Friday, 14 April 2017

100-105 ICND1 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1

Exam Number 100-105 ICND1
Associated Certifications CCENT, CCNA Routing & Switching, CCDA, CCNA Security, CCNA Wireless
Duration 90 Minutes (45-55 questions)
Available Languages English, Japanese
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This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, LAN switching technologies, routing technologies, infrastructure services, and infrastructure maintenance.

Exam Description
The Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) exam (100-105) is a 90-minute, 45–55 question assessment that is associated with the Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician (CCENT) certification and is a tangible first step in achieving other associate-level certifications. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills related to network fundamentals, LAN switching technologies, routing technologies, infrastructure services, and infrastructure maintenance.

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

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1.0 Network Fundamentals 20%

1.1 Compare and contrast OSI and TCP/IP models

1.2 Compare and contrast TCP and UDP protocols

1.3 Describe the impact of infrastructure components in an enterprise network

1.3.a Firewalls
1.3.b Access points
1.3.c Wireless controllers

1.4 Compare and contrast collapsed core and three-tier architectures

1.5 Compare and contrast network topologies

1.5.a Star
1.5.b Mesh
1.5.c Hybrid

1.6 Select the appropriate cabling type based on implementation requirements

1.7 Apply troubleshooting methodologies to resolve problems

1.7.a Perform fault isolation and document
1.7.b Resolve or escalate
1.7.c Verify and monitor resolution

1.8 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 addressing and subnetting

1.9 Compare and contrast IPv4 address types

1.9.a Unicast
1.9.b Broadcast
1.9.c Multicast

1.10 Describe the need for private IPv4 addressing

1.11 Identify the appropriate IPv6 addressing scheme to satisfy addressing requirements in a LAN/WAN environment

1.12 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv6 addressing

1.13 Configure and verify IPv6 Stateless Address Auto Configuration

1.14 Compare and contrast IPv6 address types

1.14.a Global unicast
1.14.b Unique local
1.14.c Link local
1.14.d Multicast
1.14.e Modified EUI 64
1.14.f Autoconfiguration
1.14.g Anycast

2.0 LAN Switching Fundamentals 26%

2.1 Describe and verify switching concepts

2.1.a MAC learning and aging
2.1.b Frame switching
2.1.c Frame flooding
2.1.d MAC address table

2.2 Interpret Ethernet frame format

2.3 Troubleshoot interface and cable issues (collisions, errors, duplex, speed)

2.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot VLANs (normal range) spanning multiple switches

2.4.a Access ports (data and voice)
2.4.b Default VLAN

2.5 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot interswitch connectivity

2.5.a Trunk ports
2.5.b 802.1Q
2.5.c Native VLAN
2.6 Configure and verify Layer 2 protocols
2.6.a Cisco Discovery Protocol
2.6.b LLDP

2.7 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot port security

2.7.a Static
2.7.b Dynamic
2.7.c Sticky
2.7.d Max MAC addresses
2.7.e Violation actions
2.7.f Err-disable recovery

3.0 Routing Fundamentals 25%

3.1 Describe the routing concepts

3.1.a Packet handling along the path through a network
3.1.b Forwarding decision based on route lookup
3.1.c Frame rewrite

3.2 Interpret the components of routing table

3.2.a Prefix
3.2.b Network mask
3.2.c Next hop
3.2.d Routing protocol code
3.2.e Administrative distance
3.2.f Metric
3.2.g Gateway of last resort

3.3 Describe how a routing table is populated by different routing information sources

3.3.a Admin distance

3.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot inter-VLAN routing

3.4.a Router on a stick

3.5 Compare and contrast static routing and dynamic routing

3.6 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 static routing

3.6.a Default route
3.6.b Network route
3.6.c Host route
3.6.d Floating static

3.7 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot RIPv2 for IPv4 (excluding authentication, filtering, manual summarization, redistribution)

