IBM AIX: AN11G

AN11G: Power Systems for AIX I:

LPAR Configuration and Planning


             Recommended Duration: 3 Days
Skill Level: Intermediate
Cost: $3,600 (b/GST)
(ENROL NOW)
Available for Web and Classroom Trainings.

Learn how to perform system administration in a Power Systems environment. Learn about the features of PowerVM Editions and how to configure and manage LPARs running AIX V7.1 using the Hardware Management Console (HMC).

Training Path to IBM Power Systems for AIX Virtualization


Audience


This course is appropriate for system administrators, technical support individuals, and IBM business partners who implement LPARs on IBM Power Systems.


Prerequisites


This introductory course does not require any logical partitioning experience but general TCP/IP knowledge is strongly recommended. This prerequisite can be met by attending AN21G: TCP/IP for AIX Administrators.


Course Agenda


Describe important concepts that are associated with managing POWER8 processor-based systems, such as logical partitioning, dynamic partitioning, virtual devices, virtual processors, virtual consoles, virtual local area network (VLAN), and shared processors
Describe the features of the PowerVM editions
Describe the functions provided by the HMC
Configure and manage the HMC, including users and permissions, software, start and shutdown, remote access features, network configuration, security features, HMC backup and restore options, and the HMC reload procedure
Describe the rules that are associated with allocating resources, including dedicated processors, processing units for Micro-Partitioning, memory, logical host Ethernet adapter, and physical I/O for AIX and Linux partitions
Configure and manage LPARs by using the HMC graphical user interface (GUI) and HMC commands
Interpret physical and AIX location codes and relate to the key hardware components
Power on and power off the Power Systems server
Use the HMC to back up and restore partition data
Perform dynamic LPAR operations (DLPAR)


Course Overview


Day 1

  • Introduction
  • Unit 1: Introduction to Partitioning
  • Exercise 1: Introduction to Partitioning
  • Unit 2: Hardware System Overview
  • Exercise 2: Hardware System Overview
  • Unit 3: Hardware Management Console

Day 2

  • Unit 3: Hardware Management Console (continued)
  • Exercise 3: Exploring the HMC V8 Interface
  • Unit 4: Hardware Management Console Maintenance
  • Exercise 4: Hardware Management Console Maintenance
  • Unit 5: System Power Management
  • Exercise 5: System Power Management
  • Unit 6: Planning and Configuring Logical Partitions

Day 3

  • Unit 6: Planning and Configuring Logical Partitions (continued)
  • Exercise 6: Configuring Logical Partitions
  • Unit 7: Partition Operations
  • Exercise 7: Partition Operations
  • Unit 8: Dynamic LPAR Operations
  • Exercise 8: Dynamic LPAR Operations

Advancement


If you do not already have AIX system administration skills, it is recommended that you attend:

If you are planning to manage a system using PowerVM Virtualization, the next course to attend: