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Linux on System z Executive Council material
IBM hosts Linux on System z Executive Council meetings in locations across the United States to provide education on Linux for System z. The presentations are available for you, check frequently for updates.
Linux on System z Executive Council material

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




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




Installing, Configuring and Servicing z/VM for Linux Guests
This course introduces the system programmer to the task required to support a z/VM operating system. Get an overview of the processes required to install z/VM and perform the required tailoring steps to support Linux guest systems and Conversational Monitor System (CMS) users.

Code: ZV062




Linux Basics - A zSeries Perspective
Learn the basics of the Linux operating system. Fill in the gaps in your non-Linux background to enable you to attend: Linux Implementation for System z (incl. zSeries and S/390).

Code: ZL100




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
Learn how to implement DirMaint in a z/VM 5.1.0 system environment, how to define additional DirMaint administrators, and how to create and modify virtual machines using DirMaint commands. Also, discuss defining password attributes and expiration dates for DirMaint controlled virtual machines.

Code: ZV200


 
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