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Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for IT professionals who will be responsible for the support of guests and other virtual machines running in the z/VM environment. It assumes that these persons will have little or no experience in the z/VM environment. Additionally anyone responsible for installing, customizing, and maintaining Linux on System z. Overview Describe the process of running guests under z/VM Define virtual machines to z/VM and reload the directory Customize the CP component of the z/VM system Customize the TCP/IP files on z/VM Apply service to the z/VM system Install SUSE Linux on System z Install additional packages Describe zLinux system management process Describe zLinux backup and recovery procedures Manage and update zLinux network connectivity issues Implement the z/VM Performance Toolkit Prerequisite to z/VM and Linux Connectivity and Management (ZV100) Prerequisite to z/VM RACF and DirMaint Implementation (ZV200) Introduces system programmers to the tasks required to support a z/VM operating system; providing an overview of the processes required to install z/VM & perform the required tailoring steps to support guest operating system virtual machines & CMS users. z/VM and zLinux overview . Installation . Directory . CP system configuration . z/VM networking . VMSES/E . Installing SUSE Linux on System z . Installing additional packages . Network connectivity . System management . Backup and recovery . z/VM Performance Toolkit configuration .

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for application administrators, developers, IT leaders, and application architects. Overview As a result of attending this course, students should be able to configure, secure, and manage a Red Hat JBoss AMQ 7.0 broker to create and integrate message-driven applications. Red Hat© AMQ Administration (AD440) helps system administrators, architects, and developers acquire the skills they need to administer the message broker, Red Hat JBoss AMQ. Through numerous hands-on exercises, the student will create, configure, manage, and monitor broker instances including hardened, clustered brokers that provide high availability and failover. This course is based on Red Hat JBoss AMQ 7.0. Red Hat JBoss AMQ, part of the Red Hat application integration suite, provides application administrators, software architects, and developers the ability to integrate disparate applications in a decoupled manner using enterprise messaging paradigms. Providing a highly performant and robust message broker, router, and client libraries for numerous languages, Red Hat JBoss AMQ is the solution for asynchronous and synchronous messaging. Red Hat AMQ Administration (AD440) helps system administrators, architects, and developers acquire the skills they need to administer Red Hat JBoss AMQ. Through numerous hands-on exercises, the student will create, configure, manage, and monitor broker instances including hardened, clustered brokers that provide high availability and failover. Course introduction Introduce and review the course. Install the broker Install JBoss AMQ, create a broker instance, and verify connectivity to the instance. Configuration Configure message addresses and queues. Secure access to the broker Configure authentication, authorization, and encryption on the broker. Configure broker persistence Configure zero, file-based, and database-backed persistence. Manage broker resource consumption Configure the broker to limit memory and other resource consumption. Implement broker clustering, high availability, and failover Create a scalable and highly available cluster of brokers. Monitor and manage the broker Monitor and manage broker resources using logging and the web console. Route messages to brokers Install JBoss AMQ interconnect and configure routes to brokers. Comprehensive review of Red Hat AMQ administration Configure Red Hat JBoss AMQ brokers and verify proper operation.

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is for support staff for AIX on POWER systems Overview After completing this course, you should be able to: - Distinguish Korn and bash shell specific features - Use utilities such as sed and awk to manipulate data - Understand system shell scripts such as /etc/shutdown - Write useful shell scripts to aid system administration This course will teach you how to use shell scripts and utilities for practical system administration of AIX (or other UNIX) operating systems. Basic shell conceptsFlow control in a shell ScriptFunctions and typesetShell features such as arithmetic and string handlingUsing regular expressionsUsing sed, awk and other AIX utilities

