1. © 2012 IBM Corporation 1 IBM Systems Lab Services & Training PureFlex – October 8, 2013 Announcement Setup & configuration service offerings

2. © 2012 IBM Corporation 2 What’s new in new release? Service offering updated to match the latest solutoin configurations and components (e.g., FCoE etc). New default for Enterprise PureFlex system configuration 10-unit LBS PureFlex Cloud service offering is included by default New base pre-packaged 5-unit offering available for IBM i Edition for PureFlex Included automatically in the IBM i Edition for PureFlex solution template New add-on offerings (requires one of the base offerings) PureFlex FCoE Customization Service (1 unit) SCEntry Extra Image (1 unit) Advanced V7000 Storage Configuration (1 unit) Starting Oct 8, the new 6666 MTMs will be included by default with PureFlex. They are enabled for ordering Lab Services offerings through the same tools that are used for ordering STG Products (AAS/CHW)*** MTMFeatureDescription 6666-111L111Premium PureFlex x86 ServiceUnit (for System x only) 6666-311L311Premium PureFlex Power ServiceUnit (for Power & Hybrid configurations) 6666-411L411Premium PureFlex Storage ServiceUnit (for add-on Storage services, if appl.) *** varies by country

3. © 2012 IBM Corporation 3 Ground Rules Remain Unchanged Setup and configuration services are an important part of accelerating the time to the full value of an IBM PureFlex System. Removal of these services can potentially impact the overall deployment experience and it is required that these services, whether offered by qualified IBM Business Partner or IBM Services team (minimum 3 of IBM Lab Services units) are included as a part of the customer solution proposal The default quantity of ServiceUnit MTM Features can be adjusted if an alternative pre-packaged offering is selected or added Additional prerequisites (e.g., VMware software licenses, Advanced FSM license) may apply e-config users must contact IBM STG Lab Services team directly (or if not known via e-mail at stgls@us.ibm.com or via web at ibm.com/systems/services/labservices/contact.html) to discuss the requirements and to obtain the details on alternative pre-packaged offerings, an estimated number of units and input on the prerequisites e-config users would be responsible to make sure that appropriate quantity of the STG ServiceUnits are included and that all the prerequisites are addressed Lab Services Opportunity Manager (OM) will determine the total quantity of STG SerivceUnits and type of MTM Feature or Part Number to be used in the quotation Lab Services OM will provide input on the all required prerequisites and licenses Pre-requisites will not be checked or enforced by the e-config or x-config tools The proposals for services in offshore countries will be handled manually by LBS or a qualified BP

4. © 2012 IBM Corporation 4 October 8, 2013 Announcement - Lab Services Offerings Content Offerings will continue to be available for solutions announced on 18-NOV-2012 will continue to be available through 14-JAN-2014 8-OCT-13 Pre-packaged Lab Services Offerings PureFlex Express Configuration Standard option will no longer be offered PureFlex Enterprise Configuration 3-unit PureFlex IntroDefaultOptional 5-unit PureFlex VirtualizedOptional 7-unit PureFlex Advanced VirtualizedOptional 10-unit PureFlex CloudOptionalDefault 5-unit Add-on ChassisOptional 1-Unit FCOE Customization Service Optional PureFlex Express system will include by default: Two Switches (typically) No Advanced FSM License No Smart Cloud Entry License PureFlex Enterprise system will include by default: Advanced FSM License Smart Cloud Entry License

5. © 2012 IBM Corporation 5 Alternative Options & Scenarios Any LBS pre-packaged base offering can be matched with any PureFlex system to meet customer requirements

