Number of questions: 50
Number of questions to pass: 33
Time allowed: 90 mins
Status: Live

This exam consists of 5 sections described below.

Section 1 – Process Discovery and Inventory 18%
Identify and refine the scope, goals and critical success factors for the project.
Plan and perform process discovery sessions, including who will participate in the session.
Build, categorize and prioritize the process inventory with appropriate scope for the process goals following the IBM BPM methodology.
Construct a process discovery map in Blueworks Live.
Identify the stakeholders’ roles through the Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed (RACI) component of the process.

Section 2 – Process Modeling and Documentation 26%
Construct process models and cases using Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) including associated business policies.
Identify existing business rules related decision points.
Build process hierarchy to appropriate level of detail.
Identify the values for the Suppliers Inputs Process Outputs Customers (SIPOC) component of the process.
Identify and document the process problems and opportunities for improvement.
Explain the differences of the spectrum between structured and ad-hoc processes.
Create a BPM solution roadmap.

Section 3 – Process Analysis 12%
Analyze and prioritize the process problems and opportunities for improvement.
Perform root cause and value added analysis.
Examine the process performance metrics and identify appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
Create the benchmark/baseline measurement (cycle time and cost) for the current state process.

Section 4 – Future State Process Design 32%
Construct and design the future state process to the appropriate level of detail.
Modify the future state process for implementation, incorporating opportunities for improvement.
Identify existing and new integration points for the future state process.
Identify and define the business rules encountered in the future state process.
Model potential decision points using Decision Model and Notation (DMN).
Define the process measurements and reporting requirements for the future process.
Document, prioritize, and categorize the user stories for the future state process.
Determine when to model activities as either human or system based within IBM Business Process Manager, V8.5.6.
Describe the basic case management capabilities of IBM Business Process Manager, V8.5.6.

Section 5 – Playback Methodology and Change Management 12%
Understand the IBM playback methodology.
Create the timeline and key objectives for each iteration and playback of the IBM BPM methodology.
Conduct playback sessions with different stakeholders to gain consensus.
Understand the organizational and process change management approaches for BPM projects.
Collaborate with stakeholders and project management in defining the solution approach.

To prepare for this test, it is first recommended that you are familiar with the job role description and the parameters this certification is based on, as well as have knowledge of the topics outlined in the test objectives/skills measured on the test. Compare your own technical level to the test objectives and the recommended training resources, and then determine for yourself how much preparation you require. Note that these educational sources are recommended, but not required (*) before taking a certification test.

(*) Notes:
The recommended educational resources listed are not intended to be a substitute for, but should complement, relevant practical experience.
Extensive product knowledge is required to pass the test.
Every effort has been made to make the recommended educational resources as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness is implied. The resources provided are on an as is basis. IBM shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from course or publication content..

Classroom Course
Course Title: Process Implementing with IBM Business Process Manager Standard/Adv V8.5.6 – I

Course Duration: 5 Days

Course Number: WB819

Course Abstract:
This course integrates training in business process management (BPM) methods and implementation with IBM Business Process Manager V8.5.6. You learn core process modeling and implementation skills, the project development approach, process model implementation fundamentals, and exceptional delivery patterns. These skills improve the speed and quality of process definition and implementation efforts.

Redbook

Empowering your Ad Hoc Business with IBM Business Process Manager

Web Resource

IBM BPM 8.5.6 Knowledge Center

Blueworks Live online context help

Discovering the Decisions within Your Business Processes using IBM Blueworks Live

Process Discovery Best Practices: Using IBM Blueworks Live

Determine the Root Cause: 5 Whys

Overview
PartnerWorld Code: 15010803
Replaces PW Code: 15010802

Status: Live
This intermediate level certification is intended for BPM analysts who discover, define, and analyze complex processes within cross functional areas. These BPM analysts lead and facilitate BPM projects, and communicate business needs for process-oriented solutions.

These BPM analysts are expected to address:
1. Process Discovery and Inventory
2. Process Modeling and Documentation
3. Process Analysis
4. Future State Process Design
5. Playback Methodology and Change Management

These BPM analysts are generally self-sufficient and able to perform most of the tasks involved in the role with limited assistance from peers, product documentation and vendor support services.

To attain the IBM Certified BPM Analyst – Blueworks Live; Business Process Manager Express or Standard Edition V8.5.6 certification, candidates must pass 1 test. To prepare for the test it is recommended for one to refer to the job role and recommended prerequisite skills, and click the link to the test below to refer to the test objectives and the Test preparation tab.
Requirements

This certification requires 1 exam

Exam Required:
Click on the link below to see exam details, exam objectives, suggested training and sample tests.

C9550-417 – IBM Blueworks Live and Business Process Manager V8.5.6 BPM Business Analysis

Each test:
contains questions requiring single and multiple answers. For multiple-answer questions, you need to choose all required options to get the answer correct. You will be advised how many options make up the correct answer. is designed to provide diagnostic feedback on the Examination Score Report, correlating back to the test objectives, informing the test taker how he or she did on each section of the test. As a result, to maintain the integrity of each test, questions and answers are not distributed.

Number of questions: 60
Number of questions to pass: 38
Time allowed: 120 mins
Status: Live

The test consists of eight sections containing a total of approximately 60 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.

Section 1 – BPM Methodology 7%
Outline the timeline and key objectives for each iteration and playback of the IBM BPM methodology.
Identify the roles and responsibilities for each of the project team members of the IBM BPM playback methodology.
Illustrate what development steps are needed to perform each playback phase using IBM Business Process Manager.

Section 2 – IBM Business Process Manager Architecture 12%
Describe the differences between the Express, Standard and Advanced editions of IBM Business Process Manager.
Explain the BPM architecture and components.
Build applications using the appropriate mix of BPM application components (Process Apps, BPDs, toolkits, processes, sub-processes, services, etc.).
Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of design decisions on application performance.

Section 3 – Process and Case Modeling 25%
Construct a Business Process Definition using complex patterns (e.g., loops, sub-processes, ad hoc sub-processes, parallel activities, events).
Construct a Case Type using document types, activities, new and existing services and sub-processes.
Build business objects and variables for use within a business process solution. This includes use of environment and exposed process variables and how data is passed between BPM process application components.
Demonstrate an understanding of the different gateway types and their runtime implications.
Configure task assignments including teams, team retrieval services, team filters and expert teams.
Model escalations within a business process solution.
Outline the implementation and behavior options of ad-hoc activities.
Explain the differences between a structured and an unstructured process.

Section 4 – User Interface Development 17%
Demonstrate an understanding of the differences between client side human services and heritage human services.
Create Coach Views and Coaches, including JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets, localization, and boundary events.
Define Coach View configuration and data options.
Call services (such as Ajax and REST) from Coaches and Coach Views.
Customize user interfaces including dashboards, process instance UI, case instance UI, and Process Portal.

Section 5 – Service Development 17%
Construct incoming and outgoing web service integrations.
Construct Undercover Agents.
Construct content management system integrations.
Construct database integrations.
Construct decision services.
Utilize the IBM BPM APIs.
Construct Ajax services.

Section 6 – Performance Tracking and Reporting 10%
Implement autoC45:C48g groups, and timing intervals to monitor state and performance.
Retrieve auto-tracked and manually tracked process information from the Performance Data Warehouse.
Create custom dashboards and reports from tracked process data to display process state and performance.
Configure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Section 7 – Error Handling, Debugging and Troubleshooting 7%
Design and implement error and exception handling.
Debug processes and services using the appropriate combination of tools, including Process Inspectors, service debugger, Process Admin console, BPM documentation, WebSphere Application Server log files, FFDCs, web browser debugger and console.

Section 8 – Deployment, Governance and Toolkits 7%
Build and use shared artifacts with toolkits.
Explain the process application deployment procedure, including online/offline deployment, BPM system topology and process instance migration.

The sample test is designed to give the candidate an idea of the content and format of the questions that will be on the certification exam. Performance on the sample test is NOT an indicator of performance on the certification exam. This should not be considered an assessment too

To prepare for this test, it is first recommended that you are familiar with the job role description and the parameters this certification is based on, as well as have knowledge of the topics outlined in the test objectives/skills measured on the test. Compare your own technical level to the test objectives and the recommended training resources, and then determine for yourself how much preparation you require. Note that these educational sources are recommended, but not required (*) before taking a certification test.

Before preparing for the certification test, it is recommended that you measure your current level of skill by taking the Sample Test (located from the “Sample/Assessment test” link above)..

You can prepare for the test through the Tutor Approach (classroom, instructor led course, and other sources) or the Self-Study Approach. Sources within each approach collectively cover the skills measured on the test.

To prepare via the Tutor Approach, take course [ (WB814 or ZB814) and (WB815 or ZB815) ], and refer to the sources with an * in front of them. Note that per this formula, you are required to take only 2 courses.

To prepare via the Self-Study Approach, omit the courses, and refer to all other sources with and without the * in front.

(*) Notes:
The recommended educational resources listed are not intended to be a substitute for, but should complement, relevant practical experience.
Extensive product knowledge is required to pass the test.
Every effort has been made to make the recommended educational resources as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness is implied. The resources provided are on an as is basis. IBM shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from course or publication content..
Classroom Course

Course Title: Process Implementing with IBM Business Process Manager Standard V8.5.5 – II

Course Duration: 5 Days

Course Number: WB815G

Course Abstract:

Please also see alternative option ZB815G (listed under “Online Courses”).

This intermediate course teaches application developers and BPM team members how to use IBM Business Process Manager to design and develop process applications. It is an interactive class with demonstrations and hands-on lab exercises.

Note: This course fully covers test objectives 5A, 6A, 6B, 6C

This course partially covers test objectives 2C, 3A, 3C, 3E, 4B, 4D, 5B, 5F, 6D, 7B

This course does not cover test objectives 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2D, 3B, 3D, 3F, 3G, 3H, 4A, 4C, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5G, 7A, 8A, 8B

Course Title: Process Implementing with IBM Business Process Manager Standard V8.5.5 – I

Course Duration: 5 Days

Course Number: WB814G

Course Abstract:

Please also see alternative option ZB814G (listed under “Online Courses”).

This course teaches core process modeling skills. You also learn a project development approach, process model implementation fundamentals, and exceptional delivery patterns. These skills improve the speed and quality of process definition and implementation efforts.

Note: This course fully covers test objectives 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 3D, 3F, 3G, 5C, 5D, 5E, 7A, 8A

This course partially covers test objectives 2C, 2D, 3A, 3C, 3E, 4B, 5B

This course does not cover test objectives 3B, 3H, 4A, 4C, 4D, 4E, 5A, 5F, 5G, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 7B, 8B
Online course

Process Implementing with IBM Business Process Manager Standard V8.5.5 – II – SPVC

Please see alternative option WB815G.
Redbook

Leveraging the IBM BPM Coach Framework in Your Organization, Pages 50, 52

* Empowering your Ad Hoc Business with IBM Business Process Manager, Chapter 2

Scaling BPM Adoption – From Project to Program with IBM Business Process Manager Chapter 3; Page 103; Chapter 5, Pages 170, 172, 180

Web Resource

* Starting a new process

* Difference between heritage human services and client-side human services

* Service types

Business Performance Data Warehouse tracking group views

Tips for debugging coach view lifecycle method inside client-side human services

* Implementing a case activity

Tracking groups of process variables

Providing information about coach views

Modeling event subprocesses

Tracking IBM Business Process Manager performance data

* Managing orphaned tokens with a policy file

Managing and using toolkits

Associating process variables to a tracking group

BAL Reference

Handling errors using error events

Adding a BAL Rule component to a service

Configuring a Web Service Integration component

Configuring a BPD activity for multi-instance loops

Creating exposed process values (EPVs)

Enabling work to be postponed and resumed at run time

How variables are passed in Process Designer

Add event gateways

* Customizing the Process Performance and Team Performance dashboards

Business rule parts and structure

Building a Decision service

Managing tokens using the REST API Client and Process Inspector

* Adding an Enterprise Content Management

Limitations in working with IBM BPM documents

Attaching the undercover agent to the message event

* Which artifacts should I use?

