Audience
This course is designed to assist organisations who are introducing IBM’s VM Linux environment.
Course content is modular and has been designed for systems programmers and operations staff.
Applications developers, for whom an introduction to Linux is critical to a successful install, should also attend.
Prerequisites
Delegates should be IT staff.
No prior experience of VMs or Linux is assumed.
Duration
This course is available on site only. Please call for details.
Course duration is dependent on the number of modules taken, in-depth coverage of all content is expected to take up to 20 days.
NOTE: When booking, please specify which modules should be taught. Contact us for more information.
Course Objectives
The course combines lecture, practical and consultancy sessions to prepare staff for the installation, maintenance and running of a VM / LINUX environment. Hands on lab exercises are included at each stage to provide practical experience and enhanced understanding/learning.
Course Content
Module 1 - Linux the Essentials
2.5 days.
This module is for system programmers, application programmers and operators.
Content includes:
• Introduction.
• Accessing the system.
• Getting help.
• Graphical interfaces - Gnome and KDE.
• Tools available through the graphical interfaces.
• The Linux filesystem.
• The BASH shell.
• Accessing and using the command line.
• Commands and utilities available at the command line.
• Editing files.
• Printing files.
• Understanding processes.
• Permissions - directory and file security.
Module 2 - Linux System Administration
2.5 days.
This module is for system programmers and operators.
Content includes:
• Overview.
• Administrative roles.
• Configure X windows.
• Documentation.
• Users and groups.
• System logs.
• Hardware management.
• Disk filesystems.
• Processes.
• Job scheduling.
• Installing applications.
• Upgrading.
• Backup and restore.
• Bootloaders - LILO and GRUB.
• Boot and Shutdown.
• Starting/stopping subsystems.
• Firewalls.
• Network configuration.
• Recovering from a variety of boot problems.
• Basic SAMBA configuration.
• Printer administration.
Module 3 - z/VM
10 days.
This module is for system programmers, operators and any employees that need an understanding of the VM environment.
Course includes:
• VM.
• CMS.
• XEDIT.
• ISPF.
• CP.
• System configuration.
• RSCS (remote spooling).
• Volume management.
• Hardware sharing.
• Directory maintenance.
• Performance.
• Security.
• TCP/IP.
• Linux installation under VM.
Module 4 - VM Verification and Follow Up
3 days.
Extra Topics
Content from the following courses can be included if applicable/requested:
• UNIX & Linux Shell Scripting (BASH, Korn & Bourne) - shell scripting useful for system programmers, application programmers and any employees that need to submit jobs to Linux.
• Writing REXX Programs for z/OS - REXX is an important component of VM but is also very useful in the OS/390/zOS environment when used to replace CLISTS.