4.0 Infrastructure Services 15%

4.1 Describe DNS lookup operation

4.2 Troubleshoot client connectivity issues involving DNS

4.3 Configure and verify DHCP on a router (excluding static reservations)

4.3.a Server
4.3.b Relay
4.3.c Client

4.3.d TFTP, DNS, and gateway options

4.4 Troubleshoot client- and router-based DHCP connectivity issues

4.5 Configure and verify NTP operating in client/server mode

4.6 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot IPv4 standard numbered and named access list for routed interfaces

4.7 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot inside source NAT

4.7.a Static
4.7.b Pool
4.7.c PAT

5.0 Infrastructure Maintenance 14%

5.1 Configure and verify device-monitoring using syslog

5.2 Configure and verify device management

5.2.a Backup and restore device configuration
5.2.b Using Cisco Discovery Protocol and LLDP for device discovery
5.2.c Licensing
5.2.d Logging
5.2.e Timezone
5.2.f Loopback

5.3 Configure and verify initial device configuration

5.4 Configure, verify, and troubleshoot basic device hardening

5.4.a Local authentication
5.4.b Secure password
5.4.c Access to device
5.4.c. [i] Source address
5.4.c. [ii] Telnet/SSH
5.4.d Login banner

5.5 Perform device maintenance

5.5.a Cisco IOS upgrades and recovery (SCP, FTP, TFTP, and MD5 verify)
5.5.b Password recovery and configuration register
5.5.c File system management

5.6 Use Cisco IOS tools to troubleshoot and resolve problems

5.6.a Ping and traceroute with extended option
5.6.b Terminal monitor
5.6.c Log events
QUESTION: No: 1
Which three statements are true about the operation of a full -dupIex Ethernet network? (Choose three.)

A. There are no collisions in full-duplex mode.
B. A dedicated switch port is required for each full-duplex node.
C. Ethernet hub ports are preconfigured for full-duplex mode.
D. In a full -dupIex environment, the host network card must check for the availability of the network media
before transmitting.
E. The host network card and the switch port must be capable of operating in full-duplex mode.

Answer: A, B, E

QUESTION: No: 2
Which OSI layer header contains the address of a destination host that is on another network?

A. application
B. session
C. transport
D. network
E. data link
F. physical

Answer: D


QUESTION: No: 3
Which layer of the TCP/IP stack combines the OSI model physical and data link layers?

A. Internet layer
B. transport layer
C. application layer
D. network access layer

Answer: D


QUESTION: No: 4
Which protocol uses a connection-oriented service to deliver files between end systems?

A. TFTP
B. DNS
C. FTP
D. SNMP
E. RIP

Answer: C

Saturday, 8 April 2017

P2090-070 IBM Information Management Optim z/OS Technical Mastery Test v1

This proctored technical mastery test examines Optim z/OS knowledge regarding the ability to identify, manage and close sales opportunities.

The test is applicable to sales representatives who demonstrate sales and technical knowledge of the Optim z/OS product and targets the technical sales
professional who can deliver a comprehensive business solution to customers through solution identification, product differentiation, and competitive
positioning.

This technical mastery test meets one of the technical requirements for the IBM Software Value Incentive Program and counts toward your PartnerWorld membership level. It is strongly advised that the candidate complete the recommendededucation prior to attempting this technical mastery test.
Skill name: Information Management Optim z/OS Technical Professional v1 PartnerWorld skill code: 32001013

Test information
Number of questions: 40
Time allowed in minutes: 75
Required passing score: 70%
Languages: English
Proctored

Section 1 -- DATA GROWTH (25%)
Use the BROWSE utility to inspect data
Define an archive criteria
Perform a date-based archive
Perform a restore of archived data

Section 2 -- TEST DATA MANAGEMENT (27.5%)
Define an Access Definition using existing DB2 RI relationships
Define an Optim relationship
Perform an extract
Perform a creation and insert of target tables
Use COMPARE to inspect data
Use the EDIT utility against test data