6. © 2012 IBM Corporation 6 PureFlex Cloud (10 Units) PureFlex Cloud (10 Units) Leverage Your Installed and Configured SmartCloud Entry Installation Exploit Cloud Computing through SmartCloud Capabilities Streamlined Virtual Appliance Deployments Streamlined Virtual Server Captures Define Projects and Users Leverage Notification and Approval Capabilities Leverage Usage and Accounting Features Easily Add Resources to Virtual Servers (e.g. Add Storage) Leverage Your Installed and Configured SmartCloud Entry Installation Exploit Cloud Computing through SmartCloud Capabilities Streamlined Virtual Appliance Deployments Streamlined Virtual Server Captures Define Projects and Users Leverage Notification and Approval Capabilities Leverage Usage and Accounting Features Easily Add Resources to Virtual Servers (e.g. Add Storage) PureFlex Advanced Virtualized (7 Units) Create Server System Pools or VMware Clusters Deploy Virtual Appliances to Server System Pools More Easily Perform Virtual Server Migrations Create Server System Pools or VMware Clusters Deploy Virtual Appliances to Server System Pools More Easily Perform Virtual Server Migrations PureFlex Virtualized (5 Units) Set Up / Configure Connect / Integrate Enable Production Use Demo / Train for Self Sufficiency on Core Tasks Optimize the Value of Your PureFlex System with Lab Services Improve Time to Value Lab Services will:…So you can: Leverage VMControl, KVM or VMware Deploy Virtual Appliances Capture Virtual Servers Create and Use Image Repositories Exploit Storage Flash Copy to Accomplish Fast Deploys and Captures Leverage VMControl, KVM or VMware Deploy Virtual Appliances Capture Virtual Servers Create and Use Image Repositories Exploit Storage Flash Copy to Accomplish Fast Deploys and Captures PureFlex Intro (3 Units) PureFlex Intro (3 Units) Perform Hardware and System Level Mgmt -- Discovery -- Inventory -- Health Check Reporting -- Remote Support -- Updates Perform Hardware and System Level Mgmt -- Discovery -- Inventory -- Health Check Reporting -- Remote Support -- Updates

7. © 2012 IBM Corporation 7 IBM PureFlex Service Offerings - at a glance PureFlex Cloud (10 units) Goal: FSM + Storage + Network functional Minimal services No external SAN integration No FCoE config changes No virtualization No cloud 1 Node Goal: Basic Virtualization No external SAN integration No FCoE config changes No cloud 4 nodes Goal: Integrated Cloud SmartCloud Entry configured No external SAN integration No FCoE config changes 13 nodes Goal: Advanced Virtualization VMware Clustering No external SAN integration No FCoE config changes No cloud 4 nodes Add-ons PureFlex Virtualized (5 units) PureFlex Intro (3 units) PureFlex Extra Chassis (5 units) One node FSM Configuration Discovery, Inventory Review Internal Storage configuration Basic Network Integration using pre- configured switches (MFG default) Skills Transfer One node FSM Configuration Discovery, Inventory Review Internal Storage configuration Basic Network Integration using pre- configured switches (MFG default) Skills Transfer One node FSM Configuration Discovery, Inventory Review Internal Storage configuration Basic Network Integration using pre- configured switches (MFG default) Skills Transfer One node FSM Configuration Discovery, Inventory Review Internal Storage configuration Basic Network Integration using pre- configured switches (MFG default) Skills Transfer Basic Virtualization (VMware, KVM, VMControl) Up to four nodes Basic Virtualization (VMware, KVM, VMControl) Up to four nodes Basic Virtualization (VMware, KVM, VMControl) Up to four nodes Advanced virtualization Server pools or VMware cluster configured (VMware or VMControl) Advanced virtualization Server pools or VMware cluster configured (VMware or VMControl) Configure SmartCloud Entry First Chassis configured 13 nodes PureFlex Advanced Virtualization (7 units) PureFlex FCoE Customizations (1 unit) PureFlex Service for IBM i (5-units) System Readiness for Operation, Setup VMControl, Network Integration, LPAR and Virtual Server Provisioning, System Operation and Management SCEntry Extra Image (1 unit) Advanced V7000 Storage Configuration (1 unit)

