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IBM AS400 (IBM I) SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS

The IBM AS400 (IBM i) System Administration & Operations course is designed for professionals who want to manage and support IBM i environments used by many large enterprises. The training covers system administration, user and security management, job scheduling, backup and recovery, performance monitoring, storage management, troubleshooting, and daily system operations. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, learners gain practical experience in maintaining reliable and secure IBM i systems. As many banking, manufacturing, retail, and enterprise organizations continue to rely on IBM i, this course is ideal for system administrators, infrastructure engineers, IT operations professionals, IBM i administrators, and anyone

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IT Training Programme

Duration 40 hours

Batch Type Weekdays / Weekends

Mode of Training Classroom / Online / Corporate

Locations Pune, Bangalore, Kochi

Language English

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What you'll learn

Understand core concepts and architecture from the ground up

Get hands-on with the tools used by working professionals

Build real-world projects you can add to your portfolio

Learn industry best practices and coding standards

Practice with real datasets and real-world scenarios

Prepare for certification and technical interviews

Work on collaborative, team-based exercises

Apply performance tuning and optimization techniques

Understand how the technology fits into a larger ecosystem

Complete assignments reviewed by mentors

Programme Overview

29 sections covering the complete curriculum — a single, progressive learning arc.

40 hours

Training Duration

Core Modules

282

Total Lessons

4.4★

Average Rating

50K+

Students Trained

Foundations & Core Concepts

Get hands-on with the fundamentals and architecture — the building blocks for everything that follows.

Fundamentals Architecture Setup

Hands-On Practical Training

Work through real exercises and assignments designed to mirror what you will do on the job.

Practicals Assignments Labs

Real-World Projects

Apply what you have learned to end-to-end projects that go straight into your portfolio.

Projects Portfolio Case Studies

Advanced Techniques

Go beyond the basics with advanced concepts, integrations and production-grade practices.

Advanced Integration Best Practices

Ecosystem Integration

Understand how this technology connects with the broader tools and platforms used in the industry.

Ecosystem Tools Platforms

Performance & Interview Prep

Master optimization techniques and prepare for the technical interview questions employers actually ask.

Optimization Interview Prep Certification

Who is this programme for?

Whether you're already writing code, working with data, or supporting applications today — this programme is built to take you into a OTHER role.

Software Developers

Engineers who want to add this skill set to their toolkit

Analysts & Consultants

Professionals moving into a more technical, hands-on role

IT Professionals

System admins and support engineers upskilling into a new domain

Fresh Graduates

CS/IT graduates aiming for a job-ready technical role

Course Curriculum

29 sections • 282 lessons • 40 hours

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Total Duration

40 hours

100% Practical · Unlimited Doubt Sessions

01 Course Overview

IBM AS400 (IBM i) is one of the most reliable enterprise computing platforms used worldwide for banking, insurance, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, logistics, and government organizations. The IBM i operating system provides exceptional stability, security, database integration, and business application hosting.

This training program is designed for aspiring IBM i (AS400) System Administrators, Operators, Infrastructure Engineers, and Production Support Engineers. It focuses on IBM i system administration, security, storage management, user administration, job management, backup and recovery, performance monitoring, system operations, troubleshooting, and production support.

02 Learning Outcomes

• Understand IBM AS400 (IBM i) architecture

• Install and configure IBM i environments

• Manage users, security, and system resources

• Perform backup and disaster recovery

• Monitor system performance and jobs

• Administer printers, storage, and IFS

• Handle production support incidents

• Perform system maintenance and upgrades

• Become job-ready as an IBM i System Administrator

03 Prerequisites

• Basic Computer Knowledge

• Operating System Fundamentals

• Basic Networking Concepts

• Basic Database Knowledge (Preferred)

• Linux/Windows Administration Knowledge (Optional)

