Technologies / Infrastructure

IBM DS8000 Implementation Workshop for Systems

To learn about the DS8000 storage subsystem and its hardware components and logical structure. You will configure the DS8000 storage subsystem using the DS8000 Storage Manager GUI and review the DS CLI for script configuration functions. You will also perform dynamic data relocation using the Easy Tier feature.

Issues

Describing IBM DS8000 hardware components
DS8000 architecture recognition
Installing the DS CLI interface
Configuring DS8000 for System z environment using DS CLI
Configuring DS8000 for System z environment using DS GUI
Recall the notes on connecting a zSeries host
DS8000 copy service recognition
Performance rating, tuning and monitoring for DS8000
During all lab sessions, only Windows servers are used for access
DS8000 storage using DSCLI and DS GUI

Who is this training for?

This course is designed for system administrators, architects and storage professionals

Anyone who needs to learn more about DS8000 implementations and experiment with them in an actual test configuration

Prerequisites

Introduction to data storage
Storage management basics
Understand DASD and date sets and how client hosts access data directly or through FICON channels

Training program

Welcome
Unit 1: Concepts and Architecture
Unit 2: Virtualization concepts
Unit 3: DS command line interface
Exercise 0: Lab setup and initial instructions
Exercise 1: DS8000 DS CLI: Installation and configuration
Exercise 2: DS8000 DS CLI: DDM, array locations, arrays, ranks and extension pools
Exercise 3: DS8000 DS CLI: LCU, CKD and PAV volumes.

Unit 4: DS8000 Storage Manager graphical interface
Exercise 8: DS8000 Easy Tier: dynamic volume relocation
Exercise 4: DS8000 Storage Manager: arrays, ranks and extension pools
Exercise 5: DS8000 Storage Manager: LCU, CKD and PAV volumes
Exercise 6: DS8000 Storage Manager: configuration of I/O ports
Exercise 7: DS8000 Storage Manager: other features

Exercise 9: DS8000 Easy Tier: Dynamic pooling
Unit 7: Business Continuity
Unit 5: Connecting the host
Unit 6: Performance, tuning and monitoring

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For IBM DS8000 Implementation Workshop for Systems we recommend: Introduction to data storage; Storage management basics; Understand DASD and date sets and how client hosts access data directly or through FICON channels.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 3 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: This course is designed for system administrators, architects and storage professionals; Anyone who needs to learn more about DS8000 implementations and experiment with them in an actual test configuration.