Monday, 27 February 2017

C2040-426 IBM Connections 5.0 Administration

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

Related certifications:
IBM Certified System Administrator - Connections 5.0

Exam 426: IBM Connections 5.0 Administration

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

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

Describe pre-installation tasks

Describe Migration tasks and tools

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

Understand performance considerations

Understand the concepts of disaster recovery

Understand a complete IBM Connections 5.0 architecture

Understand where the IBM Connections data is stored


Section 2: Installing IBM Connections (14%)


Configure security (federated repositories)

Install Connections (include silent install tasks) and fixes

Install IBM Cognos

Install IBM Connections Content Manager

Install IBM WebSphere Application Server and fixpacks

Perform migration from IBM Connections 4.5

Use wizards (dbwizard and population wizard)


Section 3: Configuring IBM Connections (16%)


Configure Ajax Proxy

Configure IBM Cognos

Configure IBM Connections Content Manager

Customize profiles and themes and understand customization guidelines

Configure search

Enable/modify features such as moderation and notifications

Install and configure the IBM HTTP Server

Understand and configure External communities


Section 4: Security (14%)


Configure SSL

Enable external user access

Understand and configure basic IBM security options

Understand and enable SSO

Understand Mobile security configuration and options

Work with application security


Section 5: Troubleshooting and Maintenance (14%)


Manage and upgrade databases

Perform system maintenance

Troubleshoot IBM Cognos

Troubleshoot IBM Connections Content Manager

Understand the login process

Understand the IBM WebSphere Application Server logs


Section 6: Administration (18%)


Administer IBM Connections services, activities, blogs etc

Backup and restore IBM Connections

Manage Community trash

Manage users

Move Communities with the "reparenting" command

Understand Search Index

Understand user synchronization

Work with the wsadmin command

Work with key IBM Connections configuration files


Section 7: Extended Features and Integration (9%)


Enable IBM Connections Mail

Understand administration of Metrics reports in IBM Connections

Understand and Enable IBM Sametime integration

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thursday, 23 February 2017

C2040-413 IBM Sametime 9.0 Administration

C2040-413 IBM Sametime 9.0 Administration

Test information:
Number of questions: 78
Time allowed in minutes: 105
Required passing score: 66%
Test languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified System Administrator - Sametime 9.0


Exam 413: IBM Sametime 9.0 Administration

Description: Covers IBM Sametime 9.0 administration material as it relates to competencies within the following product areas:
Architecture
Understand the different IBM Sametime components
Understand IBM WebSphere concepts
Explain when a primary node should be utilized over a secondary node
Determine when to add an IBM WebSphere Proxy into the Deployment Manager
Understand how to implement single sign-on
Understand IPv6 support
Understand LDAP attributes and objects
Understand HADR
Understand networking on the server's operating system
Understand A/V Deployment Planning
Understand the benefits of clustering A/V servers
Understand the IBM Sametime Gateway architecture
Understanding the requirements of the IBM Sametime Proxy Server
Understand the basic concepts of IBM Sametime Unified Telephony
Define ports used for IBM Sametime
Knowledge of IBM Sametime Community Server ports

Deployment
Understand IBM DB2 deployment for IBM Sametime
Configure IBM DB2 for IBM Sametime
Configure the IBM Sametime user directory (IBM Domino or LDAP Directories)
Configure deployment plans
Prepare the IBM Domino server for IBM Sametime Community Server installation
Install and configure IBM Domino, including IBM Domino clustering
Install IBM Sametime server components
Configure IBM WebSphere Application Server host information for WebSphere Application Servers
Understand manual registration/un-registration
Implementing TLS/SSL security
Import/Export IBM WebSphere LTPAToken
Configure IBM Sametime integration with IBM Connections
Understanding AV signaling protocol supported by the IBM Sametime client
Understand the TURN Server
Deploy a IBM Sametime Gateway high-availability configuration
Configure IBM Connections integration point
Implementing managed preferences
Federate new external communities
Deploying IBM Sametime clients
Enable plug-in usage for IBM Sametime clients

Audio/Video
Configure IBM Sametime policy for client A/V
Configure bandwidth controls for A/V
Cluster Media Components
Deploy Sametime Video Multipoint Control Unit (MCU)
Understand how to configure SIP Trunk
Understand how to configure dial plan rules