* Performing modeling tasks for inbound events

BPM Overview

* Optimizing BPD execution for latency

Using start message events

* Detecting and terminating infinite loops in JavaScript activities

Creating an unstructured (ad hoc) activity

* Adding a case type variable or property

* Heritage human service to client-side human service conversion

* Creating user interfaces for a BPD

Managing Orphaned Tokens

Managing snapshots

Inspector Reference

Assigning teams to BPD activities

* Configuration properties and configuration options

Dashboards in Process Portal

* Instance Details UI Service Template

Adding a JRules Decision Service component to a service

* Creating SLA

Modeling delays, escalations, and timeouts by using timer events

Exposing business process definitions

* Subscribing to document and folder events: the end-to-end approach

* https: Methods supported by REST APIs

Creating a custom dashboard

BPM SQL Integration

Creating a team

* Calling Ajax services from coach views

Creating an inbound web service

Managing Business Performance Data Warehouses

Web services compatability

xample: creating a coach that calls an Ajax service

Subprocess types

Setting up collaboration features for business users

Creating localization resource

Localizing Process Applications

Overview
PartnerWorld Code: 15010505
Replaces PW Code: 15010504

Status: Live
This intermediate level certification is intended for BPM application developers who lead and contribute to the delivery of complex level process applications.

These BPM application developers implement high quality process-driven and case-driven business solutions using IBM Business Process Manager Express or Standard Edition V8.5.5. This includes:
1. BPM Methodology
2. Application Architecture
3. Process and Case Modeling
4. User Interface Development
5. Service Development
6. Performance Tracking and Reporting
7. Error Handling, Debugging and Troubleshooting
8. Deployment, Governance and Toolkits

These BPM application developers are expected to be generally self-sufficient and be able to perform the tasks involved in the role with occasional assistance from peers, product documentation, or vendor support services.

To attain the IBM Certified BPM Application Developer – Business Process Manager Express or Standard Edition V8.5.5 certification, candidates must pass 1 test. To prepare for the test, it is recommended to refer to the job role description and recommended prerequisite skills, and click the link to the test below to refer to the test objectives and the Test preparation tab.
Recommended Prerequisite Skills

Knowledge and foundational skills one needs to possess before acquiring skills measured on the certification test. These foundational skills are NOT measured on the test. For skills measured on the test, see Test Objectives.)

Functional knowledge of:

BPMN
JavaScript
SQL
XML
Dojo

General knowledge of:
Security
Requirements

This certification requires 1 exam

Exam Required:
Click on the link below to see exam details, exam objectives, suggested training and sample tests.

C9550-412 – IBM Business Process Management Express or Standard Edition V8.5.5 BPM Application Development

Each test:
contains questions requiring single and multiple answers. For multiple-answer questions, you need to choose all required options to get the answer correct. You will be advised how many options make up the correct answer. is designed to provide diagnostic feedback on the Examination Score Report, correlating back to the test objectives, informing the test taker how he or she did on each section of the test. As a result, to maintain the integrity of each test, questions and answers are not distributed.

 

QUESTION 1
A BPM Application developer is creating a case that call center agents can use when a customer wants to dispute a credit card transaction. The call center supervisors need a separate user interface for the case that is viewable only by call center supervisors.
What should BPM application developer do to support the requirement?

A. Assign “Call Center Supervisors” team as a Manager Team for the case
B. Duplicate the default user interface and assign the “Call Center Supervisors” team as a Manager Team for the case
C. Create an Instance Owners user interface and assign the “Call Center Supervisors” team in the “Instant Owners” team
D. Create a Launch Ul Default user interface and assign the “Call Center Supervisors” team in the “Expose to start” option in the Overview page of the case.

Answer: B

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QUESTION 2
A BPM application developer has enabled auto-tracking for a car tire production and run the update tracking definitions command in process designer. During a playback, the BPM application developer is asked to rename the auto-tracking group from “at1392376481525” to “tireProduction” and run update tracking definitions again.
When building a custom dashboard, what resource should the BPM application developer
use to retrieve the data?

A. The “tireProduction” view for the “tireProduction” table.
B. The “tireProduction” view for the “at1392376481525” table.
C. The “at1392376481525” view for the “tireProduction” table.
D. The “at1392376481525” view for the “at1392376481525” table.

Answer: B

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QUESTION 3
A BPM application developer is using a toolkit as a dependency for a process application. During testing, a bug is identified within a service contained in the toolkit.
To fix the bug and get the fix applied to the process application, what must application developer do?
Fix the bug in the toolkit, and:

A. take a snapshot of the toolkit
B. take a snapshot of the process application and then take a snapshot of the toolkit
C. take a snapshot of the toolkit, and then upgrade the version of toolkit in the process application
D. the fix is automatically applied to the process application

Answer: A

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QUESTION 4
The BPM process center experiences a CPU spike, affecting the availability of process center for other users. It is suspected that one of the services being tested by the application development team contains an infinite JavaScript loop, though the process center does not have loop detection exception enabled.
Where can the BPM application developer find information to indicate which service might be causing the issue? (choose 2)

A. Process admin console
B. Process portal debugger
C. Browser debugger features
D. Process designer inspector
E. WebSphere application server log

Answer: A,B

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QUESTION 5
A BPM application developer is building client side human services including custom coach views for inclusion in a set of business process definitions (BPDs). The BPM application developer tests the business processes using the process designer inspector. One of the human services is not working as expected and it is suspected that the JavaScript in the custom coach views is at fault.
Which of the following debugging tools can the BPM application developer use to diagnose the problem?

A. BPM service debugger
B. BPM process inspector
C. Process admin inspector
D. Browser debugger features

Answer: D

 

 

Number of questions: 47
Number of questions to pass: 27
Time allowed: 90 mins
Status: Live

The test consists of seven sections containing a total of approximately 47 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.

Section 1 – Architecture and Topology 11%
Explain the core architecture and components of IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.5.
Demonstrate an understanding of different deployment environments and/or topology patterns in a IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.5 environment.
Illustrate the relationship between IBM https: Server and IBM Business Process Manager V8.5.

Section 2 – Installation and Maintenance 19%
Identify prerequisites and tools for installation.
Install IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.5 using typical and custom installations.
Verify the installation of IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.5.
Perform IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.5 maintenance for example apply fixes and perform database cleanup.
Install IBM Process Designer.

Section 3 – Configuration 17%
Demonstrate an understanding of the BPMConfig command.
Configure a Process Center and a Process Server deployment environment.
Configure online and offline Process Server deployment environments.
Configure a Web Service server.
Configure IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.5 dashboards.

Section 4 – Administration and Application Deployment 19%
Perform Process Center administration tasks.
Perform Process Server administration tasks.
Install, uninstall, update and manage applications.
Perform snapshot and business integration application deployment to online and offline Process Servers.

Section 5 – Security 11%
Secure the IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.5 environment.
Secure Process Portal.
Manage access to the Process Center repository.

Section 6 – Performance Monitoring and Tuning 9%
Analyze system performance using monitoring and performance tools.
Tune business processes application and server resources such as JDBC data sources and JVM properties.

Section 7 – Troubleshooting 15%
Troubleshoot installation and profile creation.
Handle failed events by using the Failed Event Manager.
Use tools for gathering diagnostic data.
Troubleshoot a failed application deployment.
Troubleshoot a business process management runtime environment.

The sample test is designed to give the candidate an idea of the content and format of the questions that will be on the certification exam. Performance on the sample test is NOT an indicator of performance on the certification exam. This should not be considered an assessment tool.

To prepare for this test, it is first recommended that you are familiar with the job role description and the parameters this certification is based on, as well as have knowledge of the topics outlined in the test objectives/skills measured on the test. Compare your own technical level to the test objectives and the recommended training resources, and then determine for yourself how much preparation you require. Note that these educational sources are recommended, but not required (*) before taking a certification test.

Before preparing for the certification test, it is recommended that you measure your current level of skill by taking the Sample Test (located from the “Sample/Assessment test” link above)..

You can prepare for the test through the Tutor Approach (classroom, instructor led course, and other sources) or the Self-Study Approach. Sources within each approach collectively cover the skills measured on the test.

To prepare via the Tutor Approach, take course [WB867G or ZB867G], and refer to the sources with an * in front of them. Note that per this formula, you are required to take only 1 course.

To prepare via the Self-Study Approach, omit the course, and refer to all other sources with and without the * in front.

(*) Notes:

The recommended educational resources listed are not intended to be a substitute for, but should complement, relevant practical experience.
Extensive product knowledge is required to pass the test.
Every effort has been made to make the recommended educational resources as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness is implied. The resources provided are on an as is basis. IBM shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from course or publication content..

Classroom Course

Course Title: Administration of IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.5

Course Duration: 5 Days

Course Number: WB867G

Course Abstract: Please also see alternative option ZB867G (listed under “Online Course”).

In this five-day instructor-led introductory course, you learn the skills that are needed to install, configure, and administer IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.5.

This basic course is designed for systems administrators, solutions administrators, and operators who install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot Process Server applications.

Skills taught::

Configure and administer a Process Center environment

Configure and administer a Process Server environment

Describe the purpose and business value of the tools included in IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.5:
– IBM Process Designer, IBM Integration Designer, IBM Process Server, IBM Process Center, and WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus

Describe IBM Business Process Manager Advanced architecture, concepts, and terminology

Describe the deployment considerations for IBM Business Process Manager Advanced components

Describe the Process Server high availability topologies and their selection criteria

Create a Process Center clustered environment by using the Deployment Environment wizard

Create a Process Server clustered environment by using the BPMConfig utility

Verify the functions of failover in a clustered environment

Work with Business Space

Deploy and manage business applications

Work with the administrative console and management tools

Deploy applications to an offline and online Process Server environment

Implement SSL

Integrate with Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) to secure the environment

Troubleshoot the environment

Note: This course fully covers test objectives 1A, 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 4A, 4B, 4C, 5B, 5C, 7A, 7B

This course partially covers test objectives 4D, 5A

This course does not cover test objectives 6A, 6B, 7C, 7D, 7E
Online course

Administration of IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.5 (SPVC)

Please see alternative option WPL83G.
Redbook

Business Process Management Deployment Guide Using IBM Business Process Manager V8.5

* IBM Business Process Manager V8.0 Performance Tuning and Best Practices

Web Resource

Transferring and installing an installation package

Deleting tasks from the Process database

Planning the number of databases

Customizing the Process Server settings used to connect to Process Center

Verifying that Business Process Choreographer works

* Restricting Inspector actions on Process Servers

Choosing the type of installation (Planning for IBM Business Process Manager)

* Changing IBM Business Process Manager passwords

BPEL process administration-frequently asked questions

BPEL process archive overview

Customizing IBM BPM to work with a web server

Installing interactively on an existing installation of WebSphere Application Server (Windows)

Configuring Business Process Archive Manager

Extending the network deployment environment using the BPMConfig command (DB2)

Installing and configuring Process Center with an SQL Server database server

Choosing the type of installation (Planning your path through the instiallaiton documentation)

Installing interactively on an existing installation of WebSphere Application Server (Linux)

Installing interactively on an existing installation of WebSphere Application Server (Solaris)

Choosing what type of deployment environment to create

* Troubleshooting snapshot installations

* Error occurs when importing process applications

* Restricting Installation acess to runtime servers

Managing access to process applications and toolkits

Granting administrative access to the Process Center repository

* BPMDeleteSnapshot command

Creating profiles, network deployment environments and database tables using the BPMConfig command (Oracle)

CWWBF0025E

Installing and configuring Process Center with an Oracle database server

setStateObserver.py administrative script

Installing snapshots on offline process servers

Viewing and updating Web service import bindings

Installing fix packs and interim fixes interactively

Installing IBM Process Designer

Education Assistant What’s new in IBM BPM 8.5 – p 2.

