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IBM Power Virtualization Fundamentals
Learn how to perform system administration in an IBM Power environment. Learn about the features of PowerVM Editions and how to configure and manage LPARs running AIX V7.3 or Linux using the Hardware...
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$2,685 USD
Duration
3 days
Course Code
AN11G
Available Formats
Classroom, Virtual
Course Eligible for IBM Digital Badge
Overview
Course Description
Learn how to perform system administration in an IBM Power environment. Learn about the features of PowerVM Editions and how to configure and manage LPARs running AIX V7.3 or Linux using the Hardware Management Console (HMC).
Skills Gained
- Analyze key concepts related to managing IBM Power processor-based systems, including logical partitioning, dynamic partitioning, virtual processors, virtual consoles, and shared processors
- Evaluate the functions and capabilities provided by the Hardware Management Console (HMC)
- Administer the HMC environment, including user access and permissions, software maintenance, startup and shutdown, remote access, network configuration, security settings, backup and restore options, and reload procedures
- Configure and manage logical partitions (LPARs) by using both the HMC graphical user interface and HMC command-line tools
- Execute power operations for IBM Power servers by using the HMC
- Manage partition backup and restore operations through the HMC
- Perform and interpret dynamic LPAR operations in a PowerVM environment
Who Can Benefit
This course is appropriate for system administrators, technical support individuals, and IBM business partners who implement LPARs on IBM Power Systems.
Prerequisites
This introductory course does not require any logical partitioning experience.
General TCP/IP knowledge is strongly recommended.
Abstract
IBM Education Advantage Program Eligibility:
- Yes - IBM Education Pack - online account
Course Details
Course Details
Day 1
- (00:30) Welcome
- (02:00) Unit 1: Introduction to PowerVM logical partitioning
- (01:00) Exercise 1: Introduction to partitioning
- (02:00) Unit 2: Using the HMC to manage servers and partitions
- (01:15) Exercise 2: HMC operations
Day 2
- (02:00) Unit 3: HMC maintenance
- (01:15) Exercise 3: HMC and managed system maintenance
- (01:00) Unit 4: Basic LPAR operations
- (01:00) Exercise 4: Basic LPAR operations
- (01:30) Unit 5: Power processor and memory virtualization
Day 3
- (01:00) Exercise 5: Power Processor and memory management
- (01:30) Unit 6: Power I/O resources
- (01:30) Exercise 6: Configuring Power I/O resources
- (01:15) Unit 7: Logical partition management
- (01:00) Exercise 7: Logical partition management
Schedule
3 options available
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Aug 17, 2026 - Aug 19, 2026 (3 days)
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Oct 14, 2026 - Oct 16, 2026 (3 days)
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Dec 21, 2026 - Dec 23, 2026 (3 days)
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