8. © 2012 IBM Corporation 8 PureFlex Service for IBM i (5-units) Accelerate System Readiness for Operation Leverage Your Installed and Configured IBM PureFlex Solution for IBM i System Review all component level firmware and software versions Manage the Chassis, discover, access, and inventory all components Confirm the system is ready for network integration, virtualization, and IBM i OS workload deployments Accelerate Network Integration Leverage Your Data Center Networks Access Your System where and when needed Integrate into your network with client tailored redundant PureFlex switch configurations Accelerate LPAR and Virtual Server Provisioning Leverage Virtualization with VIOS, VMControl, and VMware Installations Streamline IBM i OS workload Captures and Virtual Appliance Deployments Create and Use Image Repositories Exploit Storage Flash Copy to Accomplish Fast Deploys and Captures Utilize VMWare environments within the PureFlex system Accelerate System Operation and Management Leverage the Expertise of LBS to provide skills and knowledge transfer Learn the basics for operating, maintaining, and monitoring IBM PureFlex Solution for IBM i System Understand the fundamental architecture, and designed integration values of Your IBM PureFlex Solution for IBM i System New IBM PureFlex Service Offerings – Oct 8, 2013 SCEntry Extra Image (1 unit) Import one (1) existing client AIX image into Flex System Manager on one chassis Deploy that AIX image with SmartCloud Entry Design a complete storage pool and volume configuration on IBM Storwize V7000 or IBM Flex System V7000 Storage node Create additional storage pools Migrate physical disks and volumes to other storage pools as necessary Advanced V7000 Storage Configuration (1 unit) Design a new FCoE solution to meet customer requirements Change default FCoE VLAN Modify FCoE on internal ports Change FCoE modes Change FCoE zoning Limited two pre- configured switches in the single chassis PureFlex FCoE Customizations (1 unit) New Add-ons New Base Offering

9. © 2012 IBM Corporation 9 IBM PureFlex Services – Finishing the Task of Achieving the Your Goal Every client must make their system production ready PureFlex takes several steps toward this goal by delivering an integrated system to our Clients. Hardware components are pre-installed, cabled, and set-up with a default configuration CMM and FSM are ready to configure VIOS is installed and ready to configure Storage/V7000 has a basic configuration applied Smart Cloud Entry install binary is loaded and ready for installation Ethernet switches and Fibre Channel switches will be preconfigured. The above is valuable, but additional important steps are required to prepare the PureFlex System for production. Hardware components must be integrated with the Client environment (e.g. network cabling and configuration) CMM and FSM must be configured VIOS must be configured Storage typically requires customization Smart Cloud Entry must be installed and configured

10. © 2012 IBM Corporation 10 OfferingsScope Prerequisites For Express System Prerequisites For Enterprise System Out of scope PureFlex Intro1 node Pre-configured switches First chassis only Basic network integration none No external SAN integration No Virtualization No FCoE configuration changes PureFlex Virtualized All PureFlex Intro tasks Virtualized PureFlex environment (ESXi, KVM or PowerVM VIOS) Up to 4 nodes in total VMware Licenses Adv FSM license VMware LicensesNo external SAN integration No FCoE configuration changes PureFlex Advanced Virtualized All PureFlex Virtualized tasks Advanced virtualization Server pools or VMware cluster configured (VMware or VMControl) VMware Licenses Adv FSM license VMware LicensesNo external SAN integration No FCoE configuration changes PureFlex CloudAll PureFlex virtualized tasks Basic SmartCloud Entry Up to 13 nodes VMware Licenses Adv FSM license SCE license VMware LicensesNo external SAN integration No FCoE configuration changes Extra PureFlex Chassis Up to 14 nodes within one chassis Up to 2 virtualization engines (ESXi, KVM or PowerVM VIOS) PureFlex Virtualized or PureFlex Cloud Service VMware Licenses PureFlex Virtualized, or PureFlex Cloud Service VMware Licenses No external SAN integration No FCoE configuration changes Prerequisites

11. © 2012 IBM Corporation 11 OfferingsScope Prerequisites For Express System Prerequisites For Enterprise System Out of scope FCoE Customization Service Design a new FCoE solution to meet customer requirements Change FCoE VLAN from default Modify internal FCoE ports Change FCoE modes and zoning PureFlex Intro, Virtualized or PureFlex Cloud Service FCoE on system PureFlex Intro, Virtualized or PureFlex Cloud Service FCoE on system No external SAN configurations No Additional Chassis No Additional Switches IBM i PureFlex Lab Services will perform the PureFlex Virtualizated services for a single Power node: Provisioning of a virtual server through VMControl basic provisioning for the Power node. Prepare, capture and deploy an IBM i virtual server. Perform System Health and Monitoring with basic Automation Plans. Review Security and roles based access. And services on a single x86 node: Verify VMware ESXi installation, create a Virtual Machine(VM) and install a Windows Server operating system on the VM. Install and configure vCenter on the VM. One p460 Power compute node Two IBM Flex System Fabric EN2092 1Gb Scalable Ethernet switch modules Two IBM Flex System 16Gb FC5022 chassis SAN scalable switches One IBM Flex System V7000 Storage node One p460 Power compute node Two IBM Flex System Fabric EN2092 1Gb Scalable Ethernet switch modules Two IBM Flex System 16Gb FC5022 chassis SAN scalable switches One IBM Flex System V7000 Storage node No external SAN integration No FCoE configuration changes No Additional Chassis No Additional Switches Prerequisites

