This is the Classroom version of Instructor-Led Online course IBM Optim Data Growth for Distributed Systems - ILO (3T202). This course replaces Installing, Configuring, and Using Optim Data Growth for Archiving on Distributed Systems (DT201) IBM Optim Data Growth for Open Systems is designed to provide technical end-users and DBAs with a foundation in the functionality basics of the Optim solution. This course provides both a conceptual understanding of data growth as well as the Optim solution's capabilities for managing data growth and improving the performance of critical business applications. This course serves as a foundation for the Optim solution's business value, features, and functionality. DT201 focuses on the technical aspects of the Optim solution and is intended for technical audiences. Participants will install and configure Optim and experience a breadth of Optim core functionality. Students will use Optim technology, working through hands-on practice and how to apply the technology to business scenarios. This course prepares technical users with the Optim knowledge and skills necessary to participate in an Optim implementation project and confidently perform Optim tasks ongoing. During the course students will participate in both instructor-led, hands-on labs and self-paced labs which apply business scenarios. This course is designed to introduce the attendee to IBM Optim and to Optim's capabilities in helping clients to manage data growth. Data management basic concepts, functionality and GUI used to implement test data management. Students will use Optim Archive, Optim Delete, Optim Browse, Optim Insert, and ODM to produce archived files and perform management activities. Students will examine scheduling and running processes from the command line. Students will also see Optim can be used to work with tables in a cross-data base environment. Hands-on lab exercises and checkpoint questions will be used to check the attendee's progress.