Number of questions: 61
Number of questions to pass: 40
Time allowed: 90 mins
Status: Live
The IBM Spectrum Control V5.3.5 Implementation exam covers planning,
configuration, customization, administration, and troubleshooting, as well as
Advanced Analytics of IBM Spectrum Control into a storage environment.
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IBM Spectrum Control V5.3.5 Implementation 100%
Section 1 - Planning Verify platform requirements and compatibility, product licensing, and
network considerations.
Determine user credentials and Authentication requirements to be used to install
or later in configuration of IBM Spectrum Control.
Determine storage subsystem management requirements to facilitate workload
automation, reporting, alerting, etc..
Ensure and verify all IBM Spectrum Control installation requirements are met and
cross reference the support matrix.
Determine if a new install or migration/upgrade for server and agent is needed.
Section 2 - Installation Ensure availability of correct IBM Spectrum Control media and license files.
Perform IBM Spectrum Control installation steps.
Troubleshoot IBM Spectrum Control for installation errors.
Section 3 - Configuration Check support matrix (connected devices).
Add and configure devices (servers, switches, storage).
Define and create schedules.
Configure History settings.
Configure Alert notifications.
Configure Alerting.
Review and update agentless servers.
Configure Roll-up servers.
Configure License Compliance Panel.
Deploy Storage Resource Agents (SRA).
Manage Authentication.
Section 4 - Customization and Administration
Interact with an SRA.
Perform Application Administration, Maintenance and Support.
Manage authentication (local OS and LDAP), role based authorization and role to
group mappings.
Configure resources history retention.
Create reports for subsystems, SANs, switches and SRAs.
View the performance of specific storage systems, switches and their internal
resources.
View the pool’s historical capacity and verify when the pool will run out of
space.
Verify managed capacity and check licensing.
Interact with Groups (applications, departments and general groups).
Define and Set Tiers to Storage pools in order to be able to use the VSC
advanced Functions.
Administer the database (run re-org of database).
Describe role-based authorization in IBM Spectrum Control.
Identify and configure alerts.
Replace default SSL certificates.
Start and stop processes and components (Scripts, Web UI and Services).
Change Spectrum Control, Cognos and monitored devices passwords and verify the
changes are successful.
Section 5 - Troubleshoot IBM Spectrum Control Installation
Analyze the overall status of the managed environment, investigate device
condition and root causes, resolve and acknowledge statuses.
Determine the status of IBM Spectrum Control components.
Collect problem information to send to Support via cases.
Configure alerting to report on errors sent to IBM Spectrum Control to
facilitate troubleshooting.
Troubleshoot scheduling for jobs or tasks.
Configure tracing.
Gather Support log files.
Troubleshoot disconnected devices.
Troubleshoot the database.
Section 6 - Troubleshoot Performance Issues
Verify monitored devices accurately display the correct connected resources.
Analyze IBM Spectrum Control scheduled tasks, performance metrics and alerts.
Troubleshoot Operating systems.
Troubleshoot Database.
Troubleshoot Spectrum Control software.
Section 7 - Advanced Analytics
Optimize the placement of volumes on storage tiers and analyze the tiering of
volumes.
Balance pools.
Define Service Classes.
Work with Capacity Pools.
Transform Storage Volumes.
Provision storage.
Identify wasted capacity that could potentially be reclaimed and repurposed
using the IBM Spectrum Control Reclamation panel.
Candidates for this exam are Developers who work with Finance and Operations
apps in Microsoft Dynamics 365 to implement and extend applications to meet the
requirements of the business. Candidates provide fully realized solutions by
using standardized application coding patterns, extensible features, and
external integrations.
Candidates are responsible for developing business logic by using X++, creating
and modifying Finance and Operations reports and workspaces, customizing user
interfaces, providing endpoints and APIs to support Power Platform apps and
external systems, performing testing, monitoring performance, analyzing and
manipulating data, creating technical designs and implementation details, and
implementing permission policies and security requirements.
Candidates participate in the migration of data and objects from legacy and
external systems, integration of Finance and Operations apps with other systems,
implementation of application lifecycle management process, planning the
functional design for solutions, and managing Finance and Operations
environments by using Lifecycle Services (LCS).
Candidates should have a deep knowledge and experience using the underlying
framework, data structures, and objects associated with the Finance and
Operations solutions.
Candidates should have experience with products that include Visual Studio,
Azure DevOps, LCS tools, or SQL Server Management Studio.
Candidates should have experience in developing code by using object-oriented
programming languages, analyzing and manipulating data by using Transact-SQL
code, and creating and running Windows PowerShell commands and scripts.
Skills measured The content of this exam was updated on May 22, 2020. Please download the
exam skills outline below to see what changed.
Plan architecture and solution design (10-15%)
Apply developer tools (10-15%)
Design and develop AOT elements (20-25%)
Develop and test code (10-15%)
Implement reporting (10-15%)
Integrate and manage data solutions (10-15%)
Implement security and optimize performance (10-15%)
Audience Profile Candidates for this exam are developers who work with Finance
and Operations apps in Microsoft Dynamics 365 to implement and extend
applications to meet the requirements of the business. Candidates provide fully
realized solutions by using standardized application coding patterns, extensible
features, and external integrations. Candidates are responsible for developing
business logic by using X++, creating and modifying Finance and Operations
reports and workspaces, customizing user interfaces, providing endpoints and
APIs to support Power Platform apps and external systems, performing testing,
monitoring performance, analyzing and manipulating data, creating technical
designs and implementation details, and implementing permission policies and
security requirements. Candidates participate in the migration of data and
objects from legacy and external systems, integration of Finance and Operations
apps with other systems, implementation of application lifecycle management
process, planning the functional design for solutions, and managing Finance and
Operations environments by using Lifecycle Services (LCS). Candidates should
have a deep knowledge and experience using the underlying framework, data
structures, and objects associated with the Finance and Operations solutions.
Candidates should have experience with products that include Visual Studio,
Azure DevOps, LCS tools, SQL Server Management Studio. Candidates should have
experience in developing code by using object-oriented programming languages,
analyzing and manipulating data by using Transact-SQL code, and creating and
running Windows PowerShell commands and scripts. Skills Measured NOTE: The
bullets that appear below each of the skills measured are intended to illustrate
how we are assessing that skill. This list is not definitive or exhaustive.
NOTE: In most cases, exams do NOT cover preview features, and some features will
only be added to an exam when they are GA (General Availability).
Plan architecture and solution design (10-15%) Identify the major components of Dynamics 365 Finance and Dynamics 365
Supply Chain Management
select application components and architecture based on business components
identify architectural differences between the cloud and on-premises versions
of Finance and Operations apps
prepare and deploy the deployment package identify components of the
application stack and map them to the standard models
differentiate the purpose and interrelationships between packages, projects,
models, and elements
Design and implement a user interface describe the Finance and Operations user interface layouts and components
design the workspace and define navigation
select page options
identify filtering options
Implement Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
create extension models
configure the DevOps source control process
describe the capabilities of the Environment Monitoring Tool within Lifecycle
Services (LCS)
select the purpose and appropriate uses of LCS tools and components
research and resolve issues using Issue Search
identify activities that require asset libraries
Apply Developer Tools (10-15%)
Customize Finance and Operations apps by using Visual Studio design and build projects
manage metadata using Application Explorer
synchronize data dictionary changes with the application database
create elements by using the Element Designer
Manage source code and artifacts by using version control create, check out, and check in code and artifacts
compare code and resolve version conflicts
Implement Finance and Operations app framework functionality implement the SysOperation framework
implement asynchronous framework
implement workflow framework
implement the unit test framework
identify the need for and implement the Sandbox framework
Design and develop AOT Elements (20-25%)
Create forms add a new form to a project and apply a pattern (template)
configure a data source for the form
add a grid and grid fields and groups
create and populate menu items
test form functionality and data connections
add a form extension to a project for selected standard forms
Create and extend tables add tables and table fields to a project
populate table and field properties
add a table extension to a project for a table
add fields, field groups, relations, and indices
Create Extended Data Types (EDT) and enumerations add an EDT to a project and populate EDT properties
add an enumeration to a project
add or update enumeration elements
add or update enumeration element properties
add an extension of EDT and enumerations
Create classes and extend AOT elements add a new class to a project
create a new class extension and add new methods
add event handler methods to a class
Develop and test code (10-15%)
Develop X++ code identify and implement base types and operators
implement common structured programming constructs of X++
create, read, update, and delete (CRUD) data using embedded SQL code
identify and implement global functions in X++
ensure correct usage of Display Fields
implement table and form methods
Develop object-oriented code
implement X++ variable scoping
implement inheritance and abstraction concept
implement query objects and QueryBuilder
implement attribute classes
implement chain of command
Implement reporting (10-15%) Describe the capabilities and limitations of reporting tools in Dynamics 365
FO
create and modify report data sources and supporting classes
implement reporting security requirements
describe the report publishing process
describe the capabilities of the Electronic reporting (ER) tool
Describe the differences between using Entity store and Bring your own
database (BYOD) as reporting data stores.
