IBM Storage Scale Administration

Overview

This course is intended for IT professionals tasked with administering a Storage Scale cluster consisting of Linux nodes. We will discuss the Storage Scale installer toolkit, installer GUI, cluster upgrade scenarios, cluster health monitoring, cluster performance data collection and monitoring, management GUI, file system encryption, cluster security, and call home features. Many of the features are described in lecture materials and implemented in lab exercises. Upon completion of this course, you will earn a digital badge that recognizes your skills and knowledge in this area.

Syllabus

Introduction

Welcome to IBM Storage Scale: Advanced Administration. Please complete the reading and video to understand the purpose and audience for this course.

Unit 1: Advanced installation techniques

In unit one, you'll explore advanced installation techniques of IBM Storage Scale. You'll complete three videos, one quiz, and one lab exercise.

Unit 2: Upgrading a cluster

Now that you have covered installation, it's time to become familiar with upgrading a cluster. Watch the five videos of this unit then complete the lab exercise and quiz.

Unit 3: Monitoring cluster health

We are sticking with clusters in unit three, but now it's all about cluster health. Through the next three videos, you'll explore the different ways that you can monitor the cluster health. Once you feel comfortable with the information, complete the quiz.

Unit 4: Performance monitoring and tuning

Cluster health isn't the only thing you can monitor. In unit four, we are exploring performance monitoring and tuning. To complete the unit, watch both videos, pass the quiz, and complete the lab exercise.