Adding a web services server

Failed event manager

Configuring a web service server at run time

* The Process Performance dashboard

Preparing Windows systems for installation

BPMSnapshotCleanup command

Managing orphaned tokens

BPEL process archive overview

Managing exposed process values (EPVs)

Installing and configuring Process Center with a DB2 database server

Extending the network deployment environment using the BPMConfig command (Oracle)

Creating profiles, network deployment environments and database tables using the BPMConfig command (DB2)

Relationships

* Alternative administration modes for BPEL processes

Removing profiles using the manageprofiles command-line utility

IBM Business Process Manager security roles

Undeploying a snapshot on a Process Center server

wbi_ivt command-line utility.

Deactivating and stopping installed process applications

Archiving snapshots in the Process Center console

Creating the Advanced Process Center deployment environment

* Troubleshooting service module deployment failures

Considerations for selecting a topology

Preparing AIX systems for installation

BPMProcessInstancesCleanup command

The Process Performance dashboard

Overview
PartnerWorld Code: 15001702
Replaces PW Code: 15001701

Status: Live
This intermediate level certification is intended for system administrators (and system integrators, infrastructure architects, application architects and solutions architects) who perform the installation, configuration and day-to-day tasks associated with ensuring the smooth, reliable, and efficient operation of WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment and IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.5 environments focusing on IBM Process Center and IBM Process Server administration.

With regards to IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.5, this includes product installation, configuration, topology selection, and deployment of business processes, connecting to back-end resources and troubleshooting. These individuals tune and secure IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.5 with respect to resource utilization, scaling, clustering, deployment environments, and load balancing as appropriate.

These system administrators are generally self-sufficient and are able to perform most of the tasks involved in the role with limited assistance from peers, product documentation and vendor support services.

To attain the IBM Certified BPM System Administration – Business Process Manager Advanced V8.5 certification, candidates must pass 2 tests. To gain additional knowledge and skills, and prepare for this test based on the job role and test objectives, take the link to the tests below, and refer to the Test preparation tab.
Recommended Prerequisite Skills

(Knowledge and foundational skills one needs to possess before acquiring skills measured on the certification test. These foundational skills are NOT measured on the test. For skills measured on the test, see Test Objectives.)

Test C2180-401: IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V8.5.5, System Administration Basic knowledge of:
Java Enterprise Edition 6 knowledge
web application architecture and deployments
utilization of the command line interface and Jython/Jacl
Network and operating system security concepts
Network or operating system administration and problem determination skills
Understanding of operating systems

Test C2180-402: IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.5, System Administration General knowledge of:

Java Enterprise Edition and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) business process manager administration

Requirements

This certification requires 2 exams

Exams Required:
Click on the links below to see exam details, exam objectives, suggested training and sample tests.

C9510-401 – IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment V8.5.5 and Liberty Profile System Administration
C9550-402 – IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.5 System Administration

Each test:

contains questions requiring single and multiple answers. For multiple-answer questions, you need to choose all required options to get the answer correct. You will be advised how many options make up the correct answer.

is designed to provide diagnostic feedback on the Examination Score Report, correlating back to the test objectives, informing the test taker how he or she did on each section of the test. As a result, to maintain the integrity of each test, questions and answers are not distributed.

 

Number of questions: 53
Number of questions to pass: 33
Time allowed: 90 mins
Status: Live

The test consists of eight sections containing a total of 53 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.

Section 1 – Installation and Configuration 6%
Use the Installation Manager to install and update the Integration Designer
Identify and select the configuration options required to install a Process Server test environment.
Use the Installation Manager to install and rollback fix packs.

Section 2 – Service Component Architecture (SCA) programming model and solution design 25%
Design and use interfaces.
Design and use business objects (including the business object framework API).
Demonstrate understanding of Service Component Architecture (SCA) concepts.
Effectively organize a solution into modules, mediation modules, and libraries taking into consideration component reuse, versioning, and application maintainability.
Determine the appropriate use of macroflows (long-running processes), microflows (short-running processes), and mediations.
Effectively use quality of service (QoS) qualifiers.
Demonstrate understanding of and apply performance considerations for business integration solutions, including business processes.
Configure dynamic invocation using selectors.
Implement Common Event Infrastructure (CEI) and audit logging in business applications.
Demonstrate understanding of Failed Event Manager (FEM) and recovering of events.

Section 3 – BPEL Development 15%
Design and implement Business Process Execution Language (BPEL) processes using the business process editor.
Use correlation sets in business process development.
Demonstrate understanding of transaction behavior (including parallel activities, scopes, and generalized flows).
Implement custom logic using the visual snippet editor and Java code.
Implement error handling and compensation within a business process.
Demonstrate understanding of the Process Center Console for its sharing and subscription model to develop generic artifacts allowing re-use.

Section 4 – Mediation Development 13%
Describe the Service Message Object (SMO).
Implement fault handling in mediation modules.
Develop mediation flows using the mediation flow editor.
Use mediation primitives and subflows in mediation flows.
Transform data using XML maps.
Design and implement subflows.
Perform common processing on messages through a service gateway.

Section 5 – Human tasks 11%
Distinguish the different types of tasks (including invocation, to-do, administration, and collaboration tasks).
Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate use of inline and stand-alone tasks.
Apply people assignment criteria (including the use of work baskets).
Use follow-on tasks and subtasks.
Implement escalation and notification.
Define and develop Query tables for searching and filtering human tasks.

Section 6 – Connectivity and Integration 15%
Connect to the Process Center repository, discover Business Process Definition (BPD) processes, and invoke them through SCA components.
Use and configure technology adapters, including the Java Database Connectivity (JDBC), FTP, email, Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and flat file adapters.
Configure import and export bindings (for example, JMS, MQ, Web Services, https:, and SCA).
Demonstrate understanding of different SCA invocation styles between synchronous, asynchronous using one-way operations, asynchronous with callback, and asynchronous with deferred response.

Section 7 – Packaging and Deployment 6%
Use Process Center to manage assets and deploy process applications.
Demonstrate an understanding of the options for deployment of Service Component Architecture (SCA) applications.
Demonstrate an understanding of the artifacts generated in process applications and modules.

Section 8 – Testing and Troubleshooting 9%
Test business integration solutions using unit and integration tests.
Configure and use the integration test client tool to test components.
Use Business Process Choreographer (BPC) Explorer for testing and troubleshooting business processes and human tasks.
Use appropriate server trace and cross component trace (XCT) for problem determination.
Use the integration debugger to debug business integration components.

The sample test is designed to give the candidate an idea of the content and format of the questions that will be on the certification exam. Performance on the sample test is NOT an indicator of performance on the certification exam. This should not be considered an assessment tool.

To prepare for this test, it is first recommended that you are familiar with the job role description and the parameters this certification is based on, as well as have knowledge of the topics outlined in the test objectives/skills measured on the test. Compare your own technical level to the test objectives and the recommended training resources, and then determine for yourself how much preparation you require. Note that these educational sources are recommended, but not required (*) before taking a certification test.

You can prepare for the test through the Tutor Approach (classroom, instructor led course) or the Self-Study Approach. Sources within each approach collectively cover the skills measured on the test.

To prepare via the Tutor Approach, take course [WB851G or ZB851G] and refer to the sources with an * in front of them. Note that per this formula, you are required to take only 1 course.

To prepare via the Self-Study Approach, omit the course, and refer to all other sources with and without the * in front.

(*) Notes:

The recommended educational resources listed are not intended to be a substitute for, but should complement, relevant practical experience.
Extensive product knowledge is required to pass the test.
Every effort has been made to make the recommended educational resources as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness is implied. The resources provided are on an as is basis. IBM shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from course or publication content.

Classroom Course
Course Title: Developing Applications for IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8 – I

Course Duration: 5 Days

Course Number: WB851G

Course Abstract: Please also see alternative option ZB851G (listed under “Online Courses”).

This 5-day instructor-led course teaches you how to use the tools in IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8 to build and deploy process integration solutions.

IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8 provides a comprehensive way to manage business processes by offering a suite of tools that support visibility, management, and automation with high quality of service. IBM Process Server and WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus support a service-oriented architecture (SOA) by providing a platform for integrating business applications by using diverse technologies. IBM Process Center provides a scalable central repository and control center for organizing and managing process artifacts, applications, and services. IBM Process Server is a high-performance business process engine that orchestrates services within an SOA, and WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus enables interaction between applications and services by using standards-based connectivity.

In this course, you learn the concepts, architecture, components, processes, and procedures that are required to develop and implement an integrated business solution by using a diverse set of WebSphere and IBM products. You learn how WebSphere Java EE Connector Architecture (JCA) adapters supply connectivity to enterprise information systems (EIS). You learn how IBM Process Server enables business integration applications to define business logic and processes based on Web Services – Business Process Execution Language (WS-BPEL), human tasks, and business rules. You also learn how IBM Process Server uses the Common Event Infrastructure (CEI) to centralize the runtime monitoring of various events that occur in business integration solutions and applications.

The course also teaches you how to implement a reusable Coach View by using a Coach user interface, and then invoke it through a BPEL process. You then learn how to use IBM Process Portal to collaborate with others to participate in processes and complete their work efficiently. In addition, this course covers how WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus provides mediation services for integration applications.

In the intensive hands-on lab exercises, you design, develop, and test a comprehensive business integration solution. You use a standards-based process design tool, IBM Process Designer, as part of the authoring environment to rapidly compose a process design. You use the IBM Integration Designer tool to create business integration solutions by using the Service Component Architecture (SCA) programming model, the Service Data Objects (SDO) data model, and the mediation flow programming model. You then manage your processes in IBM Process Center and deploy the integration application to IBM Process Server. You also test and debug the application.

Notes:

this course (incl. student notebook and student exercises) fully covers test objectives 1A, 1B, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 3A, 3B, 3D, 3E, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4F, 4G, 5A, 5B, 5D, 5E, 5F, 5G, 6A, 6B, 6D, 7C, 8B, 8D, 8E, 8F

this course (incl. student notebook and student exercises) partially covers test objectives 2I, 4D, 6C, 7A, 8A

this course (incl. student notebook and student exercises) does not cover test objectives 1C, 2A, 2G, 2H, 2J, 3C, 3F, 4E, 7B

Online course

Developing Applications in IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8 – I (SPVC)

NOTE: THIS IS AN ONLINE SELF-PACED VIRTUAL COURSE. DO NOT MAKE TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THIS COURSE.

