Saturday, 14 October 2017

C5050-408 IBM Worklight Foundation V6.2 Mobile Application Development

Number of questions: 74
Number of questions to pass: 46

Time allowed: 150 mins

The test consists of eight sections containing a total of approximately 74 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.

Section 1 - Development Environment Set-up 7%
Install and configure Worklight Studio.
Install Worklight-CLI (Command Line Interface).
Install and configure 3rd party JavaScript libraries (e.g., jQuery Mobile, Sencha, Dojo).
Install and configure an optional device specific SDK (e.g., Android SDK, Apple Xcode, Windows Visual Studio, Blackberry development tools).
Install and configure IBM Mobile Test Workbench for Worklight.

Section 2 - Development: Architecture 5%
Describe Worklight Foundation components and architecture.
Identify the anatomy of a Worklight Project and Worklight application.
Differentiate between native vs hybrid application development approaches.
Describe the default startup process in iOS-based and Android-based hybrid

Section 3 - Development: Client Side 42%
Create Worklight projects and applications with Worklight Studio and Command-Line.
Add a Worklight environment with Worklight Studio and Command-Line.
Build and deploy applications with Worklight Studio and Command-Line.
Use UI patterns.
Use common user interface (UI) controls.
Build a user interface using Rich Page Editor.
Use Worklight native APIs.
Use Geo-location APIs.
Use Apache Cordova API.
Use JSON store client side (e.g., syncing, encrypting, storing).
Provide offline access.
Implement Push and SMS Notification mechanisms.
Implement a custom startup process for hybrid applications such as iOS-based, and Android-based.
Optimize code for a specific environment (e.g., skins).
Configure minification and concatentation to optimize Worklight applications for Mobile Web.
Invoke adapter procedure on hybrid and native applications.
Use Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) communication.
Customize iOS and Android applications (i.e. adding custom code).
Change the splash screen with JavaScript APIs, in iOS or Android-based hybrid applications.
Enable the Simple Data Sharing feature.
Add a Worklight web view into an existing native application.
Configure and customize direct update.
Globalize an application.

Section 4 - Development: Server Side 11%
Develop Worklight adapters via Worklight Studio and Worklight-CLI.
Filter adapters result data using XSLT.
Invoke Java code from adapters.
Use Worklight server side APIs.
Remove adapters and applications from Worklight Console.
Distinguish between the different types of adapters.

Section 5 - Security 15%
Implement authentication mechanisms (e.g., form-based, adapter based, custom, certificate based authentication).
Use application security mechanisms: realms and security tests.
Use the Worklight Console to control the application authenticity.
Configure application security mechanisms using the application-descriptor.xml and the authenticationConfig.xml file.
Use Direct update as a Security Realm.
Implement device provisioning.
Implement device single sign-on (SSO).

Section 6 - Deployment 7%
Configure and build an application for deployment on an external server.
Configure the Worklight Server settings in Worklight Studio.
Configure and deploy adapters using Worklight Studio and Worklight-CLI.
Demonstrate the capabilities of updating an application using Direct Update.

Section 7 - Quality Assurance 9%
Preview an application using the Mobile Browser Simulator.
Preview an application on the device emulator.
Preview an application on a physical device.
Use the Worklight Foundation V6.2 debugging tools (logs, traces, etc.).
Capture and receive uploaded client-side logs.
Create and run a mobile test using Mobile Test Workbench for Worklight (MTWW).

Section 8 - Analytics and Reports 4%
Enable raw and analytic reports in an application.
Use JSON Store Analytics.
Use Analytics dashboard.

PartnerWorld Code: 15010903
Replaces PW Code: 15010902

Status: Live
This intermediate level certification is intended for application developers who have hands-on experience using Worklight Foundation V6.2 to develop mobile hybrid and native applications.

A mobile application developer who achieves this certification can use Worklight Foundation V6.2 to develop client-side applications, develop server-side integration and security components, as well as test and deploy Worklight Foundation V6.2 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 - Worklight Foundation V6.2 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.)

Basic knowledge of:
Java programming
Web Services and REST
Database connectivity

Working knowledge of:
Eclipse based development tools
Command Line Interface (CLI)
HTML and CSS
JavaScript programming and JavaScript Framework (such as jQuery, Dojo and Sencha)
Designing applications for mobile devices
Developing hybrid and native applications for both Android and iOS

Requirements
This certification requires 1 exam

Exam Required:
Click on the link below to see exam details, exam objectives, suggested training and sample tests.

C5050-408 - IBM Worklight Foundation V6.2 Mobile Application Development

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.

QUESTION 1
An application developer has determined that Worklight does not provide an authenticator that meets the complex needs of the application being developed. It is decided that the developer must implement a custom authenticator.
Which interface must the application developer implement?

A. com.worklight.core.auth.api.CustomAuthenticator
B. com.worklight.core.auth.api.AuthenticationService
C. com.worklight.server.auth.api.CustomAuthenticator
D. com.worklight.server.auth.api.WorkLightAuthenticator

Answer: D

Explanation:
Your custom authenticator class must implement the com.worklight.server.auth.api.WorkLightAuthenticator interface. References:
https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSZH4A_6.2.0/com.ibm.worklight.dev.doc/ devref/ t_custom_authenticator.html


QUESTION 2
An application developer is using Worklight skins to support multiple from factors on an Android based hybrid application that will run on phones and tablet devices. The developer built skins that modify the color and size of the text in the application based on the device that it is running on. To switch between them, the developer needs to modify a file in the Worklight project.
What is the name of the file that the application developer needs to modify to set the skins to apply at runtime?

A. main.js
B. skinList.json
C. skinLoader.js
D. initOptions.js

Answer: C

Explanation:
To set which skin to apply at run time, implement the function getSkinName() in the file skinLoader.js.
References:
https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSHS8R_6.3.0/com.ibm.worklight.dev.doc/
devref/ c_developing_application_skins.html


QUESTION 3
An application developer has implemented the following security test to protect a mobile application.
<mobileSecurityTest name=”mobileTest”>
<testUser realm=”myMobileLoginForm”/>
<testDeviceID provisioningType=”none” />
</mobileSecurityTest>
The corporate security team has recently learned about cross-site request forgery (XSRF) attacks against the company's website. The corporate security team wants to prevent further attacks and has asked the developer to protect the mobile application against XSRF attacks.
What step must the application developer take to protect against XSRF attacks?

A. Nothing. By default, a mobileSecurityTest includes protection against XSRF attacks.
B. Define a new webSecurityTest and add the element <test realm=”wl_antiXSRFRealm”/>
C. Add the element <test realm=”wl_antiXSRFRealm”/> to the mobileSecurityTest definition.
D. Change the implementation to a custom security test and add the element <testXSRF realm=”wl_antiXSRFRealm” />

Answer: A

Explanation:
The mobileSecurityTest contains:
* The following realms, enabled by default: wl_anonymousUserRealm, wl_antiXSRFRealm, wl_remoteDisableRealm and wl_deviceNoProvisioningRealm. * The user and device realms that you must specify.
References: https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSZH4A_6.1.0/com.ibm.worklight.dev.doc/ devref/ r_security_tests.html


QUESTION 4
An application developer is developing a native iOS application. The application developer needs to call a web service to retrieve application data. In order to do that, the application developer will call an existing Worklight adapter that retrieves this data.