Design, create, and revise Dynamics Reports create and modify reports in Finance and Operations apps that use SQL
Server Reporting Services (SSRS)
create and modify Finance and Operations apps reports by using Power BI
create and modify Finance and Operations apps reports FO by using Microsoft
Excel
Design, create, and revise Dynamics workspace design KPIs
create drill-through workspace elements
implement built-in charts, KPIs, aggregate measurement, aggregate dimension,
and other reporting components
Integrate and manage data solutions (10-15%)
Identify data integration scenarios select appropriate data integration capabilities
identify differences between synchronous vs. asynchronous scenarios
Implement data integration concepts and solutions develop a data entity in Visual Studio
develop, import, and export composite data entities
identify and manage unmapped fields in data entities
consume external web services by using OData and RESTful APIs
integrate Finance and Operations apps with Excel by using OData
develop and integrate Power Automate and Power Apps
Implement data management import and export data using entities between Finance and Operations apps
and other systems
monitor the status and availability of entities
enable Entity Change Tracking
set up a data project and recurring data job
design entity sequencing
generate field mapping between source and target data structures
develop data transformations
Implement security and optimize performance (10-15%)
Implement role-based security policies and requirements create or modify duties, privileges, and permissions
enforce permissions policy
implement record-level security by using Extensible Data Security (XDS)
Apply fundamental performance optimization techniques identify and apply caching mechanisms
create or modify temp tables for optimization
determine when to use set-based queries and row-based queries
modify queries for optimization
modify variable scope to optimize performance
analyze and optimize concurrency
Optimize user interface performance diagnose and optimize client performance by using browser-based tools
diagnose and optimize client performance by using Performance Timer
QUESTION 1
You are Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations developer.
You need to explain the performance advantages of the different concurrency
models.
What are three performance advantages of optimistic concurrency control over
pessimistic concurrency control? Each control answer presents a complete
solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
A. Records are locked as soon as they are retrieved from the database.
B. Records remain available for other processes while they are selected from the
database.
C. Records are locked for a shorter length of time.
D. Fewer resources are used to lock records during updates.
Correct Answer: B,C,D
QUESTION 2 You need to configure security for the Vendor Exclusion List report.
What are two possible ways to achieve this goal? Each correct answer presents a
complete solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
A. Create a new privilege, add a reference to an output menu item, and then add
the new privilege to a role.
B. Create a new security policy and add an output menu item. Add the new
security policy to duty extension and then to a role extension.
C. Create a new privilege extension and add an output menu item. Add the
privilege to a duty extension and then to a role extension.
D. Create a new privilege and assign it to an output menu item. Add the new
privilege to a duty extension and then add the duty extension to a role.
Correct Answer: A,D
QUESTION 3 You are a Dynamics 365 Finance developer.
You make changes to an existing class.
You need to compare the code that is in source control with the updated class.
In Visual Studio, you display
Team Explorer.
What are three possible ways to achieve the goal? Each correct answer presents a
complete solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
A. In Team Explorer, select Compare with Latest Version.
B. In Team Explorer, select Compare with Workspace Version.
C. In Team Explorer, select Compare Files.
D. Run the tf diff command.
E. Run the vsdiffmerge command.
Correct Answer: A,B,D
QUESTION 4 Contoso, Ltd. uses Dynamics 365 Unified Operations.
You receive reports of performance issues with the app.
You need to use Performance Timer to investigate the issues.
Which URL should you use?
A. https://contoso.cloudax.dynamics.com/?cmp=USMF&debug=perftimer
B. https://contoso.cloudax.dynamics.com/?cmp=USMF&debug=develop&mi=VendTableListPage
C. https://contoso.cloudax.dynamics.com/?cmp=USMF&mi=performancetimer
D. https://contoso.cloudax.dynamics.com/?cmp=USMF=debug=developer
Number of questions: 61
Number of questions to pass: 45
Time allowed: 90 mins
Status: Live
This intermediate-level exam is for those that are self-sufficient in planning,
installing, and configuring an IBM FileNet P8 V5.5.3 environment.
This exam consists of four sections described below. For more detail, please see
the study guide on the Exam Preparation tab.
Section 1: Planning, Preparation, and Security 25% Identify requirements for high availability, architecture, and supported
environments. (including network ports, software compatibility report, fix pack
compatibility report)
Identify the user accounts required for FileNet P8 platform.
Identify database requirements.
Identify LDAP requirements.
Define storage options for object stores.
Define/Identify application server configuration requirements.
Identify basic performance settings.
Section 2: Installation and Upgrade 30% Install FileNet P8 in either a single-server or multi-server environment.
Utilize the Configuration Manager tool.
Upgrade FileNet P8 in either a single-server or multi-server environment.
Section 3: Configuration 25% Define the proper procedures for initial startup tasks.
Create and configure domains, object stores, database storage areas, file
storage areas, workflow systems, and fixed content devices.
Configure Content Search Services.
Differentiate between various CFS configurations.
Configure SSL connections to CPE.
Configure client application connections to CPE (Content Platform Engine).
Configure CPE in an SSO environment.
Section 4: Troubleshooting and System Validation 20% Identify tools to monitor upgrade status (AutomaticUpgradeStatus, log
files).
Identify and use log files for troubleshooting.
Identify and use the tools for system validation.