Self-paced virtual classroom (SPVC) courses provide the same deep technical content as WebSphere Education classroom courses, but allow you to learn on your own schedule. You can stop and start a self-paced virtual class as needed during the 60-day access period.

There is no live instructor for this course, so it might not be appropriate for students who require the guidance of a live instructor. In such cases, students should consider the alternative version of this course:
Classroom delivery: Developing Applications in IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8 – I (WB851)

Course Overview:

This 5-day self-paced course teaches you how to use the tools in IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8 to build and deploy process integration solutions.

IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8 provides a comprehensive way to manage business processes by offering a suite of tools that support visibility, management, and automation with high quality of service. IBM Process Server and WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus support a service-oriented architecture (SOA) by providing a platform for integrating business applications by using diverse technologies. IBM Process Center provides a scalable central repository and control center for organizing and managing process artifacts, applications, and services. IBM Process Server is a high-performance business process engine that orchestrates services within an SOA, and WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus enables interaction between applications and services by using standards-based connectivity.
In this course, you learn the concepts, architecture, components, processes, and procedures that are required to develop and implement an integrated business solution by using a diverse set of WebSphere and IBM products. You learn how WebSphere Java EE Connector Architecture (JCA) adapters supply connectivity to enterprise information systems (EIS). You learn how IBM Process Server enables business integration applications to define business logic and processes based on Web Services – Business Process Execution Language (WS-BPEL), human tasks, and business rules. You also learn how IBM Process Server uses the Common Event Infrastructure (CEI) to centralize the runtime monitoring of various events that occur in business integration solutions and applications.
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The course also teaches you how to implement a reusable Coach View by using a Coach user interface, and then invoke it through a BPEL process. You then learn how to use IBM Process Portal to collaborate with others to participate in processes and complete their work efficiently. In addition, this course covers how WebSphere Enterprise Service Bus provides mediation services for integration applications.

In the intensive hands-on lab exercises, you design, develop, and test a comprehensive business integration solution. You use a standards-based process design tool, IBM Process Designer, as part of the authoring environment to rapidly compose a process design. You use the IBM Integration Designer tool to create business integration solutions by using the Service Component Architecture (SCA) programming model, the Service Data Objects (SDO) data model, and the mediation flow programming model. You then manage your processes in IBM Process Center and deploy the integration application to IBM Process Server. You also test and debug the application.
Redbook

* Chapter 3, Page 35. IBM BPM 7.5 Performance Tuning and Best Practices:

Web Resource

Service gateway –

Inline and stand-alone human tasks:

“Fault raising in BPEL processes”

* “Migrating BPEL processes”

Integration Debugger:

Switching between simple and advanced mode

Asynchronous invocation –

* Deploying a module or mediation module

Best practice: Protect mirrored artifacts in toolkits

* Rules for sharing and archiving toolkits

Installing fix packs interactively,

Creating a Mediation Subflow,

Service Architecture Component programming

* Specifying event properties for component elements

Limitations of the MQ Binding –

“Overview of cross-component tracing”

* JMS Header Setter mediation primimitive properties

Choosing between long-running processed and microfilows:

Tuning WebSphere Adapter for Flat Files for better performance

Service Message Objects:

“Follow-on tasks”

Connecting Servies through and ESB:

Failed Event Manager –

Libraries

* Inline Schemas:

* “Transactional behavior of long-running BPEL processes”

Scenario: Developing a straight through process

Common Base Event Browser

Predefined people assignment criteria:

Event sequencing qualifier

Configurations page of the integration test client

Escalations –

SCA Programming Model Fundamentals

Generating an https: binding –

Outbound Processing

Opening the integration test client

“Correlating BPEL processes”

Endpoint lookup mediation primitive:

“BPEL process compensation”

“Configuring correlation sets”

Installing fix packs and interim fixes interactively

SMO Structure

” Tracing, logging, and error handling in mediation modules”

“Subtasks”

Binding-specific headers in a SMO:

* Invoking web services that require https: basic authentication –

“Jumping activities”

* Example: Extract a selected element of the input array to a single output

* Performance tuning of throughput-based SOA solutions for WebSphere Process Server:

* Rolling back fix packs

Mediation modules

Error handling in the mediation flow component:

Resolving modeling errors in generalized flow activities

* “Creating test suites with scenario-based test cases ”

Types of Human Tasks:

Working with generalized flow activities

Websphere MQ Bindings overview –

Composite query tables:

Overview
PartnerWorld Code: 15001603
Replaces PW Code: 15001602

Status: Live
This intermediate level certification is intended for integration developers responsible for the development of integration services for business process applications consistent with a service-oriented architecture (SOA). This certification focuses on application development with IBM Integration Designer V8.0 for deployment on IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.0.

Working with service components, interfaces and business objects, the developer builds integration solutions. In particular, the integration developer creates integration services utilizing Service Component Architecture (SCA) components in building business process applications.

During development and deployment, the integration developer may work closely with business analysts, application developers, business process management (BPM) developers, system administrators, application administrators and solution architects.

The following topics are NOT covered on this exam:
IBM Process Designer
Lotus Forms
WebSphere Business Modeler
IBM Business Monitor
WebSphere Service Registry and Repository
WebSphere Operational Decision Management
IBM Blueworks Live

In addition to the integration developer, this certification is also relevant for application developers, business process developers, and system administrators.

To attain the IBM Certified Integration Developer – Business Process Manager Advanced V8.0 certification, candidates must possess the skills outlined under Recommended Prerequisites below and pass 1 test. To prepare for this test, based on the job role and test objectives, click the link to Test 000-273 below, and refer to the Test preparation tab.

Note: Approximately 50% of the test questions on Test C9550-273, IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.0, Integration Development are the same as on Test C9550-270, IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V7.5, Integration Development.
Recommended Prerequisite Skills

(Knowledge and skills one needs to possess before beginning to prepare for this job role certification; skills not measured on the test)

Experience with Java
Experience with Eclipse
Good understanding of web services/REST technologies
Good understanding of basic concepts of SOA
Basic understanding of XML and XPATH
Basic understanding of WebSphere Application Server
Basic understanding of Java EE (Java Enterprise Edition)

Requirements

This certification requires 1 exam

Exam Required:
Click on the link below to see exam details, exam objectives, suggested training and sample tests.

C9550-273 – IBM Business Process Manager Advanced V8.0 Integration Development

Each test:
contains questions requiring single and multiple answers. For multiple-answer questions, you need to choose all required options to get the answer correct. You will be advised how many options make up the correct answer.

is designed to provide diagnostic feedback on the Examination Score Report, correlating back to the test objectives, informing the test taker how he or she did on each section of the test. As a result, to maintain the integrity of each test, questions and answers are not distributed.

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QUESTION 1
An integration developer needs to implement a business process that will read data from one source database and write data to a separate target database. What action should the integration developer take while configuring the WebSphere Adapter for JDBC?

A. Configure a single inbound adapter to communicate with both databases. The use of an XA data source is optional.
B. Configure a single outbound adapter to communicate with both databases. An XA data source must be used to manage transactions across
both databases.
C. Configure one outbound adapter to read data from the source and a second outbound adapter to write data to the target. The use of an XA
data source is optional.
D. Configure one inbound adapter to read data from the source and one outbound adapter to write data to the target. An XA data source must be
used to manage transactions across both databases.

Answer: C

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QUESTION 2
An integration developer opens a process application in the IBM Integration Designer (IID) workspace. It contains a business data object CandidateData, a business process definition (BPD) CheckCandidateData and there is no integration service or toolkit dependency associated with this process application. Which artifacts related to the process application will the integration developer see in advanced mode when the process application is imported in the IID workspace? The CheckCandidateData BPD under:

A. Processes and a business object under Data, and no generated interfaces.
B. Processes, automatically generated interfaces under Interfaces, and a business object under Data.
C. Processes, automatically generated interfaces under Interfaces, a business object under Data, and an unimplemented integration service
under Advanced Integration Services.
D. Integration Logic, automatically generated interfaces under Interfaces, and a business object under Data.

Answer: B

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QUESTION 3
An integration developer is modeling a human interaction and is trying to decide what type of human task to use. What advice should be given to the integration developer when considering using an in-line human task? The integration developer should select the in-line human task if the task:

A. needs to call other services.
B. provides just another service.
C. needs access to process related information.
D. will eventually be called as an SCA module in the future.

Answer: C

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QUESTION 4
Because of a client’s physical topology, an integration service needs to be deployed to Enterprise Service Bus. An integration developer has created a mediation module for implementing the service integration. Which items can the integration developer use inside of this mediation module to implement the logic?

A. Long running processes, mediation flows, and dependencies to libraries.
B. Microflow BPEL processes, mediation flows, and dependencies to libraries.
C. Mediation flows, dependencies to libraries, Business Rules, and selectors.
D. Mediation flows, Java implementations, and dependencies to libraries projects.

Answer: D

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QUESTION 5
An integration developer uses the Process Center perspective to connect to a repository. The Process Center repository contains process applications and toolkits which members of the business development team designed. The integration developer has ProcAppA open in an Integration Designer workspace. In order to run the process application on the repository, the integration developer must: (choose two)

A. call the invoke operation on the interface.
B. create a new snapshot of the process application.
C. create a new SCA component to wrap the AIS service.
D. create a new import component which implements the interface.
E. copy the artifacts which were generated in the Integration Designer to the integration solution library.

Answer: A,D

 

Number of questions: 72
Number of questions to pass: 50
Time allowed: 90 mins
Status: Live

This exam consists of 5 sections described below.

Section 1: Architectural Overview of IBM API Connect 18%
Articulate the architectural requirements to support a given IBM API Connect topology.
Compare the different IBM API Connect deployment options.
Differentiate between the two types of organizations in IBM API Connect.
Demonstrate the various stages in the lifecycle of an API, including Create, Run, Manage, and Secure. The API lifecycle provides the foundation of an API strategy.
Distinguish between the various roles involved in the lifecycle of an API within IBM API Connect.
Implement the OpenAPI specification in IBM API Connect.
Identify typical use cases for IBM API Connect across industry.

Section 2: Cloud Manager Role 32%
Install and administer collectives and gateways.
Install and configure the IBM API Connect Cloud.
Install, configure, and customize the Developer Portal.
Manage the IBM API Connect Cloud using the REST interface.
Use the IBM API Connect Command Line Interface.
Backup and restore IBM API Connect configuration data.
Backup and restore APIs and Products.
Analyze logs to identify problems within the IBM API Connect Cloud.
Secure the IBM API Connect Cloud.
Integrate with an external user registry.
Configure the API Gateway extensions.
Manage IBM API Connect catalogs.
Manage the IBM API Connect Cloud.

Section 3: API Developer Role 28%
Design a LoopBack application using IBM API Connect.
Use the Unit Testing tools to test APIs.
Implement user-defined policies.
Utilize built-in policies.
Manage error handling.
Utilize API properties.
Create an API assembly.
Create and configure a SOAP API.
Create and configure a REST API.
Apply a security definition to an API.
Use the IBM API Connect Developer Toolkit Command Line Interface.

Section 4: Product Manager Role 11%
Distinguish between the various lifecycle stages of APIs and Products.
Gain business insight from analytics information.
Show the relationship between Products and Plans and APIs.
Design Products and Plans.
Administer Consumer Access.

Section 5: App Developer Role 11%

Use the Developer Portal.
The sample test is designed to give the candidate an idea of the content and format of the questions that will be on the certification exam. Performance on the sample test is NOT an indicator of performance on the certification exam. This should not be considered an assessment tool.

