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Linux on System z courses

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The following classes are designed to introduce you to Linux and give you the hands-on experience you need to install and configure a Linux on System z (z9, zSeries, S/390) system and related applications. The class numbers refer to education available in the United States. If you live outside of the United States, please check with your local IBM representative to find out what classes are available in your country.

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Linux Implementation on System z
From handheld devices to the mainframe, Linux has grown up. The flexibility and openness of Linux, when combined with the mainframe's quality of service, provides a whole new range of capabilities. Learn how to install Linux on the mainframe and dramatically increase the number of applications available to your mainframe system. Learn about Linux distributions for the mainframe, installation and administration, preparing you to exploit the newest mainframe operating system.

Code: ZL100

Installing, Configuring and Servicing z/VM for Linux Guests
Learn the skills required to perform a basic Input/Output (I/O) configuration, initial installation, define new virtual machines, configure the Control Program (CP) component, define and save segment, configure TCP/IP, and apply service to your z/VM system for the support of Linux guest operating systems.

Code: ZV062

Linux Basics - A System z Perspective
Need a quick introduction to Linux to meet the prerequisites for installing Linux on the mainframe? Learn the basics of the Linux operating system.

Code: ZL120

Advanced Solutions for Linux on System z
Learn how to prepare your Linux on System z system for a production environment. Install middleware products, set up a Samba solution for file and print servers and clone Linux instances. Also, discuss alternative authentication methods, hardening Linux, and methods for backing up data.

Code: ZL150

Deploying WebSphere and Advanced e-business Applications on Linux on System z
Become familiar with deploying WebSphere and advanced e-business applications on Linux on System z in this hands-on workshop. This includes WebSphere V6, WebSphere Portal Server, Samba 3 and Lotus Domino mail servers. Highlight the IBM Tivoli Directory Server, which is based on open standards. Discuss performance monitoring software, including IBM Tivoli Omegamon XE, in addition to other WebSphere based monitors. Round out the course with Linux and z/VM basics.

Code: LINX7

Deploying WebSphere Centric Products on Linux on System z
Learn how to implement key WebSphere-based software on Linux on System z machines. This includes the new V6 versions of WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Application Server: Network Deployment (ND). Explore the new application development tooling: Rational Application Developer V6, along with current Web services capabilities. Examine current versions of WebSphere Portal Server, WebSphere MQ, and WebSphere Event and Message Broker. To round out the topics, review WebSphere security and performance monitoring and tooling.

Code: LINX6

DB2 Universal Database Administration Workshop for Linux
Learn how to perform database administration tasks such as creating DB2 instances, creating and populating databases, and using logical design to support concurrency and recovery requirements with DB2 UDB V8 for Linux. Use a Linux operating system during hands-on labs.

Code: CF201

z/VM and Linux Connectivity and Management
Develop the skills you need to perform TCP/IP tailoring of HiperSockets and guest Local Area Networks (LAN) for support of Linux guest system and to configure MPROUTE for the support of dynamic routing in the z/VM TCP/IP environment. Learn how to install and configure Real Time Monitor (RTM), Full Screen Operator Console (FCON) and Programmable Operator (PROP) for the system management environment on z/VM. This course also covers many topics in the areas of connectivity and system management.

Code: ZV100

z/VM RACF and DIRMAINT Implementation
The IBM z/VM Directory Maintenance Facility (DirMaint) and the Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) for z/VM are optional features of z/VM V5. Focus on the steps required to implement DirMaint and RACF in the z/VM 5.1.0 environment.

Code: ZV200

Start Your Engines: IBM Virtualization Engine™ for Enterprise Release 1
The IBM Virtualization Engine™ For Enterprise is a collection of multiplatform system tools that help simplify management and utilization of Information Technology (IT) resources.

Code: VE011