STG Education Newsletter for IBM Business Partners
(16 July 2008 through 25 July 2008)
The STG Education Newsletter is BACK! We hope to continue bringing it to you on a regular basis. We apologize for the gap in delivery that we have experienced over the past few months.
Our format now includes categories for the four Client Segments and four Product Platforms. The redesign will help you get the education you need to support our client-focussed model.
The Client Segments in Enterprise Systems Client Segment, Business Systems Client Segment, Industry Systems Client Segment, Microelectronics Client Segment.
The Product Platforms feature Mainframe Systems; Power Systems (including System I and System p); Modular Systems (including System x and BladeCenter); and Storage Systems (including Disk, NAS, SAN, Tape, Software and XIV).
This newsletter will continue to evolve as our new client-led sales coverage model evolves. The goal of the bi-weekly STG Education Newsletter for IBM Business Partners is to help you close more business by delivering more targeted and strategic content about key STG education and events.
For more information on STG Education, please check the new STG SMART Zone which contains What’s Hot information, STG web lectures, Learning Paths and Resources at http://www.ibm.com/services/weblectures/smartzone .
We hope that you find this newsletter to be a handy reference guide to STG Education and Events. If you would like to be added to the distribution list of this newsletter, or if you have any suggestions or comments, please feel free to contact Celeste Tesoro at mailto:ctesoro@us.ibm.com or Harvey Segal at mailto:hrsegal@us.ibm.com .
Go to Cross Category education/events
Go to Enterprise Systems Client Segment education/events
Go to Virtualization education/events
Go to Data Center Optimization education/events education/events
Go to Green Technology education/events
Go to New Enterprise Data Center education/events education/events
Go to Information Infrastructure education/events education/events
Go to Business Systems (GB) Client Segment education/events
Go to Innovative New Products education/events
Go to Industry Systems Client Segment
Go to Retail Store Solutions education/events
Go to Health Care/Life Sciences education/events
Go to Microelectronics Client Segment (Process Technology, Custom Chips, ASICs) education/events
Go to Sales Leadership SSM Training education/events
Go to Competitive Awareness education/events
Go to Mainframe Systems Platform education/events
Go to Power Systems Platform (including System p and System i) education/events
education/events
Go to Modular Systems Platform (including System x and BladeCenter) education/events
Storage Systems Platform
Go to Cross Brand education/events
Go to Disk education/events
Go to NAS education/events
Go to SAN education/events
Go to Tape education/events
Go to Storage Software education/events
Go to XIV education/events
Go to Networking education/events
Go to Cisco education/events
Go to Linux education events
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WEBCAST: Leveraging Global ISV/Alliances for Large Enterprise; Mid-Market and SMB Customers - July 22
This Webcast is a MUST-ATTEND for NE/SW IOT Enterprise and Business Systems cross-brand sales teams, sales and technical teams who sell and support IBM hardware and ISV solutions, anyone new to IBM or an IBM ISV/Alliance, and IBM ISV/Alliance Marketing teams. See details for IBM Business Partners .
CLASS: IBM Client Value Systems Top Gun for Enterprise Sellers - Aug. 12-15 (Johannesburg, South Africa); Aug. 25-28 (Washington, D.C.)
Take the next step! Move beyond basic platform awareness to focus on overall I/T Optimization. Key client value drivers include Consolidation & Virtualization, Energy Efficiency, and Resiliency & Security. This classroom course will train sellers to identify infrastructure transformation opportunities and successfully drive incremental revenue. See details for IBMers and IBM Business Partners .
CLASS: IBM Systems Top Gun - Sept. 9-12 (United Kingdom)
First things first! IBM Systems warriors need to know the platform building block essentials that are required for savvy positioning, competitive differentiation, and solutions packaging. This classroom course provides one place to go for server and storage sales instruction for the entire IBM Systems lineup (System i, p, x, z, BladeCenter and System Storage). Prepare yourself as STG enables clients to Go Green & Save; Manage Growth, Complexity & Risk; and Realize Innovation. For either a strong foundation or a broad ranging update, take advantage of this opportunity to network with experts while learning how to counter the competition. See details for IBMers and IBM Business Partners .
CD/PODCAST: /TALK Audio Sales Education Programs
IBM Enterprise Systems/TALK, IBM Mainframe/TALK, IBM System Storage/TALK, IBM Software/TALK, and IBM Power Systems/TALK /TALK audio sales education programs are the audio programs with a distinctly different sound for anyone selling IBM systems solutions. We feature a fast-paced, talk radio format to serve up information to internal IBMers and IBM Business Partners. See details for IBMers and IBM Business Partners .
