Technologies / Infrastructure

Advanced Tools for AIX Performance Analysis

Develop skills in using kernel traces, trace-based tools and svmon to measure and analyze CPU, memory and I/O performance problems on IBM systems running AIX. Reinforce each lecture with extensive lab exercises and gain hands-on experience applicable to performance management requirements.

Issues

Using the tracking function to collect data and create a tracking report
Using kernel tracing to analyze processor performance problems
Describing the causes and effects of high context switching frequencies
Identification of the reasons for blocking a thread and its subsequent awakening
Explanation of the relationship between the results of svmon -G, svmon -P and svmon -S
Calculating the amount of memory used in the system
Explaining the relationship between svmon, vmstat and ipcs results
Classification of memory used in the system by segment type
Identify processes that use the most memory or paging space
Describing the features of asynchronous input/output, synchronous input/output, direct input/output and concurrent input/output
Identification of whether the expected type of input/output is being performed
Asynchronous input/output tuning

Who is this training for?

The training is designed for AIX system support staff, performance testing staff and AIX system administrators

Prerequisites

AIX Power Systems for AIX IV: Performance management or having the appropriate extensive AIX skills

Training program

Unit 1: AIX tracking objects
Exercise 1: AIX tracking objects
Unit 2: Advanced memory topics - I
Exercise 1: AIX tracking objects (part 3)
Exercise 2: Advanced memory topics - I
Unit 3: Advanced memory topics - II
Exercise 3: Advanced memory tropes - II
Unit 4: Advanced Processor Topics - I
Exercise 4: Advanced Processor Topics - I
(Optional) Exercise 4: Advanced Processor Topics - I (Part 2)
Unit 5: Advanced CPU topics - II
Exercise 5: Advanced CPU topics - II
Unit 6: Advanced I/O topics - I
Exercise 6: Advanced I/O Topics - I (Part 1)
(Optional) Exercise 5: Advanced CPU Topics - II
Exercise 6: Advanced I/O Topics - I (Part 2)
Unit 7: Advanced I/O Topics - II
Exercise 7: Advanced I/O Topics - II
(Optional) Exercise 7: Advanced I/O Topics - II (Part 3)

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 Tools for AIX Performance Analysis we recommend: AIX Power Systems for AIX IV: Performance management or having the appropriate extensive AIX skills.

What is the format and duration of this training?

The training lasts 4 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: The training is designed for AIX system support staff, performance testing staff and AIX system administrators.