About this Course

The IBM PureFlex System is a 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 class covers IBM PureSystems, IBM PureFlex System, and the new IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis along with the IBM X-Architecture and IBM Power Systems compute nodes, systems management, networking, and IBM Flex System V7000. Included are hands-on lab exercises to reinforce the learning principles associated with the Chassis Management Module, X-Architecture and Power Systems compute nodes, Flex System Manager, networking, and Flex System V7000.

Audience Profile

This is a basic course for individuals who are involved in the planning, installing, configuring and upgrading of IBM Systems.

At Course Completion

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

• 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.

Course Outline

Day 1

• Welcome
• Unit 1: IBM PureSystems and IBM PureFlex System
• Lab 1: IBM PureFlex System introduction
• Unit 2: IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis
• Lab 2: Exploring the Chassis Management Module
• Unit 3: IBM Flex System Manager
• Lab 3: IBM Flex System Manager navigation

Day 2

• Day 1 Review
• Unit 4: IBM Flex System X-Architecture compute nodes
• Lab 4: Exploring the Integrated Management Module II
• Unit 5: IBM Power Systems compute nodes
• Lab 5: IBM Power Systems compute node

Day 3

• Day 2 Review
• Lab 5: IBM Power Systems compute node (continued)
• Unit 6: IBM Flex System storage
• Lab 6: Basic Flex System V7000 administration
• Unit 7: IBM Flex System networking
• Lab 7: IBM Flex System networking: Ethernet switches
• Lab 8: IBM Flex System networking: SAN switch