Section 3 -- DATA PRIVACY SOLUTION (20%)
Create a CONVERT that uses several method for masking data
Preserve referential integrity during CONVERT
Use COMPARE to assure intended results of masking

Section 4 -- COMMON ELEMENTS (22.5%)
Understand the major components of the Optim architecture
Define relationships
Define and review traversal by Access Definition

Section 5 -- INSTALLATION, CONFIGURATION, AND SECURITY (5%)
Know the major aspects of installation and security
Know the major aspects of security

QUESTION: No:1
A generic relationship is used between pairs of tables with differing _.

A. base names
B. column names
C. attributes
D. creator IDs

Answer: D


QUESTION: No:2
Which of the following facilities is used to create database objects at a destination without loading data'?

A. Insert
B. Load
C. Create
D. Restore

Answer: C


QUESTION: No:3
What is NOT a function of the Compare component?

A. transform test data to protect privacy
B. compare archived data with current data to evaluate changes
C. identify differences between the contents of two tables
D. analyze differences in data before and after execution of an application

Answer: A


QUESTION: No:4
Which method is NOT a suggested way to examine data in an archive file?

A. Use Optim Browse to examine the archive file contents.
B. Write a custom program using OPTIM's Archive API.
C. Use Optim Open Data Manager (ODM)
D. Use the ISPF Browse facility to examine the contents of the archive file.

Answer: D


QUESTION: No:5
When including Legacy data in Optim processes, which of the following is FALSE?

A. Legacy Tables are supported not only for the Move Process but also for the Archive Process.
B. A Legacy TabIe's structure is specified by identifying a "copybook" or building the equivalent from scratch.
C. "Legacy Tables" includes support for sequential datasets, VSAM, and IMS.
D. A Legacy Table must be associated to a Data Source.

Answer: A


Thursday, 6 April 2017

C2090-600 IBM DB2 11.1 DBA for LUW

Test information:
Number of questions: 60
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 64%
Languages: English

DB2 Server Management (15%)
Configure and manage DB2 servers, instances, and databases
Create and manage database storage paths
Exploit autonomic features
Explain the functionality of WLM
Describe the capabilities of Data Server Manager

Physical Design (22%)
Implement BLU Acceleration
Describe DB2 pureScale enhancements
Create, manage, and alter DB2 objects
Demonstrate the proper use of compression
Describe the SQL compatibility available
Describe the partitioning capabilities available

Business Rules Implementation (10%)
Create and modify table constraints
Enforce constraint checking with the SET INTEGRITY command
Create and use triggers

Monitoring DB2 Activity (12%)
Demonstrate the proper use of monitoring tools
Use the DB2 Problem Determination tool (db2pd)
Describe the capabilities of dsmtop
Capture and analyze EXPLAIN information

Utilities (13%)
Demonstrate the proper use of DB2's data movement utilities
Demonstrate the proper use of REORG, REORGCHK, REBIND, RUNSTATS, FLUSH PACKAGE CACHE, and ADMIN_CMD
Perform an INPLACE table REORG
Demonstrate the proper use of db2look and db2move

High Availability (13%)
Perform database-level and table space level backup and recovery operations
Configure and manage HADR
Implement a DB2 pureScale environment

Security (15%)
Explain the use of LDAP authentication
Create and use trusted contexts
Restrict access to sensitive data
Explain how to encrypt data in transit and data at rest

Configure and use the Audit facility

IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 11.1 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
Job Role Description / Target Audience

This intermediate level certification is intended for those who understand the DB2 11.1 technology and have the skills required in the day-to-day administration of DB2 instances and databases. To attain the certification, candidates must pass two tests. To gain additional knowledge and skills, and prepare for the tests based on the job roles and test objectives, click on the link to the test below and refer to the Test Preparation tab,




QUESTION: No: 1
Assuming no database connections exist, which of the following will dynamically change the LOCKLIST
database configuration parameter for a database named SAMPLE to AUTOMATIC?

