The IBM PureFlex System Essentials training course, covers IBM PureSystems, IBM PureFlex System, and the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis along with the IBM X-Architecture and IBM Power Systems compute nodes, systems management, networking, and IBM Flex System V7000.
The IBM PureFlex System Implementation Services training course prepares you to perform services for IBM PureFlex and IBM PureFlex Virtualization.
The IBM PureFlex Networking Implementation training course covers everything from the basics of IBM switch administration to the most advanced features of networking in the market today. You will not only learn the traditional physical networking concepts like layer 2 and layer 3 features but also work with virtual networks using features like VMready and Virtual Fabric. You will also learn high availability features to make their networking infrastructure redundant and more fault tolerant.
By attending IBM PureFlex System Essentials workshop, delegates will learn to:
- Differentiate between IBM PureSystems and IBM PureFlex System
- Summarize the features and functions of the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis
- Differentiate the characteristics of the IBM Flex System x86 Compute Nodes from other IBM System x servers
- Differentiate the characteristics of the IBM Flex System Power Systems Compute Nodes from other IBM Power Systems servers
- Select the proper IBM Flex System networking components based on the solution requirements
- Classify the IBM Flex System management options
- Critique the storage options available for the IBM Flex System
By attending IBM PureFlex System Implementation Services workshop, delegates will learn to:
- Recall the foundation services performed for IBM PureFlex Intro and IBM PureFlex Virtualization service offerings
- Carry out initial quick start configuration steps for the IBM Flex System Chassis Management Module and the Flex System Manager
- Carry out configuration steps to zone, map volumes, and manage the IBM Flex System V7000 Storage Node in the IBM PureFlex environment
- Carry out configuration steps, such as IP addressing, zoning, VLANs, and other typical Ethernet settings, with the IBM Flex System
- Carry out the installation and configuration steps necessary to create and manage a Power Systems virtual server
- Recognize the features of the IBM Flex System Manager VMControl component
- Execute an initial configuration of an X-Architecture compute node using server configuration patterns
- Execute a deployment of a compute node image to an X-Architecture compute node
By attending IBM PureFlex Networking Implementation workshop, delegates will learn to:
- Summarize the I/O architecture of IBM PureFlex
- Select and integrate scalable switch elements for IBM PureFlex
- Select the right connectors and cabling for IBM Flex System networking components
- Demonstrate an ability to access and interact with the scalable switch elements and top of the rack switches in IBM PureFlex
- Select the right I/O adapters for specific IBM Flex System components
- Summarize the wiring scheme for different PureFlex configurations
- Summarize the key layer 2 and layer 3 features of IBM Flex System networking components
- Create redundant network topologies by implementing key high availability features using IBM Flex System networking components
- Design a virtual network infrastructure using IBM's network virtualization solutions
- Design a virtual network infrastructure by implementing Virtual Fabric and IBM Unified Fabric Port
This course is for individuals who are involved in the planning, installing, configuring, and upgrading of IBM systems.