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IBM C2090-617 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | DB2 10 System Administrator for z/OS |
| Exam Number: | C2090-617 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Response |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Related Certifications: | DB2 11 System Administrator for z/OS (C2090-317) IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 10 for z/OS (C2090-612) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | 200 USD (may vary by region) |
| Passing Score: | 58% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Recommended Training: | IBM DB2 10 for z/OS System Administration Training IBM Knowledge Center - DB2 10 for z/OS |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Certification Portal Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or at authorized Pearson VUE testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; 2+ years experience administering DB2 10 for z/OS and familiarity with z/OS mainframe environment strongly recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification/C2090-617 |
IBM C2090-617 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Installation, Migration, and Configuration | 20% | - Installation verification and post-installation tasks - Subsystem and system parameter configuration - Migration from previous DB2 versions - Installation planning and requirements |
| Topic 2: DB2 for z/OS Operation and Command Processing | 20% | - Managing address spaces and threads - System startup and shutdown procedures - Use of DB2 commands and utilities - Automation and operational procedures |
| Topic 3: Performance Monitoring and Tuning | 20% | - CPU, I/O, and locking optimization - Buffer pool and storage management - System parameters for performance - Monitoring tools and statistics collection |
| Topic 4: Security and Authorization | 15% | - Security subsystem integration - Data encryption and protection - Auditing and compliance controls - Authorization ID and privilege management |
| Topic 5: Problem Determination and Troubleshooting | 10% | - Analyzing abends, logs, and traces - Working with IBM support - Diagnostic data collection - Resolving common subsystem issues |
| Topic 6: Backup, Recovery, and High Availability | 15% | - Recovery procedures and point-in-time recovery - Backup strategies and utilities - Disaster recovery planning - Data sharing and high availability options |
Frequently Asked Questions: IBM DB2 10 System Administrator for z/OS
IBM DB2 10 System Administrator for z/OS is an official IBM certification exam, registered under the code C2090-617. Passing it awards the IBM Certified System Administrator - DB2 10 for z/OS certification, a credential at the Specialist level. It also connects to IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 10 for z/OS (C2090-612), DB2 11 System Administrator for z/OS (C2090-317). The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.
The IBM DB2 10 System Administrator for z/OS exam presents 60 questions within 90 minutes. That is a brisk pace, and the candidates who handle it best are the ones who rehearsed it. Use the ActualPDF engine for full timed simulations, practice flagging and returning, and arrive on exam day with a pacing strategy already proven.
Passing IBM DB2 10 System Administrator for z/OS takes 58%, and official registration costs 200 USD (may vary by region). Retakes bill the full 200 USD (may vary by region) again, so preparation is the least expensive insurance available. Let your ActualPDF practice scores guide the timing: book when you clear the requirement consistently, not occasionally.
No formal prerequisites; 2+ years experience administering DB2 10 for z/OS and familiarity with z/OS mainframe environment strongly recommended
Policies get revised, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
IBM DB2 10 System Administrator for z/OS registration is handled through the official channels below.
For scheduling purposes: the exam is delivered Online proctored or at authorized Pearson VUE testing centers.
Yes, IBM recommends the following training for IBM DB2 10 System Administrator for z/OS candidates.
Complement any training with the 126 practice questions in the ActualPDF C2090-617 package, because repeated application is what turns course knowledge into a passing score.
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IBM DB2 10 System Administrator for z/OS is organized into 6 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Backup, Recovery, and High Availability (15%), Installation, Migration, and Configuration (20%), and Performance Monitoring and Tuning (20%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.
