Test 101: Virtualization Technical Support for AIX and Linux

Planning (34%)

1. Using tools (e.g. System Planning Tool and performance tools) to determine adapter requirements and placement.
2. Determine provisioning requirements(e.g. VIO, NFS, SAN, Networking, VLAN trunking, IVE/HEA and virtual Ethernet).
3. Determine availability requirements (e.g. Multipathing, redundant adapters, storage).
4. Console considerations and capabilities (IVM, HMC).
5. Create system documentation (gathering from installed systems, creating design plans with drawer and I/O placement).
6. Determine requirements for Application and Partition mobility.
7. Determine which PowerVM capabilities and options are required.

Implementation (33%)

1. Define LPARs (including using HMC/IVM).
2. Configure VIO servers and clients (including IVM).
3. Connect to storage (e.g. disk, tape, oem drivers, etc).
4. Connect to and configure networking (including external networks, virtual Ethernet, IVE/HEA, and implementing IVE).
5. Use other HMC Interfaces (profile management, firewall management, etc).

Ongoing Support (33%)

1. Diagnose and troubleshoot problems

$ Collect and analyze performance data.
$ Use DLPAR.
$ Install and update VIOS code.
$ Install or upgrade (OS, I/O cards).
$ Perform mobility tasks (Application mobility, Partition mobility).