Number of questions: 62
Number of questions to pass: 45
Time allowed: 90 mins
Status: Live
The key areas covered by this exam include the following: Advise clients on recommended practices for blockchain architectures
Ensure that IBM Blockchain Platform is an appropriate fit for their clients'
requirements
Advise clients on the initial selection, design and implementation of an IBM
Blockchain Platform solution
Advise clients on the ongoing responsibilities of maintaining an IBM Blockchain
Platform solution
Blockchain for Business Concepts 23% Explain the business context that is relevant to blockchain
Articulate enterprise blockchain concepts
Compare enterprise blockchains with other blockchains
Identify when to use a blockchain solution versus an alternative technology
(e.g. a database system)
Demonstrate an understanding of the key stakeholders in a blockchain solution
Outline the Hyperledger projects and goals
Outline what is Hyperledger Fabric
Understand some of the enterprise blockchain solutions in which IBM plays a part
Hyperledger Fabric Architecture Concepts 19% Design a solution architecture for a Hyperledger Fabric-based blockchain
Summarize the non-functional requirements of a Hyperledger Fabric-based
blockchain
Explain the lifecycle of a Hyperledger Fabric transaction
Summarize the principles of good smart contract design
Understand and identify concerns related to GDPR and Personally Identifiable
Information (PII)
Explain the components of a Hyperledger Fabric blockchain
Describe the required Hyperledger Fabric development assets
Document the channels strategy for Hyperledger Fabric-based solution
Summarize the factors that affect Hyperledger Fabric transaction latency and
throughput performance
Identify integration points between Hyperledger Fabric and existing systems of
record and middleware
IBM Blockchain Platform Business Considerations 29% Articulate the value of IBM Blockchain Platform
Question good versus bad use cases of IBM Blockchain Platform
Analyze the incentives to join IBM Blockchain Platform
Summarize the IBM Blockchain Platform deployment options
Identify the IBM support and services channels
Explain the key roles in an IBM Blockchain Platform solution
Describe how IBM Blockchain Platform enables the governance of a blockchain
network
Appreciate the liability responsibilities for smart contract and other assets
when using IBM Blockchain Platform
IBM Blockchain Platform Technical Principles 29% Enumerate and understand the components of IBM Blockchain Platform
Explain the features of the IBM Blockchain Platform VS Code extension
Explain the features of the IBM Blockchain Platform web console
Recommend an IBM Blockchain Platform network configuration
Summarize the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) available for IBM Blockchain
Platform
Advise how to secure IBM Blockchain Platform
Advise how to manage identities in IBM Blockchain Platform
Plan a migration from another platform to IBM Blockchain Platform
Describe how to operate an IBM Blockchain Platform network
Plan a migration between smart contract versions using IBM Blockchain Platform
Explain the technical process for hosting IBM Blockchain Platform components
outside of the public IBM Cloud
Summarize the technical process for joining an existing IBM Blockchain Platform
network
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Adobe's certification exams follow industry-accepted procedures to ensure
validity and reliability. We work with industry experts to create our exams,
which represent real-world requirements and objectives for the job roles we
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This guide is designed to provide the recommendations needed to prepare for your
Adobe Certified Expert exam, and help you determine when you are ready to take
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AEM Business Practitioner General Exam Information • Exam name: AEM Business Practitioner Exam
• Exam number: AD0-E102
• Number of questions: 50
• Time limit: 80 minutes
• Format: multiple choice, multiple select
• Language offered: English
• Delivery: online proctored (requires camera access) or test center proctored
• Passing score: All Adobe exams are reported on a scale of 300 to 700. The
passing score for each exam is 550. For more information about scaled scoring,
visit the FAQs.
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AEM Business Practitioner Exam Target Audience • Individuals in partner organizations and freelancers who perform an author
or analyst job role for AEM solutions
• Marketing specialists who know the features and capabilities needed to engage
developers to define a solution for business needs
• Customer Power Users or Product Owners
The AEM Business Practitioner Role At a minimum, the Adobe-certified AEM Business Practitioner has experience
with AEM features and capabilities needed to engage developers to find business
solutions, a deep insight into modules such as Sites, Assets, and Forms, and an
understanding of what modules are present and be able to recommend Adobe
Experience Cloud solutions to meet business needs.
It is recommended that the candidate has at least two years of relevant field
experience before testing.
The minimally-qualified AEM Business Practitioner should be able to perform
the following tasks without any assistance: • Understand the capabilities provided by out-of-the-box components
available in AEM (what can and cannot be done), and when customer development is
needed
• Use the AEM Content Management Systems (CMS)
• Use AEM to manage Digital Assets
• Use Experience Fragments
• Understand and participate in workflows
• Analyze business needs to identify a solution
• Create business requirements documents that developers can use in the creation
of an AEM website
• Describe all the mobile capabilities of AEM (e.g., content services and
responsive web design)
AEM Business Practitioner Exam Topics The tasks measured by the exam are grouped into the following domains:
Am I ready?
Yes
No
Education • List relevant AEM features and capabilities
• Recommend how to leverage AEM features to meet business needs
• Apply procedural concepts necessary to conduct training for authors
Architecture • Recommend an Information Architecture that leverages AEM Standard Features
to meet business needs
• Describe how AEM integrates with third-party services
• Define roles and rights
• Describe caching approaches
Business Analysis • Map standard modules of AEM to different business problems for the
customer
• Apply content management concepts for AEM modules
• Identify typical project stakeholders
• Apply procedural concepts necessary to support collaboration of all parties
involved
• Determine how to meet the core business goals while remaining within budget
and/or scope
• Determine how questions from developers should be answered with respect to the
business goals
Solution • Determine how to configure and use content components to show best
practices of AEM
• Verify the correct implementation of features, and locate and describe
occurring errors
Distribution of Content Covered on the Exam: The questions on the exam are distributed as follows for each domain. (Note:
each question carries the same weight and there is no partial credit for any
question)
Domain
Percent of Exam
Education
Architecture
Business Analysis
Solution
How do I know if I am ready to take the exam? Nothing can guarantee that you will pass your test, however; the more
practical work experiences you have and the more training you complete, the
better your chances are to pass the test.
Since Adobe exams measure knowledge and skills for a specific job role, one of
the best ways to prepare for the exam is to ensure you have the minimum work
experience, as described in this guide.
What training is available to help me prepare for the exam?
Is training required? You are not required to complete training before taking the exam; however,
training can significantly increase your knowledge of and skills with Adobe
Experience Manager. It is important to note that training alone will not provide
you with the knowledge and skills required to pass an exam. Successful,
on-the-job experience, is critical to providing you the knowledge needed to pass
the exam.
Recommended study materials for this exam:
Courses • Manage and Deliver Digital Assets Using Adobe Experience Manager
• Create and Manage Correspondence using Adobe Experience Manager
• Design Adaptive Forms Using Adobe Experience Manager
• Create Web Experiences Using Adobe Experience Manager
• Develop Multilingual and Multinational Sites in Adobe Experience Manager
• What's New in AEM 6.4
• What's New in AEM 6.4 – Custom
Online Documentation • Experience Manager Sites 6.4 Administering User Guide
• Experience Manager Sites 6.3 Deploying User Guide
• Experience Manager Dispatcher User Guide
• AEM Sites Implementation Guide
• Experience Manager 6.4 AEM Communities User Guide
• AEM Assets Discovery Checklist
• Experience Manager Sites 6.4 Developing User Guide
• Experience Manager Sites 6.4 Authoring User Guide
• Experience Manager 6.4 Assets User Guide
• Experience Manager 6.4 Forms User Guide
• AEM Assets 6.3 Implementation Guide
QUESTION 1 An author uploads a PDF document and receives a “Restricted Files” error.
What is causing this problem?
A. The file extension is not registered as an allowed asset MIMES in the OSGI
config, Day CQ DAM Asset Upload Restriction.
B. The file extension is case-sensitive and should be all lower case.
C. The user does not have permission to upload an asset with the specific file
extension.
D. The MIME Type mapping setup for the file extension does not exist in OSGI
config, Day CQ Scene7 Asset Mime type Service.
Correct Answer: A
QUESTION 2 A company uploaded several images that represent products, and each product
is associated with a unique
SKU number. The product owner would like the ability to search for multiple
products by SKU number.
What two steps must be completed to do this? (Choose two.)
A. Customize the Assets Admin Search rail to include a Single Property Predicate
and configure the property name to the SKU number
B. Customize the image metadata schema and add a new Multi Value Text field for
the SKU number
C. Customize the Assets Admin Search rail to include a Multi Value Property
Predicate and configure the property name to the SKU number
D. Customize the image metadata schema and add a new Single Line Text field for
the SKU number
Correct Answer: B,C
QUESTION 3 A developer created a custom metadata profile and assigned default values to
some fields. The developer
applied this custom profile to a folder in the DAM that already uses a different
metadata profile. When viewing
the metadata properties of the existing assets in a subfolder, the developer
noticed that the custom metadata profile was not applied to these assets.
What is the cause of this issue?
A. The contents are cached and clearing the browser cache should resolve this
issue.
B. The new metadata profile will only be applied to new assets that will be
added to the folder later.
C. The custom metadata profile has some invalid field values and is preventing
it from being applied to a folder.
D. The new metadata profile will only be applied to assets that are direct
children of the folder.
Description MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect - Level 1A MuleSoft Certified Platform
Architect should be able to define and be responsible for an organization’s
Anypoint Platform strategy. The MCPA – Level 1 exam validates that an architect
has the required knowledge and skills to direct the emergence of an effective
application network out of individual integration solutions following API-led
connectivity across an organization using Anypoint Platform. S/he should be able
to:
Optimize and shape the Anypoint Platform deployment in the specific
organizational context, working with business, infrastructure, InfoSec, and
other teams.
