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IBM LOT-956 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 System Administration Update |
| Exam Number: | C2040-956 |
| Exam Duration: | Not officially published |
| Exam Price: | Varies by testing location (Pearson VUE; estimate ~USD 200-300) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | No official validity published |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approx. 100 |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5 IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice questions |
| Passing Score: | Not officially published |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at authorized testing centres; possibly online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Experience with Lotus Notes/Domino 8.5 system administration and prior certifications in Notes/Domino administration |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification |
IBM LOT-956 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Domino System Administration Update Topics | - Domino Infrastructure Upgrades and Enhancements - Domino Attachment and Object Service (DAOS) - Replication, Mail Routing, and Server Tasks - Mobile and Traveler Administration - Security, ID Vault, and Policy Management |
Frequently Asked Questions: IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 System Administration Update
IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 System Administration Update is an official IBM certification exam, registered under the code LOT-956. Passing it awards the IBM-Lotus certification, a credential at the Professional level. It also connects to IBM Certified System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5, IBM Certified Advanced System Administrator - Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5. The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.
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Passing IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 System Administration Update takes Not officially published, and official registration costs Varies by testing location (Pearson VUE; estimate ~USD 200-300). Retakes bill the full Varies by testing location (Pearson VUE; estimate ~USD 200-300) 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.
Recommended: Experience with Lotus Notes/Domino 8.5 system administration and prior certifications in Notes/Domino administration
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IBM Lotus Notes Domino 8.5 System Administration Update Sample Questions:
Question 1
Users are able to change settings for their own devices in Lotus Traveler; however, the synchronization default settings for all users comes from which of the following files?
A. travsyncconfig.xml
B. iltraveler.config
C. traveler.properties
D. NTSConfig.xml
Question 2
Joseph implemented DAOS in his Domino server environment successfully. As the environment grew, he reached the operating system limit for DAQS files stored in the designated directory. Which of the following will occur when this operating system limit is reached?
A. DAQS will not respond to any requests until the administrator resolves the issue
B. DAOS will be unable to service new attachments until some are deleted from DAOS
C. DAOS will begin to create subdirectories as needed
D. DAOS will stop collecting attachments and route them to the users' mail files until the administrator resolves the issue
Question 3
In databases that use DAOSI Domino performs which of the following with every document with an attachment?
A. Domino creates a field in the document called $DAOSnopurge
B. Domino copies the attachment to a central repository and leaves a copy attached to the document
C. Domino saves a separate and complete copy
D. Domino saves a reference to each attached file
E. Domino splits the attachment into smaller sections and compresses each section and file reference
Question 4
Which best describes how to enable console log mirroring on the Domino Server?
A. Add console_log_mirror=1 console_log_enabled=1 and set CONSOLE_LOG_MAX_KBYTES in your Domino server notes.ini file and restart Domino.
B. It is enabled by default, so no action is required
C. Add the parameter Console_Log_Mirror=1 to your Domino server notes.ini file.
D. Add the parameter Console_Log_enabled=1 to your Domino Server notes.ini file.
Question 5
After enabling DAOS for a mail database on your server, which of the following compact tasks must be run on the database to complete the initialization for DAOS on that database?
A. In-place
B. Revert database
C. Discard view indexes
D. Copy-style
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: D | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: A | Question 5 Answer: D |
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