Maintenance
Maintaining IBM Sametime databases
Managing Policies for IBM Sametime clients
Manage client updates
Managing IBM Sametime Meeting environment
Manage client features
Manage contact/buddy lists
Backup and restore the IBM Sametime environment
Monitor the number of active users logged into a Community
Perform a name conversion and change (domain/org name, hostname for community, person's name/DN)
Apply IBM Sametime, IBM Domino, IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM DB2 fixpacks
Backup and restore IBM Websphere Application Server configuration
Understand IBM WebSphere File Path navigation
Understand IBM WebSphere ISC navigation
Monitor JVM performance
Monitor connectivity between server components
Managing IBM Sametime clients and users
Start/Stop the IBM Sametime server

Troubleshooting
Clean up a failed installation
Enable LDAP debug parameters
Enable logging for IBM Sametime Meetings
Enable logging for the IBM Sametime Proxy (including mobile)
Enable logging for A/V
Understand how to read the IBM Sametime Meeting logs
Understand how to read the IBM Sametime Proxy logs
Understand how to read the A/V logs
Understand how to read the Community Server logs
Clean up a corrupted contact list
Enable debug on the Community Server
Use the Sametime Configuration Validator

Performance Monitoring and Tuning
Tune the IBM Sametime Community Server
Tune the IBM Sametime Media Manager
Tune the IBM Sametime Bandwidth Manager
Tune the IBM WebSphere Proxy Server
Tune the IBM Sametime Gateway Server
Set the thread pool and the Java virtual machine (JVM) garbage collection policy
Fine tune the SIP proxy service settings and modify the data replication services on a cluster
QUESTION 1
Renovations Inc. has two IBM Sametime Community Servers configured in a clustered
environment.
Why are the users being re-directed to the primary Sametime Community Server only?

A. The secondary node is running with a lower fixpack level than the primary node.
B. The Sametime administrator has stopped the secondary node to apply a recommended fixpack.
C. The LTPA key on the secondary node that is being shared between the Sametime Community
servers is corrupt.
D. The Sametime administrator has given users the load balancer IP address instead of the
secondary node IP address.

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
What is the maximum number of IBM Sametime Community Servers that can be clustered?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 6
D. The Sametime Community Server has no limits regarding the number of servers that can be
clustered.

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Which two IBM Sametime 9.0 Media Server components can be installed on the same server?

A. Video MCU
B. Video Manager
C. SIP Edge Server
D. SIP Proxy/Registrar
E. Conference Manager

Answer: C,D

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
What is the relationship between an IBM Sametime Gateway and external Sametime
Communities?

A. A Sametime Gateway can connect to only one Sametime Community.
B. A Sametime Community can connect to multiple Sametime Gateways.
C. A Sametime Gateway can connect to multiple Sametime Communities.
D. A Sametime Community can optionally connect directly to other external Sametime
Communities without using a Sametime Gateway.

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 5
John is configuring the IPv6 on the IBM Sametime Community Server hosted on his Windows
2008 operating system. All prerequisites are complete.
Which file needs to be updated?

A. notes.ini
B. ststart.sh
C. sametime.ini
D. wimconfig.xml

Answer: C

Explanation:

Wednesday, 22 February 2017

C2040-412 IBM Notes Traveler Administration

Test information:
Number of questions: 59
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 71%
Test languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator - Notes and Domino 9.0

Exam 412: IBM Notes Traveler Administration

Description: Covers IBM Notes Traveler material as it relates to these competency areas:
Architecture
Deployment and Migration
Administration and Security
Troubleshooting

Architecture

Design/Architect IBM Notes Traveler deployment
Understand hardware/software requirements for deployment
Understand capacity planning
Understand IBM Notes Traveler limits (not the mail server etc)
Understand user concurrency limits for capacity planning
Understand memory usage (IBM Domino and Java) for performance planning
Understand connection flows between a user and IBM Notes Traveler and mail servers
Understand IBM Domino mail clustering
Design deployment dependencies 32/64 bitness for Java
Define the purpose of a load balancer in an IBM Notes Traveler HA configuration
Architect a database (SQL or IBM DB2) deployment for HADR
Understand platform limitations for HADR
Understand configuration requirements for connecting to backend database (JDBC URLs used to connect to database and join pool)
Understand IP sprayer failover