A. MyInvokeListener
B. WLAdapterDelegate
C. WLAdapterInvocationData
D. WLProcedureInvocationData

Answer: D

Explanation:
The WLProcedureInvocationData class contains all necessary data to call a procedure, including:
The name of the adapter and procedure to call. The parameters that the procedure requires.
References: https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSZH4A_6.2.0/com.ibm.worklight.apiref.do c/html/refjavaworklight-android-native/html/com/worklight/wlclient/api/WLProcedureInvocationData.html

Friday, 4 August 2017

C2090-919 Informix 11.70 System Administrator

C2090-919: Informix 11.70 System Administrator

Test information:

Number of questions: 63
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 60%
Languages: English


Related certifications:

IBM Certified System Administrator - Informix 11.70




The test contains eight sections totalling approximately 63 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.

Section 1 - Installation and Configuration (12.5%)


Determine appropriate connection types and communication protocols

Plan for Distributed System capabilities

Determine the number and size and placement of logical and physical logs to accommodate transaction activity

Determine when an instance can/should use AIO or KAIO

Set up Operating System files and parameters

Deployment assistant/ Deployment utility

Knowledge of migration and upgrading

Knowledge of installation order for multiple products

Prepare and use of user defined types


Section 2 - Space Management (19%)


Configure and manage dbspaces and sbspaces

Knowledge of OLTR

Knowledge of storage pool mgmt

Knowledge of extendable chunks

Knowledge of pro-active/reactive space allocation

Knowledge of fragmentation and database design (online attach/detach)

Knowledge of compression


Section 3 - System Activity Monitoring and Troubleshooting (14%)


Monitor and isolate problems using system databases

Monitor the message log file for abnormal activity

Use the Informix utilities to view information about the database server

Use the admin API to view information about the database server

Use of concurrency and locking


Section 4 - Performance Tuning (16%)


Configure online shared memory parameters

Determine optimal disk layout and configuration

Utilize Parallel Database Query (PDQ) to optimize query performance

Use UPDATE STATISTICS to achieve optimal performance

Configure system for optimal checkpoint duration, recovery logs, auto checkpoints

Monitor the number of Virtual Processors (VPs) needed for the resources available

Manage network parameters for optimal communication performance

Knowledge of DSS vs OLTP tuning differences

Manage temporary tables and files


Section 5 - Backup and Restore (8%)


Select the appropriate backup and restore strategy and restore utilities for a particular situation

Configure Onbar parameters for optimal backup and restore performance

Configure ontape parameters for optimal backup and restore performance

Use of operation modes


Section 6 - Replication and High Availability (10%)


Demonstrate the ability to manage and configure ER

Demonstrate the ability to manage and configure GRID

Demonstrate the ability to manage and configure Mach 11 and HDR

Demonstrate knowledge of Connection Manager


Section 7 - Warehousing (8%)


Knowledge of Multi-index Star Join, Snow Flake support

Knowledge of Fragmentation

Knowledge of merge and external tables


Section 8 - Security (12.5%)


Knowledge of Non OS users

Knowledge of SRL auditing / auditing

Knowledge of trusted context

Knowledge of authentication, authorization, and encryption

Knowledge of privileges

Demonstrate ability to configure a secure DBMS - Role separation

IBM Certified System Administrator - Informix 11.70
Job Role Description / Target Audience

This certification exam certifies that the successful candidate has important knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to install, administer and tune, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Informix v11.70

Recommended Prerequisite Skills

Significant experience with intermediate or advanced level skills as an Informix v11.70 system/database administrator.

QUESTION 1
Which sysmaster table can be queried to find the logging status of a database?

A. sysdb
B. sysdblog
C. sysdatabases
D. sysdblogstatus

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
What output is NOT reported by the dbschema utility?

A. The database logging mode.
B. The schemas of remote databases.
C. The table definitions without owner names.
D. The onspaces commands to re-create your systems' dbspaces.

Answer: A

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Which command line utility displays real time statistics about the instance?

A. dbinfo
B. onstat
C. dbschema
D. onmachinfo

Answer: B

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
Which onstat command will allow the gathering of statistics about the Informix Database
Scheduler tasks that are currently running or scheduled to be run?

A. onstat -g dbc
B. onstat -g sch
C. onstat -g adm
D. onstat -g tsk

Answer: A

Explanation:


QUESTION 5
What does the ovbuff field of an onstat -p output show?

A. The number of times that a buffer was read.
B. The number of times a buffer was extended.
C. The number of times that any buffer was overwritten.
D. The number of times the instance ran out of free buffers.

Answer: D

Explanation:


Thursday, 20 July 2017

C2090-622 IBM Cognos 10 BI Administrator

Test information:
Number of questions: 47
Time allowed in minutes: 60
Required passing score: 78%
Languages: English, Japanese

The Cognos 10 BI Administrator exam covers key concepts, technologies, and functionality of the Cognos products. In preparation for an exam, we recommend a combination of training and hands-on experience, and a detailed review of product documentation.

Manage Administrative Content (11%)
Define the steps of creating a data source
Define the steps and options to deploy content from one Cognos 10 environment to another

Manage Report Content (21%)
Identify techniques to organize report content in the portal
Describe techniques to manage report content
Describe the technique to allow users to navigate from one report to another

Manage the Server Environment (51%)
Identify Cognos 10 architecture and components
Describe how Cognos 10 processes requests
Identify installation options and configurations
Identify load balancing options
Describe tasks to implement baseline configuration and performance tuning in Cognos 10
Describe tasks used to manage dispatchers and services
Describe how to implement logging
Identify troubleshooting techniques and resources in the server environment

Manage the Security Environment (17%)
Define how authentication is implemented in Cognos 10
Define how authorization is achieved and implemented in Cognos 10

QUESTION 1
After the installation of IBM Cognos BI, what must be done to ensure that only select users have unrestricted access to Public Folders in IBM Cognos Connection?

A. Add the Anonymous user to the Directory Administrators role.
B. Remove the Everyone group from the Server Administrators role.
C. Remove the Everyone group from the System Administrators role.
D. Remove the All Authenticated Users group from the Directory Administrators role.

Answer: C


QUESTION 2
To administer the contents of namespaces, the administrator must be a member of which predefined role?

A. Report Administrators
B. Server Administrators
C. Directory Administrators
D. System Administrators

Answer: C


QUESTION 3
What permission is needed to view and change the permissions of a IBM Cognos BI object?

