PowerVM on IBM i - I: Implementing Virtualization and LPAR

Course overview

This course teaches how to implement virtualization and LPARs on a Power system with IBM i .

Learn the concepts of Logical Partitioning (LPAR) for Power Systems with IBM i. In this course you begin with an overview of LPAR on Power Systems, followed with more detailed information on configuration planning and implementation using hands-on exercises to create and implement logical partitions.

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). In this course you will use IBM Power Systems including the Hardware Management Console (HMC).

Who should attend

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.

Prerequisites

You should have: • some knowledge of Power Systems architectural concepts • some 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.

Delivery formats

• • Instructor-led online (virtual classroom)
• • Instructor-led on-site at your premises
• • Self-paced online training
• • Private/closed group delivery for corporate teams

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• AS06G — RPG IV Programming Fundamentals Workshop for IBM i (Basic)
• AS24DG — IBM i System Operator (Digital Version) (Basic)