Define how Anypoint Platform is used in conjunction with other tools and
applications in the organization.
Define the usage of Anypoint Platform and the corresponding organizational and
process changes needed to help the Platform be sustainable.
Provide guidance and drive creation of standards, reusable assets, and
automation required for scale and multi-LOB adoption.
A downloadable data sheet for the exam can be found here. Format Format: Multiple-choice, closed book, proctored online or in a
testing center
Length: 58 questions
Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
Pass score: 70%
Language: English
The exam can be taken a maximum of 5 times, with a 24 hour wait between each
attempt.
Cost $375 The exam can be purchased with one of the following. Each includes a
coupon for one free retake.
1.5 Flexible Training Credits (FTC) A voucher obtained by attending the instructor-led Anypoint Platform
Architecture: Application Networks course
Additional retakes (attempts 3 to 5) are $250 or 1 FTC and do not come with a
free retake.
Validity
The certification expires two years from the date of passing.
Preparation
The best preparation for the exam is to take the instructor-led Anypoint
Platform Architecture: Application Networks course. Candidates should be
familiar with all of the content in the course and be able to apply the
concepts.
The following resources are available to assist in a candidate’s preparation:
Instructor-led training: Anypoint Platform Architecture: Application Networks
Recommended as the most effective and efficient method of preparation 3-day
class
Private and public classes available
Onsite and online classes available
Includes a certification voucher for this exam
Practice quiz 20+ multiple-choice questions
Comparable difficulty to the proctored exam
Topics The exam validates that the candidate can perform the following tasks.
Explaining Application Network Basics Explain MuleSoft’s proposal for closing the IT delivery gap
Describe the role and characteristics of the "modern API"
Define and describe the benefits of API-led connectivity and application
networks
Define outcome-based delivery (OBD)
Correctly use the terms API, API implementation, API client, API consumer, and
API invocation
Describe the capabilities and high-level components of Anypoint Platform
ARC:NET Module 1
ARC:NET Module 2
Establishing Organizational and Platform Foundations Describe the purpose and roles of a C4E
Identify KPIs to measure the success of a C4E
Given specific organizational requirements, preferences, and constraints,
identify all suitable Anypoint Platform deployment options
Select Anypoint Platform identity management vs client management for the
correct purpose
ARC:NET Module 2
ARC:NET Module 3
Designing APIs and API Interactions Break down functional requirements into business-aligned APIs with effective
granularity
Given a set of APIs and specific preferences and organizational characteristics,
recommend the use of an Enterprise Data Model or Bounded Context Data Models
Identify changes to an API that would require or not require a major version
increment
When asynchronous execution of API invocations is needed, select when to
appropriately use polling or callbacks
Identify idempotent HTTP methods and HTTP-native support for optimistic
concurrency
Describe the creation and publication of reusable API-related assets using RAML
and Anypoint Platform components
ARC:NET Module 4
ARC:NET Module 6
Bounded Context
Why You Should Avoid a CDM
Canonical Data Models & Microservices
HTTP/1.1: Semantics and Content
HTTP/1.1: Caching
Semantic Versioning 2.0.0
Semantic versioning of REST APIs?
Following API-Led Connectivity
Identify appropriate APIs to implement a business process and assign them to
layers of API-led connectivity
Assign APIs to layers according to ownership, functional focus, and rate of
change
Given specific requirements and organizational characteristics, recommend the
most appropriate approach relating the API data model of System APIs to that of
their backend system
Governing APIs on Anypoint Platform Given specific preferences and constraints, select API policy enforcement
with or without API proxies
Select appropriate API policies to enforce non-functional constraints on API
invocations
Given an API policy with specific characteristics, identify any change required
in the corresponding RAML definition
Given a layer of API-led connectivity, identify API policies that are typically
applied to that layer and the scenarios needing custom policies
Identify which types of APIs and other remote interfaces are or are not amenable
to management by API Manager
ARC:NET Module 5
Controlling Access to APIs
Describe when and how to pass client ID and secret to an API Describe when and
how to pass client ID and secret to an API Describe when and how to pass client
ID and secret to an API
Explain how to register an API client for access to an API version
ARC:NET Module 5
Delivering APIs Describe the automation capabilities of Anypoint Platform for DevOps, CI/CD,
and testing
Compare unit and integration tests and specify where MUnit is best employed
Explain how to use autodiscovery to link an API implementation to an API
instance managed with API Manager
Specify how and when to promote APIs with API Manager
Identify when redeployment of API implementations is necessary
Deploying Mule Applications to CloudHub
Describe the fundamentals of deployments, networking, and routing on CloudHub
Select CloudHub worker sizes and configuration as appropriate
Describe the scenarios for which Object Store should be used with CloudHub
ARC:NET Module 7
Architecting Performant and Resilient APIs Identify the factors involved in scaling API performance
Identify the differences between the CloudHub Shared and Dedicated Load
Balancers
Identify single points of failure in typical CloudHub usage
Select strategies that help API clients guard against failures in API
invocations
ARC:NET Module 7
ARC:NET Module 9
HYSTRIX Defend Your App
Let’s talk about Resilience
Eclipse MicroProfile Fault Tolerance
Monitoring and Analyzing Application Networks Identify the components of Anypoint Platform that generate data for
monitoring and alerting
Describe the metrics collected by Anypoint Platform on the level of API
invocations
Describe and select between the options for performing API analytics within and
outside of Anypoint Platform
Specify alerts to define for key metrics of API invocations for all layers of
API-led connectivity
Specify alerts to define for API implementations
ARC:NET Module 10
Delivery methods
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Go to Webassessor.
Create a user profile.
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Select the MuleSoft Certified Platform Architect – Level 1 exam.
Select either the Online Proctoring Option or the Kryterion Test Center option.
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Note: A fee applies if an exam is cancelled or rescheduled within 72 hours of
its scheduled time, even if the exam was purchased with a voucher. QUESTION 1
What API policy would LEAST likely be applied to a Process API?
A. Custom circuit breaker
B. Client ID enforcement
C. Rate limiting
D. JSON threat protection
Correct Answer: A
QUESTION 2 What is a key performance indicator (KPI) that measures the success of a
typical C4E that is immediately apparent in responses from the Anypoint Platform
APIs?
A. The number of production outage incidents reported in the last 24 hours
B. The number of API implementations that have a publicly accessible HTTP
endpoint and are being managed by Anypoint Platform
C. The fraction of API implementations deployed manually relative to those
deployed using a CI/CD tool
D. The number of API specifications in RAML or OAS format published to Anypoint
Exchange
Correct Answer: B
QUESTION 3 An organization is implementing a Quote of the Day API that caches today's
quote.
What scenario can use the CloudHub Object Store via the Object Store connector
to persist the cache's state?
A. When there are three CloudHub deployments of the API implementation to three
separate CloudHub regions that must share the cache state.
B. When there are two CloudHub deployments of the API implementation by two
Anypoint Platform business groups to the same CloudHub region that must share
the cache state.
C. When there is one deployment of the API implementation to CloudHub and
another deployment to a customer-hosted Mule runtime that must share the cache
state.
D. When there is one CloudHub deployment of the API implementation to three
CloudHub workers that must share the cache state.
Correct Answer: C
QUESTION 4 What condition requires using a CloudHub Dedicated Load Balancer?
A. When cross-region load balancing is required between separate deployments of
the same Mule application
B. When custom DNS names are required for API implementations deployed to
customer-hosted Mule runtimes
C. When API invocations across multiple CloudHub workers must be load balanced
D. When server-side load-balanced TLS mutual authentication is required between
API implementations and API clients
Correct Answer: B
QUESTION 5 What do the API invocation metrics provided by Anypoint Platform provide?
A. ROI metrics from APIs that can be directly shared with business users
B. Measurements of the effectiveness of the application network based on the
level of reuse
C. Data on past API invocations to help identify anomalies and usage patterns
across various APIs
D. Proactive identification of likely future policy violations that exceed a
given threat threshold
Number of questions: 72
Number of questions to pass: 50
Time allowed: 90 mins
Status: Live
This exam consists of 5 sections described below.