As an IBM Business Partner, promote your products and solutions at IBM Technical Conferences!
IBM Technical Conferences have a long-standing reputation of providing relevant, high-quality content along with a solution center that includes representation from both established and new players in the industry. IT and business professionals come to these conferences to meet face-to-face with IBM product developers, technical experts, and IBM Business Partners to learn about current emerging technologies and see the full range of products and solutions available today. Showcase your products and solutions and enjoy these benefits, and more:
- Reach and audience of qualified decision makers and IT professionals
- Give hundreds of users and prospects hands-on experience with your products
- Boost marketing influence through association with highly respected IBM name
- Promote customer service by speaking face -to-face with clients
- Refine market requirements by conversing directly with clients and assessing competitors
To learn more, choose your desired event on the Conference & Events site, then click on sponsor/Exhibitor packages.
Technical training deliverables you need for hot deals!
Looking for detailed courses by platform? We have curriculum sheets to help you recommend specific training for your client. Whether you're an IBM seller or Business Partner, these MS Word documents can be easily customized to meet your client's needs. For EASY access to these great client facing sales tools visit Technical training collateral for IBM Systems and bookmark the page. Start sharing these with your customers, today!
Attach an IBM Education Pack - online account to your deal
The IBM Education Pack -- online account makes it easy for your clients to save 5-10 percent on technical training and helps them get the most out of their training budget and the IBM technology they're purchasing. Savings like these are ideal for your clients who need to train multiple employees and they can use the EdPack for public classes, onsite classes or IBM Technical Conferences.
Qualify and get 80 percent off on IBM Technical Conferences and public classes with IBM Business Partner STG Vouchers
Through the IBM PartnerRewards program, qualifying Business Partners may request vouchers to be used on educational offerings on STG products. The voucher entitles you to an 80 percent discount off of normal published tuition. For questions on eligibility please direct your inquiry to the IBM PartnerRewards Administration Center at 1-888-717-7894 or request your Business Partner Reward Vouchers today and make plans to boost your skills in 2008!
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Enterprise Systems Client Segment
CALL: Diligent Data De-Duplication - July 17
IDiligent ProtecTIER is the only proven Enterprise Data Center In-line de-duplication product available in the market today with over 200 customers currently running some 500 copies of this product. Join this call to learn about this exciting product and how this unique product may drag $7-$10 in additional hardware and services for every $1 of ProtecTIER licenses sold. See details for IBM Business Partners .
CLASS: Implementing RACF Security for CICS - July 21 (Chicago, III.)
Learn about security implementation for CICS Transaction Server (CICSTS) systems using Resource Access Control Facility (RACF) as the external security manager. Course code: ES840. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: z/VM RACF and DIRMAINT Implementation - July 21 (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Learn how to implement DirMaint in a z/VM 5.1.0 system environment, how to define additional DirMaint administrators, and how to create and modify virtual machines using DirMaint commands. Also discuss defining password attributes and expiration dates for DirMaint controlled virtual machines. Course code: ZV200. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
WEBCAST: Enhanced BI Solutions with DB2 Web Query and IBM i - July 21
IBM Announces TWO NEW exciting products to enhance the DB2 Web Query for i solution. These new products offer upsell opportunities to the popular DB2 Web Query BI solution for IBM i Operating System customers. The Report Broker product adds enterprise reporting capabilities with its automated report distribution facilities. The Software Development Kit (SDK) allows ISVs and customers to integrate their DB2 Web Query reports into their applications in a more customized manner. IBM Business Partner products; part of the DB2 Web Query ecosystem; add automated meta data creation; change management; and other facilities to reduce the start up time and improve productivity. See details for IBM Business Partners .
WEBCAST: RACE Overview and Update - July 21
This session will provide an overview and update of the RACE (previously called zRACE) financial model; why RACE; what is RACE; a quick RACE Overview; getting started with RACE; RACE documentation and support; and a customer example of RACE output. See details for IBM Business Partners .
CLASS: WebSphere Version 6.1 Performance Monitoring and Tuning for System i - Distance Learning ILO - July 22 (Virtual)
Learn about WebSphere V6 Performance and Tuning. Course code: OV780. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
WEBCAST: Leveraging Global ISV/Alliances for Large Enterprise; Mid-Market and SMB Customers - July 22
This Webcast is a MUST-ATTEND for NE/SW IOT Enterprise and Business Systems cross-brand sales teams, sales and technical teams who sell and support IBM hardware and ISV solutions, anyone new to IBM or an IBM ISV/Alliance, and IBM ISV/Alliance Marketing teams. See details for IBM Business Partners .
