Opleiding: Mastering Virtual I/O Server Upgrades [TDS_AN38G]
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.
Updated 20/9/2026
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OBJECTIVES
After this course participants should be able to:
- 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
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.
CERTIFICATION
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NEXT STEP
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CONTENT
- 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)
