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Overview
| Course code | NGV11 | Skill level | Basic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 3.0 days | Delivery type | Instructor Led - Online Training
(Hands-on labs) |
| Course type | Public only | ||
| Public price | USD $1,575.00 plus tax |
NOTE: THIS IS AN INSTRUCTOR-LED ONLINE COURSE. PLEASE DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THIS COURSE.
The IBM PureFlex System is a new category of computing that integrates multiple server architectures, networking, chassis, storage, and system management capability into a single system that is easy to deploy and manage.
This fundamentals class covers IBM PureSystems, IBM PureFlex Systems, the new IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis along with the IBM X-Architecture and IBM Power Systems compute nodes, systems management, networking, and the external storage device - IBM Storwize V7000. Included are hands-on lab exercises to reinforce the learning principles associated with the Chassis Management Module, X-Architecture and Power Systems compute nodes, Flex System Manager, and networking.
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Audience
This is a basic course for individuals who are involved in the planning, installing, configuring and upgrading of IBM Systems.
Skills taught
- 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.
- Classify the IBM Flex System management options.
- Critique the storage options available for the IBM Flex System.
Course outline
Day 1
- Welcome
- Unit 1: IBM PureSystems and IBM PureFlex Systems
- Lab 1: IBM PureFlex System Introduction
- Unit 2: IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis
- Lab 2: Exploring the Chassis Management Module (CMM)
- Unit 3: IBM Flex System Manager
- Lab 3: IBM Flex System Manager Navigation
Day 2
- Unit 4: IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node
- Lab 4: Exploring the Integrated Management Module II (IMM2)
- Unit 5: IBM Power Systems Compute Nodes
- Lab 5: IBM Power Systems Compute Node
Day 3
- Lab 5: IBM Power Systems Compute Node (cont.)
- Unit 6: IBM Flex System storage
- Unit 7: IBM Flex System networking
- Lab 6: IBM Flex System Networking: Ethernet Switches
- Lab 7: IBM Flex System Networking: SAN Switch
Remarks
Special Note for IBM Business Partners authorized to remarket IBM IT Education Services public classes and on-site classes: This course is excluded from the IBM Technical Training Services for Public Education Program and the IBM Training Services for Enterprise - on-site Education Program for IBM Business Partners.