• Basic Command Line Experience

04 Fundamentals

• Introduction to IBM AS400

• Evolution of IBM i

• IBM Power Systems Overview

• IBM i Architecture

• IBM i Editions

• IBM i Components

• System Values

• Libraries

• Objects

• Object Types

• IBM i Navigation

• 5250 Terminal Emulator

• IBM Navigator for i

• Command Line Basics

• IBM i File System

• Integrated File System (IFS)

• IBM Db2 for i Overview

• Job Structure

• Message Queues

• Subsystems

• Work Management

05 Core Technical Topics (Main Syllabus)

Core Technical Topics (Main Syllabus)

06 Module 1: IBM i Architecture

• IBM Power Hardware Overview

• IBM i Operating System Architecture

• Object-Based Architecture

• Libraries and Objects

• Object Authorities

• System Values

• User Profiles

• Storage Architecture

• IBM Db2 for i Overview

• IBM i Licensing

07 Module 2: IBM i Navigation & Commands

• 5250 Screen Navigation

• Command Entry

• Command Prompting

• Help Commands

• Job Commands

• Library Commands

• Object Commands

• File Commands

• Display Commands

• Work Management Commands

08 Module 3: Library & Object Management

• Library Creation

• Library Lists

• Object Types

• Object Management

• Copy Objects

• Move Objects

• Save Objects

• Restore Objects

• Object Locks

• Object Authorities

09 Module 4: User & Security Administration

• User Profile Creation

• User Classes

• Password Policies

• Authorization Lists

• Object Security

• Special Authorities

• Group Profiles

• User Auditing

• Security Policies

• Security Best Practice

10 Module 5: Work Management

• Jobs

• Batch Jobs

• Interactive Jobs

• Job Queues

• Output Queues

• Subsystems

• Routing Entries

• Job Scheduling

• Active Jobs

• Job Monitoring

11 Module 6: IBM Db2 for i Administration (Basic)

• Database Objects

• Physical Files

• Logical Files

• Source Physical Files

• Database Members

• SQL Overview

• Database Maintenance

• Journaling

• Commitment Control

• Database Backup

12 Module 7: Storage Management

• ASP (Auxiliary Storage Pool)

• Disk Units

• Storage Monitoring

• IFS Management

• Object Storage

• Storage Cleanup

• Disk Protection

• RAID Overview

• Capacity Planning

• Storage Reports

13 Module 8: Backup & Recovery

• Save Commands

• Restore Commands

• Backup Policies

• Backup Scheduling

• Full Backup

• Incremental Backup

• BRMS Overview

• Disaster Recovery Planning

• Recovery Procedures

• Backup Verification

14 Module 9: Performance Monitoring

• System Performance

• CPU Monitoring

• Memory Utilization

• Disk Utilization

• WRKSYSSTS

• WRKACTJOB

• Performance Tools

• Job Analysis

• Performance Reports

• System Optimization

15 Module 10: Printer & Output Management

• Printer Configuration

• Output Queues

• Spool Files

• Print Writers

• Printer Troubleshooting

• Report Printing

• PDF Generation

• Print Monitoring

16 Module 11: System Operations

• IPL (Initial Program Load)

