Mastering IBM z/Linux Administration and Systems Programming: From Novice to Expert
Unlock the power of IBM Z with this comprehensive course, guiding you from foundational Linux concepts to advanced z/Linux administration and systems programming, preparing you for a thriving career in enterprise computing.
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Introduction to IBM Z and z/Linux Ecosystem
Unit 1: The Legacy of IBM Z
Unit 2: Linux on IBM Z: The Power Duo
Unit 3: The z/Linux Landscape
Unit 4: The z/Linux Administrator's Path
IBM Z Architecture: LPARs and Virtualization
Unit 1: Foundations of IBM Z Virtualization
Unit 2: Deep Dive into z/VM Hypervisor
Unit 3: KVM for Z and Advanced Concepts
Core z/Linux Command Line Interface (CLI)
Unit 1: Navigating the z/Linux File System
Unit 2: Managing Files and Directories
Unit 3: Essential Text Editors and Utilities
User and Group Management on z/Linux
Unit 1: Understanding Users and Groups
Unit 2: Managing User Accounts
Unit 3: Managing User Passwords
Unit 4: Managing Groups
Unit 5: Delegated Administration with Sudo
IBM Z Storage Concepts for Linux
Unit 1: Storage Fundamentals on IBM Z
Unit 2: Shared Storage and Naming
Unit 3: Storage Presentation and Paths
Unit 4: Storage Management Tools
Unit 5: Advanced Storage Considerations
z/Linux Installation Planning and Execution
Unit 1: Pre-Installation Planning and Prerequisites
Unit 2: Installation Methods and Tools
Unit 3: Hands-On Installation in Virtualized Environments
Initial System Configuration and Boot Process
Unit 1: Post-Installation Essentials
Unit 2: The z/Linux Boot Journey
Unit 3: System Services with systemd
Unit 4: Troubleshooting & Best Practices
File System Management: DASD and FCP
Unit 1: DASD Device Management
Unit 2: FCP Device Management
Unit 3: File System Mounting and Management
Logical Volume Management (LVM) on z/Linux
Unit 1: LVM Fundamentals and Architecture
Unit 2: Creating LVM Components
Unit 3: Extending and Managing LVM
Unit 4: Advanced LVM Operations
Networking Configuration on z/Linux
Unit 1: Network Interface Fundamentals
Unit 2: Persistent Network Configuration
Unit 3: DNS and Network Troubleshooting
IBM Z Specific Network Adapters: OSA and HiperSockets
Unit 1: Introduction to IBM Z Networking
Unit 2: OSA Deep Dive and Configuration
Unit 3: HiperSockets: Internal Speed
Unit 4: HiperSockets Configuration and Use Cases
Unit 5: Troubleshooting and Best Practices
Process and Job Management
Unit 1: Understanding Processes
Unit 2: Controlling Processes
Unit 3: Scheduling Tasks
z/Linux Security Fundamentals: Access Control
Unit 1: Foundations of Linux Permissions
Unit 2: Advanced Permissions and ACLs
Unit 3: Mandatory Access Control (MAC)
Network Security: Firewalls and SSH Hardening
Unit 1: Firewall Fundamentals on z/Linux
Unit 2: Securing SSH on z/Linux
Unit 3: Vulnerability Assessment & Scanning
Software Package Management
Unit 1: Introduction to Package Management
Unit 2: RPM-Based Systems: Yum/DNF
Unit 3: SUSE Systems: Zypper
Unit 4: Advanced Package Management & Best Practices
Performance Monitoring and Basic Analysis
Unit 1: Foundations of Performance Monitoring
Unit 2: Essential Monitoring Tools
Unit 3: Diagnosing Performance Issues
Introduction to z/Linux System Utilities and Diagnostics