CLASS: IBM System x Technical Principles (Enhanced) - July 28 (London, United Kingdom)
System x Technical Principles - Enhanced is your entry level course for all System x Technical Education Roadmaps, supporting certifications and courses on System x products, BladeCenters, and Systems Management. In this course, you will gain a thorough understanding on the design, architectures, features, and functions of IBM System x servers and IBM BladeCenter products. Course code: XTR11. See details for IBMers, IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: Complex System Availability and Recovery: IBM System z9 and zSeries - July 28 (Atlanta, Ga.)
Through lecture and hands-on exercises, learn how the hardware and operating system respond to various recovery scenarios. Complete hands-on lab exercises for each topic discussed during the lecture. Course code: ES830. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CONFERENCE: Time is Running Out! IBM System x and BladeCenter Technical Conference - July 28-Aug. 1 (San Diego, Calif.)
Discover the x factor. Attend this event and get hands-on experience with System x and BladeCenter servers. Learn how to maximize the powerful IBM eX4 Architecture and BladeCenter technologies that bring mission critical design and technologies to the x86 server environment. Hear how to leverage major advancements in virtualization and IBM Director systems management. You may also want to consider showcasing your company's products and solutions by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor at the conference. See details for IBMers, IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CALL: IBM XIV Storage Announcement - Sales Overview - July 29 & 30
Join the XIV Sales Education call to learn about upcoming product announcements including client value propositions and positioning. See details for IBM Business Partners .
CALL: IBM XIV Storage Announcement - Technical Overview - July 30 & 31
This technical teleconference will cover the highlights of the IBM XIV Storage Subsystem. It will introduce the innovative architecture and the exciting capabilities of this new storage subsystem. See details for IBM Business Partners .
CALL: DS8000 Release 4 Sales Education - July 31
This Sales teleconference will cover the lastest DS8000 enhancements and capabilities that will be announced on Aug. 12. See details for IBM Business Partners .
CLASS: Advanced System Operator Workshop for System i - Aug. 4 (Phoenix, Ariz.)
This course is design to enhance the skills of a System i System Operator and develop additional skills in the areas of work management, CL programming using WDSc and menu creation. It introduces you to the HMC and explains when it is required. It gives you a review of the other System i console options you may see in your environment. It also gives you the new changes for backup and recovery including Virtual Tape Support and strategies for HMC firmware. Course code: AS270. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: IBM WebSphere Application Server V6.0 Administration on System i - Aug. 4 (Chicago, III.)
Learn about the installation and administration of IBM HTTP Server and WebSphere Application Server on System i. Learn to use the administrative interfaces for WebSphere administration, deploy various applications, secure applications, troubleshoot, backup and recover, and the Network Deployment environment. Course code: AS900. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: IBM System Storage Solutions for i5/OS - Aug. 4 (Phoenix, Ariz.)
Learn about external storage that offers IBM System i clients new capabilities for system recovery, improved capacity, and storage consolidation for multiple operating environments. Learn how to connect IBM external storage to the System i in this hands-on technical course. Course code: AS930. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: Intro to System i for New Users - Aug. 4 (Charlotte, N.C.)
Develop the basic concepts and skills you need to be a productive user on the i5 and iSeries Server. With plenty of hands-on labs, learn everything from signing on to a green screen environment and using the various screens to finding printouts, to sending and receiving messages, to making sense of security. Course code: OE980. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: z/OS Facilities - Aug. 4 (Santa Clara, Calif.)
Learn the base elements, optional features, and servers provided in z/OS. Investigate the major software base elements involved in the management of jobs, tasks, storage, data, and program and system failures. Course code: ES155. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: zSeries Hardware Management Console (HCM) Operations - Aug. 4 (Washington, D.C.)
Learn how to operate the Hardware Management Console (HMC) on a zSeries or S/390 9672/9674 Central Processing Complex (CPC). Learn setup and in-depth operating procedures for the zSeries and 9672/9674 HMC, Hands-on lab projects may be done in teams depending on the number of attendees and location. Course code: ES240. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: AIX Basics - Aug. 4 (New York, N.Y.)