12. © 2012 IBM Corporation 12 OfferingsScope Prerequisites For Express System Prerequisites For Enterprise System Out of scope SCEntry Additional Image Import one (1) existing client AIX image into Flex System Manager on one chassis Deploy that AIX image with SmartCloud Entry PureFlex Cloud Service No IBM i images No Linux on Power images No external SAN integration No Additional Chassis Advanced V7000 Storage Configuration Design a complete storage pool and volume configuration on IBM Storwize V7000 or IBM Flex System V7000 Storage node Create additional storage pools Migrate physical disks and volumes to other storage pools as necessary One IBM Storwize V7000 or IBM Flex System V7000 Storage node No external SAN integration No Additional Chassis No Additional Switches Prerequisites

13. © 2012 IBM Corporation 13 #BPLS OM 1Finalize the solution configuration for h/w & s/w components 2 Gain an agreement in principle with the end customer on the solution configuration (h/w + s/w) sans services 3Review pre-packaged Lab Services offerings with the end customer 4 Engage LS Opportunity Manager and provide the following input: a) The finalized solution configuration with h/w & s/w components b) End customer contact info c) If known, the customer requirements with respect to the services: e.g., if customer expressed a preference for any of the pre-packaged offerings, if any customization is required (e.g., additional service content) 5Pre-qualify the opportunity based on the initial input 6Join the call to provide additional input (if applicable)Conduct a sizing/scoping call with the BP 7Coordinate a call with the end user (if applicable)Conduct a sizing/scoping call with the end user (if applicable) 8 Provide input on a) quantity and type of Lab Services units (e.g., MTM Features or System x Part number) b) any prerequisites (e.g, additional software licenses required to fulfill the services, such as Adv FSM licenses, VMware licenses or SCE licenses) 9 Add the required quantity of the Lab services units and prerequisite line items into the solution configuration 10 Develop SOW and provide it to the BP Create a distributor schedule (if 6911 MTM) and provide it to the Distributor 11 Incorporate the services SOW into the solution proposal Present it to the customer 12 Coordinate a call with the end user (if applicable) Discuss the scope of the SOW, approach, prerequisites, assumptions with the BP/BSS & end user (if applicable) Handle contract negotiation w/ end user (if applicable) 12 Step Process. How to Engage Lab Services

14. © 2012 IBM Corporation 14 Pricing is handled through STG pricing process The LBS MTM SOW will reference only type & number of units (no unit pricing or total pricing will be referenced) No distributor schedule is required for 6666 MTM transactions NA Only: BP exhibit will continue to reference both MTM 6911 and MTM 6666 with the BP entitled discount MTM 6666 are eligible for special bid process The 6666 MTM Features are enabled for ordering through the same ordering tools that used for ordering STG Power products (CHW/AAS) The original 6911 MTMs had to be ordered manually separately through the service fulfillment processes (e.g., through a service department) BPs & Resellers can order LBS 6666 MTMs together with the other STG Products using the same process & tools as ordering the STG Hardware Products Like with the original MTMs, the BP opportunity owners must contact the LBS OMs to discuss the customer requirements and obtain input on the type of LBS MTM Features, quantities and prerequisites – prior to quoting the LBS 6666 MTMs to the end customer BPs - Before submitting the bid to Pricing… Gain an agreement in principle with the end customer on the solution configuration (h/w + s/w) sans services Review pre-packaged Lab Services offerings with the end customer Engage LS Opportunity Manager and provide the input LS will provide quantity and type of Lab Services units, and input on the prerequisites Add the required quantity of the Lab Services units and prerequisite line items into the solution configuration Submit the configuration to ePricer & ISAT/CHIS Finalize the solution configuration for h/w & s/w components Instructions to Distributors: Advise the Reseller to submit the filled out form to the Lab Services Opportunity Manager (OM) CLICK ON THE ATTACHMENT 

