IBM PowerVM on IBM i — I: Implementing Virtualization and LPAR

On this accelerated IBM: PowerVM on IBM i - I: Implementing Virtualization and LPAR course, you will learn the concepts of Logical Partitioning (LPAR) for Power System servers with IBM i.

In this course you begin with an overview of LPAR on Power System servers, followed with more detailed information on configuration planning and implementation using hands-on exercises to create and implement logical partitions.

On this course you will also, learn about partial processors, dynamic allocation and reallocation of memory, processors, interactive Commercial Processing Workloads (CPW), buses, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Host Ethernet Adapters (HEA) and System Planning Tool (SPT). Use IBM Power7 or Power6 servers and emphasize the new hardware, including the use of the Hardware Management Console (HMC).

In just 2 days, you’ll learn to describe the PowerVM features. You’ll also:

• Identify, describe, and locate hardware components in the Power System, Flex System and Power Blade models
• Identify virtualization options available, reliability features and single points of failure for Power Systems servers
• Implement System Planning Tool in design or update your own system
• Explain Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT)
• Describe memory allocation and affinity concepts
• Describe and configure a partition profile, including shared processors:
• Capped
• Uncapped
• Virtual processors
• Weighting factor
• Shared Processor Pools
• Explain virtual I/O: Serial, Ethernet and SCSI
• Understand and implement: IBM i installation through NFS, image virtual repository in VIOS, and assigning VSCSI disks to partitions in VIOS
• Understand base characteristics of IVM and how implement IBM i on Power Blades
• Describe the NPIV PowerVM feature, how to configure virtual Fiber Channel adapters on the Virtual I/O Server and client partitions
• Discuss how to use the HMC GUI and commands to work with the World Wide Port Name (WWPN) pairs Identify commands used to examine the NPIV configuration

   

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the IBM exam, and achieve your PowerVM on IBM i - I: Implementing Virtualization and LPAR certification.

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

Audience

This course is ideal for:

• This intermediate course is for technical specialists, support/services individuals, individuals implementing LPARs for Power Systems with IBM i.
• This course is also appropriate for IBM Business Partners who sell and plan for consolidated systems.

• Module 1: PowerVM for IBM i - Overview
• Module 2: Power Systems for IBM iExercise - Lab introduction
• Module 3: Introduction to System Planning Tool
• Module 4: Exercise - SPT introduction
• Module 5: Virtualization of IBM i - Processor, Memory, Processor Pools
• Module 6: Virtualization of IBM i - Virtual I/O
• Module 7: Exercise - Ethernet connection virtualization
• Module 8: Virtualization of IBM i - Installation from NFS or VIOS repository
• Module 9: Exercise - Installation from NFS or VIOS repository
• Module 10: Implementation of IBM i on Power Blades
• Module 11: PowerVM for IBM i - NPIV
• Module 12: Exercise: IBM i client partition with NPIV connected disks

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

IBM: PowerVM on IBM i - I: Implementing Virtualization and LPAR exam

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have:

• Knowledge of Power Systems architectural concepts
• Experience with Power Systems
• Attended Hardware Management Console (HMC) for Power Systems with IBM i (OL52G) or have the equivalent knowledge
• Entry level knowledge of LPAR on current systems is helpful, but not required

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.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

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