Online course
Course title:
IBM Systems College on Partner World - System Storage DS8000 Technical Solutions V3
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 - System Storage DS8000 Technical Solutions V3" folder.
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Product Documentation
This guide provides information about the IBM System Storage DS8870 storage unit. It includes information on what to consider when planning to use the DS8870 storage unit, as well as how to customize the DS8870.
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 enterprise storage products included on the test.
Publication number: SG24-8886
This IBM Redbooks publication describes the concepts, architecture, and implementation of the DS8800 storage subsystem. The IBM System Storage DS8800 is the most advanced model in IBM's DS8000 lineup. It introduces IBM POWER6+-based controllers, with dual two-way or dual four-way processor complex and also features enhanced 8 Gbps, device adapters, and host adapters.
Publication number: SG24-6788
This IBM Redbooks publication will help you plan, install, configure, and manage the Copy Services functions of the IBM System Storage DS8000 when used in Open System and System i environments. We give you the details necessary to implement and control each of the Copy Services functions. Numerous examples illustrate how to use the various interfaces with each of the Copy Services.
Publication number: REDP-4667
This IBM Redpaper publication describes the concepts and functions of IBM System Storage Easy Tier, and explains its practical usage with the DS8700 and DS8800.
Publication number: REDP-4500
This IBM Redpaper publication contains information that can help customers and storage administrators plan for disk encryption. It also explains how to install and manage the encrypted storage.
Publication number: REDP-4760
This IBM Redpaper publication describes the concepts and functions of the IBM System Storage DS8000 I/O Priority Manager. The DS8000 I/O Priority Manager enables more effective storage consolidation and performance management combined with the ability to align quality of service (QoS) levels to separate workloads in the system.
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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