Linux for AIX System Administrators

Course overview

This course explores the differences between AIX and Linux by comparing and contrasting the two operating systems, with a focus on system administration.

This course discusses the differences between AIX and Linux by comparing and contrasting the two operating systems. System administration is focus of this course, so typical tasks performed by a system administrator are covered. All comparisons are targeted towards the Red Hat Linux (RHEL) operating system (running on IBM Power servers). However, in many cases the concepts discussed here also apply to other Linux distributions (that run natively on IBM Power servers).

This is a jumpstart for Linux class for experienced AIX admins. The material is not intended as a complete replacement or substitute for more comprehensive Linux technical training provided by IBM and Linux vendors. At the end of the course students will have learned the foundation of many Linux administration tasks, enabling them to start their journey with Linux system administration and expand their skills moving forward. Students are then encouraged to attend further training to deepen their native Linux system administration skills.

Who should attend

This is course is designed to provide existing AIX admins with an introduction to and an understanding of the basics of Linux system administration. This course is a valuable tool for system administrators and other technical support personnel who are already well versed in AIX and must now deal with Linux operating systems running on IBM Power.

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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Related and follow-on courses

• QZD32DG — Linux System Administration with IBM Power (Intermediate)
• AN10D1DG — AIX Basics (Basic)
• AN11DG — AIX I: IBM PowerVM Logical Partition Management (Digital Course) (Basic)
• AN11G — IBM Power Virtualization Fundamentals (Intermediate)