Kursbeskrivning: IBM Flex System p260 and p460 Compute Nodes

The IBM PureFlex System is a new category of computing that combines multiple server architectures, networking, chassis, storage, and system management capability into a single integrated system that is easy to deploy and manage.

This introductory class on Power compute nodes starts with a through overview of the IBM Flex System components. We discuss the value of these new systems, terminology and components. Next is the new IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis along with the x86 compute node, systems management, and the external storage device - IBM Storwize V7000.

Building on that foundation we start with an IBM Power Systems overview, a comprehensive review of the IBM Flex System Power compute nodes, PowerVM and virtualization concepts, how to manage Power node virtual servers, and last Power node software installation.

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Enrollment in this course is not restricted. However, typical students taking this basic course include technical IBM personnel from the FTSS, ATS, and Techline organizations as well as business partner technical personnel involved with planning, installation, configuration, and upgrading of IBM PureFlex systems.

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There are no prequisites for this course.

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• Differentiate between IBM PureSystems and IBM PureFlex Systems.
• Summarize the features and functions of the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis.
• Differentiate the characteristics of the IBM Flex System x86 Compute Node from other IBM System x servers.
• Differentiate the characteristics of the IBM Flex System Power Compute Nodes from other IBM Power servers.
• Select the proper IBM Flex System networking components based on the solution requirements.
• Critique the storage options available for the IBM Flex System.
• Recognize the Power family of systems.
• Summarize the features of a Power system and the impact they have had on the success of the Power family.
• Explain the Power processor characteristics.
• Differentiate between the different virtualizing features of Power servers.
• Recognize the features of the Power compute nodes.
• Differentiate between the two new Power compute nodes' features.
• Summarize the processor options for the different Power compute node models.
• Compare the memory requirements when ordering SSD and HDD storage in the Power compute node.
• Explain the I/O adapter options available on the Power node.
• Explain PowerVM-based virtualization on a Power node.
• Plan for and implement a virtualized environment on a Power node.
• Create a virtual server on a Power node.
• Start, stop and manage virtual servers on a Power node.
• Install a virtual server using the VIOS media repository.
• Install an AIX virtual server using NIM.

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Agenda

Day 1

• Course administration
• Unit 1: IBM PureSystems and IBM PureFlex Systems
• Unit 2: IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis
• Unit 3: IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node
• Unit 4: IBM Flex System Scalable Network
• Unit 5: IBM Flex System systems management

Day 2

• Unit 6: IBM Flex System storage
• Unit 7: Power Systems overview
• Unit 8: IBM Flex System Power compute nodes
• Unit 9: PowerVM and virtualization concepts

Day 3

• Unit 9: PowerVM and virtualization concepts (continued)
• Unit 10: Managing Power node virtual servers
• Unit 11: Power node software installation

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