Wednesday, 10 January 2018

C9530-519 IBM API Connect v. 5.0.5 Solution Implementation

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.

Overview
PartnerWorld Code: 15004602
Replaces PW Code: 15004601

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


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Monday, 8 January 2018

C9530-415 IBM Cloud: Cloud Integration - Hybrid Integration

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 )

Connection authentication: User repositories

* MQGMO - Get-message options>Fields>Options (MQLONG)

Controlling Trigger Events

* Handling procedural program errors

Writing data-conversion exits

Developing object-oriented applications

Call Descriptions

* Grouped messages and Pub/Sub

* Messages have the same Group ID

* Planning

Telemetry: Support for the MQTT protocol over WebSockets

The IMS MQ Adapter url link

The cluster workload management algorithm

Publish/subscribe security

Introduction to message queuing

Distribution Lists

Planning your storage and performance requirements

Conditions for a trigger event

Connecting telemetry devices to a queue manage

Dealing with Waits

Features and functions of IBM MQ Advanced Message Security

Security: OAM user-based permissions on UNIX and Linux systems

* Queue manager performs the coordination

Publish/Subscribe Messaging

Shared queues and queue-sharing groups

Using IBM MQ with WebSphere Application Server

How authorizations work

Selectors

Overview
PartnerWorld Code: 15003005
Replaces PW Code: 15003004

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.


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Friday, 15 December 2017

DES-1D11 Specialist, Technology Architect | Midrange Storage Solutions Exam

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.

Recommended Training


Monday, 6 November 2017

UK0-001 UKI Social Media Security Professional (SMSP) Certification exam Voucher Only

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.

 

Saturday, 21 October 2017

C1000-003 IBM Mobile Foundation v8.0 Application Development


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


Friday, 13 October 2017

C5050-287 Foundations of IBM Cloud Reference Architecture V5

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.

Overview
PartnerWorld Code: 50001105
Replaces PW Code: 50001104

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

Answer: A, B, D

Thursday, 5 October 2017

C2170-051 BM i2 Analyst's Notebook V8.9

Test information:
Number of questions: 53
Time allowed in minutes: 105
Required passing score: 62%
Languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Analyst - i2 Analyst's Notebook V8.9

This multiple-choice 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.
This test 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.

The test contains five sections totalling 53 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.

Section 1 - General IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Application Knowledge (17%)
Understand the key elements of entities and connections
Understand and describe the purpose of an identity
Distinguish the differences between data locations such as date and time, and cards
Understand standard attributes

Section 2 - Manual Chart Creation (17%)
Implement methodologies on creating charts from unstructured data
Add and change entity representations and types
Add links and change link properties
Differentiate between the structure of association and timeline charts
Add standard attributes and create custom attributes

Section 3 - Import Data to Create a Chart (21%)
Analyze how to structure the source data for import
List some of the different file formats that may be imported into IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook
Demonstrate ability to standardize data using Column Actions
Select appropriate import designs
Use Assign Columns to specify how to create a chart
Format date and time within an Import Specification
Identify how to resolve warnings and errors when running an Import Specification

Section 4 - Basic Principles and Analysis Tools (34%)
Differentiate between analysis functions
Construct a question and select key data using Visual Search
Demonstrate comprehension of the features in List Items
Construct a search using wildcards and regular expressions
Identify potential duplicate entities and merge them
Identify trends in data by using Filters, Histograms and the HeatMatrix
Analyze the role of semantic types in IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook
Know the differences between the centrality measures in Social Network Analysis
Demonstrate how to run a Conditional Formatting Specification and create custom Conditional Formatting Specifications
Select an appropriate chart layout for a specific task

Section 5 - Analysis to Presentation Charts (11%)
Create a presentation chart from an analytical chart
Manipulate association and timeline charts for presentation
Create and implement the different functionalities of a Legend
Understand different dissemination tools in IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook

IBM Certified Analyst - i2 Analyst's Notebook V8.9

Job Role Description / Target Audience
This intermediate level certification is intended for professionals who are regular users of IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook V8.9. A minimum of six (6) months of experience in the product is recommended before attempting this certification.

This certification is relevant to national security law enforcement and commercial intelligence/fraud/information analysts, supervisors and managers who actively use the product, as well as researchers.

These professionals typically perform some or all of the following:
create intelligence analysis products
create associations and timeline charts; develop pattern of life
analyze financial and communication data
analyze networks and nodes
deconstruct organized crime groups
apply analytic trade craft
import structured data
assess and communicate analytical data through presentation charts

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Before preparing for this certification, basic understanding of the following is recommended and assumed:

knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite

In preparing for this certification, the following IBM courses are recommended to further improve your skills:
9I02G: IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook Essentials
QUESTION 1
The investigator wants to perform a search for "FARADAY" in Analyst's Notebook. Which wildcard
search will return the desired results?

A. F?Y
B. F*AY
C. F*day
D. FA???

Answer: B

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
Which of the following will find all entities within two links of separation in a specific direction, and
in chronological order of a targeted entity?

A. Find Path
B. Find Linked
C. Visual Search
D. Find Matching Entities

Answer: B

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Which of the following is a semantic type that can be assigned to the chart items from the
Semantic Type Library?

A. Chart semantic types
B. Entity semantic types
C. Palette semantic types
D. Identity semantic types

Answer: B

Explanation:
QUESTION 4
An analyst is creating an Import Specification. During the Assign Columns step, which task MUST
be performed?

A. Assign all the identities.
B. Create more than one entity.
C. Add additional entities and links.
D. Assign all of the columns in the spreadsheet.

Answer: A

Explanation:


QUESTION 5
The Filters and Histograms feature in Analyst's Notebook allows the user to do all of the following
EXCEPT for the ability to:

A. use analysis attributes for analyzing data.
B. isolate data based on filters or histograms selected.
C. drill-down into the data to do more in depth analysis.
D. view the data in different ways while at the same time changing the underlying data.

Answer: D

Explanation: