PDF Version DemoThree versions, one decision: the IBM Sterling Connect:Direct, Administration package from ActualPDF comes as a budget-friendly printable PDF, a Windows software engine that flags your mistakes for re-practice, and an online version for any operating system. All carry the same 120 000-220 questions.
IBM 000-220 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM Sterling Connect:Direct, Administration |
| Exam Number: | 000-220 (replaced by C8060-220) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Format: | Computer-Based, Multiple Response, Multiple Choice |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Sterling File Gateway Administrator IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Solution Implementation |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | USD 200 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 - 120 |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Documentation Library IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Administration Training |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Certification Portal Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or in-person at authorized Pearson VUE / Prometric test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 6+ months hands-on experience with IBM Sterling Connect:Direct |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification |
IBM 000-220 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Security and Access Control | 20% | - Audit logging and compliance - Encryption and certificate management - User authentication and authorization |
| Architecture and Concepts | 20% | - Supported platforms (UNIX, Windows, z/OS) - File transfer protocols and session management - Connect:Direct components and model |
| Installation and Configuration | 25% | - Network and node definition - Initial configuration and parameter files - Server installation and upgrade - Secure+ configuration |
| Troubleshooting and Performance Tuning | 15% | - Error analysis and log interpretation - Connection and transfer failure resolution - Performance optimization and resource tuning |
| Daily Administration and Operations | 20% | - Backup and recovery procedures - Process creation, submission and monitoring - Database and file system maintenance - Queue and session management |
Questions and Answers About IBM Sterling Connect:Direct, Administration
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct, Administration is an official IBM exam, listed under exam code 000-220. A passing result earns you the IBM Certified Administrator - Sterling Connect:Direct certification at the Administrator level. It also ties into IBM Sterling File Gateway Administrator, IBM Sterling B2B Integrator Solution Implementation, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 60 - 120 questions inside 90 minutes on the IBM Sterling Connect:Direct, Administration exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.
Passing IBM Sterling Connect:Direct, Administration requires 70%, and the official registration fee is USD 200. Retakes charge the full USD 200 again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 6+ months hands-on experience with IBM Sterling Connect:Direct
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for IBM Sterling Connect:Direct, Administration goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Online proctored or in-person at authorized Pearson VUE / Prometric test centers.
IBM recommends the following training for IBM Sterling Connect:Direct, Administration candidates.
Follow any course with the 120 practice questions in the ActualPDF 000-220 package; the software engine will even remind you which mistakes need another round.
Yes. ActualPDF provides a free download demo of the IBM Sterling Connect:Direct, Administration material, so you can check the content before choosing a version. After purchase, a one-year warranty covers you: the latest version is sent to you as it releases, free for 365 days, and after expiry you can extend the update service at a 50% discount.
Your purchase is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions. Take the IBM Sterling Connect:Direct, Administration exam within 60 days of purchase; if you fail, provide your unqualified result by submitting a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam, and the full refund is processed within 7 days. The exam must match your product, candidate and payer names must match, and attempts within 3 days of purchase, unused downloads, free materials, and expired orders are not covered. Alternatively, exchange for two other exam products of equal value, free, or wait for updates while keeping your original product's update service.
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The IBM Sterling Connect:Direct, Administration syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Troubleshooting and Performance Tuning (15%), Security and Access Control (20%), and Daily Administration and Operations (20%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
