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    Published on August 1, 2026

    Mastering Virtual I/O Server Upgrades

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    This instructor led course teaches students how to perform Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) upgrades. Students will learn how to upgrade to the latest version of the VIOS, version 4.1. They will explore the various options available for upgrading a VIOS. In the hands-on labs students will use the viosupgrade utility to upgrade a VIOS.

    Mastering Virtual I/O Server Upgrades
    Table of contents
    1. Short Summary
    2. Modality
    3. Cost
    4. Publish date
    5. Retire date
    6. Duration
    7. Agenda
    8. Objectives
    9. Brand/Department
    10. Product
    11. Skill Level
    12. Key Topics
    13. Audience
    14. Labs
    15. Follow-on Courses
    Short Summary

    This course teaches VIOS upgrades to version 4.1 using the viosupgrade utility, covering available upgrade options with hands-on labs.

    Modality

    Classroom or Instructor-led online

    Cost

    paid

    Amount

    300

    Publish Date

    August 1, 2026

    Retire Date

    September 15, 2030

    Duration

    8 hours

    Agenda
    • Unit 1: Virtual I/O server upgrades (1 hour and 20 minutes)
    • Exercise 1: Accessing the lab environment (35 minutes)
    • Unit 2: VIOS upgrade methods (2 hours)
    • Exercise 2: Preparing a VIOS for an upgrade (40 minutes)
    • Unit 3: The viosupgrade tool (2 hours and 10 minutes)
    • Exercise 3: Upgrading a VIOS with the viosupgrade tool (1 hour)
    Objectives
    • Describe the Virtual I/O Server upgrade requirements
    • Describe different methods available for upgrading a VIOS to version 4.1
    • Discuss best practices for upgrading a VIOS
    • Describe the process of upgrading a VIOS using the viosupgrade tool
    • Perform a VIOS upgrade using media
    Brand/Department

    Power Systems - AIX

    Product

    IBM Virtual I/O Server

    Skill Level

    Instructor: advanced, Student: intermediate

    Key Topics

    AN38G, VIOS, Migrations, PowerVM, LPAR

    Audience
    • This course is designed for system administrators responsible for managing and maintaining Virtual I/O Server (VIOS) environments
    • IT professionals who need to upgrade VIOS to version 4.1 or learn about VIOS upgrade processes
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  1. technical staff involved in IBM Power server virtualization who want hands-on experience with the viosupgrade utility
  2. and individuals with basic knowledge of VIOS or virtualization concepts who seek to deepen their understanding of VIOS upgrade procedures.
    3. Labs

    Yes

    Follow-on Courses
    • AN34G
    • QZC30G