Presenter: Larry Bolhuis

Topic: Inside the HMC

Session Abstract:

We'll cover everything from the options and pieces for the HMC comes it's basic usage. We'll discuss installation, software updates, connectivity, user profiles, user capabilities, things to watch for and some things NOT to do! We'll also discuss updating IBM i's FSP using the HMC. When you leave this session, you will be comfortable with what an HMC is, and how to get one up and running, and how to use it remotely. The session is based on HMC code level 7.3.5 so if you already have an HMC but would like to see what you're missing in the newer version come on down! What we will not cover is the detail of creating and working with partitions, this is an HMC session!

Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session you'll be able to:

1. Select the proper HMC for your installation.
2. Connect the HMC to IBM i and your company's network.
3. Configure the HMC and its users and security.
4. Connect to the HMC remotely to manage IBM i

Audience:
IBM i System Administrators with partitions or who may soon have them.