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.
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Sunday 5 February 2017

C2020-701 IBM Cognos TM1 10.1 Analyst

Test information:
Number of questions: 60
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 61%
Languages: English, Japanese

This test is valid for TM1 v10.1 and TM1 v10.2.

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Specialist - Cognos TM1 10.1 Data Analysis

The IBM Cognos TM1 10.1 Analyst exam covers key concepts, technologies, and functionality of the Cognos products. In preparation for an exam, we recommend a combination of training and hands-on experience, and a detailed review of product documentation.

TM1 User Interfaces (25%)
Demonstrate knowledge of TM1 perspectives
Demonstrate knowledge of cube views
Describe when to use TM1 Web
Describe TM1 Application Web
Describe Cognos Insight
Describe data entry mechanisms

TM1 Architectural Concepts (20%)
Describe basic server configuration
Demonstrate knowledge of TM1 Objects
Describe security concepts
Describe the reasons for usingTM1 as a data source for other products

TM1 Functional Knowledge (55%)
Demonstrate knowledge of how to analyze data
Describe how to use cube views
Describe how to use subsets
Describe how to create and deploy reports and templates

IBM Certified Specialist - Cognos TM1 10.1 Data Analysis

Job Role Description / Target Audience
The TM1 Analyst is responsible for manipulating business data to discover and understand trends and exceptions, and for performing predictive analysis for an IBM Cognos TM1 model. This individual will be able to participate as an effective team member on implementation projects.

To achieve the IBM Certified Specialist - Cognos TM1 10.1 Data Analysis certification, candidates must possess the skills identified under Recommended Prerequisite Skills, if any, and pass one (1) exam.

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

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Prior to your preparation for this associate-level certification, the following knowledge and skills are recommended and assumed:

Intermediate/Advanced competency in Microsoft Excel
Basic understanding of relational databases
Basic understanding of multidimensional data

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 C2020-701 - IBM Cognos TM1 10.1 Analyst

This test is valid for TM1 v10.1 and TM1 v10.2.
QUESTION 1
How do you configure a TM1 Web application so that users are not prompted for the TM1 Admin
Host every time they log in?

A. Modify the capability assignments in TM1 Architect.
B. Edit the pmpsvc_config.xml file.
C. Edit the web.config file.
D. Change security on the top-Level application folder from "private" to "public".

Answer: C

Explanation:

QUESTION 2
A company uses Excel workbooks to access IBM Cognos TM1 data over a wide area network.
The company needs to improve the performance of their Excel workbooks which contain multiple
slices from multiple TM1 cubes.
Which two changes will improve performance? (Choose two.)

A. Convert all DBR() functions to DBRW() functions.
B. Make all DBRW() functions reference a single VIEW function.
C. Convert all DBRA() functions to DBRW() functions.
D. Convert all DBRW() functions to DBR() functions.

Answer: A,C

Explanation:

QUESTION 3
Why would you use Rebuild over Recalc in an Active Form?

A. When a conditional format on a report changes
B. When metadata is added to the TM1 model that must be displayed on the row
C. When data changes along the rows of a report
D. When a leaf element is added to a consolidated element of a report

Answer: B

Explanation:

QUESTION 4
A TM1 Application Web user has completed data input. Which action allows the user to lock the
data for review?

A. Commit
B. Save
C. Release ownership
D. Submit

Answer: D

Explanation:
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