Section 1: Architectural Overview of IBM API Connect 18% Articulate the architectural requirements to support a given IBM API Connect
topology.
Compare the different IBM API Connect deployment options.
Differentiate between the two types of organizations in IBM API Connect.
Demonstrate the various stages in the lifecycle of an API, including Create,
Run, Manage, and Secure. The API lifecycle provides the foundation of an API
strategy.
Distinguish between the various roles involved in the lifecycle of an API within
IBM API Connect.
Implement the OpenAPI specification in IBM API Connect.
Identify typical use cases for IBM API Connect across industry.
Section 2: Cloud Manager Role 32% Install and administer collectives and gateways.
Install and configure the IBM API Connect Cloud.
Install, configure, and customize the Developer Portal.
Manage the IBM API Connect Cloud using the REST interface.
Use the IBM API Connect Command Line Interface.
Backup and restore IBM API Connect configuration data.
Backup and restore APIs and Products.
Analyze logs to identify problems within the IBM API Connect Cloud.
Secure the IBM API Connect Cloud.
Integrate with an external user registry.
Configure the API Gateway extensions.
Manage IBM API Connect catalogs.
Manage the IBM API Connect Cloud.
Section 3: API Developer Role 28% Design a LoopBack application using IBM API Connect.
Use the Unit Testing tools to test APIs.
Implement user-defined policies.
Utilize built-in policies.
Manage error handling.
Utilize API properties.
Create an API assembly.
Create and configure a SOAP API.
Create and configure a REST API.
Apply a security definition to an API.
Use the IBM API Connect Developer Toolkit Command Line Interface.
Section 4: Product Manager Role 11% Distinguish between the various lifecycle stages of APIs and Products.
Gain business insight from analytics information.
Show the relationship between Products and Plans and APIs.
Design Products and Plans.
Administer Consumer Access.
Section 5: App Developer Role 11%
Use the Developer Portal. The sample test is designed to give the candidate an idea of the content and
format of the questions that will be on the certification exam. Performance on
the sample test is NOT an indicator of performance on the certification exam.
This should not be considered an assessment tool.
Use the study guide to help pass this exam. A study guide is an easy to follow
document that will help you prepare for this exam. The guide is free and can be
downloaded immediately.
Study Guide PDF here
This exam has an Assessment Exam option: A9530-519 Assessment: IBM API Connect
v. 5.0.5 Solution Implementation
Assessment exams are web-based exams that provides you, at a cheaper costs, the
ability to check your skills before taking the certification exam.
This assessment exam is available in: English
Passing the exam does not award you a certification, and it is only used to help
you assess if you are ready or not to take the certification exam.
You can register for it at Pearson VUE and it will provide you a score report,
showing you how you did in each section.
Courses and publications are offered to help you prepare for the certification
tests. The courses are recommended, but not required, before taking a
certification test. When preparing for the certification test, keep in mind that
real world experience is required to stand a reasonable chance of passing the
certification test. Courseware does not replace the requirement for experience.
Please note that course offerings are continuously being added and updated. If
you want to purchase a training course, feel free to contact an IBM Global
Training Provider.
Achieve your API strategy with IBM API Connect
To thrive in the API economy, you need to strategize your API approach and
create, run, manage, and secure your APIs. With this dedicated focus on APIs,
your company can share data and services in an easy-to-consume format. It can
also create an ecosystem of partners and third parties that is much greater than
the ecosystem you reach by using traditional channels. An effective API strategy
treats an API as a business product with a well identified lifecycle, target
market, and metrics for return on investment (ROI).
Classroom Course
Course Title: Develop, Publish, Manage, and Secure APIs with IBM API Connect
V5.0
Course Number: WU500G
Course Abstract: In this course, you learn how to build a Loopback application
with the IBM API Connect toolkit. You define an API interface that conforms to
the Swagger 2.0 OpenAPI specification. You assemble an API implementation in the
API Designer web interface. You stage, publish, and secure APIs in an API
gateway. This course also teaches application developers how to register API
applications in the Developer Portal. The course teaches you how to customize
the home page of the Developer Portal. This course includes Early Release
material.
This course is also available as self-paced virtual (e-learning) course Develop,
Publish, Manage, and Secure APIs with IBM API Connect V5.0 (ZU500G).
Demo / Product Tour
Inside IBM API Connect Version 5: An end-to-end demo
In this tutorial, Tim Baker, IBM® Senior Technical Sales Specialist, takes you
through a video demonstration of how to use IBM API Connect Version 5. He shows
a practical example of creating and publishing an application–from start to
finish, on-premises to the cloud.
Status: Live
This intermediate-level certification is intended for developers who are
responsible for developing, publishing, configuring, and managing APIs using IBM
API Connect V5.0.5. This test also covers administration and scripting topics as
well.
These solution implementers can configure IBM API Connect V5.0.5 to:
implement and assemble REST and SOAP API
secure API implementations
monitor and analyze API usage
customize and manage the basic and advanced developer portal
configure API Management through product user interfaces, command line and
scripting
Recommended Prerequisite Skills
The following skills are required for success:
working knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, and HTML
working knowledge of Linux
working knowledge of Node.js and LoopBack
working knowledge of HTTP, REST, and SOAP
Number of questions: 58
Number of questions to pass: 38
Time allowed: 120 mins
Status: Live
The test consists of 5 sections containing a total of approximately 58
multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the
approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.
Section 1 - Business Knowledge and Requirements 9% Examine the overall business requirements and goals, and assess the
suitability of IBM MQ V8.0 as a solution technology.
Determine non-functional requirements such as security, performance,
availability, scalability, and auditability.
Identify key functional elements and inhibitors or constraints of a solution.
Determine which MQ family components and patterns are suitable for use in a
solution that best meets the business requirements.
Section 2 - Planning, Architecture and Infrastructure Design 28% Distinguish the differences when running IBM MQ V8.0 on various hardware and
operating system platforms.
Apply appropriate IBM MQ V8.0 features to address concepts such as gateway queue
managers, high availability, scalability and capacity integrity, reliability and
recovery, various messaging methodology patterns, and system instrumentation
events.
Demonstrate knowledge of how IBM MQ V8.0 integrates with other technologies such
as mobile, file transfer, database, mainframe and transaction systems.
Design the infrastructure considering the location of Queue Managers and other
MQ objects.
Section 4 - Security 21% Plan for the IBM MQ V8.0 features to address security.
Design aspects of security, addressing identification and authentication,
authorization, auditing, confidentiality, data integrity, and encryption.
Describe the roles and advantages of security exits.
Identify the key benefits and features of MQ Advanced Messaging Security (AMS).
Section 5 - Performance Design and Capacity Planning 19% Identify the sources for MQ performance information.
Analyze performance requirements and propose optimum system and network
resources.
Apply appropriate IBM MQ V8.0 features to address performance.
Distinguish application design focusing on performance.
Design MQ channels for performance.
Identify and plan monitoring capabilities and statistics collection.
Sectoin 3 - Application Design 24% Apply IBM MQ V8.0 capabilities using patterns such as point-to-point,
publish/subscribe, distribution-list, and file transfer.
Use IBM MQ V8.0 features and capabilities, including triggering, clustering,
data conversion, message properties, and apply recommended design principles.
Differentiate the capabilities of supported MQ Application Programming
Interfaces (APIs).
Identify and implement problem management processes, auditing and application
logging.
The sample test is designed to give the candidate an idea of the content and
format of the questions that will be on the certification exam. Performance on
the sample test is NOT an indicator of performance on the certification exam.
This should not be considered an assessment tool.
To prepare for this test, it is first recommended that you are familiar with the
job role description and the parameters this certification is based on, as well
as have knowledge of the topics outlined in the test objectives/skills measured
on the test. Compare your own technical level to the test objectives and the
recommended training resources, and then determine for yourself how much
preparation you require. Note that these educational sources are recommended,
but not required (*) before taking a certification test.
