AIX Fundamentals for UNIX System Administrators
Duration
6 hours
Overview
This course is designed to provide existing UNIX administrators a path to understanding the critical differences with AIX. Topics examined include the essential components of AIX, system management, performance improvements, and AIX system troubleshooting.
Audience
UNIX System Administrators with zero or minimal AIX knowledge.
Prerequisites
Familiarity and knowledge of UNIX systems in an administrative role.
Objectives
After completing this course, the student should be able to:
- Understand the components of AIX
- Describe the role of the AIX administrator
- Manage AIX on a day-to-day basis
- Describe ways of improving AIX system performance
- Identify, analyze, and resolve AIX system issues
Course Content
AIX Explained
Introduction to AIX
AIX 5.3 to 7.1
Introduction to Virtualization and the HMC/IVM/SDMC
Typical AIX Administration Tasks
AIX Systems - Management, Installation, and Backup
Systems Management with the HMC, IVM, or SDMC
Backup and Recovery
Installation and Patching
AIX Systems - Networking, Security, and Storage
Networking
Security
The LVM and Storage
AIX Systems - Performance
Tools for Performance Management
What to Look For
Steps to Improve Performance
AIX Systems - Troubleshooting
Identifying a Problem
AIX Logs and How to Use Them
Troubleshooting File Systems and LVM Problems
Troubleshooting Boot Problems
