Class description
First things first! This intermediate level distance learning offering serves up to IBM Systems warriors what they need to know about STG's platform building block essentials. This virtual class will cover the entire IBM Systems lineup (Systems Software, System Networking, Power Systems, System z, System Storage, PureSystems, System x & BladeCenter) and provide a strong foundation for sellers to advance towards savvy positioning, competitive differentiation, and solutions packaging.
NOTE: The one half day basic level IBM TGVL: Systems Fundamentals is a required prerequisite
Duration
The IBM TGVL: Systems Foundation class will be held on four consecutive half-days. See schedule below
Audience
A wide range of IBM and IBM Business Partner professionals can benefit from knowing these basics.
Objectives
This class builds skills and knowledge that enables students to:
- Identify industry product and solution opportunities
- Apply foundational product knowledge to industry specific opportunities
- Differentiate our systems from the competition
Agenda
| Day | Topic |
|---|---|
| Tuesday |
Welcome/Orientation System x and BladeCenter System Networking |
| Wednesday |
Storage Systems |
| Thursday |
Power Systems Systems Software PureSystems |
| Friday |
STG System z Platform Positioning & Selection |
Location
The class location is your office - no travel. IBM TGVL: Systems Foundation is made up of four half-day sessions of live virtual classroom on the internet.
Fee
This class has no enrollment fee.
Schedule/enrollments
Scheduled classes:
- July 17-20, 2012: 9:30am - 1:30pm
NOTE: The one half day basic level IBM TGVL: Systems Fundamentals required prerequisite is being conducted on Monday January 12th. Enroll separately for this offering here.