Deployment and Migration
Install IBM Notes Traveler (including IBM Domino)
Configure network (router, firewall, proxy, etc.)
Understand how to upgrade IBM Notes Traveler and IBM Domino (standalone)
Understand how to upgrade IBM Notes Traveler and IBM Domino (HA)
Install IBM DB2
Migrate from stand-alone servers to a high availability environment
Deploy Java security changes to allow JDBC driver load
Configure LDAP
Install IBM Notes Traveler client software (Android, Apple, BlackBerry)
Understand device specifics
Configure HTTP/S as it applies to the IBM Notes Traveler task

Administration and Security
Understand and use basic console commands
Register devices to use IBM Notes Traveler
Utilize HTTP tuning parameters
Understand how to perform Java configuration (JDBC driver)
Understand/Manage device and web administration
Understand database maintenance requirements for IBM Notes Traveler (Derby vs. enterprise database)
Understand device-specific encryption configuration
Work with Mobile Device Manager (MDM)
Integrate BlackBerry with and without BlackBerry Enterprise Server
Perform remote device management
Understand IBM Notes Traveler password requirements
Manage Allow/Deny Access
Understand the difference between IBM Notes Traveler Device Settings document and IBM Domino Policies

Troubleshooting
Monitor IBM Notes Traveler statistics
Read and understand IBM Notes Traveler logs
Understand client connectivity errors
Use collection commands based on need
Troubleshooting for capacity tuning
Understand when a device is requesting a full sync
Debug IBM Domino communication with IBM Notes Traveler
Monitor disk.memory, CPU and network

IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator - Notes and Domino 9.0
This certification is for experienced IBM Domino system administrators who need to plan, install, set up, and manage IBM Domino 9.0 Social Edition servers and users. The IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator - Notes and Domino 9.0 should be able to demonstrate skills associated with growth in expanding a Domino infrastructure through such areas as clustering, expanded monitoring configurations and replication/mail routing topologies. Additionally, the certified individual should understand integration points with other IBM products and have an understanding of OpenSocial standards.

Key areas of focus:
Installation
Administration
Networking and Integration
Security
Replication
Messaging
User Management

While the System Administration electives required to qualify for Advanced level certification are still in development, with the release of the Notes and Domino 9.0 certifications, the program is recognizing those System Administrators who also have experience in Application Development. These individuals can attain advanced level certification in System Administration by passing one or more of the Application Development 9.0 exams.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Basic troubleshooting skills
Understanding of messaging concepts and architecture
Basic knowledge of IBM Connections, OpenSocial standards
Understanding of composite applications
Basic knowledge of IBM WebSphere Application Server
Basic networking skills
Working knowledge of security concepts compatible with the Domino platform
Working knowledge web application and directory servers

In addition to the above System Administration skills, individuals who have proven their proficiency in IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 Application Development by passing either of the core Application Development tests or achieving certification in Application Development will qualify for this Advanced level System Administrator certification.

QUESTION 1
Which option describes how a load balancer is used for an IBM Notes Traveler High Availability
(HA) implementation?

A. secures connections between Notes Traveler servers and IBM Domino mail servers
B. spreads the user to server connections across multiple Notes Traveler HA Pool members
C. balances mail server traffic between Notes Traveler servers and clustered Domino mail servers
D. spreads large amounts of data across multiple Notes Traveler servers when users are
synchronizing a large attachment to a device

Answer: B

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
Once IBM Notes Traveler servers are put into production, what average percentage should the
CPU be below?

A. 65
B. 75
C. 85
D. 95

Answer: B

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
What is the minimum number of servers recommended for an IBM Notes Traveler 9.0 Service
Pool, IBM Domino mail and database server with high availability for all components on Microsoft
Windows or Linux platforms?

A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 11

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
IBM Notes Traveler mobile client to server traffic is secured over which protocol?

A. Secure Socket Layer (SSL)
B. Post Office Protocol 3 (POP3)
C. HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
D. Notes Remote Procedure Call (NRPC)

Answer: A

Explanation:


QUESTION 5
How can an administrator ensure that the network communication between the IBM Notes
Traveler server and the mail servers is optimized?

A. A different port other than the default RPC port of 1352 should be used.
B. The network connection should enforce secure socket layer encryption.
C. The network connection should not enforce secure socket layer encryption.
D. The Notes Traveler and mail servers should both reside in the same data center.

