AIX 5L Problem Determination - IBM Redbooks

k. Use ipc commands for managing IPC (shared memory and semaphores,
for example).
l. Use the df command to check file system status.
m. Use lpstat to determine printer status.
2. Use tools to create solutions.
Use wlm to control resources.
Section IV - Perform problem avoidance
To implement a plan:
1. Plan implementation.
a. Use supported hardware/software configurations.
b. Develop a test plan for new hardware/software changes.
2. Monitor system health.
a. Monitor AIX error logs for hardware failure messages.
b. Monitor AIX error logs for software failure messages.
c. Monitor syslog output.
d. Monitor application logs.
e. Monitor for low memory, paging space, and file system space.
f. Log system performance.
g. Review error alerts.
h. Monitor the system operating environment (for example, power and
temperature).
3. Implement system modification control.
a. Schedule system changes.
b. Restrict root access.
c. Evaluate the impact of any modifications as they relate to the enterprise.
AIX 5L Communications
Test 236 was developed for this certification.
Preparation for this exam is the topic of IBM ^ Certification
Study Guide - AIX 5L Communications, SG24-6186.
pSeries HACMP for AIX
Test 187 was developed was developed for this certification.
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