Use the study guide to help pass this exam. A study guide is an easy to follow document that will help you prepare for this exam. The guide is free and can be downloaded immediately.

This exam has an Assessment Exam option: A9530-519 Assessment: IBM API Connect v. 5.0.5 Solution Implementation

Assessment exams are web-based exams that provides you, at a cheaper costs, the ability to check your skills before taking the certification exam.
This assessment exam is available in: English

Passing the exam does not award you a certification, and it is only used to help you assess if you are ready or not to take the certification exam.

You can register for it at Pearson VUE and it will provide you a score report, showing you how you did in each section.

Courses and publications are offered to help you prepare for the certification tests. The courses are recommended, but not required, before taking a certification test. When preparing for the certification test, keep in mind that real world experience is required to stand a reasonable chance of passing the certification test. Courseware does not replace the requirement for experience. Please note that course offerings are continuously being added and updated. If you want to purchase a training course, feel free to contact an IBM Global Training Provider.

Achieve your API strategy with IBM API Connect
To thrive in the API economy, you need to strategize your API approach and create, run, manage, and secure your APIs. With this dedicated focus on APIs, your company can share data and services in an easy-to-consume format. It can also create an ecosystem of partners and third parties that is much greater than the ecosystem you reach by using traditional channels. An effective API strategy treats an API as a business product with a well identified lifecycle, target market, and metrics for return on investment (ROI).

Course Number: WU500G
Course Abstract: In this course, you learn how to build a Loopback application with the IBM API Connect toolkit. You define an API interface that conforms to the Swagger 2.0 OpenAPI specification. You assemble an API implementation in the API Designer web interface. You stage, publish, and secure APIs in an API gateway. This course also teaches application developers how to register API applications in the Developer Portal. The course teaches you how to customize the home page of the Developer Portal. This course includes Early Release material.

This course is also available as self-paced virtual (e-learning) course Develop, Publish, Manage, and Secure APIs with IBM API Connect V5.0 (ZU500G).
Demo / Product Tour

In this tutorial, Tim Baker, IBM® Senior Technical Sales Specialist, takes you through a video demonstration of how to use IBM API Connect Version 5. He shows a practical example of creating and publishing an application–from start to finish, on-premises to the cloud.

PartnerWorld Code: 15004602
Replaces PW Code: 15004601
Status: Live

This intermediate-level certification is intended for developers who are responsible for developing, publishing, configuring, and managing APIs using IBM API Connect V5.0.5. This test also covers administration and scripting topics as well.

These solution implementers can configure IBM API Connect V5.0.5 to:
implement and assemble REST and SOAP API
secure API implementations
monitor and analyze API usage
customize and manage the basic and advanced developer portal
configure API Management through product user interfaces, command line and scripting

The following skills are required for success:
working knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, and HTML
working knowledge of Linux
working knowledge of Node.js and LoopBack
working knowledge of https:, REST, and SOAP

 

Number of questions: 57
Number of questions to pass: 36
Time allowed: 90 mins
Status: Live

The test consists of eight sections containing a total of approximately 57 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.

Section 1 – Planning, Installation, and Migration 11%
Identify the pre-requisites for installing and implementing an IBM MQ configuration, including multi-instance queue managers.
Plan the appropriate logging options for a recovery strategy.
Explain the usage of IBM MQ Managed File Transfer and MQ Advanced Message Security.
Install IBM MQ on different platforms.
Plan for the co-existence of IBM MQ V8.0 with previous versions.
Outline migration considerations, including impact on existing applications.

Section 2 – Configuration 18%
Create the necessary IBM MQ objects to support an application.
Configure IBM MQ channels based on the network topology.
Configure IBM MQ objects for triggered applications and channels.
Create and manage the objects required to enable queue manager clustering and workload management.
Predict the final destination of a message given a scenario containing alias or remote definitions.
Define the objects to support a publish/subscribe topology.
Configure IBM MQ objects to support JMS.

Section 3 – Security 11%
Control access to IBM MQ objects.
Configure IBM MQ channels with SSL/TLS.
Configure Channel Authentication (CHLAUTH) and Connection Authentication (CONNAUTH).
Administer a security exit.

Section 4 – Admimistration 16%
Administer queue managers and their objects.
Configure IBM MQ Explorer for remote administration.
Monitor and alter IBM MQ objects using commands [ MQSC scripting, PCF (Programmable Command Format),
Command Language (CL) ] and administrative tools [ IBM MQ Explorer ].
Define procedures to recover messages and objects in the event of failure.
Implement dead-letter queue handling.
Acquire and apply maintenance.

Section 5 – Availability 9%
Configure and manage a multi-instance queue manager.
Configure IBM MQ for automatic client reconnection.
Implement backup, restart and recovery procedures.
Implement a Queue-Sharing Group for high availability.
Enable the extended log RBA (Relative Byte Address) for z/OS.

Section 6 – Monitoring 14%
Explain the IBM MQ capabilities for monitoring.
Enable and monitor IBM MQ events.
Monitor message and application activities.
Gather and analyze IBM MQ accounting and statistics data.
Use IBM MQ administration tools or commands to monitor the status of a queue manager, channel or queue.

Section 7 – Performance Tuning 9%
Identify the tools available to assist with IBM MQ performance.
Use accounting and statistical data to identify and resolve performance issues.
Tune IBM MQ object definitions for performance.
Tune the channel initiator (CHINIT) on z/OS.
Tune client and server connection channel parameters.

Section 8 – Problem Determination 14%
Locate problem information such as IBM MQ error logs, FFST files and IBM MQ dumps.
Produce an IBM MQ trace.
Identify the steps to evaluate and recover a non-responsive queue manager.
Identify and solve security issues with a user, application, or channel.
Determine the route that a message took through a queue manager network.
Report a problem to IBM Support.

The sample test is designed to give the candidate an idea of the content and format of the questions that will be on the certification exam. Performance on the sample test is NOT an indicator of performance on the certification exam. This should not be considered an assessment tool.

To prepare for this test, it is first recommended that you are familiar with the job role description and the parameters this certification is based on, as well as have knowledge of the topics outlined in the test objectives/skills measured on the test. Compare your own technical level to the test objectives and the recommended training resources, and then determine for yourself how much preparation you require. Note that these educational sources are recommended, but not required (*) before taking a certification test.

Before preparing for the certification test, it is recommended that you measure your current level of skill by taking the Sample Test (located from the “Sample/Assessment test” link above)..

You can prepare for the test through the Tutor Approach (classroom, instructor led course, and other sources) or the Self-Study Approach. Sources within each approach collectively cover the skills measured on the test.

To prepare via the Tutor Approach, take course {WM102G + [(WM207G or ZM207G) or (WM209G] + (WM212G or ZM212G)}, and refer to the sources with an * in front of them. Note that per this formula, you are required to take only 3 courses.

To prepare via the Self-Study Approach, omit the courses, and refer to all other sources with and without the * in front.

(*) Notes:
The recommended educational resources listed are not intended to be a substitute for, but should complement, relevant practical experience.
Extensive product knowledge is required to pass the test.
Every effort has been made to make the recommended educational resources as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness is implied. The resources provided are on an as is basis. IBM shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from course or publication content..
Classroom Course

Course Title: Technical Introduction to IBM MQ

Course Duration: 1 Day

Course Number: WM102G

Course Abstract: This course describes the concepts of message-oriented middleware as implemented by IBM MQ V8. The course is designed for new administrators, but also includes topics that are critical to architects and business users.

In this course, you learn about IBM MQ V8 basic components, and learn the trajectory that messages follow when they are exchanged between two servers. You learn how IBM MQ V8 administrative responsibilities can include the management of topic-based publish/subscribe messaging, managed file transfer, and deployments to the cloud. The course also includes basic architectural topics, best practices, and lessons from real production environments. Finally, you learn about security, publish/subscribe, clusters, administration, logging, auditing, managed file transfer, MQTT, and cloud options.

Note: This course fully covers test objective 1C

This course partially covers test objective 2B

This course does not cover test objectives 1A, 1B, 1D, 1E, 2A, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, 7A, 7B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F

Course Title: IBM MQ V8 System Administration (using Windows for labs)

Course Duration: 4 Days

Course Number: WM207G

Course Abstract: Please also see alternative option ZM207G (listed under “Online Course”)

This course is designed to provide technical professionals with the skills needed to administer IBM MQ queue managers on distributed platforms such as Windows 2008 Server and Linux.

Note: This course fully covers test objectives 1B, 1D, 1E, 2C, 3D, 4B, 4F, 6D, 7A, 7B

This course partially covers test objectives 2A, 2B, 3A, 4D, 6E

This course does not cover test objectives 1A, 1C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4C, 4E, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6E, 7C, 7D, 7E, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F

Course Title: IBM MQ V8 Advanced System Administration (Distributed)

Course Duration: 4 Days

Course Number: WM212G

Course Abstract: Please also see alternative option ZM212G (listed under “Online Course”)

This course expands the basic skill sets that are developed in Technical Introduction to IBM MQ (WM102G), and IBM MQ V8 System Administration (WM207G) and/or IBM MQ V8 System Administration (Using Linux for Labs) (WM209G).

This course focuses on features and facilities of IBM MQ, such as clustering and security. Specifically, you learn about implementing a cluster and authenticating connections, channels, and users. Other topics include securing channels with Secure Socket Layer (SSL), channel exit administration, advanced client features, event and message monitoring, and publish/subscribe administration.

Note: This course fully covers test objectives 2D, 2F, 3B, 3C, 4E, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7C, 7E,

This course partially covers test objectives 3A, 4A, 4C, 6C, 6E, 8D

This course does not cover test objectives 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2G, 3D, 4B, 4D, 4F, 5C, 5D, 5E, 6D, 7A, 7B, 7D, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8E, 8F

Course Title: IBM MQ V8 System Administration (Using Linux for Labs)

Course Duration: 4 Days

Course Number: WM209G

Course Abstract: This course is designed to provide technical professionals with the skills needed to administer IBM MQ queue managers on distributed platforms such as Windows 2008 Server and Linux.