A. UPDATE DB CFG FOR sample USING LOOCKLIST AUTOMATIC IMMEDIATE
B. UPDATE DB CFG FOR sample USING LOOCKLIST 8192 AUTOMATIC IMMEDIATE
C. CONNECT TO sample; UPDATE DB CFG FOR sample USINGLOCKLIST AUTOMATIC
IMMEDIATE;CONNECT RESET;
D. ATTACH TO db2instI;UPDATE DB CFG FOR sample USING LOCKLIST AUTOMATIC;DETACH;

Answer: C


QUESTION: No: 2
Which two tasks must be done to read data directly from IBM Softlayer Object Storage and insert it into a
DB2 database? (Choose two.)

A. Catalog a storage access alias in the DB2 database
B. Create an FTP account on IBM Softlayer Object Storage
C. Use the DB2REMOTE parameter of the LOAD command
D. Establish a remote connection to IBM Softlayer Object Storage using DB2 Connect
E. Create a local disk alias at the database server operating system level that points to IBM Softlayer
Object Storage

Answer: A,C


QUESTION: No: 3
Which of the following statements about compression for BLU MPP tables is TRUE?

A. Compression must be explicitly enabled for BLU MPP tables
B. Compression requires decompression to evaluate partition joins
C. Unique compression dictionaries are generated for each partition
D. Each table has a single compression dictionary that getsreplicated across all partitions

Answer: D


QUESTION: No: 4
A production database has the following daily midnight backup schedule which includes all table spaces.
The database incurs the same volume of daily actMty (inserts, updates, and deletes).
Sunday - Delta
Monday - Incremental
Tuesday - Delta
Wednesday - Delta
Thursday- Incremental
Friday - Delta
Saturday- Full
Which day would you expect a RECOVER DATABASE following that day's backup to take the longest
time to complete?

A. Friday
B. Monday
C. Saturday
D. Wednesday

Answer: A

Wednesday, 15 March 2017

C2040-925 Installing and Configuring IBM Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5

Test information:
Number of questions: 54
Time allowed in minutes: 75
Required passing score: 74%
Languages: English, Japanese

Exam 925: Installing and Configuring IBM Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5

Description: Covers Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 material as it relates to these competency areas:
Defining and Managing Policies
Install and Configure
Mail
Manage and Maintain
Managing Servers
Platform Support
Security

Defining and Managing Policies
Configure mail policy settings
Configuring policies
custom password
defining
desktop locking
desktop policy
policy synopsis
productivity policy
security policy
Utilizing custom password policies
Configuring the Roaming User Policy settings
Creating policies
archiving

Install and Configure
Configuring AutoSave features
Configuring Directory Links
Configuring Directory Services
Condensed Directory Catalogs
LDAP services
Configuring Domino Clustering
Configuring Domino Web Servers
Configuring network compression
Configuring roaming users
considering space planning requirements
Configuring the Room and Resource Manager
Configuring Transaction Logging
Configuring User ID Recovery
Creating Dynamic Policies
Identify the architecture and key components of the Lotus Notes and Lotus Domino environments
Implementing Lotus Traveler
Installing Notes clients
multi-user clients
Installing the Notes server client installer
Preventing simple search
Registration
Certifiers
Groups
Organizational Units
Organizations
Understanding authentication-only directory services

Mail
Configuring
Inbox Maintenance
iNotes
Mail Journaling
Message Recall functionality
outbound SMTP relay authentication
Reverse Path Settings
RSS feed enabled mailfiles
the Out of Office enhancements in the client
the Out of Office server service
Creating Domino (Notes) Named Networks
Defining Mail Routing Protocols
Defining supported message formats
Planning for and Expanding Mail Topologies
Setting up message disclaimers
Understanding Mail Management enhancements
Understanding Message Recall functionality

