BRMS for IBM i, Including Cloud Storage Solutions for i
The BRMS for IBM i, Including Cloud Storage Solutions for i course equips IBM i administrators and Power Systems professionals with advanced skills to automate and optimize backup, recovery, and archival operations using BRMS, directly addressing the industry challenge of minimizing data loss and downtime. With over 40 hours of hands-on training, it prepares learners to manage complex storage environments across tape, virtual tape, and cloud, meeting growing employer demand for certified IBM i resilience experts.
This course prepares learners for the IBM BRMS for IBM i, Including Cloud Storage Solutions for i (AS28G) Training Badge via Credly, with Koenig’s Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and official vendor-authorized courseware. Graduates gain verifiable expertise to enhance data protection strategies and advance into senior IBM i systems management roles.
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Course Overview
The IBM course BRMS for IBM i, Including Cloud Storage Solutions for i is designed to equip IT professionals with comprehensive skills in managing backup, recovery, archive, and retrieval operations using IBM’s Backup Recovery and Media Services (BRMS). This intermediate-level training is ideal for Power Systems with IBM i administrators, IBM Business Partners, and system support specialists responsible for data protection and disaster recovery. As organizations increasingly rely on IBM i environments for mission-critical workloads—with over 80% of Fortune 500 companies running IBM i applications—mastery of BRMS ensures operational resilience. The course prepares learners for real-world challenges in safeguarding data across physical, virtual, and cloud storage infrastructures.
Participants will gain hands-on experience with core BRMS tools and technologies, including 5250 emulation, System i Navigator, IBM Navigator for i, virtual tape libraries, optical storage, and IBM Cloud Storage Solutions for i. Through guided lab exercises in an eLab environment, students configure backup control groups, implement media policies, schedule BRMS jobs, and perform full-system backups and recoveries. A key practical component includes designing and executing an archival and retrieval plan using cloud storage, simulating a real-world disaster recovery scenario. The labs emphasize functional usage across multiple interfaces, enabling administrators to manage BRMS efficiently whether using command-line, GUI, or web-based navigation tools.
This course supports professional growth by preparing attendees for IBM certification credentials that validate expertise in IBM i data management, a skill set linked to a 20% higher earning potential for system administrators, with average salaries exceeding $95,000 in North America. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and access to official IBM courseware, ensuring consistent, high-quality training. Completing BRMS for IBM i, Including Cloud Storage Solutions for i empowers IT professionals to design resilient, cloud-integrated backup strategies, positioning them for advanced roles in systems management and data protection within enterprise IT environments.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Working knowledge of IBM i save and restore operations is essential for mastering the course, which streamlines backup and recovery processes.
- Experience with IBM i 5250 emulation sessions and a system running IBM i 7.3 or higher is required to implement the cloud storage features covered in BRMS.
- Familiarity with System i Navigator and IBM Navigator for i is crucial for managing BRMS effectively.
- Understanding of IFS (Integrated File System) data management enables smooth integration with BRMS, ensuring reliable data handling.
- Basic knowledge of TCP/IP and network connectivity is required, as cloud storage integration relies heavily on network performance and configuration.
- Basic knowledge of tape drives, tape libraries, and virtual tape is important for implementing comprehensive backup strategies with BRMS.
- Hands-on experience with CL commands on IBM i supports effective use of BRMS in real-world scenarios.
Certification Exam
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What's Included in Your Training
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Official Courseware
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of BRMS for IBM i, Including Cloud Storage Solutions for i certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the BRMS for IBM i, Including Cloud Storage Solutions for i certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- IBM i System Administrator
- IBM i Backup Specialist
- IBM i Storage Administrator
- IBM i DR Engineer
- BRMS Administrator
- IBM Power Systems Engineer
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