NGTB1VN- IBM PureFlex Systems Fundamentals with Implementation Services

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The IBM PureFlex System is a new category of computing that integrates multiple server architectures, networking, chassis, storage, and system management capability into a single system that is easy to deploy and manage.

This fundamentals and implementation services class covers IBM Pure-Systems, IBM PureFlex Systems, the new IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis along with the IBM X-Architecture and IBM Power Systems compute nodes, systems management, networking, and the external storage device - IBM Storwize V7000. Implementation guidelines build on this to understand what services are performed; quick start configurations for the Chassis Management module as well as the Flex System Manager. Configuration steps related to Storwize V7000, typical Ethernet settings and how to create and manage a Power Systems virtual server are discussed. Last you will recognize the features of the VMControl component and install and implement VMware vSphere 5.0.

Hands-on lab exercises reinforce some of the steps outlined in the foundation services for IBM PureFlex Express and IBM PureFlex Standard product offerings.

Differentiate between IBM PureSystems and IBM PureFlex Systems
Summarize the features and functions of the IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis
Differentiate the characteristics of the IBM Flex System x86 Compute Node from other IBM System x servers
Differentiate the characteristics of the IBM Flex System Power Compute Nodes from other IBM Power servers
Select the proper IBM Flex System networking components based on the solution requirements
Classify the IBM Flex System management options
Critique the storage options available for the IBM Flex System
List the foundation services performed for IBM PureFlex Express and IBM PureFlex Standard product offerings
Carry out initial quick start configuration steps for the IBM Flex System Chassis Management module and the Flex System Manager
Carry out configuration steps to zone, map volumes and manage the Storwize V7000 with the IBM Flex System
Perform configuration steps such as IP addressing, zoning, VLANs, and other typical Ethernet settings with the IBM Flex System
Carry out the installation and configuration steps necessary to create and manage a Power Systems virtual server
Recognize the features of the IBM Flex Systems Manager VMControl component
Perform the steps necessary to install, configure, and utilize VMware vSphere 5.0

This intermediate course is for IBM Business Partners charged with performing foundation services for IBM PureFlex Express and IBM PureFlex Standard product offerings.

There are no prerequisites for this course.

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