Overview

This self-paced introductory course teaches students how to perform AIX migrations. Students will learn how to migrate from AIX 7.2 to AIX 7.3. They will explore the available migration options, such as migrating with NIM and performing conventional migrations using AIX media. In the hands-on labs students will have the opportunity to migrate an AIX system to AIX 7.3 using these options.

It is highly recommended that students have prior experience with AIX system administration. Familiarity with AIX Network Installation Management (NIM) is also recommended. Completing the AIX Network Installation Management Concepts and Configuration (AN22G) course is strongly encouraged before taking this course.

Audience

AIX System Administrators

Prerequisites

Objective

• Describe the AIX migration process requirements
• Describe different methods available for migrating to a newer version of AIX
• Discuss best practices for migrating and upgrading AIX
• Perform a migration to AIX 7.3 using AIX media
• Perform a migration to AIX 7.3 using NIM
• Perform a migration to AIX 7.3 using NIMADM

Course Outline

• Unit 1: AIX migrations
• Exercise 1: Accessing the lab environment
• Unit 2: Migration methods
• Exercise 2: Preparing AIX for migration
• Unit 3: Performing AIX migrations – Part I
• Exercise 3: Perform an AIX migration with media
• Exercise 4: Perform an AIX migration with NIM
• Unit 4: Performing AIX migrations – Part II
• Exercise 5: Perform an AIX migration with NIM alternate disk migration