Note: This course fully covers test objectives 1B, 1D, 1E, 2C, 3D, 4B, 4F, 6D, 7A, 7B

This course partially covers test objectives 2A, 2B, 3A, 4D, 6E

This course does not cover test objectives 1A, 1C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 3B, 3C, 4A, 4C, 4E, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 6A, 6B, 6C, 6E, 7C, 7D, 7E, 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F
Online course

IBM MQ V8 System Administration (Using Windows for Labs) – SPVC

Please see alternative option WM207G

IBM MQ V8 Advanced System Administration (Distributed) – SPVC

Please see alternative option WM212G
Web Resource

Backing up queue manager data

Multiple WebSphere MQ installations

* Giving access to a WebSphere MQ object on UNIX and Linux systems and Windows

Queue statistics information

Choosing an installation name

* Managing the command server for remote administration

* JMS 2.0 delivery delay

Enabling queue depth events

Distributed queuing components

Message presistence

Using self-signed certificate for mutual authentication of two queue managers

Alias Queues

Tuning client and server connection channels

Statistics message generation

* Error logs on IBM i

SMF records for the channel initiator (1)

* dspmq

Queue accounting information

Accounting messages

Ensuring that all DLQ messages are processed

Queue service interval events

Running the Put sample programs

Bitesize Blogging: MQ V8 – keeping track of your topics and subscriptions

Configuring a WMQ Requestor-sender channel pair

* amqmfsck

* strmqtrc

Stopping and quiescing channels

crtmqinst

Statistics messages

* Setting up a common queue for trace-route reply messages

* Before contacting IBM Software Support

Automatic Client Reconnection

Adding a queue manager that hosts a queue

Setting up WebSphere MQ Explorer

* Recovering units of recovery on another queue manager in the queue-sharing group

FFST: WebSphere MQ classes for JMS

Processing overview

* Damaged queue manager object

* Disconnect interval

Define QLOCAL

Enabling queue service interval events

* Bitesize Blogging: MQ V8 – JMS 2, delivery delay

Application activity trace

Putting messages on remote queues

SSL Cipher Specification (SSLCIPH)

Using WebSphere MQ AMS with WebSphere MQ Managed File Transfer

* Generating IBM MQ trace on Linux and UNIX

* Stopping queue managers in WebSphere MQ for UNIX and Linux systems

Blocking Specific IP Address

* Task 18: Tailor the channel initiator parameters

Improving performance on non.persistent messages

Create a multi-instance queue manager

Displaying queue and channel monitoring data

Performance Events

* Controlling activity recording

Event types

Making sure that message are not lost (logging)

Directory structure on UNIX and Linux systems

* Display Queue Manager Status (DSPMQMSTS)

runmqsc

Reducing the number of unwanted topics in the topic tree

* Preventing Security Access Checks

Authorizations for MQI calls

* Queue-manager aliases and clusters

* IBM WebSphere MQ, Version 8.0 – z/OS: OPMODE

Creating local definition of a remote queue

Types of logging

* Making an existing queue manager the default

dspmqver

Working with dead-letter queues

MQI application activity trace information

Queue accounting message data

The version naming scheme for WebSphere MQ on platforms other than z/OS

Connection authentication: Configuration

DISPLAY CLUSQMGR

Changes to the runmqsc command: New client modes for MQSC

CLWLWGHT channel attribute

Enabling and Disabling Read Ahead

SMF records for the channel initiator (2)

* Getting a dump

Checking that messages on the queue are available

* Implementing the larger log Relative Byte Address

Triggering channels

* setmqaut

* Define Queues

* ALTER QMGR

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QUESTION 1
On a Linux system, a system administrator needs to change the default queue manager from QM1 to a newly created queue manager QM2.
How can the system administrator do this?

A. Re-create QM2 with the –d option.
B. Use the ALTER QMGR command.
C. Edit the DefaultQueueManager stanza in qm.ini replacing QM1 with QM2.
D. Change the queue manager name on the Name attribute of the DefaultQueueManager stanza to QM2 in mqs.ini.

Answer: D
Reference:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/nl/en/SSFKSJ_7.5.0/com.ibm.mq.con.doc/q015220_. htm

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QUESTION 2
A system administrator needs to ensure IBM MQ is at the Fix Pack 8.0.0.2 level.
a. What command should the system administrator use to find out the current version of IBM MQ?
b. If the current IBM MQ version is 8.0.0.0, which Fix Pack(s) need to be installed to upgrade it to 8.0.0.2?

A. a. dspmq
B. 8.0.0.2
C. a. dspmqver
D. 8.0.0.2
E. a. mqver
F. 8.0.0.1 and 8.0.0.2
G. a. dspmqver
H. 8.0.0.1 and 8.0.0.2

Answer: B

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QUESTION 3
An MQI Client application, which is run from different client machines, wants to benefit from the read ahead performance advantages for non-persistent messages.
While the client programs are changed on some machines to specify the MQOO_READ_AHEAD option, some other machines have to run the existing client application code without that option for a certain period of time.
What must the system administrator configure to support the coexistence of the two different versions of the client application?

A. SHARECNV(0) on the SVRCONN channel and DEFREADA(YES) for the queues
B. SHARECNV(>0) on the SVRCONN channel and DEFREADA(NO) for the queues
C. SHARECNV(>0) on the SVRCONN channel and DEFREADA(YES) for the queues
D. SHARECNV(>1) on the SVRCONN channel and DEFREADA(ENABLED) for the queues

Answer: A
Reference:
ftp://public.dhe.ibm.com/software/integration/support/supportpacs/individual/mp1h.pdf

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QUESTION 4
IBM MQ V7.0.1.3 is running on a server.
A system administrator receives request to install IBM MQ V8.0 as a second installation on a server where IBM MQ V7.0.1.3 is running. Both the product versions need to co-exist.
What should the system administrator do first to ensure both versions will run without impacting each other?

A. Upgrade IBM MQ V7.0.1.3 to 7.0.1.6.
B. Define a separate installation name.
C. Define a new data directory for IBM MQ V8.0.
D. Set up environment variables to have both product versions installed in the same path.

Answer: D
Reference:
http://www-01.ibm.com/software/integration/wmq/library/

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QUESTION 5
A system administrator of a z/OS queue manager expects to have 1000 client channels connecting with the queue manager at the same time.
What should system administrator do to tune the channel initiator to handle this work?

A. Use the default values for the channel initiator parameters.
B. Increase MAXCHL, ACTCHL, TCPCHL, CHIADAPS, and CHIDISPS from the default values.
C. Increase CHIADAPS and use the default values for CHIDISPS, MAXCHL, ACTCHL, TCPCHL.
D. Increase CHIADAPS and CHIDISPS and use the default values for MAXCHL, ACTCHL, TCPCHL.

Answer: B
Reference:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/SSFKSJ_7.0.1/com.ibm.mq.csqzaj.doc/sc10620_.html

Number of questions: 56
Number of questions to pass: 34
Time allowed: 90 mins
Status: Live

The test consists of five sections containing a total of approximately 56 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.

Section 1 – Planning, Installation and Migration 14%
Plan and design the implementation of IBM Integration Bus for a given business scenario.
Identify and assess hardware, software and capacity requirements for IBM Integration Bus.
Design the implementation of IBM Integration Bus for high availability to meet a given set of recovery objectives.
Design for co-existence with and migration to IBM Integration Bus from WebSphere Message Broker.
Prepare and migrate from previous versions to IBM Integration Bus.
Install and verify IBM Integration Bus.

Section 2 – Administration and Configuration 32%
Configure and administer IBM Integration Bus using the web user interface, the Integration Bus Explorer, command line interface and IBM Integration Java API (CMP) Exerciser.
Create, delete, modify, query, start and stop IBM Integration Bus nodes and servers.
Create, delete, modify, import and export configurable services.
Configure and deploy Applications, Libraries and other deployable resources.
Configure IBM Integration Bus to use global cache.
Configure IBM Integration Bus to connect and integrate with databases.
Configure IBM Integration Bus to use the Record and Replay feature.
Implement high availability for IBM Integration Bus.
Define and apply workload management policies to integration solutions.
Apply maintenance to IBM Integration Bus.
Perform backup and recovery.

Section 3 – Security 18%
Enable and configure administration security in IBM Integration Bus using the Object Authority Manager (OAM).
Control administrative access to resources through the web user interface security.
Design and implement runtime security for IBM Integration Bus including SSL/TLS and WS-Security.
Manage SSL/TLS personal and signer certificates in keystores and truststores.
Setup transport protocol security identities for IBM Integration Bus.
Setup and administer configurable services for security providers.
Configure security profiles and policy sets to interact with external security providers.

Section 4 – Performance Monitoring and Tuning 16%
Identify and configure the sizing requirements (e.g., JVM, Memory, etc.) for integration nodes and servers.
Configure IBM Integration Bus to produce statistics and accounting data.
Configure IBM Integration Bus to produce audit and monitoring events.
Configure IBM Integration Bus to produce resource monitoring data.
Use IBM Integration Bus statistical, audit and resource data to understand runtime behavior.
Adjust the IBM Integration Bus environment to optimize performance.

Section 5 – Problem Determination 20%
Find problem information using system logs, the IBM Integration Bus activity logs, and other files.
Generate and collect user and service level trace data for the IBM Integration Bus components.
Generate and collect other system trace data such as TCP/IP and ODBC.
Identify and analyze issues with message flow deployment.
Identify unresponsive message flows and take corrective action.
Use the IBM Integration Bus Knowledge Center and other resources to supplement product knowledge.
Execute IBM processes for Problem Management Reports (PMRs) including collection of “MustGather” data, usage of IBM Support Assistant Data Collector and application of interim fixes (iFixes).

The sample test is designed to give the candidate an idea of the content and format of the questions that will be on the certification exam. Performance on the sample test is NOT an indicator of performance on the certification exam. This should not be considered an assessment tool.

To prepare for this test, it is first recommended that you are familiar with the job role description and the parameters this certification is based on, as well as have knowledge of the topics outlined in the test objectives/skills measured on the test. Compare your own technical level to the test objectives and the recommended training resources, and then determine for yourself how much preparation you require. Note that these educational sources are recommended, but not required (*) before taking a certification test.

Before preparing for the certification test, it is recommended that you measure your current level of skill by taking the Sample Test (located from the “Sample/Assessment test” link above)..

You can prepare for the test through the Tutor Approach (classroom, instructor led course, and other sources) or the Self-Study Approach. Sources within each approach collectively cover the skills measured on the test.

To prepare via the Tutor Approach, take courses [ WM645G or ZM645G ], and refer to the sources with an * in front of them. Note that per this formula, you are required to take only 1 course.

To prepare via the Self-Study Approach, omit the courses, and refer to all other sources with and without the * in front.

The recommended educational resources listed are not intended to be a substitute for, but should complement, relevant practical experience.
Extensive product knowledge is required to pass the test.
Every effort has been made to make the recommended educational resources as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness is implied. The resources provided are on an as is basis. IBM shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from course or publication content..

Classroom Course

Course Title: IBM Integration Bus V9.0 System Administration

Course Duration: 4 Days

Course Number: WM645G

Course Abstract:

Please also see alternative option ZM645G (listed under “Online Courses”).
In this 4-day course, you learn how to administer IBM Integration Bus on distributed operating systems, such as Windows and AIX, by using the IBM Integration Bus administrative interfaces. These interfaces include IBM Integration Explorer, the IBM Integration web console, and the IBM Integration Bus command interface.

Note: This course fully covers test objectives 2B, 2C, 2E, 2G, 2I, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 5E

This course partially covers test objectives 1F, 2D, 2F, 2K, 3C, 3G, 4F, 5A, 5B

This course does not cover test objectives 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 2A, 2H, 2J, 3A, 3B, 3D, 3E, 3F, 4A, 5C, 5D, 5F, 5G
Web Resource

* Operation modes

Deciding how to configure monitoring events for message flows

* Updating ODBC definitions

Unresponsive message flows

* Setting the JVM heap size

* Message flow security overview

Analyzing resource performance

* Backing up and restoring a multi-instance broker

Using workload management, service discovery, and the Integration Registry in IBM Integration Bus V9

Viewing Administration log information

Administration Log view

mqsireportflowmonitoring command – Windows, Linux and UNIX systems

Using Logs

Steps for enabling LDAP authorization

* Optimizing message flow throughput

Switching from a broker-wide listener to embedded listeners

Using the IBM Integration Explorer to work with configurable services

* Broker-wide https: listener parameters

* Mergers and acquisitions scenario

Resolving implementation problems when developing message flows

* mqsisetdbparms command

* Database facilities

* Collecting data in console mode with IBM Support Assistant Data Collector

* Creating the multi-instance queue manager

mqsicvp command

* Debugging with user trace

* Verifying your installation by using the IBM Integration Toolkit

mqsireportproperties command

* Creating the shared directories

Setting up a JDBC provider for type 4 connections

Setting the maximum rate for a message flow

Configure a workload management policy within Integration Registry

Configuring the global cache for multi-instance brokers

* Configuring role-based security with the IBM Integration Bus V9 web user interface

* Setting the start mode of flows and applications at run time

* Narrowing search results by selecting products

* Writing Code for .NET Compute node

* Migrating the Version 6.1 WebSphere Message Broker component

Manually force a message flow to stop

* Authorizing users for administration

* Setting up SSL configuration in WebSphere Message Broker

Adding additional instances at message flow level

* Authorization queues for broker administration security

* Are there any error messages or return codes that explain the problem?

mqsideleteconfigurableservice command

* ODBC trace

Configuring workload management policies by using a command console

* Optimizing message flow response times/the use of persistent and transactional messages

Formatting Trace

* Resolving problems that occur during deployment of message flows

* Commands and authorizations for broker administration security

* Function level on mqsichangebroker command

Overview
PartnerWorld Code: 15004109
Replaces PW Code: 15004108

Status: Live
This intermediate level certification is intended for system administrators who have the knowledge and experience to administer the IBM Integration Bus by using the IBM Integration Bus administrative interfaces including the IBM Integration Explorer, the IBM Integration Bus web user interface, the command-line interface, and the IBM Integration Toolkit.

