This is the entry course for all of the System x Technical Education Roadmaps including certification, clustering, and systems management. The student will gain a thorough understanding of the design, architectures, features, and functions of IBM System x servers.
This course will cover all the technological innovations that comprise the System x and BladeCenter product portfolio. First, we will build a foundation centered around basic System x architectures and technologies that are featured across the product line. Next, we focus on the products that comprise the System x server portfolio: tower, rack, and the new eX5 line of servers. Finally, we will look at one of the hottest infrastructure solutions: virtualization. This course will show how the System x technologies, tools, systems management options, and support combine to provide a total end-to-end business solution.