Learning and tutorials

Select from several e-Learning courses and tutorials, to help you learn more about server virtualization.

  IBM Systems Advanced POWER Virtualization course
virtual processor This course describes the concepts of virtualization for small and medium businesses that use IBM System p5, pSeries and OpenPower products. You will learn the advantages of Advanced POWER Virtualization technologies — including the Integrated Virtualization Manager, the Virtual I/O Server and IBM HyperVisor — and how they enable a virtual environment. You will also learn about logical partitions, virtual processors and other components of a virtual environment, as well as how to prepare one of these servers to take advantage of Advanced POWER Virtualization technologies.
   
  IBM Systems Enterprise Server Virtualization course
virtual partition This course describes the concepts of virtualization for enterprises that use IBM System p5, pSeries and iSeries products. You will learn the advantages of Enterprise Server Virtualization technologies — including the Hardware Management Console, the Virtual I/O Server and IBM HyperVisor — and how they enable a virtual enterprise. You will also learn about logical partitions, virtual processors and other components of a virtual environment, as well as how to prepare to take advantage of Enterprise Server Virtualization technologies.
   
  IBM Systems Managing Hardware and Logical Partitions course
virtual partitions This course compares the features, functions, advantages and disadvantages of the Integrated Virtualization Manager as a hardware platform console solution for small and medium businesses. You will learn the basics of how to set up and use Integrated Virtualization Manager to configure an IBM System p5, pSeries or OpenPower server. You will also learn how to perform management and serviceability tasks with Integrated Virtualization Manager, including managing logical partitions, virtual storage and serviceable events.
   
  IBM Systems Hardware Management Console course
HMC This course begins by describing the features and functions of the Hardware Management Console, or HMC, for enterprises that use IBM System p5, pSeries, and iSeries products. You will learn the basics of how to set up and configure an HMC and see examples of how HMCs work in integrated, virtual and remote environments. You will also learn how to perform management and serviceability tasks with an HMC, including working with partition profiles, setting up user roles, and configuring service features.
   
  Planning and Deploying Virtual Servers
system planning tool

This course begins by describing the benefits of employing a virtualization strategy and how virtual servers, also known as logical partitions, can help answer server management challenges. You will learn the processes for planning and deploying virtual servers, and will be introduced to the tools that can assist you, including the System Planning Tool. You will also view some examples of companies that have planned and deployed virtualization technologies using these tools.