This course is designed to provide the SMP/E skills needed in the installation and maintenance of optional features and maintenance in the z/OS operating environment. You are taught to define the SMP/E database and invoke SMP/E to add, modify, or replace system elements. The course includes extensive hands-on labs using a current level of SMP/E. You will get practical experience in the SMP/E tasks involved in installing a z/OS product. Emphasis is on interpreting results of SMP/E processing. SMP/E concepts examined in this course include modification control statements, the consolidated software inventory, zone structure, and error analysis. SMP/E commands such as RECEIVE, APPLY, ACCEPT, RESTORE, REPORT, and LIST are discussed. You will also learn how to perform automated SMP/E delivery of z/OS and product maintenance over the Internet with an automated SMP/E process that downloads and installs IBM preventive and corrective service over the Internet.

March 21, 2026

This course will provide a jumpstart on what is object storage, why COS is better, how it’s configured, navigating the console, creating a storage instance, creating buckets and how to access your data by writing and reading objects stored in the cloud.This course has hands-on labs with additional information on how to extend COS with other integrated services in the IBM Cloud as well as where to find documentation and get help.Completion of this course is required for the IBM Cloud Object Storage (COS) Service Fundamentals ( https://www.credly.com/org/ibm/badge/ibm-cloud-object-storage-cos-service-fundamentals ) badge.  

March 21, 2026

In this course you will learn about the Cohesity Data Cloud Platform components & services, the file system, and Cohesity DataProtect workflows such as backup, recovery and test/ dev capabilities. This course provides the foundation for which all other Cohesity training is built upon.

March 21, 2026

The course clarifies the concepts involved in setting up Ansible and performing some storage administrative tasks, and IBM's stride in this direction as it relates to IBM Spectrum Virtualize.

March 21, 2026

Welcome to the Cohesity Cyber Resilience Foundations eCourse! In today's digital age, cybersecurity is more critical than ever. As cyber threats evolve and become more sophisticated, the demand for cybersecurity solutions and cybersecurity-aware professionals is at an all-time high.  This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge needed to understand Cohesity Security capabilities, protect your organization from cyber-attacks, and withstand those attacks with minimal disruption if they occur.

March 21, 2026

Only intended for Coursera education

March 21, 2026

The DS8900F is the eighth generation of the DS8000 family. It's built on the same market-proven, reliable code base. This course provides an overview of the key capabilities of the DS8900F.

March 21, 2026

This course examines basic concepts of replication and discusses the specific Copy Services that are available with the DS8900F, including FlashCopy, Metro Mirror, Global Mirror, and Safeguarded Copy

March 21, 2026

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.

March 21, 2026

This course is designed to provide everything you need to know to get started with IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z (WCA4Z) and take your skills to the next level. The curriculum includes comprehensive instruction on WCA4Z fundamentals, as well as in-depth exploration of advanced capabilities and tools offered by Z DevSecOps solutions. The course also guides you through a series of hands-on exercises, ensuring that you have a solid understanding of the material. You'll also have access to a wealth of resources.

March 21, 2026

This course consists of a 20-question quiz that tests your foundational understanding of IBM i business value, concepts, and key technologies including: the basics of application development, system administration tools, and general operating system capabilities. Upon successfully passing the quiz with an 80% score or better, you will receive the IBM i Ready badge.

March 21, 2026

This course is designed for IT architects, specialists, developers, sales professionals, and anyone interested in implementing workloads on IBM Power using the IBM Cloud platform. It explores the core concepts, management techniques, networking protocols, storage mechanisms, practical use cases, and migration strategies of IBM Power Virtual Server (PowerVS).    By the end of the course, participants will have a strong foundation and hands-on knowledge to confidently navigate the complexities of IBM PowerVS and optimize its capabilities to meet their specific business requirements.

March 21, 2026

Only intended for Coursera education

March 21, 2026

In this course you learn about the underlying functionality of IBM Spectrum Protect.