A. Read
B. Set Policy
C. Traverse
D. Execute

Answer: B

Monday, 17 July 2017

Exam 70-696 Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune

Published: January 23, 2015
Languages: English, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil)
Audiences: IT professionals
Technology: Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Microsoft Intune
Credit toward certification: MCP, MCSE

Skills measured
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Deploy and manage virtual applications (10–15%)
Prepare virtual applications
Sequence applications, install and configure the sequencer environment, prepare applications for deployment in different environments, configure virtual application interaction and sharing
Manage application virtualization environments
Configure App-V, manage application cache, configure System Tray/SFTTray.exe switches, configure application extensions with virtualized applications, configure application settings using group policies
Deploy and manage RemoteApp
Configure RemoteApp and Desktop Connections settings, configure Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for signed packages, subscribe to the RemoteApp and Desktop Connections feeds, support iOS and Android, configure Remote Desktop web access for RemoteApp distribution, configure and deploy Azure RemoteApp

Deploy and manage desktop and mobile applications (15–20%)
Plan an application distribution strategy
Considerations, including impact on clients due to offline access, deployment infrastructure, and remote locations; choose the appropriate application distribution method; plan to distribute applications to mobile devices, including Windows Phone, iOS, and Android, by using Microsoft Intune; plan to distribute applications to devices including Windows Store Apps
Deploy applications using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
Choose and configure deployment types, configure user device affinity, configure requirements, manage the software library and application catalog
Deploy applications using Microsoft Intune
Choose between automatic and manual deployment, configure application deployment policies, add software packages, configure the company portal
Plan for application upgrades
Considerations, including application version co-existence, compatibility issues, and migrating application settings and configurations; re-sequence/redeploy applications
Monitor applications
Monitor offline application usage; monitor real-time sessions; monitor application licensing usage; configure Asset Intelligence in Configuration Manager; monitor applications, using Software Center
Manage content distribution
Manage distribution points, distribution point groups, and Content Library; monitor log files

Plan and implement software updates (15–20%)
Plan and deploy third-party updates
Plan for third-party support, integrate System Center Updates Publisher with Configuration Manager
Deploy software updates by using Configuration Manager and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)
Configure software update point synchronization to Windows Update, use reports and In Console Monitoring to identify required updates, create update groups, create and monitor deployments, analyze log files, configure Automatic Deployment Rules (ADR), provide secondary access to Windows Update, configure GPO settings
Servicing Windows using Microsoft Intune and the Windows as a Service Model
Use reports and In Console Monitoring to identify required updates, approve or decline updates, configure automatic approval settings, configure deadlines for update installations, deploy Microsoft and non-Microsoft updates, plan for a service branch

Manage compliance and Endpoint Protection settings (15–20%)
Build a Configuration Item (CI)
Create a CI, import a CI, set CI versioning, remediate rules
Create and monitor a baseline
Deploy a baseline, import a configuration pack, build a custom baseline
Configure Endpoint Protection
Create and manage the Endpoint Protection policy; configure definitions within the client policy; export policies; choose which template to use; select exclusions; configure Endpoint Protection, using Microsoft Intune; use In Console Monitoring to monitor client compliance

Manage Configuration Manager clients (15–20%)
Deploy and manage the client agent
Identify deployment methods, manage client agent settings
Manage collections
Plan the collection structure; define rules for collections; customize collection-specific settings, including maintenance windows and power management
Configure and monitor client status
Configure client status settings, use In Console Monitoring to determine client health, configure alert thresholds, configure client health auto-remediation

Manage inventory using Configuration Manager (10–15%)
Manage hardware and software inventory
Extend hardware inventory WMI classes, export and import WMI class settings, configure standardized vendor names, analyze the identified inventory and generate reports
Manage software metering
Create software metering rules, enable or disable auto-generated rules, report software metering results
Create reports
Clone and modify reports, create custom reports, import and export reports, manage asset intelligence, install the asset intelligence sync point, enable the WMI classes, modify categories and labels, analyze reports

Provision and manage mobile devices (10–15%)
Integrate Configuration Manager with the Exchange ActiveSync Connector
Configure and apply ActiveSync policies, view inventory on mobile devices, configure connection to an on-premises or Hosted Exchange server environment, monitor the Exchange connector log file
Manage devices with Microsoft Intune
Provision user accounts, enroll devices, integrate Microsoft Intune with Configuration Manager, view and manage all managed devices, configure the Microsoft Intune subscriptions, configure the Microsoft Intune connector site system role, manage profiles and conditional access by using Microsoft Intune
Manage connection profiles, by using Configuration Manager
Configure Remote Desktop profiles, certificate profiles, email profiles, and Wi-Fi profiles




Question 1
You need to recommend a deployment solution for App6.
What is the best recommendation? More than one answer choice may achieve the goal.
Select the BEST answer.

B. a local installation
C. a RemoteApp program
D. a Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) package

Answer: D


Question 2
You need to resolve the Windows update issue.
What should you do?

A. Modify the Group Policy objects (GPOs) in Active Directory.
B. Synchronize software updates from Configuration Manager.
C. Create an automatic deployment rule.
D. Add distribution points to each branch office.

Answer: D




Question 3
You need to ensure that the personal devices that run Windows 8.1 meet the corporate
security policy requirements.
What should you do first?

A. Create a federated trust with Windows Azure Active Directory.
B. Create a federated identity relationship with the Microsoft Federation Gateway.
C. Enroll the device in Windows Intune.
D. Join the devices to the domain by using an offline domain join.

Answer: C




Question 4
You need to make App4 available to all of the users.
What should you do?

A. Package App4 as an MSI package and upload the installer to Windows Intune.
B. Sequence App4 and use streaming delivery.
C. Deploy App4 as a Configuration Manager package.
D. Deploy App4 to a Remote Desktop Session Host (RD Session Host) server.

Answer: D

Saturday, 8 July 2017

C2090-612 DB2 10 DBA for z/OS

The IBM Certified Database Administrator is the lead database administrator (DBA) for the DB2 product on the z/OS operating system. This individual has significant experience as a DBA and extensive knowledge of DB2, specifically
the new features and functionality related to version 10. This person is capable of performing the intermediate to advanced tasks related to database design and implementation, operation and recovery, security and auditing,
performance, and installation and migration/upgrades specific to the z/OS operating system.

Test information:
Number of questions: 67
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 60%
Languages: English

The IBM Certified Database Administrator is the lead database administrator (DBA) for the DB2 product on the z/OS operating system. This individual has significant experience as a DBA and extensive knowledge of DB2, specifically the new features and functionality related to version 10. This person is capable of performing the intermediate to advanced tasks related to database design and implementation, operation and recovery, security and auditing, performance, and installation and migration/upgrades specific to the z/OS operating system.