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This basic course is for those who will be administering Information Server and its product components. Overview List Information Server functional categories and the Information Server products and components that support themList and describe the Information Server architectural tiersAccess Information Server clients, including thin clients using the Information Server Launch Pad, the Information Server Engine clients, and the Information Server Console clients including Information Analyzer and Information Services DirectorCreate and configure Information Server users and groupsManage Information Server active sessionsManage Information Server reportingWork with Information Server command-line tools including tools for session administration, user and group management, and encryptionUse the istool functionality to query, export, and import Information Server Repository assets This course gets those charged with administering Information Server v11.5 and its suite of many products and components started with the basic administrative tasks necessary to support Information Server users and developers. Information Server Technical Overview List the Information Server functional categories List the Information Server products and components that support these functional categories List the Information Server architectural tiers Working with Information Server Clients Use the Information Server Launch Pad to access Information Server thin clients including the Administrative Console, Information Governance Catalog, and Metadata Asset Manager Access Information Server Engine Clients including DataStage, QualityStage, FastTrack, and Information Server Manager Access Information Server Console Clients including Information Analyzer and Information Services Director Authentication and Suite Security Configure Suite users and groups Configure DataStage credentials for Engine users Session Management View a list of active sessions View session properties Disconnect sessions Configure global session properties Managing Reports Create and manage report folders Create a report Run a report View report results Administrative Tools Session Admin tool Directory Command tool Encrypt tool Managing Information Server Repository Assets Use istool to export and import common metadata assets Use istool to query information assets Use istool to export and import security assets Use istool to export and import reporting assets

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This intermediate course is for all computer professionals who will use z/OS UNIX. Overview Discuss the role of z/OS in an open systems environmentIdentify the basic terms used in z/OS UNIXDefine the components of z/OS UNIXExplain major functions provided in z/OS UNIXDiscuss opportunities for applications in a z/OS UNIX environmentIdentify z/OS base elements and optional features that make up z/OS UNIXUse the two interactive interfaces available to access the services This course describes how open standards are implemented in a z/OS system by z/OS UNIX. UNIX System Services are introduced, and the role of z/OS as a server in the open systems environment is discussed. Day 1 Welcome and introduction Unit 1. z/OS UNIX overview Unit 2. Introduction to z/OS UNIX Unit 3. Hierarchical file system Exercises Day 2 Unit 4. z/OS UNIX shell and utilities Unit 5. z/OS UNIX shell commands Unit 6. Working with the shell Unit 7. Functions in z/OS UNIX Exercises Day 3 Unit 8. Working with the z/OS UNIX environment Exercises

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for Developers Architects Administrators Overview By the end of the course, you should be able to meet the following objectives: Install and configure RabbitMQ Activate and use plugins such as the web management console Implement messaging patterns and applications using the Java client Set up a cluster of RabbitMQ nodes Configure high availability appropriately Tune and optimize RabbitMQ for better performance Secure RabbitMQ This intensive instructor-led course in RabbitMQ provides a deep dive into how to install, configure, and develop applications which leverage RabbitMQ messaging. The course begins with RabbitMQ installation and general configuration. It continues with developing messaging applications using the Java APIs, and delves into more advanced topics including clustering, high availability, performance, and security. Modules are accompanied by lab exercises that provide hands-on experience Introduction to Spring Essentials Kubernetes Overview BOSH Introduction Deploy, Patch & Upgrade Deploy a simple release Inside the VM Persistent Disks Patch the OS Upgrade Nginx Entry Point Set up a jumpbox Platform Infrastructure Pave the IaaS Deploy ops manager Deploy BOSH director Containerized Workloads Deploy Pivotal Container Service Provision a Kubernetes Cluster Harbor Container Registry Application Deployment Helm Advanced BOSH Deploy a distributed system Deploy Concourse CredHub Troubleshooting Concourse Deployment Concourse Day 2 Operations

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This intermediate course is appropriate for anyone with system administrative duties installing and managing an AIX operating system in a multiuser POWER (System p) environment. Overview Explain key NIM concepts and terminology Display NIM-related information Set up a NIM master Perform a base AIX (RTE) install Define and use several types of NIM objects Perform an automated install Create and use mksysb resources Maintain lpp_source and SPOT resources Update NIM clients In this course you will learn the fundamental capabilities of the Network Installation Management (NIM) facility of the AIX 6 operating system Day 1 NIM overview Setting up the master RTE installation Customizing install operations Day 2 NIM backups and restores Managing key NIM resources Client updates