Before preparing for the certification test, it is recommended that you measure
your current level of skill by taking the Sample Test (located from the
"Sample/Assessment test" link above)..
You can prepare for the test through the Tutor Approach (classroom, instructor
led course, and other sources) or the Self-Study Approach. Sources within each
approach collectively cover the skills measured on the test.
To prepare via the Tutor Approach, take course [ WM102G + (WM207G or ZM207G or
WM209G) + WM302G + (WM212G or ZM212G) ], and refer to the sources with an * in
front of them. Note that per this formula, you are required to take only 4
courses.
To prepare via the Self-Study Approach, omit the courses, and refer to all other
sources with and without the * in front.
(*) Notes:
The recommended educational resources listed are not intended to be a substitute
for, but should complement, relevant practical experience.
Extensive product knowledge is required to pass the test.
Every effort has been made to make the recommended educational resources as
complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness is implied. The
resources provided are on an as is basis. IBM shall have neither liability nor
responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages
arising from course or publication content..
Classroom Course
Course Title: IBM MQ V8 System Administration (using Windows for labs)
Course Duration: 4 Days
Course Number: WM207G
Course Abstract:
Please also see alternative option ZM207G (listed under "Online Courses").
This course is designed to provide technical professionals with the skills
needed to administer IBM MQ queue managers on distributed platforms such as
Windows 2008 Server and Linux.
Note: This course fully covers test objectives 5A, 5B
This course partially covers test objectives 2B, 3A, 3B, 3C, 4B, 5D, 5E, 5F
This course does not cover test objectives 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2A, 2C, 2D, 3D, 4A,
4C, 4D, 5C
Course Title: IBM MQ V8 System Administration for z/OS
Course Duration: 4 Days
Course Number: WM302G
Course Abstract:
This course provides the skills that are necessary to configure and manage an
IBM MQ V8 queue manager on z/OS. Through lectures and hands-on lab exercises, you learn how to install,
customize, operate, and administer IBM MQ V8. The course covers configuring a
z/OS queue manager, setting up distributed queuing, IBM MQ clustering, IBM MQ on
z/OS recovery and restart, security, and performance considerations. It also
covers day-to-day administration and problem recovery. The hands-on lab
exercises give you direct experience with IBM MQ V8 tasks such as defining and
monitoring channels, configuring IBM MQ clusters, and problem determination
activities.
Note: This course partially covers test objectives 2B, 2C, 3C, 4D, 5B, 5C
This course does not cover test objectives 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 3A,
3B, 3C, 3D, 4A, 4B, 4C, 5A, 5D, 5E, 5F
Course Title: Technical Introduction to IBM MQ
Course Duration: 1 Day
Course Number: WM102G
Course Abstract:
This course describes the concepts of message-oriented middleware as implemented
by IBM MQ V8. The course is designed for new administrators, but also includes
topics that are critical to architects and business users.
In this course, you learn about IBM MQ V8 basic components, and learn the
trajectory that messages follow when they are exchanged between two servers. You
learn how IBM MQ V8 administrative responsibilities can include the management
of topic-based publish/subscribe messaging, managed file transfer, and
deployments to the cloud. The course also includes basic architectural topics,
best practices, and lessons from real production environments. Finally, you
learn about security, publish/subscribe, clusters, administration, logging,
auditing, managed file transfer, MQTT, and cloud options.
Note: This course fully covers test objectives 1A, 1C,
This course partially covers test objectives 1D, 2B, 2C,
This course does not cover test objectives 1B, 2A, 2D, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4A, 4B,
4C, 4D, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F
Course Title: IBM MQ V8 Advanced System Administration (Distributed)
Course Duration: 4 Days
Course Number: WM212G
Course Abstract:
Please also see alternative option ZM212G (listed under "Online Courses").
This course expands the basic skill sets that are developed in Technical
Introduction to IBM MQ (WM102G), and IBM MQ V8 System Administration (WM207G)
and/or IBM MQ V8 System Administration (Using Linux for Labs) (WM209G).
This course focuses on features and facilities of IBM MQ, such as clustering and
security. Specifically, you learn about implementing a cluster and
authenticating connections, channels, and users. Other topics include securing
channels with Secure Socket Layer (SSL), channel exit administration, advanced
client features, event and message monitoring, and publish/subscribe
administration.
Note: This course fully covers test objectives 1B, 2A, 4A, 4C, 4D
This course partially covers test objectives 1D, 2B, 2D, 3A, 3B, 4B, 5C, 5E, 5F
This course does not cover test objectives 1A, 1C, 2C, 3C, 3D, 5A, 5B, 5D
Course Title: IBM MQ V8 System Administration (Using Linux for Labs)
Course Duration: 4 Days
Course Number: WM209G
Course Abstract:
This course is designed to provide technical professionals with the skills
needed to administer IBM MQ queue managers on distributed platforms such as
Windows 2008 Server and Linux.
Note: This course partially covers test objectives 2B, 5F
This course does not cover test objectives 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2A, 2C, 2D, 3A, 3B,
3C, 3D, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E
Online course
IBM MQ V8 Advanced System Administration (Distributed) - SPVC
Please see alternative option WM212G.
IBM MQ V8 System Administration (Using Windows for Labs) - SPVC
Please see alternative option WM207G.
Redbook
* IBM MQ V8 Features and Enhancements
Secure Messaging Scenarios with WebSphere MQ,
Web Resource
JMS 2.0 delivery delay
* MQCSP Password Protection in MQ V8
Setting up security on z/OS
Automatic client reconnection
Address storage
Designing clusters
JMS 2.0 Specification
* Application design and performance
* Design considerations for IBM MQ for z/OS applications
Queue manager events
New for the z/OS platform
Working with revoked certificates
Improving performance of non-persistent messages
Selection string rules and restrictions
Global units of work
* Browsing messages on a queue
* Report
Keeping clusters secure
* Create new resource monitor
Variable substitution
IBM MQ-IMS Bridge url link
Create resource monitor
Topic-based wildcards
Security Policies
Using asynchronous put in a client application
Poison Messages
Introduction to IBM MQ Telemetry
Application Design and Performance
Planning your IBM MQ environment on z/OS
* Overview of LDAP authorization
IBM MQ and CICS
* Cloned and shared subscriptions
Create file transfer
Configuring request/reply to a cluster
Using read ahead in a client application
* MQOPEN option for browsing messages
Message properties
Other things to consider for distributed queue management
* Processing messages with the WebSphere Application Server V7 and V8 WebSphere
MQ messaging provider activation specifications
Configuration Events
WebSphere MQ Managed File Transfer topology overview
* Database coordination
Availability and Recovery
* MP01: WebSphere MQ - Tuning Queue limits
Intra-group queuing, shared queues and queue-sharing groups
* MQ Isolation level
Activity recording
MS0P: WebSphere MQ Explorer - Extended Management Plug-ins
Service stanza format
* Digital certificate labels
Connection Authentication: Configuration
IBM MQ for z/OS performance constraints
Client side security exit to insert user ID and password ( mqccred )
Status: Live This intermediate level certification is intended for solution designers
with significant product knowledge and practical skills who understand message
oriented middleware concepts, are able to design IBM MQ V8.0 applications, and
can plan and architect successful software solutions involving IBM MQ V8.0,
Advanced Message Security (AMS) and Managed File Transfer (MFT) across all
supported platforms.
These solution designers are generally self-sufficient and able to perform most
of the tasks involved in the role with limited assistance.
To attain the IBM Certified Solution Designer - MQ V8.0 certification,
candidates must pass 1 test. To prepare for the test, it is recommended to refer
to the job role description and recommended prerequisite skills, and click the
link to the test below to refer to the test objectives and the Test preparation
tab.
Recommended Prerequisite Skills
(Knowledge and foundational skills one needs to possess before acquiring skills
measured on the certification test. These foundational skills are NOT measured
on the test. For skills measured on the test, see Test Objectives.)
Gather business requirements and translate them into Information Technology
solutions.
Experience in application and solution design.
Knowledge of transaction management systems and database products.
Knowledge of Information Technology security concepts.