Section 1 - Database Design and Implementation (30%)
Design tables and views
Explain the different performance implications of identity column, row ID, and sequence column definitions (applications, utilities), reorder row format, hash access
Design indexes
Design table spaces (choose a DB2 page size, clustering) and determine space attributes
Perform partitioning
Normalize data (E-R model, process model) and translate data model into physical model (denormalize tables)
Implement user-defined integrity rules
Use the appropriate method to alter DB2 objects
Create and Manage XML and LOB objects
Understand impacts of different encoding schemes
Implementing data distribution and replication

Section 2 - Operation and Recovery (28.5%)
Knowledge of commands for normal operational conditions
Knowledge of commands and utility control statements for use in abnormal conditions
Identify and perform actions that are needed to protect databases from planned and unplanned outages and ensure that timely image copies are taken periodically
Load and unload data into and from the created tables
Reorganize objects when necessary
Monitor the object by collecting statistics
Monitor and manage threads and utilities
Identify and respond to advisory/restrictive statuses on objects
Understanding the significance of checkpoints
Identify and perform problem determination
Perform health checks
Develop backup and recovery scenarios
Describe the special considerations for recovery in a data sharing environment
Understand the concept of disaster recovery
Understanding the concept of virtual storage constraints and limitations

Section 3 - Security and Auditing (9%)
Understanding privileges and authorities
Protect access to DB2 and its objects
Audit DB2 activity and resources and identify primary audit techniques
Identify and respond appropriately to symptoms from trace output or error messages that signify security problems
Create and maintain roles and trusted contexts
Implementing column and row level authorizations

Section 4 - Performance (28.5%)
Plan for performance monitoring by setting up and running monitoring procedures
Analyze performance
Analyze and respond to RUNSTATS statistics analysis
Determine when and how to perform REBIND
Calculate cache requirements for new applications
Understanding and implementing data distribution and replication
Describe DB2 interaction with WLM
Interpret traces and explain the performance impact of different DB2 traces
Identify and respond to critical performance metrics
Review and tune SQL
Dynamic SQL Performance
Design features for performance

Section 5 - Installation and Migration / Upgrade (4%)
Understand the critical ZPARMs
Identify the migration/upgrade modes
Identify & explain Datasharing components

IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 10 for z/OS

Job Role Description / Target Audience
The IBM Certified Database Administrator is the lead database administrator (DBA) for the DB2 product on the z/OS operating system. This individual has significant experience as a DBA and extensive knowledge of DB2, specifically the new features and functionality related to version 10. This person is capable of performing the intermediate to advanced tasks related to database design and implementation, operation and recovery, security and auditing, performance, and installation and migration/upgrades specific to the z/OS operating system.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Experience as a database administrator on DB2 10 for z/OS DBA and system programming DBA areas
At least two years experience in database administration for the z/OS operating system
Some knowledge and experience in both the application DBA and system programming DBA areas
Knowledge of SQL

Capability to work independently and effectively in complex environments



QUESTION 1
Workload Manager (WLM) manages how many concurrent stored procedures can run in an
address space and the number of concurrent stored procedures in an address space cannot
exceed the value of the NUMTCB parameter. Which statement about the value of NUMTCB is
correct?

A. NUMTCB parameter must be set to 1 for Java stored procedures.
B. NUMTCB parameter must be set to 1 for REXX stored procedures.
C. NUMTCB parameter can be a value greater than 1 for native SQL stored procedures.
D. NUMTCB parameter can be a value greater than 1 when a stored procedure invokes DB2
utilities.

Answer: B

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
If a single row of the PLAN_TABLE has a 'Y' value in more than one of the sort composite
columns, what is indicated?

A. The next sort step will perform two sorts.
B. There are multiple sorts in the plan step.
C. One sort in the plan step will accomplish two tasks.
D. Two sorts are performed on the new table of a star join.

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
What IBM provided stored procedure will access DB2 real time statistics tables?

A. DSNAEXP
B. DSNAIMS
C. DSNACCOX
D. DSNLEUSR

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
The EXPLAIN STMTCACHE ALL statement provides information about SQL tuning. Which
information is part of the DSN_STATEMENT_CACHE_TABLE?

A. Filter factor information.
B. Stage 1 and stage 2 information.
C. Number of columns used in an index.
D. Number of times an SQL statement is executed.

Answer: D

Explanation:


QUESTION 5
Which two of the following DB2 performance features will ignore clustering in favor of faster insert
performance? (Choose two.)

A. Append
B. Inline LOBs
C. Member cluster
D. Volatile table
E. Include columns

Answer: A,C

Explanation:

Thursday, 8 June 2017

C9020-560 IBM Midrange Storage Sales V3

Test information:
Number of questions: 63
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 59%
Languages: English, Japanese

Gather Customer Requirements (32%)
Identify a customer's storage qualifications.
Identify a customer's expectations of a new solution.
Given a scenario, demonstrate a conceptual level understanding of existing systems environment.
Identify customers key applications, performance requirements, and pain points and information to propose a solution.
Given a scenario, determine financial justification for system acquisition.
Given a scenario, determine a customer's growth requirements, upgrade path, and product lifecycle.

Value Proposition (28%)
Given a scenario, identify how an IBM storage solution aligns with customer requirements.
Given a scenario, quantify the business value of IBM storage products' features and functions and align to business goals.
Compare IBM storage products to customer-installed storage devices and competitive offerings, and identify advantages.
Given a scenario, identify how IBM storage products solve client data management issues.
Identify the value proposition of IBM maintenance, IBM websites, IBM sales tools, and IBM processes.

Determine IBM Solutions / Create Comprehensive Solutions (32%)
Given a scenario, identify the processes and procedures to integrate new solutions into an existing systems environment.
Identify workload characteristics and discuss typical business solutions.
Given a scenario, identify a storage solution that includes multiple products and solves a customer issue.
Identify appropriate resources within IBM or through the business partner channel to develop and close business.
Identify the roles and responsibilities of the business partner or IBM salesperson to use TDA and SAPR to ensure solutions meet the customer's business requirements.

Hybrid Cloud and Analytics Concepts (8%)
Identify ways the IBM storage porfolio enables cloud offerings (hybrid, private, public).
Identify ways the IBM storage porfolio enables analytics.
Identify ways the IBM storage porfolio enables security.

Job Role Description / Target Audience
The IBM Midrange Storage Specialist identifies opportunities for business and generates/qualifies demand using a consultative approach. This specialist determines and effectively uses available tools and resources to determine and sell storage solutions that meet the customer needs and requirements. This specialist has a broad knowledge of the features, functions and benefits of IBM midrange storage solutions and knowledge of competitive solutions. The successful candidate will apply their knowledge of IBM storage products to the customer's environment in an effort to solve business problems.

The IBM storage solutions included in this exam are: hybrid storage, specifically the IBM Storwize Family (IBM Storwize V5000; IBM Storwize V7000 and V7000 Unified); IBM FlashSystem Family; midrange tape (LTO); IBM Spectrum Protect; IBM Spectrum Virtualize; SDS concepts; and VersaStack (IBM components). A basic understanding and general knowledge of IBM Storwize V3700; DCS3700; IBM Storage Cloud; IBM Spectrum Control; V7000 Gen1 Storwize V5000; and SVC are also recommended.

