To learn the DS8000 storage subsystem and its hardware components and logical structure. The students configure the DS8000 storage subsystem using a DS8000 Storage Manager GUI and review the DS CLI interface for scripting configuration functions.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This course is for Information Technology (IT) storage administrators responsible for the implementation of storage resources in an SAN environment with hardware solutions and operating systems.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
Students should:
• Complete Introduction to Data Storage Subsystems (SS05G)
• Complete Storage Management Fundamentals (SS06AGB)
• Have an understanding of DASD and date sets and how client hosts access data directly or through FICON channels
COURSE CONTENT:
• Unit 1 – Unit 7
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
• Describe the hardware components of the IBM TotalStorage DS8000
• Describe the architecture of the IBM TotalStorage DS8000
• Describe the terminology and virtualization concepts for DS8000
• Describe the DS CLI interface installation and setup
• Describe the DS CLI interface commands and how to use them
• Describe the SSPC installation and setup
• Describe the DS Storage Management GUI interface installation and setup
• Describe the DS Storage Management GUI and how to use the panels to configure the DS8000 subsystem
• Describe the use and configuration of LPARs in the DS8000
• Describe the zSeries host attachment considerations for the DS8000
• Describe the DS8000 Copy Services interfaces
• Describe performance and tuning for DS8000
• Describe the use of TPC for the DS8000
FOLLOW ON COURSES:
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