Technologies / Infrastructure

Power Systems for AIX I: LPAR Configuration and Planning

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

Issues

Describe important concepts related to 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 PowerVM edition features
Describe features provided by the HMC
Configure and manage the HMC, including users and permissions, software, startup and shutdown, remote access features, network configuration, security features, HMC backup and restore options, and the HMC reload procedure
Describe rules related to resource allocation, including dedicated processors, processing units for micropartitioning, memory, host Ethernet logical adapter, and physical I/O for AIX and Linux partitions
Configure and manage LPARs using the HMC graphical user interface (GUI) and HMC commands
Interpret physical and AIX location codes and associate them with 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 (DLPAR) operations

Who is this training for?

This course is designed for system administrators, technical support personnel, and IBM business partners who implement LPAR partitions on IBM Power Systems

Prerequisites

This introductory course does not require any logical partitioning experience
General familiarity with the TCP/IP protocol is strongly recommended
This prerequisite can be met by attending the TCP/IP for AIX System Administrators course

Training program

Unit 1: Introduction to partitioning
Exercise 1: Introduction to partitioning
Unit 2: Hardware system overview
Exercise 2: System hardware components
Unit 3: Hardware Management Console
Unit 3: Hardware Management Console (continued)
Exercise 3: Exploring the HMC V8 interface
Unit 4: Hardware Management Console maintenance
Exercise 4: HMC and managed system maintenance
Unit 5: System power management
Exercise 5: System power management
Unit 6: Logical partition planning and configuration
Unit 6: Logical partition planning and configuration (continued)
Exercise 6: Configuring logical partitions
Unit 7: Partitioning operations
Exercise 7: Partitioning operations
Unit 8: Dynamic LPAR operations
Exercise 8: Dynamic LPAR operations

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 Power Systems for AIX I: LPAR Configuration and Planning we recommend: This introductory course does not require any logical partitioning experience; General familiarity with the TCP/IP protocol is strongly recommended; This prerequisite can be met by attending the TCP/IP for AIX System Administrators course.

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, technical support personnel, and IBM business partners who implement LPAR partitions on IBM Power Systems.