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16. © 2012 IBM Corporation 16 MTM 6666 Highlights Pricing is handled through STG pricing process The LBS MTM SOW will reference only type & number of units (no unit pricing or total pricing will be referenced) No distributor schedule is required for 6666 MTM transactions NA Only: BP exhibit will continue to reference both MTM 6911 and MTM 6666 with the BP entitled discount MTM 6666 are eligible for special bid process The 6666 MTM Features are enabled for ordering through the same ordering tools that used for ordering STG Power products (CHW/AAS) The original 6911 MTMs had to be ordered manually separately through the service fulfillment processes (e.g., through a service department) BPs & Resellers can order LBS 6666 MTMs together with the other STG Products using the same process & tools as ordering the STG Hardware Products Like with the original MTMs, the BP opportunity owners must contact the LBS OMs to discuss the customer requirements and obtain input on the type of LBS MTM Features, quantities and prerequisites – prior to quoting the LBS 6666 MTMs to the end customer

17. © 2012 IBM Corporation 17 How to find the Lab Services MTMs in e-Config Tool STG Sales Specialists can use e-Config to create quotations for Lab Services MTMs STG Lab Services Machine Type Models and Features can be found in the hardware configurator (e- Config) Will not impact any machine configurations, non-shippable item STG Lab Services ServiceUnits can be quoted standalone or combined with HW or SW eConfig application launched from desktop Good practice to make sure always to have the latest updates to e-Config before using MT 6666 MTMs and Features are available in e- Config by navigating to STG Lab Services tab

18. © 2012 IBM Corporation 18 Coverage for new STG Lab Services 6666 MTMs & Features Countries: North America: United States, Canada, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Curacao, Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad & Tobago Europe IOT: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy (*not available for bottom line bids), Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK Japan Latin America: Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay CEE: Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Turkey MEA: Morocco, South Africa, and Tunisia ANZ: Australia, New Zealand, ASEAN: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, GCG: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India Korea MTMs: 6666-1XX, 6666-2XX, 6666-3XX, 6666-4XX MTMs available for additional STG services – Storage Disk, Storage Software, Storage Tape, System Networking, Power Systems, System x & Mainframe How the LBS opportunities will be handled in the countries not supported with new 6666 MTMs The LBS Opportunity Manager will determine the best alternative option available for the target country (e.g., existing LBS 6911 MTMs, or existing LBS part numbers, or other mechanisms).

19. © 2012 IBM Corporation 19 Side by Side Comparison - LBS ServiceUnits ServiceUnit via MT 6666 ProcessServiceUnit via MT 6911 ProcessServiceUnit via System x LS Part Number Process MTM 6666 ServiceUnits for PureFlex x86, PureFlex Power, PureFlex Storage, Storage Tape, Storage Software, System x, System Networking, Power, Storage, System z MTM 6911 ServiceUnits for System x, System p, System i, Storage, System z System x Lab Services Part Numbers for System x ServiceUnits can be included in e- Config configurations and quotations ServiceUnits can be included in x-Config and SSCT configurations and quotations Pricing by STG Brand Pricing processes based on type and number of units provided by LS OM, and Pricing delegations (for both bundled and standalone deals) Pricing for standalone (Services Only) deals by Lab Services Pricing for bundled deals by STG Brand Pricing processes based on type and number of units provided by LS OM, and Pricing delegations Pricing by STG Brand Pricing processes based on type and number of units provided by LS OM, and Pricing delegations (for both bundled and standalone deals) Orders and fulfillment via Configured Hardware Fulfillment Processes (CHW/AAS/AAS- equivalent systems, PASS, Blue Harmony) Orders and fulfillment via Services Customer Fulfillment (SCF) Processes (BMS & CFT/s) Orders and fulfillment via System x Hardware Fulfillment Processes (Xcc, HVEC, PASS, Blue Harmony)

