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IBM C2090-737 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM DB2 9 System Administrator for z/OS Exam |
| Exam Number: | C2090-737 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Typically does not expire (IBM legacy certification policy) |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 9 for z/OS IBM Certified Application Developer - DB2 9 for z/OS |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score: | Approx. 61% |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approx. 64 |
| Exam Price: | Varies (~USD 200, subject to region and testing provider) |
| Recommended Training: | IBM Training for DB2 for z/OS |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE IBM Exams IBM Certification Portal |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| DB2 Utilities and Maintenance | - Database maintenance procedures - Reorg, Runstats, and Load utilities |
| Backup, Recovery, and Data Integrity | - Image copies and recovery strategies - Disaster recovery planning - Log management and rollback |
| DB2 for z/OS Environment and Architecture | - z/OS integration concepts - DB2 subsystem structure and components - Address spaces and memory management |
| Security and Authorization | - Authentication mechanisms (RACF integration) - Authorization and privilege management - Audit and compliance controls |
| Installation, Migration, and Configuration | - Subsystem parameter configuration (DSNZPARM) - DB2 installation procedures - Migration from earlier versions |
| Performance Monitoring and Tuning | - Performance monitoring tools (Omegamon, DB2 traces) - SQL performance optimization basics - Buffer pool tuning |
C2090-737 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
IBM DB2 9 System Administrator for z/OS is an official IBM exam, listed under exam code C2090-737. A passing result earns you the IBM Certified System Administrator - DB2 9 for z/OS certification at the Professional level. It also ties into IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 9 for z/OS, IBM Certified Application Developer - DB2 9 for z/OS, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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Passing IBM DB2 9 System Administrator for z/OS requires Approx. 61%, and the official registration fee is Varies (~USD 200, subject to region and testing provider). Retakes charge the full Varies (~USD 200, subject to region and testing provider) 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 strict prerequisites; experience with DB2 for z/OS administration recommended
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