Tuesday, 31 January 2017

C2020-005 IBM Cognos Disclosure Management Fundamentals

Test information:
Number of questions: 60
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 67%
Languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Specialist - Cognos Disclosure Management

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

Installation and Setup (8%)
Identify CDM installation concepts
Identify CDM configuration concepts
Identify the process of backing-up/restoring a CDM database
Identify migrate reporting concepts

Administrative Functions (28%)
Describe report management concepts
Describe security and workflow concepts
Identify administration functions
Identify XBRL concepts

Data Sources, Queries, and Variables (23%)
Identify data sources
Describe data queries
Describe how to connect external data sources to an Excel object

Define Reporting Structure (23%)
Describe how to create a new report
Identify report analysis tools

Report Formatting and Generation (18%)
Identify report formatting concepts
Identify report validation concepts
Identify report generation concepts

Monday, 16 January 2017

C2010-555: IBM Maximo Asset Management v7.6 Functional Analyst

Test information:
Number of questions: 72
Time allowed in minutes: 100
Required passing score: 64%
Languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Deployment Professional - Maximo Asset Management v7.6 Functional Analyst

An IBM Certified Deployment Professional - Maximo Asset Management v7.6 Functional Analyst is a technical professional responsible for supporting, implementing and maintaining an IBM Maximo Asset Management v7.6 solution, the asset life cycle including inventory, contracts, purchasing, resources, work management, preventive maintenance and security. This individual will be expected to perform these tasks with limited assistance from peers, product documentation, and support resources.

Asset Management (18%)
Describe managing and creating failure codes
Describe managing and creating locations and location hierarchies
Describe set up and use of meters
Describe the use of warranty contracts for assets
Describe moving, modifying and swapping assets
Describe using and applying Asset Templates
Identify asset relationships
Describe creating asset subassemblies and spare parts
Describe the difference between rotating and non-rotating assets

Predictive and Preventive Maintenance (10%)
Explain the use of Master PMs
Describe how to configure the various types of PMs
Identify using Routes
Describe how to generate and modify a PM forecast
Describe how Condition Monitoring can be configured to generate work orders
Describe time based and meter based PMs
Apply job plan sequencing to PMs

Work Management and Planning (21%)
Describe work orders, child work orders and tasks
Explain how to assign a work order
Describe the plans and actuals on a work order
Describe the work order status change life cycle
Describe the creation of Job Plans
Describe how to report labor hours

Procurement Management (10%)
Describe procurement related contracts
Describe the difference between a company and a company master
Describe the purchasing life cycle (PR, PO, RFQ, DR, Invoice)
Describe the receiving processes
Perform the return of a rotating asset or direct issue item

Inventory Management (15%)

Explain inventory and inventory balances
Define costing methods
Describe the use of item assembly structures
Describe the different types of items
Describe using the Inventory Usage application
Describe hard and soft inventory reservations
Define a service item
Describe tool records and stocked tools
Describe adding new units of measure and conversions
Define the item statuses
Apply the reorder process

Workflow and Escalations (8%)
Describe the use of workflow processes
Construct workflow processes
Describe the use of escalations

Analytics (8%)
Construct adhoc reports
Identify where KPIs can be viewed
Describe KPI Templates
Explain the different reporting options
Demonstrate knowledge of running and using reports

Administration (10%)
Describe the creation of organization and sites
Describe managing resources
Describe managing the security configuration
Describe configuration of the business financials
Describe the creation of Calendars and Work Periods
Describe managing Classifications and attributes
Describe edit mode and how to apply it

QUESTION: No: 1
A company has a requirement to report on actual labor hours, materials, services and tools used as work
progresses on a work order. What is the earliest point in the basic life cycle a user can start reporting?
A.APPR
B. COIVIP
C. WIVIATL
D. WAPPR

Answer: A


QUESTION: No: 2
A vendor requires a payment of 20% of the purchase price when the purchase order (PO) is sent and the
company wants to withhold of the payment until 90 days after receiving the item before final payment is
made.
How would this be accomplished'?

