AIX for UNIX/Linux Professionals Course Overview

To ensure a successful learning experience in the AIX for UNIX/Linux Professionals course, participants should have the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of UNIX or Linux operating systems, including familiarity with command-line operations and the file system structure.
• Knowledge of fundamental networking concepts, such as TCP/IP, and experience with using networking tools in UNIX/Linux environments.
• Some experience with system administration tasks on UNIX or Linux systems, such as user management, file permissions, and system monitoring.
• Familiarity with using a text editor (such as vi or emacs) to edit configuration files on UNIX/Linux systems.
• An understanding of hardware concepts related to servers, such as CPUs, memory, storage, and peripheral devices.
• Prior exposure to system startup and shutdown procedures in UNIX/Linux.
• Ability to use basic UNIX/Linux commands for navigating the file system, viewing files, and executing scripts.

Please note that while having prior experience with IBM Power Systems (P-Series) and AIX is beneficial, it is not a strict requirement for this course. The course is designed to build on your existing UNIX/Linux skills and introduce you to the specifics of AIX and IBM Power Systems.

Target Audience for AIX for UNIX/Linux Professionals

AIX for UNIX/Linux Professionals is an advanced IT training course tailored for experienced system administrators working with IBM systems.

• System Administrators with a focus on IBM Power Systems and AIX
• IT Professionals seeking to upgrade from UNIX/Linux to AIX environments
• Technical Support Specialists for AIX and IBM Power Systems
• Systems Engineers and Architects designing solutions using AIX on IBM hardware
• Data Center Managers overseeing IBM server infrastructures
• IT Consultants providing services for AIX system management and optimization
• Technical personnel at companies that utilize IBM Power Systems
• IT Operations staff responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting AIX systems
• Infrastructure Specialists looking to deepen their knowledge of RISC technology and AIX
• IBM Power Systems Sales and Technical Sales Support staff

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this AIX for UNIX/Linux Professionals?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes:

The AIX for UNIX/Linux Professionals course equips participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to manage AIX systems on IBM's P-series hardware, emphasizing system administration, problem-solving, and network configuration.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand the P-series product line, including Power6 and Power7 ranges, and grasp the fundamentals of RISC technology.
• Utilize system management tools effectively, such as SMIT, IBM Systems Director Console, and Web-Based System Manager.
• Master startup and shutdown procedures, including working with the /etc/inittab file and managing system resource controller commands.
• Install, update, and maintain software packages, filesets, and apply patches and fixes on AIX systems.
• Manage devices in AIX using the Object Data Manager (ODM) and configure hardware using command-line tools and SMIT.
• Administer disk storage using the Logical Volume Manager (LVM), including creating and managing volume groups, physical volumes, and logical volumes.
• Create, extend, and manage AIX filesystems, ensuring data integrity with journaling and utilizing the fsck command for filesystem checks.
• Execute backup and restore operations effectively using AIX commands like mksysb, savevg, backup, and restore.
• Navigate and manipulate the ODM to manage system configuration and device management tasks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues using problem-solving tools such as error log analysis, cfgmgr, and system initialization and recovery techniques.