IBM C2090-737 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM DB2 9 System Administrator for z/OS Exam |
| Exam Number: | C2090-737 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Application Developer - DB2 9 for z/OS IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 9 for z/OS |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approx. 64 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Passing Score: | Approx. 61% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Typically does not expire (IBM legacy certification policy) |
| Exam Price: | Varies (~USD 200, subject to region and testing provider) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Training for DB2 for z/OS |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE IBM Exams IBM Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | IBM C2090-737 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam delivered via Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctoring (where available) |
| Pre Condition: | No strict prerequisites; experience with DB2 for z/OS administration recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification |
IBM C2090-737 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Performance Monitoring and Tuning | - Performance monitoring tools (Omegamon, DB2 traces) - Buffer pool tuning - SQL performance optimization basics |
| Security and Authorization | - Authorization and privilege management - Authentication mechanisms (RACF integration) - Audit and compliance controls |
| Installation, Migration, and Configuration | - Migration from earlier versions - DB2 installation procedures - Subsystem parameter configuration (DSNZPARM) |
| DB2 Utilities and Maintenance | - Reorg, Runstats, and Load utilities - Database maintenance procedures |
| Backup, Recovery, and Data Integrity | - Disaster recovery planning - Image copies and recovery strategies - Log management and rollback |
| DB2 for z/OS Environment and Architecture | - Address spaces and memory management - DB2 subsystem structure and components - z/OS integration concepts |
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