Purpose
Learn how to perform system administration in a Power Systems p environment. Learn the skills needed to become an effective administrator on IBM's POWER6-based systems that support Logical
Partitioning (LPAR). Learn about the features of PowerVM Editions
(Advanced POWER Virtualization - APV) and how to configure and manage LPARs running AIX V6.1 using the Hardware Management
Console (HMC).
Audience
This course is appropriate for system administrators, technical support individuals, and IBM Business Partners who implement LPARs on IBM
System p systems.
Prerequisites
This introductory course does not require any logical partitioning experience.
General TCP/IP knowledge is strongly recommended. This prerequisite may be met by attending AIX 5L TCP/IP I: Configuration
(AU07).
Objectives
After completing this course, you should be able to:
Describe important concepts associated with managing POWER6 processor-based systems, such as logical partitioning, dynamic partitioning, virtual devices, virtual processors, virtual consoles, virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), and shared processors
Describe the features of the PowerVM editions
Use the System Planning Tool to plan an LPAR configuration
Describe the functions of the HMC
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Configure and manage the HMC, including users and permissions, software, startup and shutdown, remote access features, network configuration, security features, HMC backup and restore options, and the HMC reload procedure
Describe the rules associated with allocating resources, including dedicated processors, processing units for Micro-Partitions, memory, Logical Host Ethernet Adapter, and physical I/O for AIX and Linux partitions
Configure and manage LPARs using the HMC Graphical User
Interface (GUI) and HMC commands
Interpret physical and AIX location codes and relate to the key hardware components
Power on and power off the POWER6 system
Use the HMC to back up and restore partition data
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V5.3 pref Agenda
Day 1
Welcome
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Day 2
Exercise 3
Exercise 4
Exercise 5
Exercise 6
Day 3
Exercise 7
Exercise 8
Exercise 9
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Uempty Unit 1. Introduction to partitioning
What this unit is about
This unit introduces basic partitioning concepts and features on IBM
POWER5 and POWER6 processor-based servers.
What you should be able to do
After completing this unit, you should be able to:
Describe the following terms:
- - Partition, logical partition, resource
Describe the following partition concepts:
- - Dynamic logical partitioning
- - Micro-partitioning
- - Shared processor pool
- - Virtual I/O
- - Live partition mobility
- - Capacity on Demand (CoD)
Describe the functions of the Hardware Management Console
(HMC)
Describe the functions performed by the POWER Hypervisor
Describe the overall process for configuring partitions
List references for IBM POWER5 and POWER6 processor-based system partitioning
How you will check your progress
Accountability:
Checkpoint
Machine exercises
References
IBM System p and AIX Information Center:
SG247940-03 PowerVM on IBM System p Introduction and
Configuration
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Uempty Unit 2. Hardware system overview
What this unit is about
This unit describes the system components and location code formats for the LPAR-capable IBM POWER5+ and IBM POWER6 processor-based systems.
What you should be able to do
After completing this unit, you should be able to:
Identify basic architecture elements and hardware components of the LPAR-capable IBM POWER5+ and POWER6 processor-based systems
Describe the functions of the service processor
Describe physical location code conventions
Use AIX commands to view location codes
How you will check your progress
Accountability:
Checkpoint
Machine exercises
References
IBM System p and AIX Information Center:
Facts and features
Redpapers:
IBM System p 520 Technical Overview and Introduction
IBM System p 550 Technical Overview and Introduction
IBM System p 570 Technical Overview and Introduction
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What this unit is about
This unit describes functions and configuration options for the
Hardware Management Console (HMC).
What you should be able to do
After completing this unit, you should be able to:
List the LPAR-related functions of the HMC
Describe how to connect the HMC to the managed system
Describe the new HMC version 7 Web-based management console and the Web user interface (WUI) structure
Use the Guided Setup wizard to set configuration options
Add a managed system to the HMC application
Reboot the HMC
Configure the HMC network parameters
Create HMC users
Configure and assign task roles and managed resource roles
Configure HMC remote access options
Enable and disable remote virtual console support
Log in to the HMC command line and use HMC commands
Describe security options for HMC communication
How you will check your progress
Accountability:
Checkpoint
Machine exercises
References
IBM System p and AIX Information Center:
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Uempty Unit 4. System Planning Tool
What this unit is about
This unit describes the procedures for performing maintenance tasks on the HMC and the managed system.
