We’re introducing DL08030G: IBM FlashSystem Fundamentals, a no-cost, self-paced course focused on flash storage technology and the IBM FlashSystem platform. The course explains FlashCore innovations, system design and architecture of FlashSystems and IBM Storage Virtualize features such as data reduction, replication, cyber resiliency and more. Video demos are used to explain the concepts.
Duration: 4 hours (Self-paced)
Badge: IBM FlashSystem Technical Essentials
Format: Videos, quizzes, and demo walkthroughs
Cost: Free
Designed for anyone getting started with IBM FlashSystem - including clients, storage practitioners, IBMers, and Business Partners.
Course Overview
This course introduces flash storage fundamentals and explores how IBM FlashSystem technology delivers performance, efficiency, and resilience for modern data workloads. Learners will examine FlashCore Modules, flash-related foundational technical concepts and benefits, followed by an overview of the FlashSystem portfolio and its use cases across enterprise applications.
The course also covers IBM Storage Virtualize features such as data reduction, FlashCopy, replication services, safeguarded copy, policy-based protection, monitoring, and hybrid cloud integration. A dedicated section focuses on IBM FlashSystem 5300 architecture, hardware layout, connectivity, and administrative functions using the GUI.
For those who prefer guided delivery instead of self-paced learning, the instructor-led version of this course is also available as SSFS1G (ERC 7.0).
What you'll learn
- Explain the fundamentals of flash technology and its importance in modern storage systems
- Differentiate between IBM FlashSystem models and identify the environments where they deliver the most value
- Analyze IBM Storage Virtualize architecture and its role in enabling performance, resiliency, and hybrid cloud integration
- Describe the design, hardware components, and key features of IBM FlashSystem 5300
- Demonstrate how to use the IBM FlashSystem GUI to perform common administrative actions including attaching hosts, performing Safeguarded Copy, Policy-based Replication and more
Audience
Ideal for:
- Clients new to IBM FlashSystem
- Storage administrators and engineers
- IBM and Business Partner technical teams
- IT consultants and solution architects
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of open systems storage and I/O concepts
Course Agenda
- Unit 1: Flash storage concepts, FCM, performance techniques
- Unit 2: IBM FlashSystem portfolio overview and use cases
- Unit 3: IBM Storage Virtualize features, replication, grid & monitoring
- Unit 4: IBM FlashSystem 5300 hardware and architecture
- Unit 5: GUI demo walkthroughs (Basics, Safeguarded Copy, host attach, replication)
- Badge Quiz
Badge Description
Complete this course to earn the IBM FlashSystem Technical Essentials badge. Earners of this badge understand flash technology basics, IBM FlashCore concepts, the IBM FlashSystem family, IBM Storage Virtualize capabilities, and can navigate the FlashSystem interface to manage storage resources and copy services at a foundational level.
Enrollment
Enrollment is open now. Visit the IBM Training catalog and search for DL08030G to get started.