IBM: Tivoli Storage Manager 6.1: Differences and Upgrades

London (EC2)

08/06/10

£

980

Yorkshire (North)

Harrogate (HG3)

30/03/10

£

980

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Course Overview

Tivoli Storage Manager 6.1 (TSM) introduces a DB2 based, nonproprietary database, as well as new features, commands, and supported devices and platforms. In this course, you will explore the new features and commands with lectures and hands-on exercises. You will discover features like data deduplication; a method of eliminating redundant data in storage pools, enhancements to the Administration Center, and active-data pools for disaster recovery. You will also install and use Tivoli Common Reporting. You will plan and upgrade Tivoli Storage Manager V5 to Tivoli Storage Manager V6.1. Implementing Tivoli Storage Manager 6.1 involves upgrading from the Tivoli Storage Manager proprietary database to a provided DB2 database. Basic DB2 functions and queries will be discussed in the class, to ensure you have the necessary skills to manager the Tivoli Storage Manager 6.1 database.

Audience

This course is for experienced Tivoli Storage Manager operators, Implementers, and Administrators, only.

Skills Gained

• Identify the new and changed functions with Tivoli Storage Manager 6.1
• Perform new functions, such as Data Deduplication
• Demonstrate new management features in the Administration Center
• Use the new commands in Tivoli Storage Manager 6.1 to manage the database
• Prepare reports with Tivoli Common Reporting
• Plan for installation and upgrade
• Install Tivoli Storage Manager 6.1
• Upgrade Tivoli Storage Manager V5 to Tivoli Storage Manager V6.1

Prerequisites

• Must be experienced in Tivoli Storage Manager operations and administration.

Recommended courses

• IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 5.5 Implementation and Administration (Classroom)
• IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 5.5 Implementation and Administration (AIX) (Classroom)
• IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 5.5 Implementation and Administration (Instructor-led Online)
• IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 5.5 Implementation and Administration (Linux) (Classroom)
• IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 5.5 Operations (Classroom)
• IBM Tivoli Storage Manager 5.5 Operations (Instructor-Led Online)

Course Outline

Day 1:

• New Features Overview
• New Server Functions (including installation changes)
• New Client Functions
• Data Deduplication
• Administration Center Enhancements
• New Commands
• Tivoli Common Reporting and Tivoli Storage Manager

Day 2:

• Planning the Tivoli Storage Manager 6.1 Upgrade
• Using the Upgrade Utility Package
• Upgrading to the Same System
• Upgrading to a Different System
• Troubleshooting the Upgrade