This course will introduce the students to advanced topics in z/VM 4.4.0, in two major areas, Connectivity and System Management.

Implementation of Advanced functions in TCP/IP will be discussed in the classroom lecture Environment with accompanying labs.

Topics would include: Obey file, HiperSockets, Guest LANs, Routing (Static versus Dynamic), MPROUTE Server, QIDO and OSD connectivity options.

In the area of system management students would be introduced to automation functions, collecting performance data, and using performance analysis tools for z/VM and Linux.

Topics would include: Programmable Operator, Observer and CP Send, XAUTOLOG/FORCE, RMF PMS, and Performance Toolkit.

• Describe why z/VM is a good platform for supporting multiple Linux guests
• Perform the definition of Guest LANs
• Perform the definition of Virtual HiperSockets
• Describe the process of Dynamic Routing in TCP/IP
• Implementation of the MPROUTE server for TCP/IP
• Describe the process of defining and using multiple TCPIP stack virtual machines
• Describe the process of defining real devices to the z/VM system
• Define and use OBEY files for TCP/IP
• Implement Programmable Operator on z/VM
• Define and save the Monitor Saved Segment
• Define and initialize the MONWRITE virtual machine
• Implement the RMF PMS Program Product on Linux
• Implement the Performance Toolkit Product on z/VM

This course is intended for IT professionals who will be responsible for the support of Linux guest running in the z/VM environment. It assumes that these persons will have some experience in the VM/ESA or z/VM environment.

Basic Linux or UNIX skills and zSeries and z/VM basics.

Topics would include: Obey file, HiperSockets, Guest LANs, Routing (Static versus Dynamic), MPROUTE Server, QIDO and OSD connectivity options.

In the area of system management students would be introduced to automation functions, collecting performance data, and using performance analysis tools for z/VM and Linux.

Topics would include: Programmable Operator, Observer and CP Send, XAUTOLOG/FORCE, RMF PMS, and Performance Toolkit

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.