These system administrators can perform all necessary tasks pertaining to:
Planning, Installation and Migration
Administration and Configuration
Security
Performance Monitoring and Tuning
Problem Determination

Certified system administrators are generally self-sufficient and able to perform the majority of tasks involved in the role with limited assistance from peers and vendor support services. They are also expected to be able to efficiently use available product documentation to augment their knowledge as required.

To attain the IBM Certified System Administrator – Integration Bus V9.0 certification, candidates must pass 1 test. To gain additional knowledge and skills, and prepare for this test based on the job role and test objectives, take the link to the tests below, and refer to the Test preparation tab.
Recommended Prerequisite Skills

(Knowledge and foundational skills one needs to possess before acquiring skills measured on the certification test. These foundational skills are NOT measured on the test. For skills measured on the test, see Test Objectives.)

Good working knowledge of:
IBM MQ administration
SSL
LDAP
applications and libraries

Requirements
This certification requires 1 exam

Exam Required:
Click on the link below to see exam details, exam objectives, suggested training and sample tests.

C9530-405 – IBM Integration Bus V9.0 System Administration

contains questions requiring single and multiple answers. For multiple-answer questions, you need to choose all required options to get the answer correct. You will be advised how many options make up the correct answer.
is designed to provide diagnostic feedback on the Examination Score Report, correlating back to the test objectives, informing the test taker how he or she did on each section of the test. As a result, to maintain the integrity of each test, questions and answers are not distributed.

 

Number of questions: 55
Number of questions to pass: 32
Time allowed: 90 mins
Status: Live

The test consists of six sections containing a total of approximately 55 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section title reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.

Section 1 – Planning, Designing, Installation and Migration 11%
Plan and design the implementation of WebSphere Message Broker in a given business scenario.
Identify and estimate hardware, software and capacity requirements for WebSphere Message Broker.
Install and verify WebSphere Message Broker.
Design for co-existence and migration from previous versions of WebSphere Message Broker.
Prepare and migrate from previous versions to WebSphere Message Broker V8.0.

Section 2 – Administration and Configuration 31%
Administer WebSphere Message Broker instances to perform activities such as create, modify, delete, query, group, start and stop.
Administer execution groups to perform activities such as create, modify, delete, query, start and stop.
Administer configurable services to perform activities such as create, modify and delete.
Configure and deploy message flows, applications, libraries, and associated resources.
Configure WebSphere Message Broker to use global cache.
Configure WebSphere Message Broker to connect and integrate with databases and other applications (e.g., adapters, service registry, LDAP, etc.).
Apply maintenance updates such as Fix Packs, SupportPacs and APARs to brokers.
Configure and administer broker objects using the web user interface (web UI), WebSphere Message Broker Explorer and Message Broker API (CMP).
Perform backup and recovery of the Message Broker environment.
Configure WebSphere Message Broker to record and replay data.

Section 3 – Security 20%
Design and implement security for WebSphere Message Broker including SSL and WS-security.
Plan and configure Broker Administration Security for the WebSphere Message Broker environment using Object Authority Manager (OAM).
Setup Security Identities for all supported transport protocols from WebSphere Message Broker.
Administer configurable services for security providers.
Configure security profiles and policy sets to interact with LDAP or Tivoli Federated Identity Manager (TFIM).
Control access to broker resources through the web and REST security.

Section 4 – High Availability 13%
Describe the options for creating highly available WebSphere Message Broker including multi-instances.
Design for high availability of WebSphere Message Broker using business requirements.
Implement highly available WebSphere Message Broker configurations including multi-instances.
Perform operations on highly available WebSphere Message Brokers.

Section 5 – Performance, Tuning, and Monitoring 13%
Identify and configure the sizing requirements (e.g., JVM, Memory, etc.) for DataFlowEngine and broker.
Tune the WebSphere Message Broker environment to enhance performance (e.g., optimizing overall through-put and message flow response times).
Configure WebSphere Message Broker to produce statistical and accounting data.
Configure WebSphere Message Broker to produce audit and monitoring events.
Configure WebSphere Message Broker to produce resource usage of execution groups.

Section 6 – Troubleshooting and Problem Determination 13%
Identify and locate problem information using system log, dump/abend files, and other files.
Generate User and Service Trace for broker, broker toolkit and other components.
Execute IBM processes around MustGathers, Problem Management Reports (PMRs), iFixes and patches to fix a problem.
Analyze Activity Logs for diagnostic purposes.
Collect the diagnostic information using IBM Support Assistant data collector.

The sample test is designed to give the candidate an idea of the content and format of the questions that will be on the certification exam. Performance on the sample test is NOT an indicator of performance on the certification exam. This should not be considered an assessment tool.

To prepare for this test, it is first recommended that you are familiar with the job role description and the parameters this certification is based on, as well as have knowledge of the topics outlined in the test objectives/skills measured on the test. Compare your own technical level to the test objectives and the recommended training resources, and then determine for yourself how much preparation you require. Note that these educational sources are recommended, but not required (*) before taking a certification test.

Before preparing for the certification test, it is recommended that you measure your current level of skill by taking the Sample Test (located from the “Sample/Assessment test” link above)..

You can prepare for the test through the Tutor Approach (classroom, instructor led course, and other sources) or the Self-Study Approach. Sources within each approach collectively cover the skills measured on the test.

To prepare via the Tutor Approach,refer to the sources with an * in front of them. Note that per this formula, you are only required to take 1 course.

To prepare via the Self-Study Approach, omit the courses, and refer to all other sources with and without the * in front.

(*) Notes:

The recommended educational resources listed are not intended to be a substitute for, but should complement, relevant practical experience.
Extensive product knowledge is required to pass the test.
Every effort has been made to make the recommended educational resources as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness is implied. The resources provided are on an as is basis. IBM shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from course or publication content.

Web Resource

* Managing web user accounts, page – bn28460_,

* mqsicreateconfigurableservice command

mqsireportproperties command ,

Memory and disk space requirements

Creating a security profile for LDAP URL

Enabling ODBC connections to the databases

* Connecting to a WebSphere eXtreme Scale grid

Starting statistics Collection

Switching from a broker-wide listener to embedded listeners

* Creating a multi-instance broker and a multi-instance queue manager

* Receiving emails

* Performing in-place broker migration for a Version 7.0 broker on distributed operating systems ,

Benefits of using applications and libraries

Configuring SOAPRequest and SOAPAsyncRequest nodes to use SSL (HTTPS)

* JVM heap sizing

* Configuring and administering multi-instance brokers for high availability in IBM WebSphere Message Broker – Part 2

Applications and Libraries at run time

Authentication, mapping, and authorization with TFIM V6.2 and TAM

mqsichangetrace command, page “an07260_”

* Authorizing users for broker administration

mqsideploy command – Windows, Linux and UNIX systems

* mqsicreatebroker command – Linux and UNIX systems

* Collecting data in console mode with IBM Support Assistant Data Collector

mqsicvp command, page an07235_,

Changes in broker startup trace in WMB V8

BIP8000-8999: Runtime components – Commands

* Creating a security profile for WS-Trust V1.3 (TFIM V6.2)

* Diagnosing security problems

* Configuring TCP/IP server nodes to use SSL, page bp34105_,

Starting and stopping a WebSphere Message Broker as a WebSphere MQ service,

Setting up a public key infrastructure, page “ap34020_”,

Installing WebSphere Message Broker Explorer, page ah38100_

* mqsibackupbroker command,

* Data caching terminology

Starting collection of message flow accounting and statistics data with the mqsichangeflowstats command

* Resolving problems when starting a broker

Resource stastistics data

* Security exception processing

* Stack storage

* Configuring and administering multi-instance brokers for high availability in IBM WebSphere Message Broker – Part 1

* Requirements for shared file systems

Message flow security overview,

* mqsisetdbparms command, page an09155_,

* Creating a multi-instance broker

* Recording data

Applications and Libraries

Configuring for high availability

Additional software requirements

* FtpServer configurable service properties

* Configurable services properties

* Configurable services properties, page an60170_,

* mqsichangeproperties command

* Creating the shared directories

mqsilist command – Windows, Linux, and UNIX systems

Optimizing message flow response times

* Caching artifacts from the WebSphere Service Registry and Repository, page ac56270_,

* WebSphere Message Broker business scenario

* Verifying shared file system locking

* Supported migration paths

* mqsistartmsgflow command

Configuring monitoring event sources using a monitoring profile

* Setting up SAP High Availability

mqsireporttrace command, page “an07310_”

Implementing WS-Security, page “ac60160_”,

Removing a deployed object

* Configuring the embedded global cache by using commands ,

Optimizing message flow throughput

* Parameter values for the webadmin component, page bn23630_,

* Setting the JVM heap size

* Important facts about garbage collection in WebSphere Message Broker

* Controlling the functional level of WebSphere Message Broker

Policy sets, page “ac60110_”,

* Setting up a shared queue on distributed systems for the SAP adapter event store

Overview
PartnerWorld Code: 15004108
Replaces PW Code: 15004107

Status: Live
This intermediate level certification is intended for system administrators, consultants, technical specialists and architects with extensive product knowledge of IBM WebSphere MQ V7.0 or later and IBM WebSphere Message Broker V8.0.

These system administrators plan, install, and configure IBM WebSphere MQ V7.0 or later, implement applications, set up distributed queuing, enable appropriate security, administer and operate a queue manager network, enforce organizational and operational standards, perform basic problem determination and implement clustering and publish/subscribe topologies.

These system administrators also:
design for the use of WebSphere Message Broker V8.0 including implementation of new features/functions.
install, secure and configure WebSphere Message Broker V8.0.
administer, maintain and deploy WebSphere Message Broker V8.0.
design for the coexistence and migration from earlier versions/releases to WebSphere Message Broker V8.0.
perform problem determination tasks for WebSphere Message Broker V8.0.
understand high availability configuration including multi-instancing of WebSphere Message Broker.
monitor the health of WebSphere Message Broker V8.0 and make recommendations on performance and resource optimization.

These system administrator are expected to be generally self-sufficient and be able to perform the tasks involved in the role with limited assistance from peers, product documentation and vendor support services.