Answer: D

Explanation:



Monday, 20 February 2017

C2040-411 XPages Mobile Advanced Topics

Test information:
Number of questions: 51
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 70%
Test languages: English


Description: Covers IBM Notes and Domino 9.0 XPages material as it relates to these competency areas:
Mobile Design Fundamentals and Data Handling
Mobile Core Controls
Local Device Interaction and Development Environment
Responsive Web Design Techniques
Mobile Navigation
Dojo Mobile

Note that for this exam, candidates should assume a -mobile application- means an application built with XPages mobile controls.

Mobile Design Fundamentals and Data Handling
Explain Mobile Web vs. Hybrid vs. Native in relation to XPages Mobile
Explain the cross-over pattern
Specify what XPage will launch from a mobile device
Enable an application for mobile XPages development
Use HTML
Handle RichText on mobile
Display an IBM Domino view on a mobile page
Display an IBM Domino document on a mobile page
Create, read, update, and delete documents
Understand security in mobile applications

Mobile Core Controls
Create and use Application Page control
Create and use Single Page Application control
Create and use Page Heading control
Create and use Rounded List controls
Create and use Rounded List Item control
Create and use Toggle Switch control
Create and use Tab Bar control
Create and use Tab Bar Button control
Create and use Tool Bar Button control

Local Device Interaction and Development Environment
Understand how to detect the mobile device (Add a device specific home screen icon)
Access different keyboards based on context (dial pad vs. data entry)
Access mobile hardware (such as camera or geolocators)
Work with local storage
Initiate a phone call, email or SMS message
Test and debug

Responsive Web Design Techniques
Explain the differences between the iPhone and Android Themes
Understand how metadata affects mobile applications
Design layouts for small viewports
Create a Responsive design using @media queries
Create a Responsive design reacting to @media query changes using client-side JavaScript

Mobile Navigation
Understand how to use the moveTo property of a Rounded List Item control
Navigate the mobile app (navigation between content, for example: using different transitions for page navigation)
Utilize dynamic content loading (including resetContent and preload properties)
Utilize the Redirect control (including simulating a default XPage for mobile)

Dojo Mobile
Understand Dojo attributes
Understand how to subscribe to touch or transition events
Work offline with Dojo


QUESTION 1
Slobo is working on an XPages Mobile application that allows users to enroll and elect their
company benefits. The mobile interface has a few pages that users need to navigate through and
answer questions to make selections. During developer testing Slobo notices that some of the
user entered values are resetting when the user navigates backwards to previous screens.
What could Slobo do to make the user entered values stick between pages?

A. On all <xe:appPage> tags, set the reload property to false.
B. On <xe:singlePageApp>, set the reload property to false.
C. On all <xe:appPage> tags, set the resetContent property to true.
D. Onall<xe:appPage> tags, set the resetContent property to false.

Answer: D

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
Jon is using the user bean Access Level property to determine a users access.
The value returned is 2. What access level does that indicate?

A. Editor
B. Author
C. Reader
D. Manager

Answer: B

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Charles would like to allow users on his XPages Mobile application to send an SMS message to
the user associated with the document being displayed while using the device. He added a link
control next to the bottom of the document page.
Which computed value for the link will return the proper value and create the SMS text message?

A. var phone = documentMain.getltemValue("phoneNumber''); return "href:"+ phone;
B. var phone = documentMain.getltemValue("phoneNumber"); return "href\sms:" + phone;
C. var phone = documentMain.getltemValue ("phoneNumber"); return "sms:"+ phone;
D. var phone = documentMain.getltemValueStringC'phoneNumber"); return "sms:"+ phone;

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
Billy wants to be able to display a phone keypad when a mobile user types values into a phone
number field.
Which would he use to achieve that?

A. <input type="tel">
B. <input type="phone">
C. <input type="number">
D. <input type="telephone">

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 5
Which is a valid HTML5 touch event?

A. touchtap
B. touchmove
C. touchswipe
D. touchgesture

Answer: B
Reference: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/Events



Friday, 10 February 2017

C2040-390 IBM Social Business Solution Architect V1

Test information:
Number of questions: 58
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 72%
Languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Solution Architect - Social Business V1

Below are the high level objectives for this exam. We recommend reviewing the Study Guide for more detailed information on the test objectives to provide a better idea of the content which will be covered on the exam.