Learn to perform everyday tasks using the AIX operating system. This course is based on AIX 6.1, but is also appropriate for prior releases of AIX. Course code: AU131. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: HACMP System Administration I: Planning and Implementation - Aug. 4 (Washington, D.C.)
Learn to design, plan, and configure a highly available cluster of IBM System p nodes running AIX 5.3 using the High Availability Cluster Multiprocessing (HACMP) 5.4 software. Course code: AU540. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: System p LPAR and Virtualization II: Implementing Advanced Configurations - Aug. 4 (Parsippany, N.J.)
Learn advanced skills to plan, set up, and implement basic and advanced configurations of the Virtual Input/Output (VIO) Server and its clients including high availability solutions when using the Advanced POWER Virtualization (APV) features on IBM System p5 systems. Course code: AU780. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: System Operator Workshop for System i - Aug. 5 (Charlotte, N.C.)
Develop the skills you need to manage the day-to-day operations of the i5 and iSeries server. Learn how the i5 and iSeries works from an end user point of view, at both a basic and intermediate level, so you can assist your users and manage system operations. Practice the skills you learn in hands-on lab exercises. Materials used in this course are based on i5/OS and OS/400 V5R3M0. This course applies to i5 and iSeries systems, however the majority of the material is also appropriate for AS/400 and AS/400e systems. Course code: AS240. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: Managing IBM System x and BladeCenter Servers with IBM Director - Aug. 5 (Research Triangle Park, N.C.)
IBM Director 5.2 is a powerful, highly integrated systems management solution built upon industry standards and designed for easy use that helps streamline and automate management and support tasks such as asset deployment and tracking. Course code: XTR43. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CALL: Power 520 and Power 550 Update - Aug. 5 (Americas/Europe), Aug. 6 (AP/Japan)
Join us on Tuesday, Aug. 5, for AG/Europe or Wednesday, Aug. 6, for AP/Japan to learn the latest on the IBM Power 520 and Power 550. In this session, you will: Learn how to effectively position and upsell to the Power 520 and Power 550 Express, Get the latest info on our competitors and how to beat them, Understand the latest information on maintenance & support. See details for IBM Business Partners .
CLASS: Backup and Recovery Media Services (BRMS) for System i - Aug. 11 (Washington, D.C.)
Learn about Backup and Recovery Media Services/400 (BRMS/400), an integrated and comprehensive tool for managing backup, archive, and recovery operations for a single iSeries system or multiple iSeries systems at a site or across a network. BRMS/400 also classifies, tracks, and protects customer tape media. Course code: AS280. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: Logical Partitioning (LPAR) on System i - Aug. 11 (Washington, D.C.)
Learn basic and advanced concepts of Logical Partitioning (LPAR) for the System i POWER5-based servers in this 5-day course. Begin with an overview of LPAR on System i, followed with very detailed information on configuration planning and implementation using hands-on exercises to create and implement logical partitions. Course code: AS530. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: An Introduction to the z/OS Environment - Aug. 11 (San Francisco, Calif.)
This course is a Centra version of the ES05 course. It is an overview of the z/OS operating system and services for non-MVS IS technical personnel. This introduces the features provided by z/OS running on an Enterprise Server. Course code: ES050. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients
CLASS: AIX 5L Network Installation Management (NIM) - Aug. 11 (Phoenix, Ariz.)
This course is for support individuals who want to understand how to do basic NIM implementation. Learn basic NIM concepts and how to perform basic NIM tasks such as setting up the master, performing a base Operating System (O/S) and mksysb install, defining common resources, basic lpp_source and SPOT management, and how to handle ongoing client updates. Lecture materials are reinforced by performing hands-on exercises using AIX machines. Course code: AU080. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: Perl Programming for Open Systems and the World Wide Web - Aug. 11 (Raleigh, N.C.)
Learn the core skills required to do effective Perl 5 programming. Also, learn the extensive module library, paying particular attention to using Perl for database and Web development. Course code: AU240. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: Implementing POWER6, Virtualization and AIX 6.1 for POWER5/AIX 5L Administrators - Aug. 11 (Boston, Mass.)
Learn about the features that are available in the new POWER6, Hardware Management Console (HMC) v.7 and AIX 6 environments. Through lectures and lab exercises, learn about: Partition Mobility; System and Application Workload Partitions; Host Ethernet Adapter or Integrated Virtual Ethernet; Role Based Access Controls and several other minor enhancements. Course code: AN021. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: HACMP System Administration II: Administration and Problem Determination - Aug. 11 (Chicago, III.)