A. A Purchase Requisition would be created and three invoices would) be generated via the invoicing
application One invoice tor 20%. one for 60% and one for 20%
B. A Price Contract would be created with a payment schedule with an invoice of 20% at the time the PO
is Approved, an invoice of 60% at the time the item is received and another invoice for 20% 90 days after
receipt.
C. A Blanket Contract would be created with a payment schedule with an invoice of 20% at the time the
PO is Approved, an invoice of 60% at the time the item is received and another invoice for 20% 90 days
after receipt
D. A Purchase Contract would be created with a payment schedule with an invoice of 20% at the time the
PO is Approved, an invoice of 60% at the time the item is received and another invoice for 20% 90 days
after receipt

Answer: D


QUESTION: No: 3
A company wishes to group its location records into a hierarchy to assist users in searching for asset s.
How can this be accomplished?

A. Location Groups can be created and LIVE locations added
B. Locations can be linked by using the Related Records tab in the Locations application.
C. Location records will need to be added to a network and can only include locations with an ACTIVE status.
D. Location records need to be added a system and can only include locations with an OPERATING type.

Answer: D


QUESTION: No: 4
A company has assets at multiple locations that require maintenance There is a requirement to have a
single work order with charges rolled up to a single GL account.
How can that be achieved?

A. Create a task work order for each asset
B. Create a child work order for each asset
C. Add a job plan that has the assets associated
D. Add the assets in MuItipIe Assets, Locations and Cis

Answer: B



Friday, 13 January 2017

C2010-501 IBM Maximo Asset Management V7.5 Infrastructure Implementation

Test information:
Number of questions: 57
Time allowed in minutes: 90
Required passing score: 71%
Languages: English

Related certifications:
IBM Certified Infrastructure Deployment Professional - Maximo Asset Management V7.5
IBM Certified Advanced Deployment Professional - IBM Service Management Asset Management V5

Below are the high level objectives for this exam. We recommend reviewing the Study Guide for more detailed information on the test objectives to provide a better idea of the content which will be covered on the exam.
Section 1: Planning

Given a customers need to deploy IBM Maximo Asset Management (Maximo), evaluate the environment, user requirements, security considerations, language support and organizational processes so that an implementable, quantifiable, and scalable build plan for the installation of Maximo has been developed.

Given that a customer will have Maximo installed on a supported J2EE platform, explain the J2EE configuration concepts so that the customer understands how J2EE can be configured to meet their needs.

Given that a customer is planning for a Maximo Asset Management installation, explain JVM Performance and Optimization Settings and Concepts so that the tools to optimize the system have been explained.

Given that Maximo functionality is to be separated onto different JVMs for performance reasons, explain the JVM roles for Maximo so that an individual understands why roles should be separated onto different JVM and the benefits for doing so.

Given that Maximo is to be installed, define the installation system requirements so that the environment is ready for Maximo to be installed.

Given that Maximo security implementation decisions need to be made, explain the different options so that the correct planning decisions can be made.

Given that Maximo is to be installed, configure the security requirements needed to install Maximo so that pre-installation Security Configuration has been completed.

Given that Maximo is to be installed, review the Maximo search types with the customer and explain the impact that they can have on system performance so that search types and their implications have been reviewed with the customer.

Given a customers need to deploy Maximo, assess the proposed infrastructure so that the installation of Maximo can be implemented on the proposed infrastructure.

Section 2: Installation
Given that IBM Maximo Asset Management (Maximo ) middleware has been defined and Maximo is to be installed explain the Maximo installation options so that the Maximo installation options are defined.

Given that Maximo is to be installed, explain the Maximo installation flow so that the Maximo, fix packs, add-ons and industry solutions installation flow is understood.

Given that Maximo is to be installed, explain the database script installation process so that process to update the Maximo database is understood.

Given that Maximo is to be installed, explain the different Maximo installation components so that the components and how they are used are understood.

Given that Maximo is to be installed, describe the use of the autonomic deployment engine so that the Maximo installation use of the deployment engine is understood.

Given that Maximo has been installed describe the use of the Maximo tools so that the Maximo tools usage is understood.

Given that an Maximo product is to be installed, perform the tasks to manually install Maximo so that Maximo is installed with the current fix pack.