• PTF Management

• System Startup

• System Shutdown

• System Maintenance

• Device Configuration

• TCP/IP Configuration

• Network Services

• System Logging

• System Health Checks

17 Module 12: Production Support

• Incident Management

• Ticket Handling

• Root Cause Analysis

• Job Failures

• Batch Monitoring

• Application Support

• Change Management

• Release Support

• User Support

• SLA Management

18 Hands-On Labs

• Create Libraries

• Create User Profiles

• Assign User Authorities

• Configure Library Lists

• Manage Objects

• Submit Batch Jobs

• Monitor Active Jobs

• Configure Job Queues

• Backup Libraries

• Restore Objects

• Configure Printers

• Monitor System Performance

• Configure TCP/IP

• Perform IPL Simulation

• Manage Output Queues

• Generate System Reports

• Perform Security Audit

• Execute Disaster Recovery Drill

19 Assignments

• Configure IBM i User Security

• Create Department Libraries

• Configure Job Queues

• Perform Library Backup

• Restore Deleted Objects

• Configure Output Queue

• Monitor System Performance

• Configure Password Policies

• Prepare Disaster Recovery Plan

• Document IBM i Administration Procedures

20 Mini Projects

• Banking User Administration System

• Manufacturing Production Support Environment

• Retail Backup & Recovery Solution

• Healthcare Security Management

• Warehouse Print Management

• Enterprise Job Scheduling System

21 Capstone Projects

Project 1

Complete IBM i System Administration for an Enterprise Environment

Project 2

Backup & Disaster Recovery Implementation

Project 3

Production Support & Batch Job Monitoring Solution

Project 4

IBM i Security and User Management Implementation

22 Real-Time Job Scenarios

• Create users for a new business department.

• Resolve batch job failures during nightly processing.

• Restore accidentally deleted business objects.

• Configure printers for finance reports.

• Perform scheduled full system backups.

• Recover libraries after storage failure.

• Monitor CPU and memory utilization during peak business hours.

• Apply PTF updates with minimal downtime.

• Support application teams during production deployments.

• Troubleshoot user access and authorization issues.

• Perform month-end operational health checks.

• Coordinate disaster recovery testing with infrastructure teams.

23 Troubleshooting Scenarios

• User unable to sign in.

• Object authority errors.

• Batch job abnormally ended.

• Library not found.

• Disk space running low.

• System performance degradation.

• Printer writer not starting.

• Output queue processing delays.

• Backup failures.

• Restore operation errors.

• TCP/IP communication failures.

• System startup (IPL) issues.

24 Industry Tools

• IBM i (AS400)

• IBM Navigator for i

• IBM Access Client Solutions (ACS)

• 5250 Terminal Emulator

• IBM Db2 for i

• BRMS (Backup, Recovery and Media Services)

• IBM Power Systems

• IBM Navigator Performance Tools

• Microsoft Excel

• Jira

• ServiceNow

• Control-M (Job Scheduling)

• Confluence

• Microsoft Teams

25 Best Practices

• Follow the principle of least privilege for user security.

• Regularly review user profiles and object authorities.

• Schedule and verify backups consistently.

• Monitor system performance proactively.

• Keep IBM i PTFs up to date after testing.

• Document configuration changes and operational procedures.

• Use job scheduling and automation to reduce manual intervention.

• Monitor disk utilization and plan capacity upgrades.

• Test disaster recovery procedures periodically.

• Maintain comprehensive audit logs and comply with organizational security policies.

26 IBM Certifications

Recommended certification paths include:

• IBM Certified System Administrator – IBM i

• IBM Power Systems Administration

• IBM Certified Associate Administrator – IBM i

• IBM Db2 Administration Fundamentals

• IBM Power Systems Technical Support Certification

27 Mock Interviews

Our mock interview program is structured to mirror the hiring process followed by IBM partners, enterprise infrastructure teams, managed service providers, and Fortune 500 organizations.

Phase 1: Technical Assessment

• IBM i architecture and operating system concepts.

• System administration and security questions.

• Work management, storage, and backup scenarios.

• Production support and troubleshooting discussions.

Phase 2: Scenario-Based Interview

›Candidates solve real enterprise scenarios involving:
›• User and security administration
›• Backup and disaster recovery
›• Job failures and batch processing
›• Performance tuning
›• Production support incidents

Phase 3: Practical Administration Round

• Demonstrate IBM i administrative tasks.

• Explain backup and recovery procedures.

• Resolve simulated production issues.

• Discuss change management and operational best practices.

Phase 4: HR & Communication Round

• Professional self-introduction.

• Project presentation and responsibilities.

• Behavioral interview questions.

• Communication and teamwork assessment.

• Salary negotiation guidance.

Each candidate receives detailed technical feedback, improvement recommendations, and additional mock sessions until interview readiness is achieved.

28 Resume Preparation

Our resume preparation process is tailored for IBM i System Administrator, Operations Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, and Production Support roles.