Experienced High Availability Cluster Multiprocessing (HACMP) professionals learn the latest features in HACMP, how to effectively administer and monitor an IBM HACMP cluster, how to implement the HACMP more complex advanced configuration options, and how to perform problem determination. Course code: AU610. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: System p LPAR and Virtualization I: Planning and Configuration - Aug. 11 (Santa Clara, Calif.)
Learn the skills needed to become an effective administrator on IBM's System p POWER5-based systems that support Logical Partitioning (LPAR). Learn about the features of Advanced POWER Virtualization (APV) and how to configure and manage LPARs running AIX 5L or Linux using the Hardware Management Console (HMC). Course code: AU730. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: AIX 5L Kernel Internals - Aug. 11 (Chicago, III.)
Through lecture and machine exercise develop working knowledge of key AIX 5L Kernel concepts. Get the necessary background information needed by support engineers and AIX development engineers and application engineers who are new to the AIX 5L kernel environment. Course code: AU350. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: IBM System x Technical Principles (Enhanced) - Aug. 12 (Research Triangle Park, N.C.)
System x Technical Principles - Enhanced is your entry level course for all System x Technical Education Roadmaps, supporting certifications and courses on System x products, BladeCenters, and Systems Management. Course code: XTR11. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: IBM Client Value Systems Top Gun for Enterprise Sellers - Aug. 12-15 (Johannesburg, South Africa); Aug. 25-28 (Washington, D.C.)
Take the next step! Move beyond basic platform awareness to focus on overall I/T Optimization. Key client value drivers include Consolidation & Virtualization, Energy Efficiency, and Resiliency & Security. This classroom course will train sellers to identify infrastructure transformation opportunities and successfully drive incremental revenue. See details for IBMers and IBM Business Partners .
CLASS: AIX 5L Jumpstart for UNIX Professionals - Aug. 18 (Austin, Texas)
Learn to install, customize, and administer the AIX 5L Version 5.3 operating system. Course code: AW180. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: S/390 Hardware Configuration Manager - Aug. 22 (Atlanta, Ga.)
Learn how to how to use the Hardware Configuration Manager (HCM) program product facilities to update and create Input/Output (I/O) configuration information in conjunction with the Hardware Configuration Definition (HCD) facilities on your z/OS system. Course code: ES440. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: z/OS Job Control Language and Utilities - Aug. 24 (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Learn how to use z/OS Job Control Language (JCL) and selected utility programs in an online batch environment Both Storage Management Subsystem (SMS) and non-SMS JCL are discussed Hands-on lab projects may be done in teams depending on the number of attendees and location. Course code: ES070. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: DB2 WebQuery for Advanced Users, Developers, and Administrators - Aug. 25 (Chicago, III.)
This course replaces course code OD010. Take your DB2 Web Query Knowledge to the next level. The class will focus on maximizing your DB2 Web Query investment through lecture and hands on exercises. Course code: OD050. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: VMware Infrastructure 3: Fast Track Program V3.5 - Aug. 25 (San Francisco, Calif.)
This hands-on training course combines VMware Infrastructure 3: Install and Configure (EX060) and VMware Infrastructure 3: Deploy, Secure, and Analyze (EX061). Upon completion of this course, you can take the examination to become a VMware Certified Professional. Course code: EX071. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: Writing REXX Programs for z/OS - Aug. 25 (Raleigh, N.C.)
Learn the basic skills for programming Restructured Extended Executor Language (REXX) using Time Sharing Option (TSO). Course code: ES52A. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: System p LPAR and Virtualization III: Virtualization Performance Management - Aug. 25 (San Francisco, Calif.)
Learn advanced skills to measure, analyze, and tune AIX 5L subsystems for optimal performance on the IBM POWER5 processor-based systems. Focus on the features that relate to the special monitoring, configuring, performance management, and tuning needs of AIX 5L logical partitions (LPAR). Course code: AU750. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: IBM DB2 for i5/OS SQL Performance Monitoring and Tuning Workshop - Aug. 26 (Atlanta, Ga.)
Learn the information, tools and strategies for monitoring, analyzing and tuning IBM DB2 for i5/OS Structured Query Language (SQL). Explore the science and art behind the DB2 for i5/OS query optimizer and database engine, including database performance and scalability. Course code: OD400. See details for IBM Business Partners and Clients .
CLASS: IBM BladeCenter H Workshop - Aug. 26 (Research Triangle Park, N.C.)