IBM Power Systems Sales School for AIX and Linux UK Classes & Lessons (IBM)

Also known as: AM21GBGB

About this class

Gain a high level technical overview of the IBM Power Systems. From a technical point of view, get an introduction to the product range, the AIX operating system, Linux for Power and key related hardware.

The software and services offerings available from IBM are introduced so you can learn how to create a balanced solution to meet customer requirements. Prepare for IBM Certification Test 331: Power Systems Sales for AIX and Linux.

This course is not a mandatory requirement prior to taking the test. Attending this course does not guarantee that you pass the test, nor does it replace prior education and experience, nor aim to cover every aspect of the tested material.

Who will the lesson benefit?

This is a basic course for IBM and IBM Business Partner sales and pre-sales specialists who sell or support sales of IBM Power Systems especially those who wish to prepare for Test 331.

Note: If you have extensive experience and prior education, you may not need to attend this course to pass Test 331.

What delegates will learn

On completion of this course, you should able to:

Articulate IBM's strategic direction for Power Systems
Articulate IBM's technology innovations found in Power Systems products and the business value they provide
Describe IBM's PowerVM virtualisation offerings and how they enable on demand business
Describe the IBM Power Systems servers and the value they provide to clients
Discuss networking, clusters, and grid solutions
Highlight the major IBM Systems Storage products that can be included in Power Systems solutions.
Describe the features and benefits of AIX, and Linux operating systems and other software offerings in the Power Systems environment
Describe the competitive advantages offered by Power Systems solutions
Know where to find and use IBM resources as appropriate
Have a foundation of relevant knowledge in preparation for the IBM Power Systems Sales for AIX and Linux (Test 331)

What prerequisites are required

Sales or pre-sales technical experience working for IBM or an IBM Business Partner, reselling IBM Power Systems and AIX solutions is recommended. Experience with the IBM e-Configurator for Power Systems is recommended, but not essential.

Contents of this class

IBM Power Systems Strategy

Introduction to Power Systems architecture
Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability
Green Computing
PowerVM virtualisation and Capacity on Demand (CoD)
Introduction to the Power Systems servers
IBM Power Systems network connectivity
IBM Power Systems clusters
AIX operating system
Linux for POWER
IBM System Storage
IBM Power Systems software and solutions
Competition
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