To attain the IBM Certified System Administrator – WebSphere Message Broker V8.0 certification, candidates must pass 2 tests. To prepare for the tests, it is recommended to refer to the job role description and recommended prerequisite skills, and click the link to the tests below to refer to the test objectives and the Test preparation tab.
Recommended Prerequisite Skills

(Knowledge and foundational skills one needs to possess before acquiring skills measured on the certification test. These foundational skills are NOT measured on the test. )

Test C2180-374: IBM WebSphere MQ V7.0, System AdministrationbWorking knowledge of:

WebSphere MQ
supported operating systems (e.g., AIX, HP-UX, Solaris, i5/OS, Linux on Intel, Linux on zSeries, z/OS, Windows)

Good understanding of:

messaging concepts as they relate to IBM WebSphere MQ

Basic knowledge of:

operating WebSphere MQ Explorer
networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, SSL, etc.)

Basic understanding of:

JMS concepts
Publish/Subscribe functionality

Test C2180-277: IBM WebSphere Message Broker V8.0, System Administration
Understanding of supported WebSphere Message Broker transports.
Basic understanding of:

database concepts
security concepts
enterprise service bus concepts and products
Service Oriented Architecture
the Eclipse tooling platform

Administration experience on at least one supported operating system and familiarity with UNIX system services.
Requirements

This certification requires 2 exams

Exams Required:
Click on the links below to see exam details, exam objectives, suggested training and sample tests.

C9530-277 – IBM WebSphere Message Broker V8.0 System Administration
Any 1 of the following:
C9530-374 – IBM WebSphere MQ V7.0 System Administration (Withdrawn)
C9530-410 – IBM MQ V8.0 System Administration

Each test:

contains questions requiring single and multiple answers. For multiple-answer questions, you need to choose all required options to get the answer correct. You will be advised how many options make up the correct answer.
is designed to provide diagnostic feedback on the Examination Score Report, correlating back to the test objectives, informing the test taker how he or she did on each section of the test. As a result, to maintain the integrity of each test, questions and answers are not distributed.

Number of questions: 61
Number of questions to pass: 40
Time allowed: 90 mins
Status: Live

This exam consists of 7 sections described below.

Section 1 – Integration Architecture and Design 5%
Explain the core architecture, components, and operating environment
Define IIB topologies

Section 2 – Installation and Configuration of IBM Integration Bus v10.0 8%
Install IBM Integration Bus runtime and toolkit
Validate the IIB environment
Define database resources
Define MQ resources
Define Web Services Resources (WSRR)

Section 3 – Development of IBM Integration Bus V9.0 Solutions 39%
Build integration solutions (application, service, and library)
Build a message model
Generate JavaScript client APIs from an existing integration service (high level)
Build solutions with basic built in nodes
Design and build transactional solutions with IBM Integration Bus
Build solutions with time schedules
Implement message transformations (graphical mapper, Java, ESQL and XSLT)
Build integration solutions with patterns (using built in patterns and creating basic patterns)
Build integration solutions with caching (Java, ESQL, mapping)
Build applications using routing patterns (decision, pub/sub, collector, point to point, fan out, request/reply)
Harden integration flows by handling exceptions

Section 4 – Extending IBM Integration Bus with Adapters and Other Products 8%
Integrate with JCA Adapters (high level)
Integrate with WebSphere Service Registry and Repository
Integrate with Visual Studio
Integrate with IBM Business Process Manager
Integrate with Operational Decision Manager

Section 5 – Application Assembly, Configuration and Deployment 13%
Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between the use of projects, applications, and libraries
Build and deploy applications using the Integration Toolkit and commands
Use keywords in deployment properties
Define and over-ride application properties using configurable services and user-defined properties
Describe and explain the Web administration console

Section 6 – Troubleshooting and Tuning 21%
Test message flow with flow exerciser
Use the debugger to locate and resolve problems
Configure and use trace nodes in a message flow
Configure and use user trace facility
Understand logging in integration solutions
Tune integration solutions with workload management and multi-threading
Configure and use Record & Replay
Gather and analyze message flow statistics and resource statistics

Section 7 – Security 5%

Describe and explain basic security
Use the PEP Node
This exam has an Assessment Exam option: A9530-001 Assessment: IBM Integration Bus v10.0 Solution Development

Assessment exams are web-based exams that provides you, at a cheaper costs, the ability to check your skills before taking the certification exam.
This assessment exam is available in: English

Passing the exam does not award you a certification, and it is only used to help you assess if you are ready or not to take the certification exam.

You can register for it at Pearson VUE and it will provide you a score report, showing you how you did in each section.

To prepare for this test, it is first recommended that you are familiar with the job role description and the parameters this certification is based on, as well as have knowledge of the topics outlined in the test objectives/skills measured on the test. Compare your own technical level to the test objectives and the recommended training resources, and then determine for yourself how much preparation you require. Note that these educational sources are recommended, but not required before taking a certification test.

Before preparing for the certification test, it is recommended that you measure your current level of skill by taking the Assessment Test.

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The recommended educational resources listed are not intended to be a substitute for, but should complement, relevant practical experience.
Extensive product knowledge is required to pass the test.
Every effort has been made to make the recommended educational resources as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness is implied. The resources provided are on an as is basis. IBM shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from course or publication content..

Classroom Course

Course Title: IBM Integration Bus V10 Application Development II

Course Duration: 4 Days

Course Number: WM676G

Course Abstract:

This course is also available as self-paced virtual (e-learning) course IBM Integration Bus V10 Application Development II (ZM676G). This option does not require any travel.

This course provides an intermediate-level continuation of the topics necessary to successfully create IBM Integration Bus message flow applications and integration services.

This course focuses on using IBM Integration Bus to develop, deploy, and support platform-independent message flow applications and integration services. These applications and integration services use various messaging topologies to transport data between service requesters and service providers, and also allow the data to be routed, transformed, and enriched during processing.

Topics in this course include creating integration services and message flow applications that use and provide web services. You also learn how to use event driven processing nodes and how to use the record and replay facility to capture and view data during processing. You also learn how IBM Integration Bus interacts with other IBM and enterprise information products. Lab exercises throughout the course give you an opportunity to practice your new skills.

Course Title: IBM Integration Bus V10 Application Development I

Course Duration: 5 Days

Course Number: WM666G

Course Abstract:
This course is also available as self-paced virtual (e-learning) course IBM Integration Bus V10 Application Development I (ZM666G). This option does not require any travel.

IBM Integration Bus provides connectivity and universal data transformation in heterogeneous IT environments. It enables businesses of any size to eliminate point-to-point connections and batch processing, regardless of operating system, protocol, and data format.

This course teaches you how to use IBM Integration Bus to develop, deploy, and support message flow applications. These applications use various messaging topologies to transport messages between service requesters and service providers, and also allow the messages to be routed, transformed, and enriched during processing.

In this course, you learn how to construct applications to transport and transform data. The course also explores how to control the flow of data by using various processing nodes, and how to use databases and maps to transform and enrich data during processing. You also learn how to construct data models by using the Data Format Description Language (DFDL).
Online course

IBM Integration Bus V10 Application Development I – SPVC

This course is also available as classroom course IBM Integration Bus V10 Application Development I (WM666G).

IBM Integration Bus provides connectivity and universal data transformation in heterogeneous IT environments. It enables businesses of any size to eliminate point-to-point connections and batch processing, regardless of operating system, protocol, and data format.

This course teaches you how to use IBM Integration Bus to develop, deploy, and support message flow applications. These applications use various messaging topologies to transport messages between service requesters and service providers, and also allow the messages to be routed, transformed, and enriched during processing.

In this course, you learn how to construct applications to transport and transform data. The course also explores how to control the flow of data by using various processing nodes, and how to use databases and maps to transform and enrich data during processing. You also learn how to construct data models by using the Data Format Description Language (DFDL).

IBM Integration Bus V10 Application Development II – SPVC

This course is also available as classroom course IBM Integration Bus V10 Application Development II (WM676G).

This course provides an intermediate-level continuation of the topics necessary to successfully create IBM Integration Bus message flow applications and integration services.

This course focuses on using IBM Integration Bus to develop, deploy, and support platform-independent message flow applications and integration services. These applications and integration services use various messaging topologies to transport data between service requesters and service providers, and also allow the data to be routed, transformed, and enriched during processing.

Topics in this course include creating integration services and message flow applications that use and provide web services. You also learn how to use event driven processing nodes and how to use the record and replay facility to capture and view data during processing. You also learn how IBM Integration Bus interacts with other IBM and enterprise information products. Lab exercises throughout the course give you an opportunity to practice your new skills.

QUESTION 1
Which statement about the .NETCompute Node is true?

A. The exception is propagated through a predefined output terminal.
B. .NETCompute node does not support dynamic terminal. All terminals are predefined.
C. The message assembly contains four trees to represent the message, the environment, the local environment and the exception list.
D. Only when the message needs to be transformed through the .NETCompute node, on Evaluate method is needed. In the case of the message pass-through, there is no need for an Evaluate method.

Answer: D

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QUESTION 2
Which node supports the propagation of an LTPA v2 token in IBM Integration Bus?

A. MQOutput
B. HTTPRequest
C. SCAAsyncRequest
D. SOAPAsyncRequest

Answer: B

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QUESTION 3
How can a developer set the maximum number of messages processed by a message flow in the flow exerciser?

A. Set in the Web Ul.
B. Set in the Toolkit Preferences.
C. Use the command mqsichangeproperties.
D. Set the number of additional instances for the message flow.

Answer: D

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QUESTION 4
Which optional component is required to enable global transaction support?

A. CICS
B. IBM MQ
C. IBM TXSeries
D. Third-party transaction manager

Answer: B

Number of questions: 60
Number of questions to pass: 36
Time allowed: 75 mins
Status: Live

The test consists of three sections containing a total of approximately 56 multiple-choice questions. The percentages after each section reflect the approximate distribution of the total question set across the sections.

Section 1 – Basic Awareness 8%
Describe service virtualization
Describe when to use service virtualization
Describe continuous integration
Explain service virtualization ROI

Section 2 – Rational Integration Tester 25%
Configure RIT and the Library Manager
Create and edit a project
Model the system under test
Generate a system model
Record events

Section 3 – Rational Test Virtualization Server 67%
Create and edit basic stubs
Publish and deploy stubs
Use https: stubs
Use tags and guards in stubs
Use parameterized stubs from recorded events
Use data driven stubs from MEP
Use input tags
Use database virtualization
Use data model stubs
Use stateful stubs
Use behaviors

Web Resource

Green Hat session 3 Successfully Implementing SV in a project.mov

Integration Testing Learning Circle

Green Hat session 2 Introduction to Service Vitualization.mov

Overview
PartnerWorld Code: 38004501
Replaces PW Code: 38004501

Status: Live
This certification targets entry-level developers and testers.

This certification involves a stand-alone foundation level test. It is intended for developers and integration testers with distributed, message-based testing experience using IBM Rational Test Virtualization Server V8.0.

These Service Virtualization Engineers design, develop, debug, profile, and deploy virtual services against various middleware technologies. The certification will primarily focus on the applicability to IBM WebSphere MQ and web services environments.

To attain the IBM Certified Associate Developer – Rational Test Virtualization Server certification, candidates must pass 1 test.

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Has taken the Introduction to Rational Integration Tester course
Has taken the Virtualization with Rational Test Virtualization Server course
Has practical experience in the field with both tools
Has exposure to and a good understanding of middleware messaging technologies

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