The IBM i Administration class will show you how to effectively administer the IBM i operating system (aka iSeries, AS/400), running the system as securely and efficiently as possible. This lab workshop goes beyond basic daily operations tasks, concentrating on security strategies, system backup and recovery plans, advanced problem determination, and other advanced operations topics.
It provides a strategic view of system operations, with an emphasis on security, system availability, and recovery. The class is oriented toward single system administration, but many topics will also apply to the administration of multiple systems.
Recommended schedule: 5 days
Who Should Attend This class is primarily for system administrators, but may also be suitable for system operators and managers.
Prerequisites In order to successfully complete this course, students should have completed the following courses, or have equivalent knowledge/experience:
IBM i Concepts
IBM i System Operations
What You Will Accomplish
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
Describe the components of IBM i security, such as user profile, group profile, authorization list, adopted authority and how they participate in security
Develop a security plan for your installation
Describe the facilities available to audit security
Choose the IBM i availability products and features appropriate for your installation
Describe how to backup and recover user and system information
Develop a backup and recovery plan for your installation
Describe problem determination procedures
Describe how to manage Program Temporary Fixes (PTF)
What You Will Receive Each student receives:
Custom printed handout, containing class notes
Completion certificate
Course Outline The class covers these topics:
IBM i Architecture Overview
System Operations Overview
Database Concepts
Journaling and Commitment Control
Work Management
Subsystems, Queues, and Jobs
Configuring the System
Security Concepts
Understanding Authorities
Understanding User Classes
Managing User Profiles
Managing Group Profiles
System Values
Securing the Operating Environment
Securing Applications
Securing the Network
Security Auditing
Performance Tuning
Capacity Planning and Disk Management
Backup and Recovery Strategies
Troubleshooting the System
Hands-on Labs
System Operations
Database Concepts
Managing User Authority
Managing System Values
Monitoring Capacity
Backup and Restore
Troubleshooting the System
Note: Some of these labs may not be allowed during class, depending upon your installation’s existing security configuration or concurrent system workload.
