Overview

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.

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, technical staff involved in IBM Power server virtualization who want hands-on experience with the viosupgrade utility, and individuals with basic knowledge of VIOS or virtualization concepts who seek to deepen their understanding of VIOS upgrade procedures.

Prerequisites

Objective

• 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

Course Outline

• 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)