This IBM Redbooks publication is designed as a study guide for professionals wishing to prepare for the certification exam to achieve IBM eServer Certified Systems Expert - pSeries HACMP for AIX. The pSeries HACMP for AIX certification validates the skills required to successfully plan, install, configure, and support an HACMP for AIX cluster installation.

This book helps AIX professionals seeking a comprehensive and task-oriented guide for developing the knowledge and skills required for the certification. It is designed to provide a combination of theory and practical experience.

This book will not replace the practical experience you should have, but, when combined with educational activities and experience, should prove to be a very useful preparation guide for the exam. Due to the practical nature of the certification content, this publication can also be used as a desk-side reference. So, whether you are planning to take the pSeries HACMP for AIX certification exam, or just want to validate your HACMP skills, this book is for you.

Chapter 1. Certification overview

Chapter 2. Cluster planning

Chapter 3. Cluster hardware and software preparation

Chapter 4. HACMP installation and cluster definition

Chapter 5. Cluster customization

Chapter 6. Cluster testing

Chapter 7. Cluster troubleshooting

Chapter 8. Cluster management and administration

Chapter 9. Special RS/6000 SP topics

Chapter 10. HACMP classic versus HACMP/ES