IBM Certified Deployment Professional - Maximo Asset Management V7.1

Vendor: IBM

Certification Overview

The certification, namely, IBM Certified Deployment Professional - Maximo Asset Management V7.1, copes to set a qualification standard for product consultants, its concerned architectures, product partners and its concerned administrators. IBM Maximo Asset Management solution software is a product designed to help professionals in managing and operating assets. The certification is conferred by IBM. You will find study guides for the certification, throughout the internet.

Who can do the Certification?

The candidate considering obtaining the certification must have the required knowledge of the MAM software. He or she should have all the essential knowledge required before sitting for the exams, related to IBM MAM version 7.1 in order to understand what exactly is being asked in the multiple choice exam questions. Also, I must mention beforehand, that the questions are going to be tricky and will require you to have in-depth knowledge of MAM version 7.1 and its former versions.

Benefits

As you get done with this IBM certification, you can master and architect IBM MAM version 7.1 with much proficiency which makes you different from the other candidates who have applied for the same job as you have. It provides you with recognition within the field of asset management. You can then be known as an IT Professional, more precisely an IBM Certified Professional which raises you self-esteem. As you become an IBM certified professional, your pay will start from $20k at least and will further increase with time.

Associated Exams

In order to be certified you will have to go through two exams, firstly 000-015 IBM Maximo Asset Management version 7.1 Implementation and secondly, 000-017 Foundations of Tivoli Process Automation Engine, both of which have numerous topics to cover and, numerous topics to learn from.

Prerequisites

Before giving 000-015 version 7.1 Implementation, you should make sure you have clear concepts of IBM Maximo Asset Management (MAM), also known as Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), version 7.1's infrastructure and components and its associated skill, MAM's functionaliy - skill level two, know how to manage assets and work cycle - skill level three, know about application servers like WebSphereWebLogic - skill level two, have clear concepts of firewall and networking - skill level two, know everything related to XML and its skill level one, and lastly you should know about protocols; especially HTTP, LDAP and SNTP - skill level one.

Examination Overview

000-015 - IBM Maximo Asset Management v7.1 Implementation, the examination covers following topics

1. Assets
2. Preventive Maintenance
3. Inventory
4. Contracts
5. Purchasing
6. Resources
7. Work Management
8. Asset Reconciliation
9. Service Requests

The exam may be given in English or Japanese, depending on what language you choose to give your exam in. You will have 69 questions to solve and the time you will be given to solve them is 105 minutes. You must score at least 71%, which is the passing score for the exam.

As you pass the exam you will have the proficiency to manage and administer different types of assets from one single extension, maintain network security, reconcile assets, and sell and purchase IBM Maximo products and solutions.

000-017 Foundations of Tivoli Process Automation Engine, the examination covers following topics

1. Prerequisites and installation
2. Platform Configuration
3. Financial Configuration
4. Security Configuration
5. Migration Configuration
6. Start Center Configuration
7. Work Management Configuration and Administration
8. Reporting Configuration

The exam may be given in English or Japanese, depending on what language you choose to give your exam in. You will have 60 questions to solve and the time you will be given to solve them is 60 minutes. You must score at least 74%, which is the passing score for the exam.

Once you get done with the exam you will be able to configure and install TPAE, determine its problems and provide solutions and app accordingly. You will be able to maintain security via network topography.

Validity of the Certification

Just like all other IBM certifications, Maximo Asset Management version7.1 certification is valid until a new, more revised edition to this certification is introduced. As improvised and further modified editions are introduced the older certification becomes of much less importance to the target audience.

Steps involved in the Certification

1. Choose the Certification you wish to register for.
2. See which tests are required for the accredition of the certification.
3. Prepare for the test taking help from supportive resources; test objectives, IBM recommended test preparation resources, sample test papers, try gaining experience giving opportunities.
4. Register to take the tests by the authorised vendors.
5. Take the test. With allowance of 2-3 days, your certificate shall be handed to you.
6. As you complete and successfully take the required tests for the certifications. You shall receive an e-mail that requires you to accept the terms of agreement.
7. As you accept it another e-mail shall be received on your e-mail address, with electronic deliverables.
8. Make sure you keep your profile active and provide a correct e-mail address. If you do not have an e-mail address, the process shall proceed with your postal address which MUST be provided.

Expert Review

The Certification differentiates an IBM Certified Deployment Maximo Asset Management v7.1 Professional from other IT professionals. It allows them to enhance their knowledge and skills while allowing the employer to assess their skills in asset management. However the certificate has been outrun by IBM Certified Deployment Professional - Maximo Asset Management version7.5.

Krystal.K,Health Management AsscsInc

Joetsu, Japan.