An introduction to IBM z/VM, the virtualisation platform that hosts many guest systems on IBM Z, including Linux. It covers z/VM architecture, CP and CMS, the user directory, minidisks and spool, virtual networking, guest management and basic performance monitoring. Learners finish with the skills to operate and support a z/VM environment.
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Explain z/VM architecture, virtualisation and the CP and CMS components
Create and manage guests using the user directory
Manage minidisks, spool and device mapping
Configure virtual networking such as VSWITCH
Start, stop and monitor guests, including Linux on IBM Z
Use core CP and CMS commands for daily operations
Perform basic monitoring and troubleshooting
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- Basic IT infrastructure knowledge: operating systems, networking, storage
- Familiarity with Linux or Unix commands is helpful
- No prior z/VM experience required
- Suited to infrastructure, operations and Linux-on-Z engineers
LAB ACCESS (provided by Ez-Learn)
- Dedicated z/OS lab environment with personal user ID; access details issued at course start
- Guided hands-on exercises mapped to every module
STUDY MATERIAL (Ez-Learn LMS with Lifetime Access)
- Course slides, lab guides
- Practice exercises
- Reference notes
- Assessments for every Module
- Interview Preparation Questions
- Sample resumes (On Request)
- Mock Interviews (On Request)