Resume Preparation Includes

• Building an ATS-friendly resume.

• Highlighting IBM i administration, security, backup, and production support skills.

• Showcasing hands-on labs and enterprise projects.

• Emphasizing troubleshooting and operational experience.

• Optimizing resumes with recruiter-focused keywords.

• Creating a professional LinkedIn profile.

• Conducting one-on-one resume reviews with personalized feedback and multiple revisions.

29 Placement Assistance -Through Our 850+ Hiring Partners

Our placement support is designed to prepare candidates for opportunities with IBM partners, global system integrators, banking organizations, manufacturing companies, healthcare enterprises, and managed service providers.

Placement Support Includes

• Career counseling and individual skill-gap assessment.

• Live lab practice and enterprise administration projects.

• Resume and LinkedIn profile optimization.

• Technical, managerial, and HR mock interviews.

• Communication and presentation skill enhancement.

• Regular interview scheduling with our network of 850+ hiring partners.

• Guidance on interview follow-ups, offer evaluation, and salary negotiation.

• Continued placement assistance until candidates secure suitable employment, subject to individual performance and employer hiring requirements.

Tools & Technologies

Every tool listed here is installed, configured and used in a hands-on lab session.

Core Tools

Hands-On Labs

Practical Environment

Industry-Standard Tools

Real-World Setup

Guided Exercises

Skill Building

Sample Datasets

Practice Material

Practice & Projects

Mini Projects

Applied Practice

Assignments

Mentor Reviewed

Doubt Sessions

Live Support

Career Readiness

Resume Building

Career Support

Mock Interviews

Interview Prep

Certification Prep

Global Recognition

Deployment & Delivery

Production Practices

Real-World Ready

Best Practices

Industry Standards

282+

Hands-On Lessons

Core Modules

40 hours

Training Duration

100%

Practical Training

You don't just learn IBM AS400 (IBM I) SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS. You ship it.

Three major projects, each mirroring how production teams actually work — from guided foundations to a portfolio-ready capstone.

PROJECT // 01

Guided Foundation Project

→Requirement Analysis

→Guided Implementation

→Mentor Review

→Iteration

Foundation Beginner

Apply the fundamentals in a structured, mentor-reviewed project

Take the core concepts from the first half of the curriculum and apply them to a realistic scenario, with guidance and feedback from your mentor at every step.

Structured project brief

Step-by-step implementation

Mentor feedback and review

Documented outcome

Stack Core Concepts Best Practices

PROJECT // 02

Applied Practice Project

→Scenario Design

→Independent Build

→Testing & Validation

→Peer Review

Applied Intermediate

Build a more independent project mirroring real production scenarios

Work through a project that combines multiple concepts from the curriculum, closer to how work is actually structured on the job — less hand-holding, more ownership.

End-to-end implementation

Testing and validation

Documentation

Peer/mentor review

Stack Applied Skills Testing

PROJECT // 03

Capstone Project

→Planning

→End-to-End Build

→Review & Refinement

→Presentation

Capstone Advanced

Take a project from requirements to a polished, portfolio-ready deliverable

Your final project — plan, build, test and present a complete solution using everything covered in the curriculum, reviewed by mentors before you graduate.

Complete working solution

Presentation-ready documentation

Mentor sign-off

Portfolio-ready deliverable

Stack Full Curriculum Portfolio

All 3 projects go directly into your portfolio & resume — reviewed by mentors before you graduate.

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Radical Technologies is the leading IT certification institute in Pune, offering globally recognized certifications across various domains. With expert trainers and comprehensive materials, we ensure students gain in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience to excel in their careers. Our certification programs are tailored to meet industry standards — from cloud technologies to data science — empowering individuals to stay ahead in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Career Services

At Radical Technologies, we are committed to your success beyond the classroom. Our 100% Job Assistance program ensures that you are not only equipped with industry-relevant skills but also guided through the job placement process. With personalised resume building, interview preparation, and access to our extensive network of hiring partners, we help you take the next step confidently into your IT career.