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The following resources will help you gain the skill required to pass this test. No class or event is designed to teach the test questions, however, and there is no guarantee you will achieve the certification. All IBM certifications presumer a certain level of "on the job" experience not present in the classroom.
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Course title:
Systems Management Using iSeries Navigator
Course duration: 2.0 days
Course number: AS03
Abstract: Learn about the installation, operation, and management of the iSeries Operations Navigator.
This is a basic course for i5 and iSeries system operators; system administrators, and other individuals who manage the i5 and iSeries server. It is for individuals whose duties include the management of messages, output, jobs, configuration, objects in the Integrated File System (IFS), security and backup; while using the Graphical User Interface (GUI) Navigator interface.
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Course title:
IBM Power Systems Sales School for IBM i
Course duration: 2.0 days
Course number: AS045
Abstract: Learn to sell the next generation of IBM i based on the POWER6 processor technology. Explore methods to recognize opportunities related to the need to simplify infrastructure, integrate applications in order to meet business needs and have the highest service levels without disruption of service. Learn how to link the customer opportunity areas to Power based solutions (i, AIX, Linux, Open Source, Windows). Examine positioning of the Power servers with IBM i and competing with non-IBM offerings. Gain an overview of Power System hardware, IBM i operating system, IBM i integrated solutions, Linux, and key software solutions related to WebSphere, Lotus, DB2 and Tivoli. The class includes lectures.
This course is to be used for preparing for the certification IBM Certification Test 973: Power Systems Sales for IBM i Operating System. This course is not a mandatory requirement prior to taking the test. Attending this course does not guarantee that you pass the test, nor does it replace prior education and experience, nor aim to cover test questions/answers or every aspect of the tested material.
This course is intended only for IBM employees and IBM Business Partners.
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Course title:
System i Integration with BladeCenter and System x
Course duration: 3.5 days
Course number: AS300
Abstract: This is a basic course for administrators, support specialists, service technicians, IBM Business Partners, consultants, and individuals, who install, administer, and support a System i integrated server environment on an iSCSI HBA attached System x or IBM BladeCenter server, the IXS or an IXA attached System x server.
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Course title:
System i5 Family High Availability Clusters
Course duration: 4.5 days
Course number: AS540
Abstract: High Availability (HA) in a System i5 family environment is achieved with the implementation of a System i5 family independent disk pool (Independent Auxiliary Storage Pool (IASP)) and clusters. After creating an independent disk pool, data and applications are migrated from system disk space to the independent disk pool. Then, using switched disks, geographic mirroring (Cross-site mirroring (XSM)), or IBM Total Storage Copy Services, the disk pool can be made highly available. Successfully implementing a continuously available environment requires knowledge of the application, data, and end-user requirements. Examine the considerations for a well-coordinated continuously available environment using the System i5 family cluster support. Learn about many of the concepts from a series of presentations and gain practical experience through hands-on lab exercises. Learn to: Create disk pools (IASP) and place highly available objects into them Use the methods that allow users to access information in a disk pool Manage an environment with multiple disk pools (server consolidation) Make data and applications continuously available Create and manage a System i5 family cluster Use the fundamentals of problem determination and correction in a System i5 family cluster Create a geographic mirror (XSM) disk pool Establish and manage an environment with continuously available application objects using a geographic mirror disk pool Maintain consistent copies of key system objects like user profiles through operating system cluster resource services Upon completion of this course, you will have the knowledge necessary to successfully complete the HA Mastery Exam. Course Materials The course materials cover clustering design and implementation for V5R4.
This is a basic course for service professionals and other individuals, who implement an iSeries cluster for high availability.
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Course title:
Power Systems Technical Support for i
Course duration: 4 days
Course number: AS600
Abstract: This is an intermediate course for Power Systems technical specialists supporting IBM i who require IBM Certification by taking Test 974. This includes Power Systems technical solutions sales specialists who design and implement client hardware and software solutions to solve business needs.
You should review the prerequisites for Test 974. You are responsible for meeting all of the prerequisites prior to taking the certification test. Click on the links provided in the overview to review the test prerequisites.
You should take the Assessment test for Test 974 available at the Prometric IBT Exam site. You are responsible for paying the fee associated with the assessment test.
Note: Your level of effectiveness in guiding and consulting the client is determined more by your technical background than by this course. This course focuses on giving you an appreciation and informing you of the features and functions available in the latest release of the Power Systems hardware and software.
No class or event is designed to teach the test questions, however, and there is no guarantee you will achieve the certification. All IBM certifications presume a certain level of "on the job" experience not present in the classroom.
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Course title:
External Storage for iSeries
Course duration: 4.0 days
Course number: AS930
Abstract: Learn about external storage that offers IBM eServer iSeries clients new capabilities for system recovery, improved capacity, and storage consolidation for multiple operating environments. Learn how to connect IBM external storage to iSeries in this hands-on technical course. Understand the components and terminology of the IBM DS8000, DS6000, and Enterprise Storage Server (ESS). Learn to plan for and implement the new i5/OS capability to Initial Program Load (IPL) or boot from Storage Area Network (SAN). Configure external storage for i5/OS using the DS Storage Manager Graphical User Interface (GUI) and the DS Command Line Interface (DS CLI). Understand how to use the DS8000 and DS6000 Copy Services advanced functions in high availability (HA) or disaster recovery (DR) environments. Course Materials The course materials cover the terminology, functions, planning, and implementation of IBM External Storage for iSeries. Hands-On Labs Several hands-on labs are included throughout the course, which provides practical experience with planning for sizing and configuring external storage for iSeries.
This is an intermediate course for IBM Business Partners, Information Technology (IT) service professionals and staff, and other individuals who plan, implement, or support external storage solutions for iSeries.
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