IBM i Systems Management Workshop.

Session Abstract:

In this workshop we will cover the following system components and their management:

Hardware Management Console (HMC) what it does, basic setup, user management, backup, HMC Updates.

Flexible Service Processor (FSP) updates, why, when and how.

PTFs for IBM i. Understanding them, PTF groups, PTF lifespan, Group PTFs, and when to do PTFs. (Including Fix Central overview) Overview of Image Catalogs.

Management Central - performance monitoring, PTF distribution, basics of central site inventory.

General things to watch: Memory usage, Disk I/O and storage, System Messages, avoiding dead cash batteries

Storage Management - How much disk is enough (rhetorical question!), disk cleanup,

System values you need to understand.

Spool file maintenance including use of iASPs, Joblog Servers, and disconnected spool file functions.

The session is based on IBM i 7.1 although at least 90% of the content is applicable to IBM i 6.1 or 5.4 as well.

Learning Objectives:

Learn the basiscs of the HMC and the System Console

Understand IBM i PTFs

Understand basic IBM i daily management.

Understand Management Central and how it can help you.

Understand System Values and Spooled File Management.

Audience:

IBM i System Administrators or developers tasked with System Admin.

Level:

This session is intermediate and expects attendees know a little about IBM i.

Duration:

This is a 7 Hour (All Day) session.