen10 MicroServer, they remove the iLO because the MicroServer are for Small Business which makes sense on why the do not need iLO.

Since HPE change the policy on removing at the time a lot of Server Technicians and Engineers were upset of HP's decision so they bring it back as an option for the Plus version.

The iLO 5 is sold separately which is now introduce as the iLO Enablement Kit (Part #P13788-B21) that way he Engineers can do remote work once again.

The Server has 4 LANs and 2 Graphics port, 1 VGA and DisplayPort.

As for the memory, it is still 32GB of RAM which as more MHz than the previous one.

Also rumour that it can go up to 64GB RAM.

I mention about the Green, Yellow and Red Tier on the CPU which is based on TDP and people who like to overclock CPU which uses higher power consumption (up to Xeon E-2288G) which is you will see on my next post.

I decide to have Xeon E-2236 because I wanted to have 6 Cores instead of 4 cores.

When I purchase the Server, I decide to buy the Entry level version (Intel i3 and 8GB RAM) because I can save some money and I am going to upgrade it anyway for a better one.

Enjoy my Tour and upgrade video.

Microsoft Office Specialist 2019/365 Grand Slam

Now I have completed all the Grand Slam for the 3rd time (2013, 2016 & 2019) now my Microsoft Office Specialist journey is over and now reached my destination, which means there are no more Microsoft Office exams left as I have done them all.

During the Office 2019 exams, I never fail not even one of the 2019 exams as I because the veteran. I almost got a fail at the last exam which was Access Expert.

The Office 2019 exams was an strange and an enjoyment journey as when I started the 2019/365 Series I moved to another test centre as this was on demand, then I became the Office Specialist Associate. On top of all, I become the 1st man in London, UK history to become Microsoft Office Specialist Expert on Office 2019 which was before Christmas. Then suddenly the exam was delay until May because of the Coronavirus. When May come and I found out Outlook and Access was released, this is when I can finally get to finish the 2 last chapters, Associate and the Expert Tier to get the Grand Slam.

I purchase the vouchers from the Training Centre for a debut and then I decide to buy 6 more vouchers for each one which last for a year. Luckily I get to use all of the vouchers before it expires and be wasted because of the Coronavirus.

During the last 2 exams when the pandemic and the training centres were closed, the provider get me to do the exams from home or work by RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) via Web browser.

I find the online proctor very easy to use. Unlike Pearson Vue Online Proctor as you do not require your ID because your Certiport login and the voucher is your login.

It is not about the journey, but it is also about the destination. And my destination is the Grand Slam.

What next?

Well, I have completed all of the exams and until then, there are no more Microsoft Office Specialist Exams left as they are all done.

Before I close this post and that is:

I have gained a lot of wealth of knowledge with the experience I have gained throught in less than 2 years and learned a lot.

I like to shout out to Microsoft Press books as it helped me learn new skills and special thanks to G-Metrix as the best practice test resources.

If you need to do practice test, G-Metrix is the best, Invest your money into the practice test and if you are ready, buy the MOS Vouchers and book the test.

G-Metrix website:

Software = https://support.gmetrix.net/download

Practice test and courses = https://www.gmetrix.com

Microsoft Office Specialist 2019 - Part 7: Access Expert

Before week for the exam, I did a practice test which was refreshing and walk in the park. When I booked the exam, I was going to take a day off to do the exam.

However, because my manager plan to take a week off which he did I could not and decide to take 2 hours off my IT work as I get to do the exam in my office during the working hours, some of my work colleagues know about it.

And how do I end the final exam of the 2019 series?

At my workplace where all Microsoft Office Specialist Journey ends.

On the day I had to tidy up the office and set up the PC, put a ‘Exam in progress’ sign on the door to get it prepare and not to get disturbed.

On to the exam:

The exam itself was tricky, even the task was easy, however some were very tough which I manage to overcome.

It involved tables, linking table relationships and editing queries, Report and Forms.

When I completed the exam. I got lucky as there are more task so I can increase the odds of better scoring of the exam.

I manage to pass by over 50 points, when I pass I was overjoyed as I am not just completed all of the Expert Tier of the MOS 2019/365 and I now become the Grand Slam.

After this there are no more Microsoft Office Specialist exams left as I have completed it all.

Link for Online Proctor for Certiport:

https://prodigylearning.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360007467517

Exams required:

Exam MO-500: Microsoft Access Expert (Access Expert and Access Expert 2019)

Microsoft Office Specialist 2019 - Part 6: Outlook Associate

During the pandemic the last 2 exams were on severe delay of it and then finally officially released this month (June 2020) because of the lock down. But I have been told that is was released at end of May 2020.

Even I am the 1st man in London, UK history to become Microsoft Office Specialist Expert in 2019/365 I decide to get the last 2 MOS exams, Outlook and Access Expert to get the Grand Slam and complete the set.

When I use the G-Metrix practice test, it was not just practice test, there was also questions to take to test your knowledge.

Because of the lock down I cannot book the exam in the classroom so it was decided to do the exam at home or office.

The exam was done at home in my house. The proctor Administrator will provide you the link by email and you get to the live exam session on the time you book. Once the time is scheduled you be RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) like you log in to another PC or Server by remote via a website.

Once you been RDP to the classroom PC you choose the exam you want to take the test, follow the procedure and let the Proctor Administrator type his credentials. After that you start your exam right at my home.

On the exam itself. Only Outlook uses to classic task based questions as Outlook is not a project package, but understand the fundamentals of how you use it.

I learn something new, which is the @user on the body text which is new feature on Outlook which is called a 'mention' when you mention someone's name.

I done well on the exams and passed with flying colours as it become much easy when you learn the previous versions of Outlook and the exam layout is the same.

Since I have passed Outlook Associate. I have completed all of the Associate Tier of the MOS 2019/365.

I really enjoyed taking the exams at home as it was comfortable as long as you do not abide by the Online Proctor rules.

Link for Online Proctor for Certiport:

https://prodigylearning.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360007467517

Exams required:

Exam MO-400: Microsoft Outlook (Outlook and Outlook 2019)