IBM i System Administration

Learn how to plan for, implement, and manage the ongoing operations of an IBM i. Emphasis is on security, system availability, backup and recovery, system software management, and problem determination. Also, get an introduction to the architecture and terminology of the IBM i.

• Describe the features, functions, and benefits of Power with IBM i relevant to security
• Describe the security requirements for your Power with IBM i
• Identify the system security features that satisfy your requirements
• Describe and implement the features and facilities of Power with IBM i available to audit security
• List the elements of a security plan
• Describe the features, functions, and benefits of the Power with IBM i relevant to availability and recovery
• List the elements of a security plan and a backup and recovery plan
• Describe IBM Power with IBM i problem determination and resolution techniques
• Perform these activities using either a green screen 5250 emulation session (through command line entry), by using IBM Navigator for i

You should:

• complete System Operator Workshop for IBM i (AS24G)
• have responsibility for implementing the security features available for IBM i
• have responsibility for the implementation of a backup and recovery plan and system availability for your Power Systems with IBM i

This is an intermediate course intended for IBM i system administrators, data processing managers and other individuals who implement and manage security, backup and recovery, system software and problem determination. This course is not recommended for system operators.