Manage and Maintain
Configuring the Domino Console
Configuring the prevention of incorrect system time changes
Configuring the Server Controller
Setting administrative preferences
Understanding Directory Assistance enhancements
Understanding Directory Services\Directory Assistance
Understanding the Administration Process
Understanding the Domino Administrator UI

Managing Servers
Configuring Send to IBM feature
Configuring Web Administration Bookmarks
Understanding Domino server console commands
Understanding the server controller
Upgrading Domino Servers to version 8.5

Platform Support
Defining Domino attributes
Certifier Documents
Configuration Documents
Connection Documents
Group Documents
Messaging
Person Documents

Security
Configuring Message Recall security
Defining Security Fields
Deploying Lotus Traveler security features
Implementing Shared Login
Understanding and Configuring the Access Control List (ACL)
Understanding database Access Control Lists
Understanding password protection for Notes and Domino id files




IBM Certified Advanced Application Developer - Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5

Job Role Description / Target Audience
This certification is for experienced Notes Domino 8.5 application developers who can demonstrate competency in building and maintaining Domino 8.5 applications with LotusScript, JavaScript, or Web Services, or can build and deploy composite applications with Notes Domino 8.5.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
The IBM Certified Advanced Application Developer - Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 should be able to demonstrate the skills required to effectively build and maintain Domino 8.5 applications with the application of commensurate knowledge and skills in one of three areas : LotusScript, JavaScript, or Web Services or effectively build and deploy Composite Applications with Notes Domino 8.5.

LotusScript Knowledge and Skill Areas :

Programming Concepts
Application Architecture and Performance competencies
Back-end LotusScript Competencies
User Interface Competencies

JavaScript Knowledge and Skill Areas:
Core JavaScript Skills
Use JavaScipt in Documents and Forms
Use JavaScript in Navigation and the User Interface
Use JavaScript in Notes/Domino Input
Use JavaScript in Notes/Domino Processing and Validation
Use JavaScript in the Notes/Domino Environment

Web Services Knowledge and Skill Areas:
Web services design and architecture
Web services in Domino Designer
Role of WSDL file in a Web service
Role of SOAP in a Web service
Web services using LotusScript

Composite Applications Knowledge and Skill Areas:
Composite Applications design and architecture
Building Composite Applications for Lotus Notes
Deploying Composite Applications in Notes/Domino




IBM Certified System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5


Job Role Description / Target Audience
This certification is for experienced Domino 8 system administrators or system administrators new to Domino and who need to plan, install, set up, and manage Lotus Domino 8.5 servers and users. The IBM Certified System Administrator - Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 should be able to perform the tasks associated with the IBM Certified Associate System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5 and also demonstrate skills associated with growth in expanding a Domino infrastructure through such areas as clustering, expanded monitoring configurations and replication/mail routing topologies, etc.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
- Installation and configuration
- Mail and messaging
- Management and maintenance
- Utilizing Domino Attachment and Object Service
- Management of servers
- Defining Domino attributes
- Implementing Lotus Traveler
- Understanding, configuring, and managing security, including deploying implementing, and managing the ID Vault



QUESTION 1
Which of the following are optional advanced services that must be enabled manually when first
configuring and installing the Domino server?

A. SMTP server
B. Agent Manager
C. Calendar Connector
D. DOLS (Domino Off-Line Services)

Answer: A

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
In order to create a Domino cluster, which rights are required for you to have to the Domino
Directory?

A. Editor access rights and ClusterModifier role
B. Reader access rights and ServerWriter and ServerManager roles
C. Designer access rights and ClusterCreator and ClusterModifier roles
D. Author access and Delete Documents rights and the ServerModifier and ServerCreator roles

Answer: D

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Jose set up Web authentication using primary and secondary directories. Which one of the
following describes the order in which he set up directories to be searched?