Section 1: Deployment Models and Requirements (25%)
Demonstrate knowledge of concepts relating to migration and available migration options
Identify and explain the components of the Social Business Reference Architecture
Identify the architecture components that are required for hybrid cloud connectivity
Design a highly-available infrastructure accessible both internally and externally.
Determine the proper deployment option(s) for the customer�s environment taking into consideration Security Model, Content Management, Compliance, and Data Privacy
Demonstrate knowledge of responsive web design
Demonstrate knowledge of key concerns/concepts around access, both internal and external.

Section 2: Successful Adoption Strategies and Governance (26%)
Explain how a social business architecture can impact the adoption of a social business platform.
Develop an adoption strategy
Develop a communication strategy
Determine when to use third-party social applications to provide business value in solutions.
Explain how applying social content analytics can drive or hinder behavioral change
Identify architectural features that can address industry-, government-, and country-specific compliance requirements.
Determine ways to address common blockers/objections for adoption.

Section 3: Security (15%)
Design login security to last throughout expected user life-cycle
Distinguish security controls between cloud SaaS solutions and on-premises solutions
Design aspects of security.

Section 4: Integration Points and Architecture (18%)
Demonstrate knowledge of how existing technologies should integrate into the social framework and platforms.
Design social integration into existing business tools and interfaces.
Demonstrate knowledge of Social Collaboration integration patterns for Digital Experience
Design Enterprise Content Management repository architecture for use with other business processes

Section 5: Products, Capabilities, and Use Cases (15%)
Determine techniques to create custom, socially-enabled applications
Demonstrate how a line of business (example: Marketing) can manage a Digital Experience platform with minimal IT involvement.
Determine the appropriate capabilities and design a solution that supports the Social Business Patterns.
Demonstrate how mapping IBM Social offerings to current customer business drivers can deliver successful outcomes.
An IBM Certified Solution Architect - Social Business V1 is a person who can design and apply the underlying concepts of Social Business. This person can architect a complete IBM Social Business solution and can identify integration points with existing products and solutions. Additionally, the Solution Architect should be able to identify business value and promote adoption strategies.

Key areas of competency include:
Deployment Models and Requirements
Successful Adoption Strategies and Governance
Security
Integration Points and Architecture
Products, Capabilities and Use Cases

Recommended Prerequisite Skills

The following qualifications are requirements for success:
Working knowledge of web technologies
Working knowledge of security products
Advanced knowledge of IBM Social product capabilities
Working knowledge of high availability concepts and cloud technologies
Working knowledge of third-party social business applications
Working knowledge of social business concepts

Requirements
This certification requires 1 test(s).

Test(s) required:

Test C2040-390 - IBM Social Business Solution Architect V1



Friday, 13 January 2017

C2010-501 IBM Maximo Asset Management V7.5 Infrastructure Implementation

Test information:
Number of questions: 57
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 71%
Languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Infrastructure Deployment Professional - Maximo Asset Management V7.5
IBM Certified Advanced Deployment Professional - IBM Service Management Asset Management V5

Below are the high level objectives for this exam. We recommend reviewing the Study Guide for more detailed information on the test objectives to provide a better idea of the content which will be covered on the exam.
Section 1: Planning

Given a customers need to deploy IBM Maximo Asset Management (Maximo), evaluate the environment, user requirements, security considerations, language support and organizational processes so that an implementable, quantifiable, and scalable build plan for the installation of Maximo has been developed.

Given that a customer will have Maximo installed on a supported J2EE platform, explain the J2EE configuration concepts so that the customer understands how J2EE can be configured to meet their needs.

Given that a customer is planning for a Maximo Asset Management installation, explain JVM Performance and Optimization Settings and Concepts so that the tools to optimize the system have been explained.

Given that Maximo functionality is to be separated onto different JVMs for performance reasons, explain the JVM roles for Maximo so that an individual understands why roles should be separated onto different JVM and the benefits for doing so.

Given that Maximo is to be installed, define the installation system requirements so that the environment is ready for Maximo to be installed.

Given that Maximo security implementation decisions need to be made, explain the different options so that the correct planning decisions can be made.

Given that Maximo is to be installed, configure the security requirements needed to install Maximo so that pre-installation Security Configuration has been completed.

Given that Maximo is to be installed, review the Maximo search types with the customer and explain the impact that they can have on system performance so that search types and their implications have been reviewed with the customer.

Given a customers need to deploy Maximo, assess the proposed infrastructure so that the installation of Maximo can be implemented on the proposed infrastructure.