Given that the middleware has been installed, validate core technology configurations so that users can connect to the installed Maximo system via the middleware.

Given that the Maximo product is in the process of installation or has been installed, describe the installation and tool log files so that the appropriate course of action can be taken.

Given that the Maximo product is installed, verify that the Maximo database has been installed correctly so that the Maximo system is ready to be configured.

Given that Maximo is to be upgraded, explain the Maximo upgrade process from 7.1 to 7.5 so that the customer understands the upgrade process.

Given that the IBM product is installed, verify which version of Maximo has been installed so that Maximo is installed to the targeted level.

Section 3: Configuration
Given IBM Maximo Asset Management (Maximo) is already installed, enable Application Server Security within Maximo configuration and J2EE server so that users can connect to Maximo by using LDAP authentication.

Given Maximo is already installed and is ready to integrate with other systems, validate the Maximo Integration Framework (MIF) configuration is correct and functional so that Maximo can send and receive transactions to and from external systems.

Given Maximo is already installed,know, explain and utilize the maximo.properties file so that the Maximo system can be configured to use alternate middleware and database connection points.

Given that Maximo is already installed, manually build a Maximo EAR file and deploy it so that the Maximo application has been updated on J2EE server.

Section 4: PerformanceTuningandProblemDetermination
Given that IBM Maximo Asset Management (Maximo) is installed,review and explain the Maximo performance log settings so that the Maximo system is running at optimal performance level.

Given that Maximo is installed, utilize basic database functionality to analyze installation/performance issues so that the database is normalized and tuned to top performance levels.

Given that the Maximo product is installed, determine if queries are efficient so that Maximo components queries are optimized.

Given that Maximo is installed, review the Start Center portlets so that users achieve a balance between system performance and key data accessibility.

Given that the application server instance requires performance analysis, assess the application server performance so that application server performance is analyzed and corrective actions can be taken.

Given that Thread Dumps and Heap Dumps are to be analyzed,perform the tasks to manually install Maximo so that the Heap Dumps are analyzed and Garbage Collection is tuned in the middleware.

QUESTION 1
LDAPSYNC is an IBM Maximo Asset Management V7.5 cron task that can be used forwhat purpose?

A. To synchronize users from a LDAP capable server, using the J2EE server security repository
B. To synchronize users from a LDAP capable server, bypassing the J2EE server security repository
C. To synchronize users from a LDAP capable server, using the application server security configuration
D. To synchronize users from a LDAP capable server, bypassing the J2EE bind repository authentication

Answer: B


QUESTION 2
Which statement describes how garbage collection is used?

A. Garbagecollection frees memory by removing dead objects from the heap.
B. Garbage collection compresses the heap space through data compression.
C. Garbage collection forces the freeing of memory in the heap by dumping the objects in the order of least used to most used.
D. Garbage collection uses a properly tuned garbage collection agent to gather unused data in the heap and purge it from the system.

Answer: A


QUESTION 3
When reviewing customer requirements for an IBM Maximo Asset Management environment, the customer explains that they have no plans for a development or a user acceptance testing environment. What is a reason that should be given to the customer as to why they should have a development environment?

A. Development environments always differfrom production environments in the number of JVMs.
B. Development environments typically utilize the same database server and J2EE servers
as in the production environments.
C. Development environments allow for the creation, configuration, and development of test code without compromising the integrity of the production system.
D. Development environments must utilize the IBM Maximo Integration Framework components to export and import code and configuration changes into the production environments.

Answer: C


QUESTION 4
How can IBM Maximo Asset Management user login performance be improved?

A. set the default Start Center to one with minimal portlets
B. minimize the number of Start Centers presented as tabs to a user at login
C. ensure users have their own database user account used by reporting processes
D. increase the number of roles per user to maximize the number of Start Center tabs presented at login

Answer: A


QUESTION 5
When should IBM Maximo Asset Management load testing beperformed?