This specialist can perform the following tasks without assistance: determine basic product positioning across the full IBM storage product portfolio; gather customer requirements; identify and engage correct resources, including technical support, customer demonstration facilities and tools; possess general knowledge of the competitive landscape for midrange storage products; understand TCO/ROI fundamentals; articulate features/benefits/fit of IBM midrange storage products to solve customer problems; identify warranty, installation and support options; deal registration; know where to locate training materials and sales support materials (e.g., sales kits); and articulate CAMSS basics.

This specialist can perform the following tasks with assistance: drill down into solution specifics; articulate and present the configuration to the customer; mitigate competitors; develop the solution; be aware of the purpose and general capabilities of Disk Magic and Capacity Magic; be aware of the Solutions Assurance/TDA process, and where to find specific information on TDA requirements for midrange products; and articulate IBM midrange storage solutions relative to private and hybrid cloud implementations.

This specialist should be familiar with the following resources: eConfig; ePricer; competitive sales tools such as COMP database and CompeteCenter; Briefing Centers; TCONow!; IBM Systems Consolidation Evaluation Tool hosted by Alinean; IBM PartnerWorld; Migration Factory; Storage Assessments (in the Storage Playbook); Storage Playbook; and Visual Storage Intelligence.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Minimum 12 months practical experience selling midrange storage solutions with six months experience selling IBM midrange solutions.

QUESTION 1
The sales specialist is recommending an IBM TS7620 to achieve greater efficiency with a client's current environment.
What is a potential benefit to the client?

A. Faster performance of their primary applications
B. Simplify legal and regulatory compliance
C. Minimize risk by sending tapes offsite
D. Higher productivity due to shorter backup windows

Answer: A


QUESTION 2
A medium-sized SMB customer with an HP EVA 6350 needs new features that the HP system cannot provide.
The general business customer asks for a solution with easy migration and the ability to virtualize the old storage.
Which cost-sensitive IBM system should seller recommend?

A. IBM Storwize V3700 with external virtualization licenses
B. IBM Storwize V3700 with full featurebundle
C. IBM Storwize V5010 with full feature bundle
D. IBM Storwize V5030 with external virtualization licenses

Answer: B


QUESTION 3
A customer has a requirement for a low cost tape library. The library must support reparation of library resources (tape drives and cartridge slots) for four different application servers.
Which tape library should the sales specialist recommend?
A. IBM TS3200
B. IBM TS4500
C. IBM TS3500
D. IBM TS3100

Answer: D


QUESTION 4
A customer has a cluster of file servers running IBM Spectrum Protect as the backup application. The client wants to reduce backup and recovery time while eliminating physical tape handling.
Which IBM storage solution meets the requirement to work like a tape library and is based on disk storage?

A. IBM TS7620 with Deduplication
B. IBM Storwize V7000 with Easy Tier
C. IBM TS3500 with LTO-6 drives
D. IBM FlashSystem V9000 with thin provisioning

Answer: A


QUESTION 5
Which resource should an IBM Business Partner representative consult for current IBM storage sales programs and incentives?

A. IBM Client Technical Specialist
B. IBM Business Partner Sales Playbooks on PartnerWorld
C. IBM Business Partner Client Executive
D. IBM Digital Technical Center

Answer: B

Saturday, 13 May 2017

Exam 70-348 Managing Projects and Portfolios with Microsoft PPM

Published: July 28, 2016
Languages: English
Audiences: IT professionals
Technology: Office 365 Project Portfolio Management
Credit toward certification: MCP

Skills measured
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Create projects and programs
Define strategy
Define business drivers, create multiple driver prioritizations, analyze consistency ratio
Optimize portfolios
Capture project requests and ideas, rate projects against business drivers, determine primary cost constraints, determine resource constraints, set project dependencies, create a portfolio analysis, review and modify prioritizations in an analysis, force projects in and out of analysis, determine hired resources, compare and run simulations for project portfolio selection, add additional constraints
Create a new enterprise project
Create a project and manage workflow, use workflow approvals, import projects through Project Professional, create and manage project schedules using Project Web App, save and check in projects, import projects from Excel
Create programs
Insert sub-projects, create cross-project task dependencies, calculate sub-project summary fields, associate programs to portfolios, associate projects to programs

Plan projects and programs
Define deliverables
Add deliverables, set dependencies on deliverables, synchronize deliverables with project, link related items
Create tasks and a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Create and modify summary tasks and subtasks, rearrange tasks, create milestones, create manually scheduled tasks, set tasks as active or inactive
Schedule the project
Set date constraints, deadlines, dependencies, links, duration equations, effort-driven tasks, and formulas; choose task types; enter duration; set or change the task mode (manual or auto); display warnings and suggestions; use estimated durations and user-controlled summary tasks
Manage resources and teams
Edit resources with Project Web App, edit resources with Project Pro for Office 365, create team resources, create team assignments, add a team task to a task page or timesheet, map resource roles (Portfolio analysis)
Perform resource engagement
Submit, accept, modify, and reject a resource engagement request; build a team for a resource plan; build a resource plan for a project; set resource utilization; use committed versus proposed assignments
Build a project team
Build a Project Team through Project Pro for Office 365 or Project Web App, build a Project Team through Project Web App, replace generic resources, work with proposed assignments
Resolve resource over allocations across projects
Level resources using leveling methods; plan resource allocations using Team Planner, Task usage, Resource Requests page, and Resource Utilization
Build a financial plan
Plan program financial requirements using the resource rate table, cost per use, cost resources

Track projects and programs
Baseline enterprise projects
Set a protected baseline, set a baseline from Project Web App and Project Pro for Office 365, clear and copy a baseline
Select tracking method
Use percent complete, hours per period, actual work remaining, freeform, done, and not done fields
Manage task assignments
Publish assignments, select a status manager, select an assignment owner, set the published values for individual tasks
Update tasks and timesheets
Submit and recall timesheets, insert and remove tasks, reassign tasks, submit updates from My Tasks, submit updates from a mobile app
Approve tasks and timesheets
Accept task updates from tasks or timesheets, view impact of updates on a project, reject updates, approve and reject timesheets, manage delegations
Update the project plan
Reschedule uncompleted work, update cost resources, publish schedule changes, utilize task update history, update schedules with protected user updates, close tasks for updates
Collaborate and communicate projects and programs
Create a project site; add Document Library; add Lists, Calendar, and Folders; modify site layout; create program (master-sub) structure using subsites; add risks and issues

Control, report, manage, and extend the PPM solution

Customize Project Web App views and reports
Create a portfolio report using Excel; create dashboards; copy and edit views; set default views; rename field names; group, filter, and sort views
Advanced Reporting
Load the content pack with Power BI, create reports and dashboards, ask natural language questions, leverage filters, pin results to the dashboard, create views with tiles from multiple datasets and reports, create reports using the out-of-the-box reporting capability
Manage configurable enterprise objects
Create and manage enterprise project templates, define enterprise custom fields, define Project workflows, define enterprise global objects, extend with Office Store apps, add social elements
Implement a security model
Change between SharePoint Security mode and Project Security mode, create users, create and modify security groups and categories, set up Project Site permissions
QUESTION 1
Your company has had several large projects fail due to cost overruns and the lack of available resources. These projects use an enterprise project type named Large IT Project and use a workflow to govern the approval of the projects. The workflow consists of four phases; Initiate, Plan, Execute, and Close.
You need to use Microsoft PPM to compare the value that a new project provides with the cost of implementing the project.
Which three configuration changes should you make? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.

