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IBM A2090-617 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM Assessment: DB2 10 System Administration for z/OS |
| Exam Number: | A2090-617 |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 IBM Certified Advanced Database Administrator - DB2 for z/OS |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Typically delivered via IBM certification testing centers or online proctored exam (depending on program availability). |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with IBM DB2 for z/OS administration and mainframe (z/OS) environment knowledge. |
IBM A2090-617 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Performance Monitoring and Tuning | - Monitoring tools and statistics - Query optimization and tuning techniques |
| Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery | - Image copies and recovery utilities - Point-in-time recovery strategies |
| Installation and Configuration | - Subsystem parameter configuration - DB2 installation process on z/OS |
| Database and Storage Management | - Table spaces and indexes - Storage groups and VSAM datasets |
| DB2 for z/OS Architecture and Environment | - Subsystem structure and components - DB2 address spaces and system datasets |
| DB2 Utilities and Maintenance | - System maintenance procedures - Reorg, Runstats, and Load utilities |
| Security and Authorization | - User privileges and access control - DB2 security model and RACF integration |
IBM Assessment: DB2 10 System Administration for z/OS (A2090-617) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
The A2090-617 exam, officially known as IBM Assessment: DB2 10 System Administration for z/OS, is the IBM test that leads to the IBM Certified System Administrator - DB2 10 for z/OS certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2, IBM Certified Advanced Database Administrator - DB2 for z/OS.
Recommended experience with IBM DB2 for z/OS administration and mainframe (z/OS) environment knowledge.
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The official IBM Assessment: DB2 10 System Administration for z/OS outline is organized into 7 domains. The first three are:
- Installation and Configuration
- DB2 for z/OS Architecture and Environment
- Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