20. © 2012 IBM Corporation 20 STG Lab Services MT 6666 ServiceUnits MTMFeatureModel Description 6666-100L100Standard System x ServiceUnit 6666-101L101Premium System x ServiceUnit 6666-102L102Offsite System x ServiceUnit 6666-110L110Standard PureFlex x86 ServiceUnit 6666-111L111Premium PureFlex x86 ServiceUnit 6666-112L112Offsite PureFlex x86 ServiceUnit 6666-120L120Standard System Networking ServiceUnit 6666-121L121Premium System Networking ServiceUnit 6666-122L122Offsite System Networking ServiceUnit 6666-200L200Standard System z ServiceUnit 6666-201L201Premium System z ServiceUnit 6666-202L202Offsite System z ServiceUnit 6666-300L300Standard Power ServiceUnit 6666-301L301Premium Power ServiceUnit 6666-302L302Offsite Power ServiceUnit 6666-310L310Standard PureFlex Power ServiceUnit 6666-311L311Premium PureFlex Power ServiceUnit 6666-312L312Offsite PureFlex Power ServiceUnit MTMFeatureModel Description 6666-400L400Standard Storage ServiceUnit 6666-401L401Premium Storage ServiceUnit 6666-402L402Offsite Storage ServiceUnit 6666-410L410Standard PureFlex Storage ServiceUnit 6666-411L411Premium PureFlex Storage ServiceUnit 6666-412L412Offsite PureFlex Storage ServiceUnit 6666-420L420Standard Storage Tape ServiceUnit 6666-421L421Premium Storage Tape ServiceUnit 6666-422L422Offsite Storage Tape ServiceUnit 6666-430L430Standard Storage Software ServiceUnit 6666-431L431Premium Storage Software ServiceUnit 6666-432L432Offsite Storage Software ServiceUnit

21. © 2012 IBM Corporation 21 2013 STG Conferences & Events Start dateEnd dateNameLocation 05 Nov 201307 Nov 2013IBM Systems Technical UniversityCampinas - Brazil 10 Nov 201312 Nov 2013IBM Power Systems and Enterprise Storage Technical SymposiumDubai, United Arab Emirates 12 Nov 201314 Nov 2013IBM System x Technical SymposiumDubai, United Arab Emirates 21 Jul 201424 Jul 2014IBM Digital Experience 2014Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim, CA

22. © 2012 IBM Corporation 22 PureFlex Training classes

23. © 2012 IBM Corporation 23 3-day NGT11 IBM PureFlex Advanced System Fundamentals class Lectures & Labs Available as Instructor-Led-Online & Classroom style training Day 1 Welcome Unit 1: IBM PureSystems and IBM PureFlex Systems Lab 1: IBM PureFlex System Introduction Unit 2: IBM Flex System Enterprise Chassis Lab 2: Exploring the Chassis Management Module (CMM) Unit 3: IBM Flex System Manager Lab 3: IBM Flex System Manager Navigation Day 2 Unit 4: IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node Lab 4: Exploring the Integrated Management Module II (IMM2) Unit 5: IBM Power Systems Compute Nodes Lab 5: IBM Power Systems Compute Node Day 3 Lab 5: IBM Power Systems Compute Node (cont.) Unit 6: IBM Flex System storage Unit 7: IBM Flex System networking Lab 6: IBM Flex System Networking: Ethernet Switches Lab 7: IBM Flex System Networking: SAN Switch

24. © 2012 IBM Corporation 24 2-day NGTB2 IBM PureFlex Systems Implementation Services class Common Review system hardware Green Light Check Network Switch Configuration CMM Manual IP address & security role configuration Storage Configuration FSM Initial Wizard FSM Request access and collect inventory Validate FSM Discovery and Inventory Agent deployment OS Mgmt via FSM FSM User Mgmt Configure ESA System Health and Monitoring Update Management Power Express Unique Review FSM Virtualization capabilities FSM - Create Virtual Server and Install OS Power Standard Unique Overview of VMControl Image Repository Populate Virtual Appliances Deploy Virtual Workloads Workload Life Cycle mgmt x86 Standard Unique Create a virtual server - Install ESXi - USB Configure data store Create VM and Install OS - vcenter