A. Navigate to PWA Settings Edit the Large IT Project project type, and in the Available Project Detail Page section, add the Strategic Impact form.
B. Create a project-level custom field that will be used to enter the total cost of a project
C. Define your company's strategic drivers, and enter them into the Strategic Impact form.
D. Create a project-level custom field that will be used to enter the value statements of why this project should be undertaken.
E. Define your company's strategic drivers and enter them into the driver library.
F. In PWA Settings, edit and then save the stage information. In the Available Project Detail Page section, add the Strategic Impact.

Answer: B,C,E


QUESTION 2
You are using Microsoft PPM to manage an e-commerce portal development program. The program is separated into individual projects that represent each area of development.
You have the following requirements:
• All work and progress on individual projects must be reflected in the e-commerce portal development program.
• Each group must be able to manage their own tasks.
You need to set up the e-commerce portal development program and its associated projects in Microsoft PPM.
Where should you add resources?

A. in the e-commerce portal development program project site
B. in the individual project schedules
C. in Build Team, in the e-commerce portal development program schedule
D. in the individual project sites

Answer: C

Tuesday, 2 May 2017

C2070-987 IBM Content Manager V8.5 Solution Designer

Test information:
Number of questions: 67
Time allowed in minutes: 120
Required passing score: 62%
Languages: English

The test contains six sections, totaling 67 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.

Section 1 - Planning and Architecture (23%)
Design Data Model
Describe performance planning
Identify Workload and Storage Requirements
Design Configuration Topology
Design Authentication Methodology
Design Transport Security
Design Policy for High Availability and Disaster Recovery
Planning for Clients

Section 2 - Installation and Configuration (6%)
Identify installation prerequisites
Identify installation Methods
Configure Base Installation based on Customer Requirements

Section 3 - System Administration (21%)
Configure library server parameters
Define and configure administrative domains
Set up LDAP configuration
Configure resource managers
Define users and assign to user groups
Set up access controls
Define data modeling entities such as attributes and item types
Define document routing processes

Section 4 - Resource Manager Administration (17%)
Define storage hierarchies and devices
Integrate Tivoli Storage Manager with Resource Manager
Manage Resource Manager services
Define Resource Manager migration rules
Define Resource Manager replication rules
Define workstation collections
Define LAN Cache
Identify the Resource Manager Administration Console

Section 5 - Maintenance and Performance Tuning (9%)
Evaluate performance criteria against:
Timing (batch loads/retrieves, image loads, user response, maximum loads)
System Resources (file, size, CPU usage, memory usage, DASD usage, network traffic)
Identify server performance optimization techniques
Identify Resource Manager performance tuning techniques

Section 6 - Application Integration (9%)
Identify requirements for customer client
Indentify CM integration options
Custom application
User Exits
Event Handler
Explain IBM Content Navigator integration with CM

Section 7 - Application Security (6%)
Configure transport security
Configure content security
Configure DB credential security

Section 8 - Troubleshooting (9%)
Determine functionality/component issue
Run traces to diagnose the problem
Review error messages in logs to determine problem
Verify system configuration and associated files
Perform database instance sourcing
Validate system configuration files

IBM Certified Solution Designer - Content Manager V8.5

Job Role Description / Target Audience
This intermediate level certification credential enables information management and database professionals to prove their competency on the industry's most advanced content management technology to solve the critical business issue of managing and integrating all forms of information, including scanned images, audio, video and information from multiple sources. IBM content management helps integrate and deliver critical business information on demand. IBM's comprehensive content management portfolio assists organizations that must improve productivity, enhance responsiveness, comply with regulatory demands, and offers a uniquely open and flexible platform for capturing, integrating, managing, records-enabling and delivering all information assets throughout their lifecycle.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills

Before preparing for this certification, the following knowledge and skills are recommended and assumed:
Hands-on experience implementing IBM Content Manager Version V8.5 in a multi-platform customer environment
Working knowledge of the supported operating systems
Working knowledge of supported IBM Content Manager clients
Working knowledge of relational database concepts
Working knowledge of System Managed Storage, including Tivoli Storage Manager, NAS, SAN
Working knowledge of WebSphere Application Server
General knowledge of LDAP
 

QUESTION 1
A solution designer is designing an IBM Content Manager system. As part of planning, the designer needs to make sure the hardware will be powerful enough to meet the throughput requirements.
Which of following can be used to measure throughput of an IBM Content Manager system in a given interval of time?

A. The number of database transactions in resource manager.
B. The total number of operations that can be executed per user.
C. The number of concurrent users that can be served by the system.
D. The total number of workload operations that can be executed for the entire system.

Answer: D


QUESTION 2
An IHM Content Manager solution designer wants to configure two resource managers so that an object is available for both store and retrieval if the resource manager that contains the primary object is offline.
Which of the following options will meet this requirement?

A. Replication between the resource managers.
B. Remote migration between the resource managers.
C. Deploy the resource managers in a WebSphere cluster.
D. Synchronous replication between the resource managers.

Answer: C


QUESTION 3
A human resources department agrees to share their IBM Content Manager V8.5 infrastructure with the audit department. Both departments want to exclusively administer their users.
Which of the Following options will accomplish this objective?

A. Create user groups
B. Enable administrative domains
C. Create different Resource Managers
D. Create different privilege sets and AC Ls

Answer: B


QUESTION 4
Multiple users of an IBM Content Manager Enterprise Edition system have reported the following condition:
While using IBM Content Navigator, they are able to search for items and get results.When they try to retrieve stored items, they receive an error. They are also unable to store new items to the IBM Content Manager Enterprise Edition repository.
Based upon the problem description, which component should be checked first?

A. Library server database
B. Resource manager database
C. Resource manager application -server
D. IBM Content Navigator application server

Answer: D


QUESTION 5
Content is migrated to Tivoli Storage Manager in aggregation mode.
Which of the following changes to settings will enable partial retrieval for Tivoli Storage Manager aggregate object members?

A. TSM_PARTIAI__RETRIEVE_D<SABLED in RMCONFIGURATION table is set to YES.
B. TSM_PARTIAL_RETRIEVE_DISABLED in RMCONFIGURATION table is set to NO. with Tivoli Storage Manager client encryption is used.
C. TSM_PARTIAL_R£TR1EVE_DISABLED in RMCONFIGURATION table is set to NO. with Tivoli Storage Manager client compression is used.
D. TSM_PARTIAL_RETRIEVE_DISABLEDin RMCONFIGURATION tables set to NO, and
neither Tivoli Storage Manager client compression nor Tivoli Storage Manager client encryption is used

Answer: A




Saturday, 29 April 2017

C2070-985 IBM Content Manager OnDemand V9.0 for MP and zOS V9.0 Deployment Professional

Test information:
Number of questions: 58
Time allowed in minutes: 120
Required passing score: 58%
Languages: English

The test contains eight sections, totaling 58 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.

