We are pleased to announce the release of IBM Storage DS8000 Gen10 Fundamentals (course code DL08028G) - a free, video based course.

This course provides a technical overview of the IBM DS8000 Gen10 enterprise storage system, focusing on architecture, FlashCore Module (FCM) technology, data protection, replication, and integration with other platforms. Through videos, participants will learn how to deploy, manage, and optimize DS8000 solutions for performance, availability, and cyber resilience. The course also covers Copy Services, advanced replication methods, GDPS automation, and platform integration with z/OS and IBM i environments.

At a glance

• Course title: IBM Storage DS8000 Gen10 Fundamentals

• Course code: DL08028G

• Duration: 12 hours

• Version: 1.0

• Format: Free, video based, no hands on labs

Who should take this course

Enrollment is open to:

• Customers, IBM Business Partners and IBMers

Prerequisites

Students should have:

• Basic understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure

• Familiarity with storage concepts such as RAID, LUNs, and SAN networks

• General knowledge of enterprise backup and replication strategies

Course objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain DS8000 Gen10 architecture and the product family

• Describe the features and benefits of FlashCore Module Gen4 for z/OS

• Configure and manage data protection using Copy Services Manager, FlashCopy, and Safeguarded Copy

• Monitor storage performance and integrate SAN solutions using Storage Insights and Brocade tools

• Implement advanced replication technologies such as Global Copy, Metro Mirror, and HyperSwap

• Size and plan DS8000 solutions for enterprise workloads

• Leverage GDPS for disaster recovery automation and resilience

• Integrate DS8000 with IBM i and z/OS platforms, including Cyber Vault for cyber resilience

Course agenda

Unit 1: Introduction to DS8000 Gen10

• Welcome to IBM DS8000 Gen10 Workshop, Video

• Product family introduction: Part 1, Video

• Product family introduction: Part 2, Video

• Checkpoint quiz 1

Unit 2: FlashCore Module 4 for z/OS

• FlashCore Module 4 for z/OS, Video

• Checkpoint quiz 2

Unit 3: Copy Services

• IBM Copy Services Manager, Video

• Checkpoint quiz 3

Unit 4: Data Protection

• FlashCopy and Safeguarded Copy, Video

• Checkpoint quiz 4

Unit 5: Storage Insights

• Storage Insights and Storage Insights Pro, Video

• Checkpoint quiz 5

Unit 6: Monitoring and SAN Integration

• Enterprise Storage Solutions with Brocade, Video

• Checkpoint quiz 6

Unit 7: Global Copy

• Introduction, Video

• Global Copy, Video

• Checkpoint quiz 7

Unit 8: Metro Mirror

• Metro Mirror, Video

• Checkpoint quiz 8

Unit 9: HyperSwap

• HyperSwap, Video

• Checkpoint quiz 9

Unit 10: Combining Replication Technologies

• Combining Replication Technologies, Video

• Checkpoint quiz 10

Unit 11: Sizing Solutions for DS8000

• Sizing Solutions for DS8000, Video

• Checkpoint quiz 11

Unit 12: Geographically Dispersed Parallel Sysplex (GDPS) and Automation

• Introduction to GDPS, Video

• Checkpoint quiz 12

Unit 13: Platform Integration

• DS8000 and IBM i integration, Video

• Checkpoint quiz 13

Unit 14: Cyber Vault

• IBM Cyber Vault blueprint, Video

• Checkpoint quiz 14

Credentialing

Earn the IBM DS8000 Gen10 Storage Fundamentals badge by completing the course and scoring 80% or higher on the final badge quiz.