A. Domino primary directory, then Domino secondary directories. This is the only option available.
B. Domino primary directory, then either Domino or LDAP secondary directories. The
administrator can specify the order of secondary searches.
C. LDAP primary directory, then LDAP secondary directory, and then Domino secondary
directories. This is the order in which secondary searches must be made.
D. Domino primary directory, then Domino secondary directory, and then LDAP secondary
directories. This is the order in which secondary searches must be made.

Answer: B

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
A Notes mail message is sent by Miguel to an Internet address through an adjacent Domino
domain over NRPC that then sends mail to the Internet over SMTP. Miguel is now attempting to
recall the mail message. Which of the following will be the result of his attempt?

A. He will receive an email that he cannot recall the email message
B. He will immediately receive a prompt that the message is not enabled for message recall
C. He will receive a message from the Internet recipients mail server that the message cannot be
recalled
D. He will successfully recall the message if it is allowed in the server configuration and enabled in
his user policy

Answer: A

Explanation:


QUESTION 5
In order for Peggy to establish alternate message recall settings on a per server basis, which of
the following is the best solution?

A. Configure the message recall settings in an organization level policy
B. Configure the message recall settings in each server's notes.ini file
C. Configure the message recall settings in each server configuration document
D. Configure the message recall settings in explicit policies and manually apply to users

Answer: C

Explanation:

Monday, 6 March 2017

C2040-434 IBM Connections Docs 1.0.7 Administration

Test information:
Number of questions: 41
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 71%
Languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified System Administration - Connections Docs 1.0.7

Section 1: IBM Connections Docs Deployment Planning (29%)
Configure an HA environment for IBM Connections Docs
Understand networking protocols and connecting between various systems
Identify deployment topology
Understand IBM Connections Docs components
Understand the share directories
Understand system requirements and required packages
Understand pre-installation tasks
Understand single sign-on
Install IBM WebSphere Application Server
Configure security in IBM WebSphere Application Server

Section 2: IBM Connections Docs Installation (22%)
Install IBM Connections Docs help including help for IBM Connections Content Manager integration
Configure Microsoft Windows server for Conversion
Verify installation result including Sanity check
Configure NFS and CIFS
Install CMIS for IBM Connections Docs integration with IBM FileNet/IBM Connections Content Manager
Use GUI installer
Setup IBM Connections Docs using script-based Installer
Create databases
Upgrade to IBM Connections Docs 1.0.7

Section 3: Administration and Use of IBM Connections Docs (24%)
Understand the Save vs. Publish version differences
Understand Version control
Understand access controls for documents
Tune conversion performance for File Viewer and IBM Connections Docs
Co-edit a file
Work with Documents, Spreadsheets and Presentations
Setup entitlement for IBM Connections Docs and Viewer
Understand IBM Connections Docs configuration files

Section 4: Integration (9%)
Integrate IBM Connections Docs with IBM Connections Files
Integrate IBM Connections Docs with IBM Connections Content Manager
Integrate IBM Connections Docs with IBM FileNet
Understand IBM Sametime integration

Section 5: Troubleshooting (16%)
Understand troubleshooting techniques for various IBM Connections Docs applications (i.e. viewer, editor,...)
Troubleshoot shared data
Troubleshoot IBM Connections Content Manager
Troubleshoot IBM Connections
Understand IBM WebSphere Application Server logging

IBM Certified System Administration - Connections Docs 1.0.7

Job Role Description / Target Audience
This intermediate-level certification is intended for system administrators who plan for and perform the installation, configuration and day-to-day tasks associated with ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of an IBM Connections Docs 1.0.7 environment. This includes tasks associated with:

IBM Connections Docs Deployment Planning
IBM Connections Docs Installation
Administration and Use of IBM Connections Docs
Integration
Troubleshooting

This administrator is generally self-sufficient and is able to perform most of the tasks involved in the role with limited assistance from peers, product documentation and vendor support services.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
The prerequisite knowledge and skills one needs before beginning to prepare for this job role certification include:

