IBM System Storage DS8000 attached to IBM i

Duration

3 days

Overview

• This course introduces students to the IBM System Storage DS8000 architecture, capabilities, and implementation with special emphasis on design considerations for attachment to a Power Systems with IBM i.
• The course is structured into several main sections: DS8000 overview and hardware components, virtualization process, Copy Services functions, business continuity solutions, and advanced topics. The material includes lab exercises that outline a step-by-step approach to present logical volumes to a Power Systems with IBM i.

Audience

The class is intended for individuals with an IBM i background, but with little or no knowledge of IBM System Storage DS8000 product architecture and features.

Prerequisites

You should have an understanding of:

• IBM i (formerly known as i5/OS or OS/400) concepts in areas such as disk storage, system operations, work management, and service tools (SST).

Objectives

• Explain the IBM System Storage DS8000 architecture and hardware components
• Describe the considerations for implementing SAN and multi-path in an IBM i environment
• Understand external storage virtualization terminology and concepts
• Configure the DS8000 for attachment of logical volumes to a Power system with IBM i using the DS Storage Manager GUI and the DS CLI
• Describe DS8000 Copy Services functions such as FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, and Global Mirror
• Understand how Solid State Drives and Easy Tier can be used to improve performance
• Realize how Copy Services functions can be used to implement IBM i business continuity solutions

Content

• IBM System Storage DS8000 Series Introduction
• DS8870 Architecture and Hardware Components
• System Planning and Design Considerations
• Storage Interfaces
• Lab - DS8000 Hardware Overview and Interfaces
• Virtualization Concepts
• Storage Configuration Part 1 - Virtualization
• Lab - Storage Configuration Part 1 - Virtualization
• Storage Planning and Design Considerations
• Storage Configuration Part 2 - Host Attachment
• Lab - Storage Configuration Part 2 - Host Attachment
• DS8000 Copy Services - Overview
• DS8000 Copy Services - Flash Copy
• Lab - DS8000 Flash Copy configuration
• DS8000 Copy Services Remote and Mirror Copy (Metro Mirror)
• Lab - DS8000 Metro Mirror configuration
• DS8000 Copy Services Remote and Mirror Copy (Global Mirror)
• Copy Services Planning and Design Considerations
• I/O Priority Manager
• Solid State Storage
• Easy Tier
• Lab - DS8000 Easy Tier
• IBM i and DS8000 Business Continuity Solutions
• Instructor led demonstration of FlashCopy and Metro Mirror automation
• Administration, Operation, and Support
• Sizing Tools
• Wrap up and survey

Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.