Technologies / Infrastructure

zVM and zLinux Bootcamp

This course introduces the system programmer to the tasks required to support the z/VM operating system. It provides an overview of the processes required to install z/VM and perform the required customization steps to support guest OS VMs and CMS users. Students will leave the course with the knowledge of how to perform the steps of adding guest systems and other virtual machines to the z/VM system, how to apply services to the z/VM system and how to define a minimum TCP/IP configuration. In addition, this course is designed to teach the implementation of SUSE Linux on System z.

Issues

Describing the process of launching guests in z/VM
Defining virtual machines in z/VM and reloading the catalog
Customizing the CP component of the z/VM system
Customizing TCP/IP files in z/VM
Application of the service in the z/VM system
Installing SUSE Linux on a system with
Installing additional packages
Describing the zLinux system management process
Describing procedures for backing up and recovering a zLinux system
Managing and updating network connectivity issues withLinux
Implementing the z/VM Performance Toolkit
Prerequisites for connectivity and management with/VM and Linux
Prerequisites for z/VM implementation of RACF and DirMaint

Who is this training for?

This course is designed for IT professionals who will be responsible for supporting guests and other virtual machines running in a z/VM environment

It is assumed that these individuals will have little or no experience in a z/VM environment

In addition, anyone who is responsible for installing, customizing and maintaining Linux on System z

Prerequisites

You should have completed the Introduction and Concepts of z/VM and Linux Fundamentals courses or have equivalent experience with z/VM and Linux

Training program

Welcome
Unit 1: Overview of z/VM and zLinux
Unit 2: Installation
Exercise 1: Overview of z/VM login
Exercise 2: Installation of z/VM

Unit 3: Catalog
Exercise 3: catalog maintenance z/VM
Unit 4: CP system configuration
Exercise 4: CP system configuration

Unit 5: Networking z/VM
Exercise 5: Networking z/VM
Unit 6: VMSES/E
Exercise 6: Servicing z/VM (VMSES/E)
Unit 7: Installing SUSE Linux on z

Exercise 7: SUSE Linux lab overview
Exercise 8: Installing SUSE Linux on System z
Unit 8: Installing additional packages
Exercise 9: SUSE Linux basics
Exercise 10: Installing additional packages in SUSE

Unit 9: Network Connectivity
Exercise 11: Networking SUSE Linux
Unit 10: System Management
Exercise 12: SUSE Linux System Management
Unit 11: Backup and Recovery
Exercise 13: SUSE Linux TSM Client
Unit 12: Configuration with/VM Performance Toolkit
Exercise 14: Configuration with/VM Performance Toolkit

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 zVM and zLinux Bootcamp we recommend: You should have completed the Introduction and Concepts of z/VM and Linux Fundamentals courses or have equivalent experience with z/VM and Linux.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 5 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 IT professionals who will be responsible for supporting guests and other virtual machines running in a z/VM environment; It is assumed that these individuals will have little or no experience in a z/VM environment; In addition, anyone who is responsible for installing, customizing and maintaining Linux on System z.