Online course
Course title:
IBM Systems College on PartnerWorld - Midrange Technical
Course duration: varies
Course number: multiple
Abstract: Several online training modules are available to assist with test preparation. Business Partners can access the training directly using the link above. On the Storage Technical page select the "Roadmaps" tab. Select the "Intermediate" subtab, then select link for Elective Curriculum. Web lectures recommended for test preparation are in the "IBM Certified Specialist - Midrange Storage Technical Support V3" folder.
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Redbook
Publication number: SG24-5250
This IBM Redbooks publication provides overviews and pointers for information about the most current IBM System Storage products, showing how IBM delivers the right mix of products for nearly every aspect of business continuance and business efficiency. For purposes of test preparation, use this reference to learn about the IBM storage portfolio and, more specifically, the midrange storage products included on the test.
Publication number: SG24-7938
This IBM Redbooks publication introduces the features and functions of the Storwize V7000 by example.
Publication number: SG24-7933
This IBM Redbooks publication is a detailed technical guide to the IBM SAN Volume Controller, a virtualization appliance solution that maps virtualized volumes that are visible to hosts and applications to physical volumes on storage devices. This book is intended to allow you to implement the SVC at a 6.3 release level with a minimum of effort.
Publication number: SG24-5946
This IBM Redbook presents a general introduction to Linear Tape-Open (LTO) technology and the implementation of corresponding IBM products. It describes both general LTO technology specifications and specific details of the unique design of IBM Ultrium tape drives and libraries. This seventh edition of the book includes information about the latest enhancements to the IBM Ultrium family of tape drives and tape libraries. In addition, we have included a brief description of the new IBM TS1130 Tape Drive, which can be installed in the IBM TS3500 Tape Library for Open Systems hosts. You will find technical information about each of the IBM tape products for Open Systems, including generalized sections about Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) and Fibre Channel connections, Multi-Path Architecture configurations, and new IBM System Storage TS3500 features, such as the Advanced Library Management System (ALMS) and virtual I/O. The book also includes a detailed discussion of tools and techniques for library management.
Web Resource
Solution Assurance is a worldwide quality practice. The technical reviews are conducted on opportunities that have IBM hardware and/or software products in the proposed solution. These reviews are referred to as Technical and Delivery Assessments or TDAs. This website provides tools, documentation, and guidance to properly conduct TDAs.
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