A working knowledge of IBM Connections 5.0 system administration, including installation, configuration, and administration of a Connection 5.0 environment
A working knowledge of IBM WebSphere Application Server, including but not limited to: the Integrated Solutions Console and wsadmin commands.
An understanding of the relationships between IBM Connections 5.0, WebSphere Application Server, IBM Connections Content Manager, IBM FileNet, IBM Sametime and LDAP.
A working knowledge of IBM HTTP Server.
A working knowledge of database software and architecture.
A working knowledge of networking protocols, including but not limited to NFS and CIFS.

Wednesday, 1 March 2017

C2040-432 IBM Connections 5.0 Fundamentals

Test information:
Number of questions: 60
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 71%
Languages: English, Japanese

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Associate - Connections 5.0

Section 1: Features and Functions (43%)
Understand basics of IBM Cognos and IBM Connections Content Manager
Explain limits of functionalities available to external users
Understand entitlements
Understand the architecture of the Visitor Model
Understand how to search for people in the directory
Understand how to work with colleagues
Understand and navigate Communities
Understand how to work with business cards
Understand how to work with Files
Understand how to work with Activities
Understand how to manage membership of a Community
Understand how to work with Blogs
Understand how to work with Ideation blogs
Understand how to work with Wikis
Understand how to work with Bookmarks
Understand how to work with Forums
Understand how to work with Surveys
Understand how Search works
Understand how to update Profiles
Discuss mobile functionality
Understand which security features are supported
Understand how to work with Activity Streams
Understand how to work with moderation
Understand IBM Cognos metrics usage

Section 2: Administration (11%)
Understand basic monitoring of IBM Connections and its components
Understand administration using wsadmin vs administration using the GUI
Define how to set up External Users
Work with basic administration of IBM Cognos and IBM Connections Content Manager
Outline how to work with LDAP and sync with Profiles
Understand file and library management
Understand how IBM Connections uses IBM Tivoli Directory Integrator

Section 3: Installation and Configuration (16%)
Understand small, medium and large deployment architecture and infrastructure requirements
Understand how to perform configuration using wsadmin
Configure Security, single sign-on
Configure IBM Forms Experience Builder to work with IBM Connections
Explain pre-requisites, hardware and software supported
Understand the basics on installing IBM Cognos and IBM Connections Content Manager
Understand how to configure IBM File Viewer
Understand basic moderation configuration
Understand the basics of migration and updates
Understand the basics of mobile configuration

Section 4: Customization and Integration (18%)
Understand integration capabilities with other products
Describe extending of IBM Connections Profiles, Communities and Homepage with iWidgets
Understand the capabilities of the IBM Connections API and SPI
Describe how and what can be customized in IBM Connections
Explain how FileSync and plugins work with IBM Connections
Understand the requirements for IBM Sametime presence awareness
Understand how to work with mail environments that can be integrated with IBM Connections

Section 5: Troubleshooting (12%)
Troubleshoot basic LDAP issues
Troubleshoot basic IBM Cognos issues
Troubleshoot basic IBM Connections Content Manager issues
Understand what each of the log files represent and what can be found there
Troubleshoot Search problems
Identify basic key performance indicators on each of the IBM Connections components
Understand basic configurations within the IBM WebSphere Integrated Solutions Console
Understand basic client-side troubleshooting
IBM Certified Associate - Connections 5.0

Job Role Description / Target Audience
An IBM Certified Associate - Connections 5.0 is an individual with entry-level knowledge and experience with IBM Connections. This individual is knowledgeable about the fundamental concepts of this product through either hands-on experience or formal and informal education. The associate should have an in-depth knowledge of the basic to intermediate tasks required in day-to-day use of this product. This includes the following key areas of competency:

Features and Functions
Administration
Installation and Configuration
Customization and Integration
Troubleshooting

