IBM Certified Specialist - InfoSphere Optim for Distributed Systems v9.1 Upgrade

Vendor: IBM

Certification Overview

The IBM Certified Specialist: InfoSphere Optim for Distributed Systems v9.1 Upgrade certification is concerned with product configuration and installation, LUA, on demand masking, Optim search, on demand service and new features of database and functionality. This provides a foundation for business features, functionality and values for Optim solutions.

Who can do this Certification?

 Those who want to Install and configure, perform the Core functionality in Optim, have a knowhow of Advanced Topics, Troubleshoot and Performance will take the certification.

Benefits

The successful candidate becomes self-sufficient with the ability to perform tasks involved in his role with no or less assistance from his peers, vendor support services and product documentation. The certification broadens one’s knowledge and skills through exposure to a wide variety of important database features tasks and functions. The individuals IBM Certified Specialist: InfoSphere Optim for Distributed Systems v9.1 Upgrade possessing certification get good salaries and are employed in high posts.

Associated Exam

The IBM Certified Specialist: InfoSphere Optim for Distributed Systems v9.1 Upgrade certification require an individual to pass two tests. These tests are C2090-461 IBM InforSphere Optim for Distribution Systems v9.1 and the C2090-552: IBM InforSphere Optim Distribution System Fundamentals. These tests form the second and third steps in this certification’s path. Passing of these exams will not only help get this certification but the knowledge acquired will be useful in other IBM certifications.

Prerequisites

Experience with configuring, using and installing distributed InfoSphere Optom systems. There is a recommendation on up-to-date training and field experience. This certification also requires them to have understanding of the concept of controlling access and privileges for scheme objects, controlling privilege at the object and system level and use and use advanced querying and reporting techniques

Examination Overview

C2090-461 IBM InforSphere Optim for Distribution Systems v9.1

The big sections contained in this test are outlined below:

Topic 1. Install and Configure (covers 25%)

Topic 2. Core functionality in Optim (covers 35%)

Topic 3. Advanced Topics (covers 34%)

Topic 4. Troubleshoot and Performance (covers 6%)

You are required to go through a thorough study of all the above topics. The vendor has provided the full exam details and exam topics on the website.

The number of questions to be answered in this test is 34. A pass score of 61% is required to be considered one of the successful candidates. The exam takes a duration of one hour or sixty minutes.

C2090-552 IBM InforSphere Optim for Distributed Systems Fundamentals test

This exam requires deep study of the following four major sections:

1. Install and Configure (25%)
2. Core functionality of Optim (35%)
3. Advanced Topics (34%)
4. Troubleshoot and Performance (6%)

This exam contains 65 questions. The time allocation for this test is ninety minutes. A pass score of 75% is required. The exam is not a cheap one as people may think or as some organizations may put it, it requires proper preparation in advance. The skills pertaining to this certification should be on your fingertips during the exam time.

These exams will certify your skills in planning, configuring, troubleshooting, administering and maintaining IBM InforSphere Optim Solutions v9.1

Validity Period of the certification

This IBM certification does not expire.

Steps Involved in the Certification

The certification path requires one to pass through four steps. These three steps that have to be completed before the certification is awarded

1. Training: Complete one of the approved courses. You are required to undergo some training. This is done obviously earlier before you do the exam.
2. Exam: C2090-461 IBM InforSphere Optim for Distribution Systems v9.1 test
3. Exam: the C2090-552: IBM InforSphere Optim Distribution System Fundamentals test
4. Form: The course registration form should be filled and submitted

The sequence of the steps does not matter but the last step must be to fill the course submission form after completing the other two steps.

Expert Review

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