Technologies / Infrastructure

Advanced System Operator Workshop for IBM i

This course is designed to develop the skills of an IBM i system operator. This course explains the concept of LPAR operation and discusses the features provided by HMC. We will discuss the IBM i Access product family in general and Access Client Solutions in particular. We will discuss the different types of security features that can be implemented to control who has access to data and what they can do with that data if they have access to it. We will discuss security controls using system values, user and group profiles, authorization lists and assumed permissions. This course will help you develop additional skills in the areas of work management and basic CL program development. In the area of CL programming, we discuss programming concepts and then how to create a basic CL program using traditional PDM and SEU application development tools. You will then learn how to use the GUI tools in RDP (RSE and LPEX). You will also learn the steps for creating menus using SDA. You will learn some tips you can use to improve your IBM i operations. We will also discuss how you can use Management Central as a tool to manage a single system or a network of Power Systems connected via TCP/IP to your IBM i system.

Issues

Explaining the LPAR concept of operation
Explaining the functions supported by the HMC
Explaining how user and resource security is implemented
Clarifying the difference between group profiles and authorization lists
Describing how adopted powers work
Describing how work is managed in the system and concepts for the performance tuning process in the system
Explaining how Management Central can be used to manage a single system or network of servers System i
Follow the steps to create a basic CL program, using both traditional (PDM and SEU) and newer GUI application development tools (RSE and LPEX)
Performing the steps to create a menu using SDA
Giving some tips on how to improve your operations

Who is this training for?

This advanced course is designed for those responsible for operating and managing the IBM i system

Prerequisites

Perform basic system operations such as starting and stopping the system; sending and receiving messages; saving and restoring objects, libraries and user profiles; executing CL commands
Describing an interactive task and a batch task
Using the help function
Describing basic security concepts
Device monitoring
Initiating the identification of problems

Training program

Console options and HMC overview
IASP concepts and overview
Security concepts and overview
System values
User security (user and group profiles)
Security of resources
Authorization lists and accepted authorizations
Management Central review
Commands and tasks using Management Central
Inventory using Management Central
System values using Management Central
Other features of Management Central
Labor Management: Concepts and Overview
Labor Management: Concepts and overview of subsystems
Work Management: Job processing concepts and interactive tasks
Work management: Concepts for processing tasks of other job types
Job management: Batch job submission and tracking
Programming concepts
CL programming concepts
Using PDM and SEU to create a CL program
Starting and configuring the RSE
Creating a CL program using the RSE and the LPEX editor
Creating menus using SDA
Tips for improving operations

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

For Advanced System Operator Workshop for IBM i we recommend: Perform basic system operations such as starting and stopping the system; sending and receiving messages; saving and restoring objects, libraries and user profiles; executing CL commands; Describing an interactive task and a batch task; Using the help function.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 3 days and is available in online and on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We can also customize the schedule to fit your team's needs.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for: This advanced course is designed for those responsible for operating and managing the IBM i system.