Knowledge of file transfer concepts.
Knowledge of High Availability concepts.
Knowledge and experience of basic programming concepts.
Knowledge and experience of data communications and networking.
Implement systems on multiple computing platforms.
Requirements
This certification requires 1 exam
Exam Required: Click on the link below to see exam details, exam objectives, suggested
training and sample tests.
C9530-415 - IBM MQ V8.0 Solution Design
Each test: contains questions requiring single and multiple answers. For
multiple-answer questions, you need to choose all required options to get the
answer correct. You will be advised how many options make up the correct answer.
is designed to provide diagnostic feedback on the Examination Score Report,
correlating back to the test objectives, informing the test taker how he or she
did on each section of the test. As a result, to maintain the integrity of each
test, questions and answers are not distributed.
Overview
This exam is a qualifying exam for the Specialist-Technology Architect, Midrange
Storage (DECS-TA) track.
This exam tests the candidate’s knowledge to architect and size solutions for
Dell EMC Unity and SC Series systems. This exam also tests the candidate’s
knowledge of key product features of both of these storage systems.
Dell EMC provides free practice tests to assess your knowledge in preparation
for the exam. Practice tests allow you to become familiar with the topics and
question types you will find on the proctored exam. Your results on a practice
test offer one indication of how prepared you are for the proctored exam and can
highlight topics on which you need to study and train further. A passing score
on the practice test does not guarantee a passing score on the certification
exam.
Products Products likely to be referred to on this exam include but are not limited
to:
Dell EMC Unity(All Flash Array, Hybrid, VSA)
SC Series
ExamTopics
Topics likely to be covered on this exam include:
Dell EMC Midrange Architectures (25%) Identify and describe the Unity hardware (e.g., enclosures, I/O
components, storage media options, etc.)
Explain Unity storage resources and features (e.g., dynamic pools, RAID
functions)
Identify and describe SC Series storage resources, connectivity options (e.g.,
RAID, Consistency Groups, SSD, HDD options), and use cases
Identify and describe the various controller options available in the SC
Series models
Dell EMC Midrange Product Solutions (42%) Identify key features of the SC Series operating system
Describe SC Series cross-platform replication functionality and use cases
Describe how to provision and access Unity storage; including Block, Files,
and VMware datastores
Identify Unity advanced features for Block storage; e.g, FAST Suite, D@RE,
host I/O limit availability, thin clones
Identify Unity advanced features for File storage; e.g, IP Multi-tenancy,
Advanced Static Routing, IP Packet Reflect, etc.
Identify and describe Unity Data Protection (e.g., Snapshots, Replication, and
Snapshot Replication architecture) solutions and use cases
Describe Unity Data Mobility features, requirements, and use cases
Compare and contrast similar features between the Unity and SC Series products
Dell EMC Midrange Best Practices, Sizing, and Design (33%) Apply Dell EMC midrange best practice recommendations for data service,
system, storage, and host application configurations
Identify and describe the sizing and design considerations for Unity and SC
Series features
Identify and describe how to size and design a midrange solution for
performance, capacity, security, and resilience
Describe the data gathering methods to size and design an SC Series solution
Identify and describe the tools and resources available to size and design
Unity and SC Series solutions
Explain how to size an SC Series solution that includes Tiers 1-3, storage
requirements, front-end and back-end connections, and common use cases
The percentages after each topic above reflects the approximate distribution
of the total question set across the exam.
The SMSP course is definitely an eye opener. With how
much social media has taken over, it is important to be fully aware of the
capabilities along with all the risks it brings.
Wilder Guerra, information systems technician, U.S. Navy
The UKI Social Media Security Professional (SMSP) certification, powered by
CompTIA, will be available on April 9.
The SMSP certification designates professionals with demonstrated technical
knowledge of social networking platforms, as well as the skills to effectively
mitigate risks in order to safeguard organizations' critical information from
social media hackers. SMSPs have established competency to help guide
organizations' social media personnel security policy. The unique aspect of the
SMSP certification is its focus on technical granularity specific to social
media platforms such as cross-site scripting, socware (social media malware),
phishing, data profiling, geo-tagging, identity theft, and evil twin attacks.
The SMSP exam (UK0-001) will be available only through Pearson VUE testing
centers. The certification exam features 65 multiple-choice questions, which
must be completed within 90 minutes. Candidates can prepare for this exam by
attending an official training course administered by Ultimate Knowledge
Institute's (UKI) Authorized Training Partners (ATPs), or they can opt to
challenge the exam without official training. SMSP exam vouchers are available
through UKI's online store.
Ideal Candidates for SMSP Powered by CompTIA
The SMSP certification is designed for IT security professionals with a minimum
of one year of cybersecurity work experience. This certification is ideal for
individuals who either already work with social media solutions or who want to
expand their skill set to ensure their readiness to tackle emerging cyber
threats. Candidate job roles include information security technician, security
administrator, security architect, security engineer or any other role that is
responsible for information security.
The SMSP certification and training program is also designed for Information
Assurance professionals in Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Chief
Information Officer (CIO) or other roles responsible for developing social media
usage policies and education programs for end users.
The SMSP beta exam was attempted by IS professionals from Fortune 500
enterprises and government organizations covering various industries and
sectors, and included organizations such as Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC, SRA
International, Wells Fargo, Wyndham International, Symantec, U.S. Department of
Defense, FBI and many others.
"The SMSP course is definitely an eye opener," said Wilder Guerra, an
information systems technician with the U.S. Navy. "With how much social media
has taken over, it is important to be fully aware of the capabilities along with
all the risks it brings. It is important to get this course because social media
is the new norm."
Why is social media security important? The sophisticated attacks that originate from social media platforms have
been named one of the biggest challenges for the information assurance industry
in 2013 by Sourcefire, McAfee, Forrester and Norton. With a network like
Facebook, which boasts more than 1 billion users globally, those with criminal
intentions are investing resources to access the wealth of data that users often
voluntarily disclose about themselves and their organizations, be it private
enterprises, government agencies or the military.
Since social networks rely on trust and sharing, hackers often choose social
media as a platform for spreading malware and launching phishing and social
engineering attacks to access sensitive information. In a recent study by
McAfee, half of organizations surveyed admitted to a security scare resulting
from social media. Also, a recent survey by Protiviti Inc. revealed that CIOs
view improved competency in security for social media, which is now at the core
of many enterprises, as one of their most pressing concerns.
While most IT professionals are aware of the dangers of social media usage, only
about a third of corporations have a breach prevention and response strategy in
place. Many organizations indicate the lack of skilled workforce to handle
threats emerging from new media. This growing lack of experts in social media
security and request for training development by the U.S. Department of Defense
led Ultimate Knowledge Institute to design the SMSP training course and partner
with Examplify, a wholly owned subsidiary of CompTIA, to develop the SMSP
certification exam. UKI's strong training development background combined with
CompTIA's experience in exam development offer a credible and reliable way to
validate the skills of individuals taking the exams in the exploding IT arena of
social media.
Number of questions: 59
Number of questions to pass: 43
Time allowed: 90 mins
This exam consists of 9 sections described below.
