Tuesday, February 28, 2017

C2040-431 IBM SmartCloud Notes Administration V1

Test information:
Number of questions: 57
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 62%
Languages: English

Section 1: Architecture (25%)
Explain mail server configurations and disaster recovery locations
Explain SMTP outbound mail routing options
Explain SMTP inbound mail routing options
Verify Domino Directory requirements
Explain delegation options for mail and calendaring
Identify network ports used for communication protocols
Explain Sametime server options (hosted by IBM vs.on-premises)
Explain differences in subscription options
Describe differences between the physical Notes ID file and other logins
Explain NRPC routing from an on prem user to an IBM Connections Mail on Cloud user
Explain free and busy lookup for SmartCloud
Describe cloud service security
Explain NRPC routing from an IBM Connections Mail on Cloud user to an on prem user
Describe security options for restricting access to users mail in SmartCloud Notes

Section 2: Configure and Deploy (23%)
Enable and configure IMAP for users
Provision end-users for IBM SmartCloud Traveler for Notes
Create IBM SmartCloud Traveler policies
Integrate Extended Directory Catalog
Deploying two IBM Domino top-level Organizations (O)
Understand deployment options for mail: local/managed mail replica or web mail
Run and interpret the results of the Domain Configuration Tool
Configure mail routing from a secondary domain
Verify domain ownership
Explain Domain configuration utility
Create a passthru server (standalone and separate Domino Domain )
Configure and Manage ID Vault
Generate OU Certifier
Create Global Domain document

Section 3: System Administration (33%)
Change subscription for user
Configure cloud polices
Describe how to rename a user in SmartCloud
Configure Trash options
Understand Notes Client setup for a SmartCloud Notes user
Describe options for user to have their password reset
Configure journaling options
Explain integration of meetings service in calendaring
Configure email filtering
Understand Rooms and Resource scheduling within a hybrid environment
Identify available subscriptions
Change a SmartCloud Notes user's organization unit and/or organization
Configure Mail Templates
Explain user provisioning process without data migration
Add a user
Delete or suspend a user
Add a group
Setup a mail address

Section 4: Mobile Device Administration (7%)
Prepare SmartCloud Traveler for Notes for users
Enable application passwords in IBM SmartCloud Traveler for Notes
Setup Traveler on mobile device
Explain mobile device wiping

Section 5: Instant Messaging (2%)
Configure IBM Sametime connectivity

Section 6: Troubleshooting (11%)
Identify network port issues
Identify needed server group names
Identify mail routing issues
Identify policy issues
Identify connection issues
Identify password issues

IBM Certified System Administrator - SmartCloud Notes V1
An IBM Certified System Administrator- SmartCloud Notes V1 is a person who can demonstrate the administration and day-to-day management of an IBM SmartCloud Notes hybrid implementation. They can do this with limited assistance from support, documentation or relevant subject matter experts.

Key areas of competency include:
Architecture
Configure and Deploy
System Administration
Mobile Device Administration
Instant Messaging
Troubleshooting

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Configuration and use of Lotus Domino administration policies and settings documents
Working knowledge of firewall rules and concepts
Working knowledge of Domain Name Services (DNS) including CNAME records
Working knowledge of TCPIP network routing and tracing / troubleshooting connectivity between two endpoints

Thursday, February 2, 2017

C2020-021 IBM OpenPages Developer

Test information:
Number of questions: 60
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 65%
Languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Developer - OpenPages

The IBM OpenPages Developer exam will certify that the successful candidate has the fundamental knowledge to participate as an effective team member in the implementation of IBM OpenPages Platform and components for a customer solution.

OpenPages Overview (16%)
Identify the purpose of OpenPages
Identify the technology stack overview
Describe how to customize OpenPages
Describe the OpenPages user interface

Data Model (18%)
Describe the object model rules
Describe the Business Entity structure
Identify Core Data Model Spine
Describe how to manage objects and associations
Describe administrative configuration concepts (e.g., dependencies, views, objects, fields)

Security Model (17%)
Identify roles and role-based security models
Demonstrate knowledge of Security Access Control Permissions
Demonstrate knowledge of security domains
Describe role assignments and how to assign access for users
Identify user and group configurations
Describe security rules

Profile Configuration (18%)
Identify field behavior
Describe views
Describe AFCON concepts

OpenPages GRC Features and Functions (20%)
Describe triggers
Identify UI Extensions / Helpers / Utilities (JSPs)
Identify Computed Fields and Reporting Fragment Configuration
Identify import/export methods

OpenPages Implementation Process (11%)
Identify the implementation phases (BASIM)
Identify environment migration

Job Role Description / Target Audience
The IT Consultant (also known as the Consulting Engineer) will write reports and programs (this exam is not intended for report writers), implement solutions for OpenPages GRC platform deployments, deliver high-quality technical deliverables and might be called upon to assist with the development of a Statement Of Work (SOW). The candidate will also participate in the OpenPages community via knowledge sharing, best practice documentation and training.

To achieve the IBM Certified Developer - OpenPages certification, candidates must possess the skills identified under Recommended Prerequisite Skills, if any, and pass one (1) test.

Click the test link below to see the overview, objectives, and test preparation recommendations.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Prior to your preparation for this certification, the following knowledge and skills are recommended and assumed (but not tested) :

Intermediate to advanced competency in Microsoft Excel.
Intermediate to advanced competency in J2EE web-based platforms.
Intermediate to advanced commercial programming experience in HTML, JSP, XML and Java, using OO concepts, SQL, Java script.

Requirements
This certification requires 1 test(s).

Test(s) required:
Click on the link(s) below to see test details, test objectives, suggested training and sample tests.
Test C2020-021 - IBM OpenPages Developer