Prerequisite skills required:
Working knowledge of IBM WebSphere Application Server, IBM Tivoli Directory Integrator, and IBM HTTP Server
Basic knowledge of IBM Cognos and IBM FileNet
Working knowledge of client-side browser technologies
Working knowledge of OS, networking, and firewall concepts
Basic knowledge of security (SSL, data encryption)
Basic knowledge of supported database software
Basic knowledge of protocols including HTTP and LDAP
Basic knowledge of problem determination

Monday, 27 February 2017

C2040-426 IBM Connections 5.0 Administration

Test information:
Number of questions: 53
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 72%
Languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified System Administrator - Connections 5.0

Exam 426: IBM Connections 5.0 Administration

Exam Type: Multiple Choice
Section 1: Planning an IBM Connections Deployment (14%)

Configure a basic HA environment (IBM WebSphere Application Server and Connections (Business Application Layer), HTTP (Presentation Layer))

Describe pre-installation tasks

Describe Migration tasks and tools

Understand features (activities, blogs, wikis, and etc.)

Understand performance considerations

Understand the concepts of disaster recovery

Understand a complete IBM Connections 5.0 architecture

Understand where the IBM Connections data is stored


Section 2: Installing IBM Connections (14%)


Configure security (federated repositories)

Install Connections (include silent install tasks) and fixes

Install IBM Cognos

Install IBM Connections Content Manager

Install IBM WebSphere Application Server and fixpacks

Perform migration from IBM Connections 4.5

Use wizards (dbwizard and population wizard)


Section 3: Configuring IBM Connections (16%)


Configure Ajax Proxy

Configure IBM Cognos

Configure IBM Connections Content Manager

Customize profiles and themes and understand customization guidelines

Configure search

Enable/modify features such as moderation and notifications

Install and configure the IBM HTTP Server

Understand and configure External communities


Section 4: Security (14%)


Configure SSL

Enable external user access

Understand and configure basic IBM security options

Understand and enable SSO

Understand Mobile security configuration and options

Work with application security


Section 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance (14%)


Manage and upgrade databases

Perform system maintenance

Troubleshoot IBM Cognos

Troubleshoot IBM Connections Content Manager

Understand the login process

Understand the IBM WebSphere Application Server logs


Section 6: Administration (18%)


Administer IBM Connections services, activities, blogs etc

Backup and restore IBM Connections

Manage Community trash

Manage users

Move Communities with the "reparenting" command

Understand Search Index

Understand user synchronization

Work with the wsadmin command

Work with key IBM Connections configuration files


Section 7: Extended Features and Integration (9%)


Enable IBM Connections Mail

Understand administration of Metrics reports in IBM Connections

Understand and Enable IBM Sametime integration

Understand how to deploy IBM Forms Experience Builder within IBM Connections for surveys and polls

IBM Certified System Administrator - Connections 5.0
This intermediate-level certification is intended for system administrators who plan for and perform the installation, configuration and day-to-day tasks associated with ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of an IBM Connections 5.0 environment. This includes tasks associated with:

Architecture
Installation and Migration
Security
General Administration
Configuration and Customization
Integration
Troubleshooting

This administrator is generally self-sufficient and is able to perform most of the tasks involved in the role with limited assistance from peers, product documentation and vendor support services.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
The prerequisite knowledge and skills one needs before beginning to prepare for this job role certification include:

A working knowledge of IBM WebSphere Application Server, including but not limited to: the Integrated Solutions Console and wsadmin commands.
An understanding of the relationships between IBM Connections 5.0, WebSphere Application Server, IBM Tivoli Directory Integrator, and LDAP.
A working knowledge of database software and architecture.
A basic understanding of how Connections 5.0 may integrate with other products (e.g., IBM Sametime, IBM Notes, IBM Domino, IBM WebSphere Portal).
A working knowledge of security protocols, including but not limited to securing web applications with SSL.