Section 1- Development Environment Set-up 7% Download and install Dev Kit
Set up a platform specific IDE and tools
Install Eclipse plug-in
Install Mobile Foundation CLI
Section 2 - Development: Architecture 7% Describe Mobile Foundation components and architecture
Integrate with data sources
Understand and be able to differentiate the different types of client-side
development enabled by Mobile Foundation
Section 3 - Using the Command Line Interface (CLI) 12% Configure and use the CLI
Manage the server profile
Create and manage apps
Create and manage adaptors
Section 4 - Development: Client Side 20% Add the Mobile Foundation SDK to an application
Connect to the Mobile Foundation Server
Customize the startup process
Use WL resources requests to connect to server side resources
Debug an application
Add multilingual support for Mobile Foundation to the application
Use direct update to refresh web resources
Use live update to segment users and deliver customized content
Use JSONStore
Implement the Simple Data Sharing feature
Section 5 - Development: Server Side 14% Create Mobile Foundation adapters
Test adapters using the OpenAPI Specification
Invoke Java code from adapters
Invoke adapters from other adapters
Use Mobile First server side APIs
Section 6 - Notifications 7% Configure Push notifications
Implement and test Push and SMS Notification mechanisms
Section 7 - Authentication and Security 15% Describe the OAuth 2.0 based Mobile Foundation security framework
Manage device enrollment
Create predefined security checks
Create custom security checks
Implement application authenticity
Implement device single sign-on (SSO)
Create and use Confidential Clients
Implement Certificate Pinning
Section 8 - Deployment 10% Build and deploy applications and adapters to multiple environments
Configure Mobile Foundation Server settings
Configure and deploy adapters
Migrating from earlier realeases
Section 9 - Analytics and Reports 8% Understand the capabilities provided by Mobile Foundation Operational
Analytics
Enable access to raw and analytic reporting
Use the Analytics REST API
Access client side crash logs
Use MobileFirst Analytics to capture custom user analytics
PartnerWorld Code: C0000102
Replaces PW Code: Not Applicable
Status: Live This intermediate level certification is intended for application developers
who have hands-on experience using Mobile Foundation V8.0 to develop mobile
applications.
A mobile application developer who achieves this certification can use Mobile
Foundation V8.0 to develop client-side applications, develop server-side
integration and security components, as well as test and deploy Mobile
Foundation V8.0 projects. Overall, a mobile application developer can develop
and implement mobile solutions.
The mobile application developer is generally self-sufficient and is able to
perform most of the tasks involved in the role with limited assistance from
peers and vendor support services. The mobile application developer efficiently
uses product documentation.
To attain the IBM Certified Mobile Application Developer - Mobile Foundation
V8.0 certification, candidates must pass 1 test. To prepare for the test, it is
recommended to refer to the job role description and recommended prerequisite
skills, and click the link to the test below to refer to the test objectives
(skills measured on the test) and the Test preparation tab.
Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Knowledge and foundational skills one needs to possess before acquiring skills
measured on the certification test. These foundational skills are NOT measured
on the test. For skills measured on the test, see Test Objectives.)
Java programming
Web Services and REST
Database connectivity
Mobile Integrated Development Environments and tools
Command Line Interface (CLI)
JavaScript, HTML/CSS
Designing applications for mobile devices
Developing hybrid and native applications for both Android and iOS
Swift programming
Maven, Node, NPM and Git
Number of questions: 60
Number of questions to pass:
Time allowed: 90 mins
Section 1 - Cloud Computing Concepts and Benefits Define the cloud computing business advantages.
Define cloud architecture.
Describe considerations such as risk, cost and compliance around cloud
computing.
Define automation as it pertains to cloud computing.
Define why standardization is important to cloud computing.
Define service catalog as it pertains to cloud computing.
Define a public cloud.
Define a private cloud.
Define a hybrid cloud.
Define the difference between a private cloud, a public cloud, and a hybrid
cloud.
Define Software as a Service (SaaS).
Define Platform as a Service (PaaS).
Define Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS).
Define DevOps as it pertains to cloud computing.
Explain Maturity as it relates to SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.
Explain the benefits of patterns as description of cloud services.
Define software defined environments as they relate to cloud computing.
Summarize how business processes can be automated in a cloud environment.
Section 2 - Cloud Computing Design Principles Demonstrate base knowledge needed to advise on creating a cloud
infrastructure.
Explain Cloud networking principles.
Explain Cloud storage principles such as block object file and storage area
networks
Describe security strategies in a cloud computing environment.
Design principle for cloud ready applications including patterns, chef, puppet,
and heat templates.
Design principles for cloud native applications such as open standards and
12-Factor app.
Design principles for DevOps.
Designing consumable applications for the cloud.
Define hybrid integration capabilities.
Define API Economy in Cloud Computing.
Define how solutions in the cloud can be more effective.
Explain to the customer how some popular billing models work and how they
pertain to the software the customer has.
Describe principles for governance, compliance and service management.
Section 3 - IBM Cloud Reference Architecture
Explain the four defining principles of IBM Cloud.
Explain the benefits of using the IBM Cloud Reference Architecture (ICRA).
Explain the Cloud Platform Services for ICRA including containers, foundational
services, etc.
Explain the Cloud Service Provider Adoption Pattern for ICRA.
Describe the ICRA Building SaaS cloud adoption pattern.
Explain the Hybrid patterns for ICRA
Describe the solution integration process detailed in the ICRA to take an
existing environment to an IBM Cloud Computing environment.
Design a secure cloud service model using ICRA.
Describe high availability and disaster recovery as it pertains to cloud
computing.
Describe actors and roles as defined in ICRA (Cloud Service Consumers, Cloud
Service Creators, Cloud Service Provider, Cloud Services and the Common Cloud
Management Platform).
Describe how IBM Service Management can effectively manage a customer's cloud
environment.
Describe the IBM API management capabilities.
Describe the role of governance in the ICRA.
Describe non-functional requirements (NFRs) as described by ICRA.
Explain the role of mobile as part of the ICRA.
Explain the Cognitive pattern as part of the ICRA.
Explain the IOT pattern as part of the ICRA.
Explain the DevOps pattern as part of the ICRA.
Explain the Big Data and Analytics pattern as part of the ICRA.
Section 4 - IBM Cloud Solutions
Describe the IBM capabilities for Cloud Managed Services.
Describe the IBM capabilities for hybrid integration.
Describe the IBM capabilities for video services.
Describe the IBM capabilities for cloud brokerage.
Describe the IBM capabilities for DevOps.
Describe the IBM capabilities for cloud native applications.
Describe the IBM capabilities for service management.
Describe the IBM capabilities for storage.
Describe the IBM capabilities for business process management.
Describe the IBM capabilities for the IBM Marketplace.
Status: Live
An IBM Certified Solution Advisor - Cloud Reference Architecture V5 is a person
who can clearly explain the benefits and underlying concepts of cloud computing.
They can also demonstrate how the IBM Cloud solution offerings can help
customers realize these benefits.
Key areas of competency include:
Explain cloud computing concepts.
Describe how the customer can realize the benefits of cloud computing within
their environment.
Identify IBM Cloud architecture and design principles.
Map customer's requirements to the IBM Cloud solution offerings.
Recommended Prerequisite Skills
The following qualifications are requirements for success: Working knowledge of cloud principles and architecture
Working knowledge of the various cloud deployment models
Working knowledge of the various types of "as a service" offerings
Working knowledge of various cloud business models
Working knowledge of key concerns and how they are addressed in cloud such as
security, compliance, performance, storage, and data.
Working knowledge of emerging trends in cloud computing such as API economy, big
data and analytics, internet of things, microservices, and mobile.
Working knowledge of the IBM Cloud Reference Architecture and associated
adoption patterns.
Working knowledge of the IBM Cloud solution offerings.
Requirements
This certification requires 1 exam
Exam Required:
Click on the link below to see exam details, exam objectives, suggested training
and sample tests.
C5050-287 - Foundations of IBM Cloud Reference Architecture V5 QUESTION: No: 1
Which technology best supports application portability?
A. docker containers
B. OpenFIow
C. docker stacks
D. OpenDayIight
Answer: A
QUESTION: No: 2
What challenge of hybrid cloud environments is addressed by IBM solutions like IBM Cast Iron, IBM
MobiIeFirst platform integration and IBM API Management?
A. lack of workload portability
B. integration of systems of engagement and systems of record
C. service management of provisioned systems
D. mobile applications security in hybrid cloud environments
Answer: B
QUESTION: No: 3
What is the principal reason that continuous testing is necessary in the agile world?
A. So that multiply teams can get better utilization out of testing environments
B. To bridge the gap between slow and fast speed IT development
C. For supports the large volume and high frequency of changes driven by cloud native development
approaches
D. To ensure application interoperability across public cloud providers.
Answer: B
QUESTION: No: 4
What are three essential cloud characteristics?
A. broad network access
B. on-demand self Service
C. economies of scale
D. measured service
E. vendor lock-in prevention
F. workload virtualization