A. during the implementation phase to expose performance problems
B. during the design phase to ensure hardware is correctly sized for procurement
C. during the go live phase to ensure the system is running per client requirements
D. during thepost-implementation phase to ensure satisfactory system performance level with active users

Answer: A


Tuesday, 10 January 2017

JN0-120 Networks Certified Internet Associate, E-series

JNCIA-E Exam Objectives (Exam: JN0-120)

Operation, Configuration, and Troubleshooting
Identify the redundancy options of an E-series Router.
Describe the E-series Router chassis and line modules.
Define the various switch fabrics and ATM buses.
List the steps involved in moving a packet through the router.
Describe how the E-series Router handles routing updates.
List the different modes of operation.
Describe the components of the E-series Router file system.
Describe the steps involved in a basic configuration.
Identify the boot options available for an E-series Router.
Describe the capability and configuration of SNMP.
List the steps involved in upgrading or downgrading the software on an E-series Router.

E-series Router Virtual Routers
Identify the various uses for virtual routers.
List the steps involved in configuring a virtual router.
Define how to manage a virtual router.

Broadband Remote Access Services (B-RAS)
Define the traditional Remote Access Services.
Describe the basic components of a DSL network.
List the various B-RAS service deployment options.
Identify the steps to setup a basic ATM configuration.

Routed and Bridged 1483
Identify the IP addressing options for a routed 1483 network.
Describe the routing table constraints encountered when using routed 1483 encapsulation.
List the steps in configuring an E-series Router to support a routed 1483 network.
Identify the IP addressing options for a bridged 1483 network.
Describe the routing table constraints encountered when using bridged 1483 encapsulation.
Define the components of DHCP and how it is used.
List the steps in configuring an E-series Router to support a bridged 1483 network.

PPP over ATM (PPPoA)
Describe the processing of a PPP packet.
Define the Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) option available for the E-series Router.
Identify the configuration steps involved in setting up authentication options.
List the options available for assigning an IP address to an interface.
Describe how virtual routers are used in a PPPoA service.
Identify the steps involved in configuring PPPoA.

PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
Describe the components of a PPP over Ethernet service.
Define the PPP over Ethernet Discovery Stage including the various message types.
Identify the steps for configuring PPPoE using a DSL network.
Identify the steps for configuring PPPoE using a metro Ethernet network.

Dynamic Configuration Mode

Describe the profile configuration utilities available for each B-RAS service offering.
List the services available for use with the autoconfig command.
Describe how a profile is used to describe and define an interface.

Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
Describe the applications for using L2TP as a Virtual Private Network technology.
Describe the operation of the L2TP Access Concentrator.
Describe the operation of the L2TP Network Server.
List the steps for establishing an L2TP tunnel.
List the steps for establishing an L2TP session.
Identify the steps for configuring the E-series Router as an LAC.
Identify the steps for configuring the E-series Router as an LNS.

E-series Router Policy Management
Identify the components involved in classifying a packet for policy management.
Describe the functionality and configuration of rate limit profiles.
Define the function of a policy list.


QUESTION 1
By default, how does the router handle changes to its operational configuration?

A. Changes are not implemented, but are saved automatically.
B. Changes are not implemented and must be written into memory.
C. Changes are implemented immediately and saved automatically.
D. Changes are implemented immediately, but must be written into memory.

Answer: C

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
You would like to configure your PC's IP address of 10.10.0.156 as an FTP host with a username
of user and a password of mypass. Which configuration command accomplishes this goal?

A. host userpc 10.10.0.156 ftp user mypass
B. host userpc 10.10.0.156 tftp user mypass
C. hostname userpc 10.10.0.156 ftp user mypass
D. hostname userpc 10.10.0.156 tftp user mypass

Answer: A

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
Where should you install the spare line module in a redundancy group?

A. last slot in the chassis
B. first slot in the chassis
C. lowest numbered slot in the group
D. highest numbered slot in the group

Answer: C

Explanation:

Sunday, 1 January 2017

JN0-311 Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate WX (JNCIA-WX)

JNCIA-WX Exam Objectives (Exam: JN0-311)

WX Framework Overview
Technology Overview
Name and define the various patented technologies which allow state-of-the-art compression and acceleration of WAN traffic.
Product Overview
List the WAN Acceleration Platforms and describe their differences.
Define how the WX Framework relates to Routing.