Section 1 - Architecture, High Availability, System Design, Sizing and Capacity Planning (17%)
Demonstrate an understanding of library servers and object servers.
Demonstrate an understanding of the load and retrieve process.
Demonstrate an understanding of High Availability.
Demonstrate an understanding of cache and long term storage.
Demonstrate an understanding of CMOD system requirements.

Section 2 - Installation, Configuration and Upgrade (8%)
Show an understanding of platform requirements.
Demonstrate a knowledge of configuration parameters.
Demonstrate a knowledge of upgrade procedures.

Section 3 - Clients (12%)
Demonstrate a knowledge of CMOD clients.
Demonstrate a knowledge of implementing IBM Content Navigator.
Demonstrate an understanding of ODWEK.

Section 4 - Storage Management (10%)
Demonstrate a knowledge of cache.
Demonstrate a knowledge of expiration of data and indexes.
Demonstrate knowledge of archive storage subsystems.

Section 5 - Optional Feature (5%)
Show an understanding of optional features

Section 6 - Administration (19%)
Demonstrate a knowledge of defining users and groups.
Demonstrate a knowledge of authorization and authentication.
Demonstrate a knowledge of system parameters.
Demonstrate a knowledge of defining storage sets.
Demonstrate a knowledge of defining printers.
Demonstrate a knowledge of command-line utilities.

Section 7 - Building Applications (19%)
Demonstrate a knowledge of applications, application groups, cabinets, folders, and the Report Wizard.
Demonstrate knowledge of the data streams.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the indexers.
Demonstrate a knowledge of the loading process.

Section 8 - Backup, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting (10%)
Demonstrate a knowledge of backup and restore procedures.
Demonstrate a knowledge of system health tools.
Demonstrate a knowledge of CMOD system logs.

IBM Certified Deployment Professional - Content Manager OnDemand for MP and zOS V9.0

Job Role Description / Target Audience
This intermediate level certification is intended for deployment professionals that perform planning, architecture, installation, upgrade, configuration/security, customization, performance analysis and troubleshooting on IBM Content Manager OnDemand for MP and zOS V9.0 systems.

The deployment professional has worked with IBM Content Manager OnDemand for at least one year and has experience with IBM Content Manager OnDemand for MP and zOS V9.0 systems.

The deployment professional is generally self-sufficient and is able to perform most of the tasks involved in the role with limited amount of assistance from peers and vendor support services. The deployment professional efficiently uses product documentation.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills

Before preparing for this certification, basic understanding of the following is recommended and assumed for your environment:

Operating systems: z/OS, IBM i, Microsoft Windows, UNIX (HPUX, AIX, Solaris), Linux (Red Hat, SUSE, zLinux).
Application servers: IBM WebSphere, Oracle WebLogic.
Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) servers: Tivoli, Active Directory, RACF
Archive manager: OAM, TSM, ASM
High Availability (HA): load balancing, farming, and clustering technologies
Data streams: AFP, PDF, SCS, and Line Data
Databases: IBM DB2, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle
Knowledge of IBM Content Analytics


Saturday, 8 April 2017

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Answer: D


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

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

Answer: C


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

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

Answer: A


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

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

Answer: D


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

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

Answer: A


Monday, 3 April 2017

MB2-716 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customization and Configuration

Exam MB2-716
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customization and Configuration


Published: February 3, 2017
Languages: English
Audiences: IT professionals, Developers
Technology: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Enterprise
Credit toward certification: Specialist

Skills measured
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below. The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam. The higher the percentage, the more questions you are likely to see on that content area on the exam. View video tutorials about the variety of question types on Microsoft exams.

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Configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 (20% - 25%)
Configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 settings
Configure auditing, document management, and collaboration; configure administration settings; perform data management tasks; perform user management; implement themes
Manage Microsoft Dynamics 365 security
Identify security roles, define permissions and privileges, configure access levels, configure security roles, assign security roles, implement multiple security roles, manage access, implement the standard security model and hierarchy security, configure business units, manage teams
Configure email services
Identify integration options, configure email server profiles and default organization email settings, enable server-side email synchronization, enable folder tracking, map exchange folders, set up and configure the CRM App for Outlook
Integrate Microsoft Dynamics 365 with other Office 365 offerings
Select the appropriate Office 365 group integration, create and configure Office 365 groups, integrate Microsoft Dynamics 365 and SharePoint, enable linking to OneNote files, set up and configure OneNote integration, configure OneDrive integration

Implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 entities, entity relationships, and fields (20% - 25%)
Manage Microsoft Dynamics 365 entities
Manage entity ownership, manage entity properties, configure system entities, describe activity entities, configure entity ownership and entity properties, implement managed properties, configure custom entities and security roles, delete entities
Implement entity relationships
Define relationship types, create relationships, configure cascading rules, identify types of cascading behavior, work with hierarchical data, configure entity mapping, create connections and connection roles
Define and configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 fields
Identify field types, define field naming requirements, configure field properties and field display formats, implement option sets and two option fields, configure lookup fields and customer fields
Configure field customizations
Configure fields, configure field properties, use calculated fields, use rollup fields, configure global option sets, create alternate keys, configure field security and security roles, use status and status reasons, identify status reason transitions

Create and manage Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions, forms, views, and visualizations (25% - 30%)
Create and manage Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions
Recommend usage patterns for Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions, identify solution components, identify solution types, create managed and unmanaged solutions, configure publishers and versions, manage multiple solutions, import and export solutions
Customize Microsoft Dynamics 365 forms
Identify Microsoft Dynamics 365 form types, build a form, use specialized form components, implement access teams and subgrids, create editable grids, work with navigation, use multiple forms
Implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 views and visualizations
Identify view types; create, modify, manage, and delete views; customize views; create system and personal charts; identify chart types that can be combined; use available series aggregation types; customize charts; import and export charts; create dashboards and dashboard components; customize dashboards; control access to dashboards
Configure Microsoft Dynamics 365 for mobile devices
Deploy the mobile client, identify available entities for the mobile client, configure mobile navigation, design mobile form layout, create custom controls, hide mobile form content, create multiple forms, create mobile views and activity lists

Implement business rules, workflows, and business process flows (20% - 25%)
Implement and manage business rules
Determine when to use business rules; describe business rule scopes; identify actions that trigger business rules; configure business rules, conditions, and actions
Implement and manage workflows, dialogs, and custom actions
Implement workflows; identify workflow types; implement dialogs and custom actions; identify when to use business process flows, workflow dialogs, and custom actions
Implement and manage business process flows
Identify business flow components; enable business process flows; implement steps, stages, and categories; implement flows that use multiple entities; use conditional branching; implement role-driven business process flows; run workflows

QUESTION: No: 1
You are creating a set of system views.
Which three options can you configure for the views? Each correct answer presents a complete solution.

