IBM Internal and BP use only

Overview


FastBack 6.11 hands-on lab is available in two forms. 
1. BPs and IBMers can sign up to take it on our remote machines.    
2. IBMers can down-load the lab and run it on their own machines.

These labs are a great way to gain hands on experience with FastBack.
They can also be used to show the "live" product
to your customers.

Details

1. Remote Hands-on Lab for IBMers and BPs .   This 4 hour lab is available October 19-29.  IBMers and BPs can sign up for a 6 hour slot to run this on our remote lab machines.

Dates

Start 10/19/2010
End 10/29/2010

Duration

10/19/10 - 10/29/10, divided into 6-Hour sections

Overview

This lab focuses on the enhancements introduced in FastBack 6.1.1, the biggest enhancement of which is the ability to use a Tivoli Storage Manager server’s storagepool as a FastBack DR repository, and then to be able to restore directly from the Tivoli Storage Manager server back to a FastBack client. This lab will provide the opportunity to become familiar with FastBack 6.1.1.  This lab takes about 4 hours to complete.

Objectives

1.     Utilize FastBack server repository data deduplication
2.     Install and import FB reporting
3.     Send deduplicated disaster recovery data to the TSM server
4.     Do a file restore from a TSM server to a Windows FastBack client
5.     Run an instant restore of a volume from the TSM server to a Windows FastBack Client

How to Enroll:
http://tepzone.tivlab.austin.ibm.com/sesuite/build?nav=attend&section=coursehighlight&course=20101004095126153


1. From link shown above, log in to TEPZone using your IBM Intranet User ID and password.  Click
attend.


2. Scroll down to Enrollment Form and select desired date and time for lab session and select enroll in course.

Note:
If you are unable to see available dates, you may need to ensure your student profile has been completed.  This allows system to designate appropriate timezone.  To update your profile:https://tepzone.tivlab.austin.ibm.com/sesuite/build?nav=profile&section=home

3.  You will receive an automated email confirmation with specific access instructions and details regarding your assigned session.






Invitation Details for BPs

You are invited to participate in this newly released remote training lab for IBM Tivoli FastBack 6.1.1. Remote Lab.  This remote hands-on session is being offered four times daily (M-F) from Tuesday, October 19 through Friday, October 29, 2010. Access to each remote lab machine is being provided in 6-hour sessions.  

Dates

Start 10/19/2010
End 10/29/2010

Duration

10/19/10 - 10/29/10, divided into 6-Hour sections

Overview

This lab focuses on the enhancements introduced in FastBack 6.1.1, the biggest enhancement of which is the ability to use a Tivoli Storage Manager server’s storagepool as a FastBack DR repository, and then to be able to restore directly from the Tivoli Storage Manager server back to a FastBack client. This lab will provide the opportunity to become familiar with FastBack 6.1.1.  This lab will take about 4 hours to complete.

Objectives

1.     Utilize FastBack server repository data deduplication
2.     Install and import FB reporting
3.     Send deduplicated disaster recovery data to the TSM server
4.     Do a file restore from a TSM server to a Windows FastBack client
5.     Run an instant restore of a volume from the TSM server to a Windows FastBack Client

How to Enroll:


Please forward this email including the following information to
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Please indicate your
top 3 preferred dates and times lab access (1=highest), and we will make every effort to accommodate your request.   
See example below.

Date

12:00 AM - 06:00 AM EDT

06:00 AM - 12:00 PM
EDT

12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
EDT

06:00 PM  - 12:00 AM
EDT

Tuesday, 10/19/10

Wednesday, 10/20/10

1

2

Thursday, 10/21/10

Friday, 10/22/10

Monday, 10/25/10

Tuesday, 10/26/10

Wednesday, 10/27/10

Thursday, 10/28/10

3

Friday, 10/29/10




Note
:  All times indicated in US Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).  Information on EDT and alternate time zone conversions, see: 
http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/

You will be contacted directly by the Tivoli WW Technical Enablement team ( Den här e-postadressen är skyddad från spamrobotar, du måste ha Javascript aktiverat för att visa den ) with enrollment confirmation and details related to accessing the remote lab session.

2.  Down-load Hands-on Lab for IBMers to run on their own hardware

IBMers can download this VMware lab and lab guide from SPLL.
SPLL link for FastBack 6.1.1 hands on lab guide

http://ibmurl.hursley.ibm.com/1DQ9


SPLL link for FastBack 6.1.1 hands on lab VMware mage

http://ibmurl.hursley.ibm.com/1EGH


If you install this lab on your own hardware, instead of using Enablement’s machines you will need:

Zipped download size
: 17 GB
Full size
: 55 GB
Memory
: 5 GB available/usable memory for the guest VMs, this means the machines need 6 GB physical memory with a Host Operation
Host
OS: System that can provide 5 GB available memory for the VM guests. E.g. CentOS or Windows 2003, (Windows 2007, Windows 2008 Windows XP does not work !)
VMware
: VMware Workstation 6.5 or higher pre-installed
CPU:
- 64 bit capable CPU
BIOS
:- VT Virtualization switch enabled in the BIOS (machine needs to be powered off and on to enable this feature)
Network
:  No network or Internet access required
PDF
:   PDF Viewer
USB
:  USB 2.0 Ports

3. On-demand remote hands-on Lab for IBMers  & BPs  COMING SOON.  We will offer this lab on our remote on-demand machines.  These remote machines can be reserved for an entire day.  The machines will have the images pre-loaded.   If you are unable to attend the Oct 19-29 lab, or if you want to schedule additional time, this will be a great option.

Hands-on Lab Details:

This lab focuses on the enhancements introduced in FastBack 6.1.1.   The biggest enhancement is the ability to use a Tivoli Storage Manager server’s storagepool as a FastBack DR repository, and then to be able to restore directly from the Tivoli Storage Manager server back to a FastBack client.  This lab will provide the opportunity to become familiar with FastBack 6.1.1.  Upon completion of this lab you will be able to:

1.  Utilize FastBack server repository data deduplication:

2.  Install and import FB reporting
3.  Send deduplicated disaster recovery data to the TSM server.
4.  Do a file restore from a TSM server to a Windows FastBack client.
5.  Run an instant restore of a volume from the TSM server to a Windows FastBack Client.