Basic Installation
Pre-installation and Configuration Considerations
List the pre-installation and configuration considerations.
Installation Tasks
Describe the procedure to connect to the Web Console or CLI.
List the steps in Quick Setup.
List common items configured to complete initial installation
Configure application definitions

Basic Configuration and Compression
Configuring Endpoints for Reduction Tunnels
Describe the procedure to verify if the Endpoints are configured properly.
Describe how to verify if the Reduction Tunnels are up and passing data.
Molecular Sequence Reduction (MSR)
Define the patented technology which allows state-of-the-art compression of WAN traffic.
Network Sequence Caching (NSC)
List the differences between MSR and NSC.

Route Learning
Discovering Local Routes
List the ways a WX device can learn routes for optimization.
Configure RIP and OSPF support.
Advertising Reduction Subnets
Define Reduction Subnets.
Configuring Reduction Filters
Describe the use of a reduction filter.

Quality of Service
Describe the components of outbound QoS.
Describe the difference between dedicated and oversubscribed WANs.
Describe the types of QoS settings that require Direct Setup.
List the reasons why you would use Bandwidth Detection.
Describe the difference between WFQ and WSP.

Packet Flow Acceleration
Examine each method of Packet Flow Acceleration (PFA).
Describe the WAN environments and applications that can benefit most from each PFA method.
Configuring Packet Flow Acceleration.

Application Flow Acceleration
Overview of Application Flow Acceleration
Describe the difference between Packet Flow Acceleration and Application Flow Acceleration.
Describe the applications supported by Application Flow Acceleration.
Common Internet File System (CIFS)
List the CIFs commands that the WX platform accelerates.
List the requirements for CIFS acceleration configuration.
Exchange and the Messaging Application Programming Interface (MAPI)
Define the Exchange and Outlook versions the WX accelerates.
HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
Define the difference between header and content caching.
Configuring AppFlow
Describe how to configure Application Flow Acceleration.

Monitoring and Reporting
Interpret reporting statistics.
List the WAN reports available on the WX and WXC platforms.
Identify the statistics of a data reduction report.
Identify the statistics of a data acceleration report.
Describe an Executive Summary report.
Identify the statistics of a QoS report.

WX Central Management System (WX CMS)
Describe the functionality of the WX CMS software.

Operation and Maintenance
Describe the security features.
Describe SNMP and DNS support.
Describe how to upgrade WXOS software and maintain configuration files.
Describe the logs and Syslog support.
List the WX network tools.

Troubleshooting
Basic Installation
Describe the error messages which indicate the WX is not cabled properly.
Basic Configuration and Compression
Name the preferred community topologies.
List the Switch-to-Wire functionality.
Route Learning
Verify proper default gateway connectivity.
Application Flow Acceleration
List the reasons why AppFlow may not be working.
Operation and Management
List the ways to export data and generate support files.
Compression
List reasons why Compression may not be working.
Packet Flow Acceleration
List reasons why Packet Flow Acceleration may not be working.


QUESTION 1
Which two configurations are made using the QoS Setup Wizard? (Choose two.)

A. Assign applications to traffic classes.
B. Use ToS/DSCP values for traffic classes.
C. Exclude subnets from QoS management.
D. Select dedicated vs. over-subscribed circuits.

Answer: A,D

Explanation:


QUESTION 2
Which three locations in WebView allow you to confirm that the endpoints are configured properly?
(Choose three.)

A. Monitor > Endpoints
B. Acceleration > Endpoints
C. Device Setup > Endpoints
D. Compression > Endpoints
E. Admin > Maintenance > Display Configuration

Answer: A,D,E

Explanation:


QUESTION 3
When defining an application for AppFlow acceleration, which two must be configured on the WX
device? (Choose two.)

A. Define application type.
B. Enable AppFlow for the application.
C. Enable monitoring for the application.
D. Define source and destination IP addresses.

Answer: A,B

Explanation:


QUESTION 4
What are three key prE.installation/configuration considerations when deploying a WX device?
(Choose three.)

A. cabling
B. community topology
C. requires a license key
D. requires two IP addresses
E. registration server designation

Answer: A,B,E

Explanation: