This course covers the architecture and implementation of the IBM System Storage TS3500 Tape Library with Linear Tape-Open (LTO) drive and Enterprise tape drive (TS1100) for open systems and IBM mainframe environments.

• Understand IBM tape solutions in open systems and IBM mainframe environments
• Identify tape solutions using IBM TS3500 Tape Library
• Understand the need for encryption
• Set up and configure IBM TS3500 Tape Library
• Share IBM TS3500 Tape Library using Advanced Library Management System (ALMS)
• Manage IBM TS3500 Tape Library in day-to-day operations
• Attach open systems host to IBM TS3500 Tape Library
• Attach mainframe host to IBM TS3500 Tape Library
• Understand how to manage performance

This intermediate course is intended for anyone who would like to understand more about the general LTO and TS1100 technology specifications and their evolution, as well as the IBM implementation and management of these technologies associated to IBM System Storage TS3500 library for open systems and IBM mainframe.

This course is applicable for IBM clients, IBM Business Partners, IBM specialist sales representatives, and technical specialists.

You should have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Windows or IBM AIX operating systems, or both.

It is recommended you register for Introduction to Storage (SS01) prior to attending this class.

More information is available at www.ibm.com/training

• IBM tape solutions
• IBM tape encryption
• Configuration, management, and operations
• Tape library sharing and partitioning
• Attachment with System z hosts
• Attachment with open hosts
• Reporting and performance
• Exercise: Designing a tape solution (optional)

Prior to enrolling, IBM Employees must follow their Division/Department processes to obtain approval to attend this public training class. Failure to follow Division/Department approval processes may result in the IBM Employee being personally responsible for the class charges.

GBS practitioners that use the EViTA system for requesting external training should use that same process for this course. Go to the EViTA site to start this process: http://w3.ibm.com/services/gbs/evita/BCSVTEnrl.nsf

Once you enroll in a GTP class, you will receive a confirmation letter that should show:

The current GTP list price

The 20% discounted price available to IBMers. This is the price you will be invoiced for the class.