March 21, 2026

This course introduces the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, and big data, and explains how these concepts relate to IBM storage solutions. Learners examine major AI and analytics frameworks and explore how IBM products for data and storage support modern AI and big data workloads.

March 21, 2026

This course is intended for IT architects, specialists, developers, sellers, and individuals who want to implement workloads on IBM Power using the IBM Cloud platform. It delves into the core concepts, management techniques, networking protocols, storage mechanisms, practical scenarios, and migration strategies of IBM Power Virtual Server (PowerVS). Participants will have gained a solid foundation and practical knowledge to confidently navigate the intricacies of IBM PowerVS and optimize its capabilities for their specific business needs by the end of this course.

March 21, 2026

Red Hat OpenShift combines tested and trusted services for modernizing and managing applications across public cloud, on-premises, hybrid cloud, or edge architecture.   This course covers cloud foundations, PowerVS, Kubernetes, and OpenShift. It provides an overall understanding of building, deploying, and configuring containerized applications on OpenShift running on IBM Cloud.    This course is structured into three key components. The initial segment delves into the fundamentals, covering Containerization, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and IBM Cloud. Following that, we'll learn the practical aspect, learning how to configure OpenShift on IBM Power Virtual Server. The final stage is all about application deployment on IBM Power Virtual Server, allowing us to apply our knowledge in real-world scenarios.

March 21, 2026

These courses are designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of project management within key IBM workstreams, tailored to optimize IT operations and drive organizational efficiency. Learners will begin with an introductory overview that highlights core project management principles and practices. From there, participants will select their specific workstream of expertise to explore the unique processes and methodologies applicable to their focus area. Whether managing workload automation, storage infrastructure, security protocols, or product development cycles, this course equips learners with the skills needed to streamline project workflows, improve system reliability, and foster innovation across complex IT environments.

March 21, 2026

This short course provides an overview of cloud computing and storage. Cloud storage can be thought of as a scalable way to store, access, and share data over the Intranet or the Internet. Before talking about how IBM’s storage products integrate with the cloud, we will present an overview of cloud computing in general. OpenStack is a collection of open source software projects that enterprises/service providers can use to setup and run their private cloud. Learning OpenStack will help you understand the concepts of cloud computing, which can be later used in other cloud environments. Therefore, we will present an overview of OpenStack here, followed by a discussion on IBM Storage's stride in this direction.

March 21, 2026

This advanced course develops the skills needed to operate, manage, and recover complex Parallel Sysplex environments. Learners examine sysplex operations, coupling facilities, recovery scenarios, policies, and techniques used to maintain availability and resilience across enterprise z/OS systems.

March 21, 2026

This course provides a foundational introduction to IBM FlashSystem storage. It covers flash technology, system architecture, core software features, data reduction and protection capabilities, and the role of FlashSystem in modern enterprise storage environments.

March 21, 2026

This classroom course introduces the base elements, optional features, and servers that are provided in z/OS. It focuses on the system service facilities that are provided by the z/OS Base Control Program (BCP). It teaches the students the functions of major software base elements in the management of jobs, tasks, storage, data, and problems. It also addresses how these functions can be affected by the system programmer. Students are introduced to the services provided by the servers which execute in the z/OS environments, such as the Communications Server and the Security Server. Installation packaging options and steps to install the z/OS environments also are introduced.

March 21, 2026

To provide an overview of the z Operating System (OS), look at the systems from both a hardware and software prospective, and develop a basic understanding of System z partitioning capabilities, Processor Resource/Systems Manager (PR/SM), z/OS, Job Entry Subsystem 2 (JES2), Job Entry Subsystem 3 (JES3), Time Sharing Option (TSO), TSO Extended (TSO/E), System Display and Search Facility (SDSF), z/OS Communications Server, and System z channel subsystem usage for various channels, such as Enterprise System Connection (ESCON), Fiber Connector (FICON), and the Open Systems Adapter (OSA). It will also describe the Initial Program Loader (IPL) process and enable you to become comfortable issuing z/OS commands from a Multi Console Support (MCS) system console or extended MCS console.

March 21, 2026

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March 21, 2026