Section 2: Installation
Given that IBM Maximo Asset Management (Maximo ) middleware has been defined and Maximo is to be installed explain the Maximo installation options so that the Maximo installation options are defined.

Given that Maximo is to be installed, explain the Maximo installation flow so that the Maximo, fix packs, add-ons and industry solutions installation flow is understood.

Given that Maximo is to be installed, explain the database script installation process so that process to update the Maximo database is understood.

Given that Maximo is to be installed, explain the different Maximo installation components so that the components and how they are used are understood.

Given that Maximo is to be installed, describe the use of the autonomic deployment engine so that the Maximo installation use of the deployment engine is understood.

Given that Maximo has been installed describe the use of the Maximo tools so that the Maximo tools usage is understood.

Given that an Maximo product is to be installed, perform the tasks to manually install Maximo so that Maximo is installed with the current fix pack.

Given that the middleware has been installed, validate core technology configurations so that users can connect to the installed Maximo system via the middleware.

Given that the Maximo product is in the process of installation or has been installed, describe the installation and tool log files so that the appropriate course of action can be taken.

Given that the Maximo product is installed, verify that the Maximo database has been installed correctly so that the Maximo system is ready to be configured.

Given that Maximo is to be upgraded, explain the Maximo upgrade process from 7.1 to 7.5 so that the customer understands the upgrade process.

Given that the IBM product is installed, verify which version of Maximo has been installed so that Maximo is installed to the targeted level.

Section 3: Configuration
Given IBM Maximo Asset Management (Maximo) is already installed, enable Application Server Security within Maximo configuration and J2EE server so that users can connect to Maximo by using LDAP authentication.

Given Maximo is already installed and is ready to integrate with other systems, validate the Maximo Integration Framework (MIF) configuration is correct and functional so that Maximo can send and receive transactions to and from external systems.

Given Maximo is already installed,know, explain and utilize the maximo.properties file so that the Maximo system can be configured to use alternate middleware and database connection points.

Given that Maximo is already installed, manually build a Maximo EAR file and deploy it so that the Maximo application has been updated on J2EE server.

Section 4: PerformanceTuningandProblemDetermination
Given that IBM Maximo Asset Management (Maximo) is installed,review and explain the Maximo performance log settings so that the Maximo system is running at optimal performance level.

Given that Maximo is installed, utilize basic database functionality to analyze installation/performance issues so that the database is normalized and tuned to top performance levels.

Given that the Maximo product is installed, determine if queries are efficient so that Maximo components queries are optimized.

Given that Maximo is installed, review the Start Center portlets so that users achieve a balance between system performance and key data accessibility.

Given that the application server instance requires performance analysis, assess the application server performance so that application server performance is analyzed and corrective actions can be taken.

Given that Thread Dumps and Heap Dumps are to be analyzed,perform the tasks to manually install Maximo so that the Heap Dumps are analyzed and Garbage Collection is tuned in the middleware.

QUESTION 1
LDAPSYNC is an IBM Maximo Asset Management V7.5 cron task that can be used forwhat purpose?

A. To synchronize users from a LDAP capable server, using the J2EE server security repository
B. To synchronize users from a LDAP capable server, bypassing the J2EE server security repository
C. To synchronize users from a LDAP capable server, using the application server security configuration
D. To synchronize users from a LDAP capable server, bypassing the J2EE bind repository authentication

Answer: B


QUESTION 2
Which statement describes how garbage collection is used?

A. Garbagecollection frees memory by removing dead objects from the heap.
B. Garbage collection compresses the heap space through data compression.
C. Garbage collection forces the freeing of memory in the heap by dumping the objects in the order of least used to most used.
D. Garbage collection uses a properly tuned garbage collection agent to gather unused data in the heap and purge it from the system.

Answer: A


QUESTION 3
When reviewing customer requirements for an IBM Maximo Asset Management environment, the customer explains that they have no plans for a development or a user acceptance testing environment. What is a reason that should be given to the customer as to why they should have a development environment?

A. Development environments always differfrom production environments in the number of JVMs.
B. Development environments typically utilize the same database server and J2EE servers
as in the production environments.
C. Development environments allow for the creation, configuration, and development of test code without compromising the integrity of the production system.
D. Development environments must utilize the IBM Maximo Integration Framework components to export and import code and configuration changes into the production environments.