What you should be able to do
After completing this unit, you should be able to:
Use the System Planning Tool (SPT) to plan resource configurations
How you will check your progress
Accountability:
Checkpoint
Hands-on lab exercise
References
IBM System p and AIX Information Center:
IBM PowerVM Web portal:
IBM Technical Support Web sites:
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Uempty Unit 5. HMC and managed system maintenance
What this unit is about
This unit describes the procedures for performing maintenance tasks on the HMC and the managed system.
What you should be able to do
After completing this unit, you should be able to:
Back up critical console data
Schedule regular critical console data backups
Describe the following procedures:
- - Install corrective service code on the HMC
- - Prepare for an HMC upgrade
- - Perform an HMC upgrade
- - Perform an HMC reload
- - Install managed system firmware updates.
How you will check your progress
Accountability:
Checkpoint
Hands-on lab exercise
References
IBM System p and AIX Information Center:
IBM PowerVM Web portal:
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IBM Technical Support Web sites:
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Uempty Unit 6. System power management
What this unit is about
This unit describes the power on process for an IBM POWER5 or
POWER6 processor-based server.
What you should be able to do
After completing this unit, you should be able to:
Describe the role of the Operator Panel on an LPAR-capable system
Power on a managed system using these power-on options:
- - Partition standby, System profile, Partition auto start, or
Hardware Discovery
Power off the managed system
Enable the Power Saver mode
How you will check your progress
Accountability:
Checkpoint
Hands-on lab exercise
References
IBM System p and AIX Information Center:
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Uempty Unit 7. Planning and configuring logical partitions
What this unit is about
This unit describes the basic resource configuration rules for partitions
What you should be able to do
After completing this unit, you should be able to:
Describe the following partition concepts:
- - Minimum partition configuration
- - Maximum number of partitions
- - Partition IDs and naming conventions
- - Partition and system profiles
Describe basic processor and memory configuration options
Define Minimum, Maximum, Desired settings for memory and processors
Describe I/O concepts and the Required and Desired settings
Use the Create Partition wizard to create a basic partition and a default profile
Edit a partition’s configuration
How you will check your progress
Accountability:
Checkpoint
Machine exercises
References
IBM System p and AIX Information Center
IBM Systems Hardware Information Center
Links to Informations Centers
The following documents can be accessed from the IBM Resource
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SA76-0098 Logical Partitioning Guide
SA76-0100 Advanced POWER Virtualization Operations Guide
SA76-0145 Introduction to Virtualization
SA76-0085 Operations Guide for the HMC and Managed Systems
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What this unit is about
This unit describes the procedures for operations with partitions, such as activating, stopping, and backing up partition profile data. Also covered are ways to troubleshoot activation failures.
What you should be able to do
After completing this unit, you should be able to:
Activate and shut down partitions
Modify, copy, and delete partition profiles
Create, modify, delete, and activate system profiles
Open and close terminal windows
Change partition availability priority
Back up and restore partition profile data
Troubleshoot partition activation errors
How you will check your progress
Accountability:
Checkpoint questions
Hands-on lab exercise
References
IBM System p and AIX Information Center:
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Uempty Unit 9. Dynamic resource allocation
What this unit is about
This unit describes the procedures for performing dynamic resource allocations on partitions. Also covered is the subsystem used for HMC and partitions communication for DLPAR operations. Potential issues and error messages and their causes are described.
What you should be able to do
After completing this unit, you should be able to:
List the system requirements for Dynamic logical partitioning
(DLPAR)
Dynamically remove, add, and move processors, memory, and I/O slots to and from partitions
Perform operating system operations necessary to dynamically add and remove I/O slots
Use HMC commands to perform DLPAR operations and list hardware resources
Schedule DLPAR operations
Describe the features of Partition Load Manager
Describe how RSCT is used for DLPAR operations
Use AIX and HMC commands to verify DLPAR is operational
Stop and start necessary RMC daemons
Reinitialize RMC configuration
Troubleshoot DLPAR operation errors
How you will check your progress
Accountability:
Let’s Review and Checkpoint questions
Hands-on lab exercise
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References
IBM System p and AIX Information Center:
SG24-7940 PowerVM virtualization on IBM system p: Introduction and Configuration
SG24-6615 A Practical Guide for Resource Monitoring and Control
(RMC)
This is a version-specific reference outline. Confirm the current syllabus and delivery arrangements with EIEIO.