IBM PureFlex System Fundamentals

Course details

If you are enrolling in a Self Paced Virtual Classroom or Web Based Training course, before you enroll, pleasereview the Self-Paced Virtual Classes and Web-Based Training Classes on our Terms and Conditions page,as well as the system requirements, to ensure that your system meets the minimum requirements for thiscourse.The IBM PureFlex System is a 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 System, and the new IBM Flex SystemEnterprise Chassis along with the IBM X-Architecture and IBM Power Systems compute nodes, systemsmanagement, networking, and IBM Flex System V7000. Included are hands-on lab exercises to reinforce thelearning principles associated with the Chassis Management Module, X-Architecture and Power Systemscompute nodes, Flex System Manager, networking, and Flex System V7000.

Target Audience:

This is a basic course for individuals who are involved in the planning, installing, configuring and upgrading ofIBM Systems.

Content:

Day 1

• Welcome
• Unit 1: IBM PureSystems and IBM PureFlex System
• Lab 1: IBM PureFlex System introduction
• Unit 2: IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis
• Lab 2: Exploring the Chassis Management Module
• Unit 3: IBM Flex System Manager
• Lab 3: IBM Flex System Manager navigation

Day 2

• Day 1 Review
• Unit 4: IBM Flex System X-Architecture compute nodes
• Lab 4: Exploring the Integrated Management Module II
• Unit 5: IBM Power Systems compute nodes
• Lab 5: IBM Power Systems compute node

Day 3

• Day 2 Review
• Lab 5: IBM Power Systems compute node (continued)
• Unit 6: IBM Flex System storage
• Lab 6: Basic Flex System V7000 administration
• Unit 7: IBM Flex System networking
• Lab 7: IBM Flex System networking: Ethernet switches
• Lab 8: IBM Flex System networking: SAN switch