Originally posted by: SystemAdmin

Hi ,

I am new to AIX, and having basic knowledge on UNIX, i want to learn AIX and get certified on the same.

I have few concerns to start

> Which AIX Version will be good to choose
> Any prerequisites required
> Best way to proceed and any sources to start with.
> How many days it may need to complete certification if i can spend 2 HRS a day.

Thanks in advance,
Sekhar.

Originally posted by: SystemAdmin

> Which AIX Version will be good to choose
5.3 should be good. You can always build on 6.1 later (Thats just my opinion). Besides I do not think the certification has been upgraded to 6.1 yet.

> Any prerequisites required
Yes a server and cd set for a start

> Best way to proceed and any sources to start with.
IBM redbooks and Infocenters are good.

> How many days it may need to complete certification if i can spend 2 HRS a day.
http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/tests/obj223.shtml
This should give you an idea of what you need to know and you can decide on how much time you need to dedicate.

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Originally posted by: Kosala

>> Any prerequisites required
>Yes a server and cd set for a start

What do you mean by a cd set?

Originally posted by: SystemAdmin

>> Any prerequisites required
>Yes a server and cd set for a start

>What do you mean by a cd set?
The complete AIX cd set. 5.3 has 8 bos cds plus expansion pack which has IHS plus update cds for TLs and optionally the linux toolkit (not to mention mozilla but that can be always downloaded).

Most of the ppl learning for the first time start out with just the two cds (with just the base ML) and then realize they need the rest while configuring additional devices, while learning performance tools or websm configuration for remote access.

This is just my opinion as to what arsenal a newbie to AIX should possess.

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