The Virtualizing Linux with PowerVM training course covers the IBM PowerVM product running on the IBM Power Systems Linux-only servers. The course covers how to install and configure PowerVM, and how to use it to create and manage Virtual Machine (VM) guests running the Linux operating system. The course covers the different interfaces that can be used to create and manage Linux VMs, including the virsh command line interface and the kimchi graphical interface.
By attending Virtualizing Linux with PowerVM workshop, delegates will learn to:
- Describe the PowerVM environment
- List the requirements for PowerVM
- Install PowerVM on suitable hardware
- Create virtual machines using PowerVM
- Manage virtual machines using PowerVM
- Monitor the resource consumption of VM guests on the PowerVM host
Knowledge of Linux, ideally when running in a Power Systems environment.
The Virtualizing Linux with PowerVM class is recommended for system administrators, support personnel, developers, IT specialists, IT architects, and system engineers interested in the PowerVM open source virtualization product.