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

Duration

Duration:

Just 2 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

10/2/2025 (Monday)

Overview

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.

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-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 134.561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Curriculum

  • 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

Exam Track

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

 

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 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

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call (0)8 44 68 27 85 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a training plan.

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