A. read, write, and delete permissions
B. append, assign, and share permissions
C. default sort order for results
D. the widths of each column
E. the columns to display

Answer:


QUESTION: No: 2
You create a Publisher and add entities to a solution.
What are two outcomes of this action? Each correct answer presents a completes ion.

A. The name for existing custom entities that you add to a solution use the prefix that indicates the
publisher.
B. A new section dedicated to the publisher is added to the sitemap.
C. Option sets that you create as part of the solution use the prefix that indicates the publisher.
D. The name for custom entities that you create as part of the solution use the prefix that indicates the
publisher.

Answer:


QUESTION: No: 3
Which two statements are exclusive to managed solutions and not unmanaged solutions? Fach correct
answer presents part of the solution.

A. You cannot export the solution.
B. When you remove the solution, all components items included in the solution are removed.
C. You must define entity assets for every entity that you add to the solution.
D. You must select a publisher for the solution

Answer:

Friday, 31 March 2017

C2070-582 IBM FileNet Business Process Manager V5.1

Test information:
Number of questions: 61
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 58%
Test languages: English, Japanese
Related certifications:
IBM Certified Specialist – FileNet Business Process Manager V5.1
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 seven sections totalling 61 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.
Section 1 – Planning and Architecture (7%)
Demonstrate understanding of IBM FileNet Business Process Manager Architecture
Identify minimum installation requirements
Identify product integration options available to the Process Engine
Section 2 – Installation and Configuration (18%)
Demonstrate installation and configuration knowledge (e.g. multiple instances configuration, security)
Demonstrate knowledge of high availability installation and configuration
Demonstrate knowledge of deploying add-on software (e.g. P8 eForms, Case Analyzer, Case Monitor)
Demonstrate knowledge of deployment validation procedures
Section 3 – Administration (15%)
Demonstrate knowledge of system administration tasks (e.g. maintenance tasks, best practices)
Demonstrate knowledge of workflow administration tools and tasks
Demonstrate knowledge of Process Engine security.
Section 4 – Designing, Deploying and Testing Workflows and Applications (20%)
Understand the steps needed to plan and create a BPM application (i.e. workflow design) based on FileNet BPM
Understand the steps needed to design and implement a BPM application (i.e. workflow design) based on FileNet BPM
Understand the steps needed to deploy an application from development to testing to production
Understand the steps needed to expose a workflow as a service
Understand and demonstrate the process engine using custom components (e.g. dropping in Java Code, Step Processors, etc.)
Section 5 – Extending IBM FileNet Business Process Manager Configuration (11%)
Demonstrate knowledge of integration of FileNet BPM with external system using WebServices & JMS.
Understand how Process Engine interacts with Case Manager
Understand how to integrate Rules, Case Analyzer, Case Monitor, P8 eForms and Lotus Forms, and Records Manager with workflow
Section 6 – Troubleshooting (16%)
Understand how to use the ISA Lite tool to collect diagnostic information.
Familiarity with the logging options for the Process Engine (e.g. PE Server System logs and trace logs, VW Tool Trace, log4j)
Given a scenario, identify the tools available to troubleshoot the Process Engine (e.g. Process Tracker, Process Administrator, vwlog, vwtool, diagnostic URL)
Section 7 – Performance and Tuning (13%)
Demonstrate knowledge of monitoring options (e.g. WebSphere Business Monitor, Case Monitor)
Understand the principles of performance and tuning recommendations
Demonstrate knowledge of JVM tuning
Demonstrate knowledge of database tuning
QUESTION 1
You are installing a Process Engine server that will be a part of an IBM Case Manager installation.
What is a requirement for the Process Engine installation?
A. The Process Engine can only have one virtual server.
B. IBM Case Manager and Process Engine must be on the same server.
C. The Content Engine and Process Engine must be on the same server.
D. You must use the same database for both the Content Engine and Process Engine.
Answer: D
Explanation:

QUESTION 2
There is a need to generate the Case Analyzer reports based on fields in the workflow. Which two
configuration steps are required to do this? (Choose two.)
A. Configure the Case Analyzer pruning schedule
B. Expose the workflow fields in the Process Engine Event Log
C. Expose the workflow fields in all queues associated with the workflow
D. Expose the workflow fields in the Roster associated with the workflow
E. Create new data fields in Case Analyzer based on these workflow fields
Answer: B,E
Explanation:

QUESTION 3
Which two adaptors are supported by IBM FileNet P8 Business Process Manager out-of-the-box?
(Choose two.)
A. C#
B. Java
C. JMS
D. .NET
E. TIBCO
Answer: B,C
Explanation:

QUESTION 4
How do you configure multiple Component Managers to access the same Component Queues?
A. Create exact replicas of Component Manager instances on the same host accessing the same
component queues.
B. Create exact replicas of Component Manager instances on different hosts accessing the same
component queues.
C. Create the Component Manager instances each with a different Service User name to access
the same component queues.
D. Create duplicates of the Component Queues and have each Component Manager point to a
copy of the component queue.
Answer: C
Explanation:

QUESTION 5
You are installing a Process Engine server that will be a part of an IBM Case Manager installation.
What configuration setting must be set to establish the connection between an object store and an
isolated region for IBM Case Manager?
A. A Region id must be created in the object store.
B. The Runtime Options tab must be configured in Process Configuration Console.
C. A symbolic link between the object store and the isolated region must be created.
D. The IBM Case Manager server host name must be specified on the Server Connections tab on
the Process Engine Process Task Manager.
Answer: C
Explanation:

Monday, 20 March 2017

C2040-956 IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 System Administration Update

Test information:
Number of questions: 50
Time allowed in minutes: 75
Required passing score: 76%
Languages: English, Japanese

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Advanced Application Developer - Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5
IBM Certified System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5

Exam 956: IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 System Administration Update

Description: Covers Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 material as it relates to these competency areas:
Install and Configure
Manage and Maintain
Security

Install and Configure
Creating Dynamic Policies
Deploying a centrally managed Widget Catalog
Implementing Domino Attachment and Object Service (DAOS)
Implementing Domino Configuration Tuner
Implementing Domino Roaming for Standard Clients
Implementing Early Authentication
Implementing iNotes Redirector Changes
Implementing Lotus iNotes enhancements
Implementing Lotus Notes on Citrix
Implementing Lotus Traveler

Manage and Maintain
Implementing Console Log Mirroring
Implementing Image Compression
Implementing Lotus Traveler Policies
Understanding iNotes Redirector Changes
Understanding Router Optimizations
Utilizing Administration Process statistics
Utilizing Domino Attachment and Object Service (DAOS)
Utilizing Domino Configuration Tuner
Utilizing Domino server commands
Utilizing Dynamic Policies
Utilizing the Widget Catalog

Security
Deploying Lotus Traveler Security Features
Deploying the ID Vault
Deploying xPages Security
Implementing Shared Login
Implementing the ID Vault
Managing Shared Login
Managing the ID Vault