Mastering Virtual I/O Server Upgrades
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This instructor led course teaches students how to perform Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) upgrades. Students will learn how to upgrade to the latest version of the VIOS, version 4.1. They will explore the various options available for upgrading a VIOS. In the hands-on labs students will use the viosupgrade utility to upgrade a VIOS.
Table of contents
- Short Summary
- Modality
- Cost
- Publish date
- Retire date
- Duration
- Agenda
- Objectives
- Brand/Department
- Product
- Skill Level
- Key Topics
- Audience
- Labs
- Follow-on Courses
Short Summary
This course teaches VIOS upgrades to version 4.1 using the viosupgrade utility, covering available upgrade options with hands-on labs.
Modality
Classroom or Instructor-led online
Cost
paid
Amount
300
Publish Date
July 11, 2025
Retire Date
September 15, 2030
Duration
8 hours
Agenda
- Unit 1: Virtual I/O server upgrades (1 hour and 20 minutes)
- Exercise 1: Accessing the lab environment (35 minutes)
- Unit 2: VIOS upgrade methods (2 hours)
- Exercise 2: Preparing a VIOS for an upgrade (40 minutes)
- Unit 3: The viosupgrade tool (2 hours and 10 minutes)
- Exercise 3: Upgrading a VIOS with the viosupgrade tool (1 hour)
Objectives
- Describe the Virtual I/O Server upgrade requirements
- Describe different methods available for upgrading a VIOS to version 4.1
- Discuss best practices for upgrading a VIOS
- Describe the process of upgrading a VIOS using the viosupgrade tool
- Perform a VIOS upgrade using media
Brand/Department
Power Systems - AIX
Product
IBM Virtual I/O Server
Skill Level
Instructor: advanced, Student: intermediate
Key Topics
AN38G, VIOS, Migrations, PowerVM, LPAR
Audience
- This course is designed for system administrators responsible for managing and maintaining Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) environments
- IT professionals who need to upgrade VIOS to version 4.1 or learn about VIOS upgrade processes