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Advanced Solutions for Linux on System z (ZL15G) Training

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This course provides you with the knowledge to prepare your Linux on System z for production.

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What is Advanced Solutions for Linux on System z (ZL15G) Certification Training about?

You customize z/VM for Linux, install Linux, define network connections, and define a VSWITCH. You create different types of journal file systems and a Logical Volume Manager.


  A security topic addresses alternate authentication methods and explains how to harden Linux security.


You employ various security measures. You create Linux clones, as well as VM shared segments for the Linux kernel.


Topics also include Linux clusters and methods for backing up data. Finally, you install and use Webmin to perform administrative activities and use other performance measurement tools.


What are the objectives of Advanced Solutions for Linux on System z (ZL15G) Certification Training ?

After completing this course, you should be able to: 


  • Customize the z/VM environment to prepare for Linux guests
  • Install Linux in a guest virtual machine
  • Define Linux networking configurations
  • Define journal file systems
  • Use LVM
  • Setup clusters and VSwitches
  • Define shared segments for Linux to use
  • Clone Linux instances
  • Provide alternate ways to authenticate Linux users
  • Harden security on Linux on System z
  • Share parts of the Linux file system to reduce DASD storage requirements
  • Install and use administration tools

Who is Advanced Solutions for Linux on System z (ZL15G) Certification Training for?

This intermediate course is for:

  • People who need to, or have already installed Linux on System z and are ready for the next step.

What are the prerequisites for Advanced Solutions for Linux on System z (ZL15G) Certification Training?

You should complete:

  • Linux Implementation for System z (ZL100) or equivalent Linux experience

Available Training Modes

Live Online Training

24 Hours

Classroom Training

4 Days

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  • Unit 1: Linux installation
  • Exercise 1: Lab setup and Linux installation
  • Unit 2: z/VM setup for Linux
  • Exercise 2: z/VM set up
  • Unit 3: Linux journal files systems
  • Exercise 3: Journal file systems
  • Unit 4: Logical Volume Manager
  • Exercise 4: Logical Volume Manager
  • Unit 5: z/VM virtual switch
  • Exercise 5: z/VM virtual switch
  • Unit 6: Cloning and file system sharing
  • Exercise 6: Cloning and DASD sharing
  • Unit 7: z/VM shared segment support for Linux
  • Exercise 7: z/VM shared segment support for Linux
  • Unit 8: Linux virtual server cluster solution
  • Exercise 8: Linux virtual server (clustering)
  • Unit 9: System administration and management
  • Exercise 9: Administration
  • Unit 10: Security
  • Exercise 10: Security

Who is the instructor for this training?

The Trainer is IBM certified Instructor with extensive domain experience, including years of experience training & mentoring professionals in the industry.

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