Logical Partitioning for iSeries POWER5
based servers

Course Details Course code: AS53AGB Duration: 4 days Maximum delegates: 10 Start time: 09:30 Price: £1600

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Introduction

Learn basic and advanced concepts of Logical Partitioning (LPAR) for i-Series POWER-5 based servers. Begin with an overview of LPAR on the i-Series, followed by configuration planning and implementation using hands on exercises to create and implement logical partitions. Partial processors, dynamic allocation and reallocation of memory and processors plus interactive CPW buses and I/O devices. Learn to setup a Linux partition, VLAN and use of the LVT LPAR Validation Tool.

What you will learn

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

Understand the functionality of LPAR for i-Series POWER5 based Servers
Plan and configure a POWER5 based server for LPAR
Review the concepts behind the creation and deletion of partitions
Implement and support LPAR on the i-Series POWER5 based servers
Describe the function and use of the new LVT
Setup (HMC) and use it to partition managed Servers

Who should attend

This course is aimed at iSeries support specialists, Business Partners and customers implementing LPAR.

Pre-requisites

You should have some knowledge of architectural concepts and experience with the i-Series system.
Entry Level knowledge of LPAR on current systems is helpful, but not required.

Course content

LPAR Overview
Partial Processors
Linux partitions
GUI enhancements via HMC
Dynamic resource allocation
Planning and configuring LPAR for i-Series POWER5 based servers
Using Operations Console with LPAR for i-Series POWER5 based servers
LVT
LPAR implimentation
Upgrading an i-Series system that uses LPAR
Managing an LPAR system

Materials

The course has high practical and hands on content.

Schedule