25. © 2012 IBM Corporation 25 3-day NGT21 X-Architecture Class IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node (plus x220 and x440 Units) Summarize the features of the IBM Flex System x Compute Node Identify the major elements of the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node Explain the processor subsystem features of the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node Explain the memory subsystem features of the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node Explain the management features of the IBM Flex System x240 Compute Node Configuring an X-Architecture compute node Summarize the steps necessary to perform an initial configuration of an X-Architecture compute node. Identify the major elements when configuring an X-Architecture compute node. Differentiate between the various ways to connect to an X-Architecture compute node. Outline the steps necessary to connect to an X-Architecture compute node. Determine if any additional configuration is required for the X-Architecture compute node. Labs To support above and focus on ESXi embedded hypervisor

26. © 2012 IBM Corporation 26 3-day NGT31 Power Node Class IBM Power Systems overview Recognize the Power family of systems Summarize the features of a Power system and the impact they have had on the success of the Power family, including: PowerVM and VMControl Explain the Power processor characteristics: Recognizing the different components and their terminology Comparing the different packaging options Differentiate between the different virtualizing features of Power servers, including: Virtual servers, Micro-partitions, Simultaneous Multi-threading, and Partition mobility Organize the supported operating systems and supported levels IBM Flex System Power compute nodes Recognize the features of the Power compute nodes. Differentiate between the two new Power compute nodes' features Recognize the Power compute node in the chassis and the front panel LED information Summarize the processor options for the different Power compute node models Compare the memory requirements when ordering SSD and HDD storage in the Power compute node Explain the I/O adapter options available on the Power node. Plan for the I/O adapter connectivity through the switches in the chassis. Recognize the different management interfaces used to access the Power node, including: Chassis management module (CMM), Flex System Manager (FSM), VS console Flexible Service Processor (FSP) and Advanced System Management (ASM) PowerVM and Virtualization concepts Explain PowerVM-based virtualization on a Power node. Plan for and implement a virtualized environment on a Power node. Create a virtual server on a Power node. Managing Power node virtual servers Start and stop virtual servers. Modify, copy, and delete virtual servers. Backup and restore virtual server definitions. Manage virtual servers (DLPAR). Power node software installation Install a virtual server using the VIOS media repository. Install an AIX virtual server using NIM. Labs To support above and focus on VMControl, Virtual Appliances, and Deploy Workloads

27. © 2012 IBM Corporation 27 3-day NGT41 Flex System Management IBM Flex System Management Chassis Management Module Initial Setup Management Controllers Chassis Management Module IBM Flex System Manager Overview IBM Flex System Manager Initial Setup IBM Flex System Manager Navigation IBM Flex System Manager Chassis Manager IBM Flex System Manager Update chassis resources and additional setup IBM Flex System Manager Tasks Recognize the Power family of systems. Labs FSM navigation and basic management functions including VMControl

28. © 2012 IBM Corporation 28 3-day NGT51 Networking class IBM Networking Implementation Introduction to PureFlex Networking The IBM Flex System I/O architecture The IBM Flex System I/O adapters The Scalable Switch Elements Top of the Rack Switch Offerings IBM System Networking Switch Administration Layer 2 Features / Layer 3 Features High Availability and Management Features VMready / Virtual Fabric and vNICs Troubleshooting IBM System Networking switches SAN Switch Overview Labs Labs and additional detail of lecture elements

29. © 2012 IBM Corporation 29 Partitioning of responsibilities between IBM GTS & IBM LBS Scope Current GTSLBS All services in support of Flex Systems including CTO, BTO Primary Lead -- PureFlex prepackaged offerings Intro, Virtualized, Enterprise, Cloud, Extra Chassis-Add-on -- Primary Lead Custom services for basic setup & configuration of PureFlex systems E.g.: could be combination of prepackaged offerings with additional ServiceUnits to cover custom scope – extra nodes, add'l OS images, add'l configuration of virtualized environments, basic network integration -- Primary Lead Services for PureFlex systems beyond basic setup & configuration e.g., Virtual Desktop Infrastructure – VDI Primary Lead --