IBM - Advanced Tools for AIX Performance Analysis

Duration

Duration:

Only 3 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

24.6.2024 (Monday)

Overview

On this accelerated Advanced Tools for AIX Performance Analysis course, you will develop the skills to use kernel traces, trace based utilities, and svmon to measure and analyze CPU, memory, and I/O performance issues on IBM systems running AIX. Reinforce each lecture during extensive hands-on lab exercises and get practical experience applicable to their performance management requirements.

Upon completion of this course you will also learn to:

  • Use the trace facility to collect data and create a trace report
  • Use the kernel trace facilities to analyze CPU performance issues
  • Describe causes and impacts of high context switching rates
  • Identify what causes a thread to be blocked and later woken up
  • Explain the relationship between the output of svmon -G, svmon -P, and svmon -S
  • Calculate the amount of memory in use on the system
  • Explain the relationship between svmon, vmstat, and ipcs output
  • Categorize the memory in use on the system by segment type Identify which processes are using the most memory or paging space
  • Describe the characteristics of asynchronous I/O, synchronous I/O, direct I/O, and concurrent I/O
  • Identify if the expected type of I/O is being executed Tune asynchronous I/O

At the end of this course, you’ll achieve your Advanced Tools for AIX Performance Analysis certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology you’ll certify at twice the speed of traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

40% faster

Distraction-free environment

Audience

This course is ideal for people in AIX technical support personnel, performance benchmark personnel, and AIX system administrators.

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 3-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
  2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
  3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
  4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
  5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
  6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
  • * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Curriculum

Advanced Tools for AIX Performance Analysis

  • Welcome
  • Unit 1: AIX trace facilities
  • Exercise 1: AIX trace facilities
  • Unit 2: Advanced memory topics - I
  • Exercise 1: AIX trace facilities (Part 3)
  • Exercise 2: Advanced memory topics - I
  • Unit 3: Advanced memory topics - II
  • Exercise 3: Advanced memory tropics - II
  • Unit 4: Advanced CPU topics - I
  • Exercise 4: Advanced CPU topics - I (Optional)
  • Exercise 4: Advanced CPU topics - I (Part 2)
  • Unit 5: Advanced CPU topics - II
  • Exercise 5: Advanced CPU topics - II
  • Unit 6: Advanced I/O topics - I
  • Exercise 6: Advanced I/O topics - I (Part 1) (Optional)
  • Exercise 5: Advanced CPU topics - II (Parts 2 and 3)
  • Exercise 6: Advanced I/O topics - I (Part 2)
  • Unit 7: Advanced I/O topics - II
  • Exercise 7: Advanced I/O topics - II (Optional)
  • Exercise 7: Advanced I/O topics - II (Part 3)

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll achieve your Advanced Tools for AIX Performance Analysis Certification.

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you are expected to have extensive AIX skills.

These skills can be obtained by attending the following courses: AIX Power Systems for AIX IV: Performance Management (AN510) or have the equivalent extensive AIX skills.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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