IBM Certified Associate - Tivoli Identity Manager V5.1

Vendor: IBM

Certification Overview

An IBM certified individual will be able to operate in the area with Tivoli Identity Manager V5.1 components. He will also be able to interact with the interface and fully understand some of the changes and skills within this IBM software solution.  The Java architect needs this course in order to solve some of the migration processes that are involved under these skills. The profound knowledge of business processes is what the potential candidate needs to have prior to starting the course.

Who can do this certification?

The individuals who have basic knowledge on the security systems within the IBM framework should be able to take this course.  The individual will be introduced to certain concepts such as the HTTPS, and SSL. The individual also needs to have some extra knowledge on the operating systems and other essential user management skills. To have an IBM Tivoli identity manager V5.1 certificate, an individual should comprehend the architectural designs and role management. It is better to have all the Java programming concepts in order to advance well in this course. Depending on the interest of the learners, most of the concepts here are taught with enough online resources and therefore the level of skills will not be an issue to some experts.   

Benefits

Through this certification, an individual will learn the TCP skills, identity governance concepts, reporting techniques and the general IBM architectural designs. This is a course that will fill the expert with user management skills and therefore less resources and time will be wasted when it comes to delivering the intended goals to the users. An IBM certified associate in this field will not earn anything less than 60,000 dollars in a year.

Associate Exam

The professional will have to take the C2150-038-IBM Tivoli Manager V5.1 fundamentals test, to get the certification.

Prerequisites

There are some Java experts who are naturally bright and therefore they don’t need to go through prior extensive training as they will easily connect with the trainings in this course. However, for those who want to advance well in this certification, it is important to have some skills such as the software skills, business processes, encryption concepts, operating systems, administrative models, architectural designs, role management and the IP skills which are covered in the first level. The knowledge of Java scripts, cascading styles, installation basics on DB2 and SQL server are among the basics that a professional should have. The substantial experience on certain concepts and their functioning will also mean well before the starting of this certification. 

Examination Overview

The test consists of topics which are classified as below:

1. Architecture& Gathering requirements for Tivoli Manager
2. Identity Manager Roles
3. Identity manager integration
4. Identity manager adapters
5. User administration
6. Policy administration

Through the skills acquired in this program, a professional will be able to sum up the total components of ITIM in relation to the transactional, relational and historical database. The expert will also be exposed to a number of web sphere servers which enhances the security, logging and other web services.  With the basic knowledge of ITIM, the professional will be able to come up with requirements in relation to the targeted environment. With the use of the ITIM adapters, the expert can be in position to direct certain resources within the client solution. With the use of such adapters, it is much easier to create or even delete groups basing on the selected resources.  The ITIM user interface creates easy access to the end users and this is done through easy guided tips.  The professional will also be exposed to the skills concerning the policy adoption for a given type of service.

The test consists of 52 questions which have been given a time allocation of 90 minutes. The languages used in the testing are English and Japanese and the pass mark for the certification award is 67%.

Validity of Certification

A certificate will always be replaced after a given time period.

Expert Review

Through the ITIM skills, the professional will master all the concepts and business processes in various environments and be able to meet the solutions of the clients. This certification is ideal for those who need profound skills in security and management roles especially with the application of the ITIM application. It is easily understood because of enough training resources. I fully recommend this course for all the Java architects who want to polish on their reporting techniques and other management roles.

Lee Edwards, link connections co.

Sydney, Australia