Answer: C


QUESTION 4
How can IBM Maximo Asset Management user login performance be improved?

A. set the default Start Center to one with minimal portlets
B. minimize the number of Start Centers presented as tabs to a user at login
C. ensure users have their own database user account used by reporting processes
D. increase the number of roles per user to maximize the number of Start Center tabs presented at login

Answer: A


QUESTION 5
When should IBM Maximo Asset Management load testing beperformed?

A. during the implementation phase to expose performance problems
B. during the design phase to ensure hardware is correctly sized for procurement
C. during the go live phase to ensure the system is running per client requirements
D. during thepost-implementation phase to ensure satisfactory system performance level with active users

Answer: A


Tuesday, 10 January 2017

JN0-120 Networks Certified Internet Associate, E-series

JNCIA-E Exam Objectives (Exam: JN0-120)

Operation, Configuration, and Troubleshooting
Identify the redundancy options of an E-series Router.
Describe the E-series Router chassis and line modules.
Define the various switch fabrics and ATM buses.
List the steps involved in moving a packet through the router.
Describe how the E-series Router handles routing updates.
List the different modes of operation.
Describe the components of the E-series Router file system.
Describe the steps involved in a basic configuration.
Identify the boot options available for an E-series Router.
Describe the capability and configuration of SNMP.
List the steps involved in upgrading or downgrading the software on an E-series Router.

E-series Router Virtual Routers
Identify the various uses for virtual routers.
List the steps involved in configuring a virtual router.
Define how to manage a virtual router.

Broadband Remote Access Services (B-RAS)
Define the traditional Remote Access Services.
Describe the basic components of a DSL network.
List the various B-RAS service deployment options.
Identify the steps to setup a basic ATM configuration.

Routed and Bridged 1483
Identify the IP addressing options for a routed 1483 network.
Describe the routing table constraints encountered when using routed 1483 encapsulation.
List the steps in configuring an E-series Router to support a routed 1483 network.
Identify the IP addressing options for a bridged 1483 network.
Describe the routing table constraints encountered when using bridged 1483 encapsulation.
Define the components of DHCP and how it is used.
List the steps in configuring an E-series Router to support a bridged 1483 network.

PPP over ATM (PPPoA)
Describe the processing of a PPP packet.
Define the Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) option available for the E-series Router.
Identify the configuration steps involved in setting up authentication options.
List the options available for assigning an IP address to an interface.
Describe how virtual routers are used in a PPPoA service.
Identify the steps involved in configuring PPPoA.

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
Describe the components of a PPP over Ethernet service.
Define the PPP over Ethernet Discovery Stage including the various message types.
Identify the steps for configuring PPPoE using a DSL network.
Identify the steps for configuring PPPoE using a metro Ethernet network.

Dynamic Configuration Mode

Describe the profile configuration utilities available for each B-RAS service offering.
List the services available for use with the autoconfig command.
Describe how a profile is used to describe and define an interface.

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
Describe the applications for using L2TP as a Virtual Private Network technology.
Describe the operation of the L2TP Access Concentrator.
Describe the operation of the L2TP Network Server.
List the steps for establishing an L2TP tunnel.
List the steps for establishing an L2TP session.
Identify the steps for configuring the E-series Router as an LAC.
Identify the steps for configuring the E-series Router as an LNS.

E-series Router Policy Management
Identify the components involved in classifying a packet for policy management.
Describe the functionality and configuration of rate limit profiles.
Define the function of a policy list.


QUESTION 1
By default, how does the router handle changes to its operational configuration?

A. Changes are not implemented, but are saved automatically.
B. Changes are not implemented and must be written into memory.
C. Changes are implemented immediately and saved automatically.
D. Changes are implemented immediately, but must be written into memory.

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
You would like to configure your PC's IP address of 10.10.0.156 as an FTP host with a username
of user and a password of mypass. Which configuration command accomplishes this goal?

A. host userpc 10.10.0.156 ftp user mypass
B. host userpc 10.10.0.156 tftp user mypass
C. hostname userpc 10.10.0.156 ftp user mypass
D. hostname userpc 10.10.0.156 tftp user mypass

Answer: A

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Where should you install the spare line module in a redundancy group?

A. last slot in the chassis
B. first slot in the chassis
C. lowest numbered slot in the group
D. highest numbered slot in the group

Answer: C

Explanation: