IBM i System Administration Training

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$4,750.00 USD

Duration
5 Days

 

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

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Course Overview

IBM i remains a critical platform for enterprise computing, and effective system administration is key to its stability, security, and performance. The IBM i System Administration course equips IT professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to plan for, implement, and manage day-to-day operations of an IBM i environment.

Over five days of instructor-led training, learners will explore core administrative functions including user and resource security, backup and recovery planning, disk and journal management, system values, auditing, and problem determination. This comprehensive training also covers IBM i availability concepts, Management Central, and Systems Director Navigator for i, giving you hands-on experience with the tools used to run and secure IBM systems in real-world environments.

Course Objectives

This course helps intermediate IBM professionals take control of system administration by teaching both foundational and advanced tasks. Through hands-on practice and in-depth instruction, you’ll learn to manage system values, implement user and resource security, plan backup strategies, and troubleshoot system problems.

  • Understand IBM i architecture, tools, and system values
  • Implement security at the user and resource levels
  • Audit, design, and monitor security effectively
  • Plan and execute system backup and recovery strategies
  • Manage disks, journals, and availability for IBM i
  • Use BRMS, Management Central, and Systems Director Navigator for i

Who Should Attend?

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.
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What is the IBM i System Administration course?

This 5-day instructor-led course teaches IT professionals how to manage, secure, and troubleshoot IBM i environments. Topics include user and resource security, backup planning, disk and journal management, auditing, and system values.

What are the benefits of taking this training?

You’ll gain hands-on experience with the tools and techniques needed to operate and maintain IBM i systems. It’s ideal for professionals who need to secure environments, implement recovery procedures, and manage day-to-day operations with confidence.

How will this course help me with designing backup and recovery strategies?

You’ll learn to create detailed backup plans using Save/Restore procedures and BRMS. You’ll also develop the skills to test recovery scenarios, manage media, and ensure system resilience through structured recovery operations.

Does this course include real-world labs and system simulations?

Yes. The course features hands-on labs that let you practice tasks such as configuring security, planning system backups, managing disks, and using BRMS in a simulated IBM i environment.

Is this course suitable for someone new to IBM i?

This course is designed for intermediate-level professionals. While you don’t need extensive IBM i experience, a basic understanding of system operations and security concepts is strongly recommended.

Course Prerequisites

  • Prior experience with IBM i or related IBM systems
  • Familiarity with basic system operations and console usage
  • Understanding of enterprise-level security and backup concepts is helpful

Agenda

Lesson 1: Class Administration and Introductions

  • Course structure, materials, and goals

Lesson 2: IBM i Overview and Concepts

  • Introduction to IBM i architecture and system concepts

Lesson 3: Management Central Overview

  • Explore centralized tools for managing IBM i

Lesson 4: Security Concepts and Overview

  • Review IBM i security principles and policy frameworks

Lesson 5: System Values

  • Set and manage key system-level parameters

Lesson 6: User Security

  • Configure and control user access and privileges

Lesson 7: Resource Security

  • Secure libraries, objects, and resources

Lesson 8: Security Auditing

  • Enable and analyze audit logs for compliance

Lesson 9: Designing Security

  • Create an effective security implementation plan

Lesson 10: IBM i Availability Overview

  • Explore concepts of system uptime and high availability

Lesson 11: Disk Management

  • Monitor and manage disk space and performance

Lesson 12: Backup and Recovery Strategy using Save/Restore

  • Implement save/restore procedures and testing

Lesson 13: Journal Management

  • Use journaling to protect data and enable rollback

Lesson 14: Commitment Control Overview

  • Manage database integrity and transaction control

Lesson 15: Backup and Recovery Planning

  • Design comprehensive backup strategies with BRMS

Lesson 16: Problem Determination

  • Troubleshoot and resolve common IBM i system issues

Lesson 17: Overview of Systems Director Navigator for i

  • Use browser-based tools for system administration

Lesson 18: Introduction to BRMS

  • Set up and use Backup, Recovery and Media Services (BRMS)
 

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