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an intermediate course for z/OS system programmers, z/OS performance analysts, and z/OS performance administrators new to performance management for their z/OS system.Note: ES54 is intended for individuals new to WLM and the z/OS performance area Overview The objectives for this course are as follows:Describe a performance and tuning methodologyDevelop a systematic z/OS performance and tuning planDescribe the factors which could affect the performance of an z/OS systemUse the WLM ISPF applicationDescribe the components of a service definitionDefine workloads and service levels and classification rulesState which z/OS commands affect WLM operationIdentify the major WLM services for z/OS, including enclaves and application environments, and how they are used by DB2, WebSphere, and CICSAnalyze CPU performance when running in a shared LPAR environmentUtilize and monitor zIIP and zAAP specialty enginesMeasure and tune z/OS DASD, processor storage, and coupling facility configurationsExplain the functions and facilities of RMF and SMFAnalyze performance bottlenecks using RMFUse Workload License Charges (WLC), defined capacity and soft capping to manage software costsDescribe advanced z/OS environments that utilize Intelligent Resource Director (IRD), HiperDispatch, z/OSMF Workload Management, and I/O Priority ManagerUse the z/OSMF Workload Management (WLM) taskUse Performance Monitoring with z/OSMFModify a WLM service definition to meet the requirements for monitoring a specific system workloadCreate and customize Monitoring DesktopsReview any issues by using the Monitoring Desktops options displaysAssess the performance of the workloads running on the z/OS This course is designed for new performance analysts to learn to work with the Workload Manager (WLM) in goal mode. Learn concepts of WLM and performance management in the z/OS system using the WLM. Day 1 Welcome Unit 1 - Tuning methodology Unit 2 - Using SMF and RMF to monitor performance Lab 1 - Introduction to your system Lab 2 - Using RMF Monitor I and Monitor II Day 2 Unit 3 - Performance impacts when running in a shared LPAR environment Unit 4 - Basic system workload management (part 1) Lab 3 - Implementing a WLM environment on z/OS (part 1) Day 3 Unit 4 - Basic system workload management (part 2) Lab 3 - Implementing a WLM environment on z/OS (part 2) Day 4 Unit 5 - WLM commands, internals, and service Lab 4 - Using RMF Monitor III to solve performance problems Day 5 Unit 6 - z/OS DASD performance topics Unit 7 - Tuning processor storage Unit 8 - Miscellaneous performance topics Lab 5 - z/OSMF and performance management

Duration 5 Days 30 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an advanced course for AIX system administrators, and system support individuals with at least six months of experience in AIX. Overview Perform system problem determination and reporting procedures including analyzing error logs, creating dumps of the system, and providing needed data to the AIX Support personnel Examine and manipulate Object Data Manager databases Identify and resolve conflicts between the Logical Volume Manager (LVM) disk structures and the Object Data Manager (ODM) Complete a very basic configuration of Network Installation Manager to provide network boot support for either system installation or booting to maintenance mode Identify various types of boot and disk failures and perform the matching recovery procedures Implement advanced methods such as alternate disk install, multibos, and JFS2 snapshots to use a smaller maintenance window In this course, learn advanced AIX system administrator skills focusing on availability and problem determination and learn detailed knowledge of the ODM database where AIX maintains configuration information. Day 1 Advanced AIX administration overview The Object Data Manager Error monitoring Day 2 Network Installation Manager basics System initialization: Accessing a boot image Day 3 System initialization: rc.boot and inittab LVM metadata and related problems Disk management procedures Day 4 Disk management procedures (continued) Install and cloning techniques Advanced backup techniques Day 5 Advanced backup techniques (continued) Diagnostics The AIX system dump facility

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This is an advanced course for DBAs and technical individuals who plan, implement, and maintain Db2 11.1 databases Overview Please refer to course overview This course is designed to teach you how to:Perform advanced monitoring using the Db2 administrative views and routines in SQL queries.Manage the disk space assigned in Database Managed Storage (DMS) and Automatic Storage table spaces, including the activities of the rebalancer.Use SQL queries and Db2 commands to check the high water mark on table spaces and to monitor the rebalance operation.Utilize the REBUILD option of RESTORE, which can build a database copy with a subset of the tablespaces using database or tablespace backup images.Plan and execute the TRANSPORT option of RESTORE to copy schemas of objects between two Db2 databases.Create incremental database or tablespace level backups to reduce backup processing and backup image storage requirements.Implement automatic storage management for table spaces and storage groups or enable automatic resize options for DMS managed table spaces to reduce administration requirements and complexity.Describe the various types of database memory including buffer pools, sort memory, lock memory and utility processing memory.Adjust database or Db2 instance configuration options to improve application performance or processing efficiency.Implement Db2 Self Tuning Memory management for specific database memory areas. Advanced MonitoringDb2 Table Space ManagementDb2 Database Memory ManagementDatabase rebuild supportDb2 database and tablespace relocationDb2 Incremental Backup