Credential Code C0005400 · C1000-078

IBM Certified Administrator
DB2 12 for z/OS

Become the lead database administrator for Db2 on z/OS — master database design and implementation, operation and recovery, security and auditing, distributed connectivity, performance tuning, installation and migration up to Db2 12 Function Level 506.

Database Design Operation & Recovery Security & Auditing Performance Tuning Installation & Migration Distributed Access

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IBM Certified Administrator

Db2 12 for z/OS · C1000-078

GroupData, Analytics, and AI

Certification StatusLive

Credential CodeC0005400

Being Replaced ByC9006700

Exam LanguagesEnglish

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Minutes

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Certification Overview

What This Certification Validates

An IBM Certified Administrator on IBM Db2 12 for z/OS is the lead database administrator for the Db2 product on the z/OS operating system. This individual has significant experience as a DBA and extensive knowledge of Db2, up to and including Db2 12 for z/OS Function Level 506. This individual is capable of performing intermediate to advanced tasks related to database design and implementation, operation and recovery, security and auditing, distributed connectivity, performance, installation and migration/upgrades specific to the z/OS operating system.

Recommended Skills

Before You Begin

Basic knowledge of z/OS and Workload Manager

Extensive knowledge of Db2

Basic knowledge of SQL, XML and JSON

Basic knowledge of database security

Basic knowledge of Db2 routines

Exam Objectives

What the Exam Covers

The IBM Certified Administrator - IBM Db2 12 for z/OS is an intermediate-level certification for experienced system administrator who has extensive knowledge and experience of Db2 12 for z/OS. This administrator can perform tasks related to installation and configuration. The administrator also handles daily management and operation, security, performance, updates (including installation of fix packs and patches), customization and/or troubleshooting.

Number of Questions

Questions to Pass

90 min

Time Allowed

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Certification Details

Required ExamC1000-078: IBM Db2 12 for z/OS Administrator

GroupData, Analytics, and AI

Certification StatusLive

Credential CodeC0005400

Replaces Credential CodeN/A

Being Replaced ByC9006700

Exam StatusLive

Exam LanguagesEnglish

This assessment exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed in the related job role and exam objectives. The sample test gives you an idea of the type and number of questions that may appear on the actual exam.

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Course Curriculum

Db2 12 for z/OS Administration Modules

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Database Design and Implementation

9 Topics

Design tables and views

Explain different performance implications of identity column, ROWID, and sequence column definitions

Design indexes

Design universal table spaces

Perform partitioning

Normalize data (E-R model, process model) and translate data model into physical model

Understand and describe Db2 database enforced integrity rules

Use the appropriate method to alter Db2 objects

Explain the use and impact of different encoding schemes

Operation and Recovery

11 Topics

Explain and execute commands and subcommands for normal operational conditions

Explain and execute commands and utility control statements for use in abnormal conditions

Load and unload data into and from Db2 tables

Reorganize objects when necessary

Monitor objects by collecting statistics

Monitor and manage threads and utilities

Identify and respond to advisory/restrictive statuses on Db2 objects

Identify and perform problem determination

Perform object and catalog/directory health checks

Identify and perform actions needed to protect databases from planned and unplanned outages

Identify and perform actions needed to recover data to a consistent point in time

Security and Auditing

5 Topics

Explain privileges and authorities

Protect access to Db2 and its objects

Audit Db2 activity and resources and identify primary audit techniques

Identify and respond appropriately to symptoms from trace output or error messages that signify security problems

Explain and use roles, trusted context, data masking and encryption

Performance

9 Topics

Plan for performance monitoring by setting up and running monitoring procedures

Analyze performance (manage and tune CPU requirements, memory, I/O, locks, response time, index and table compression)

Analyze and respond to RUNSTATS statistics analysis

Determine when and how to perform REBIND

Describe Db2 interaction with Workload Manager (WLM)

Review and tune SQL

Monitor dynamic SQL performance

Design features for performance

Explain how to control and influence access paths

Installation and Migration

6 Topics

Recommend settings for critical Db2 system parameters

Identify and explain Db2 data sharing components and commands

Describe use of premigration checklists

Describe the function of the catalog and directory

Demonstrate understanding of the Db2 12 continuous delivery process

Explain the migration process and activation of new function levels

Additional Database Functionality

6 Topics

Explain and use SQL constructs

Explain the use of stored procedures

Explain the use of SQL/XML and XQuery

Explain the use of user-defined functions

Explain and use global variables

Describe the use of triggers, merge statement, pagination options and JSON support

Distributed Access

5 Topics

Demonstrate understanding of distributed data access and the role of the communications database

Demonstrate understanding of Distributed Data Facility (DDF) implementation options

Recommend values for critical DDF configuration settings

Understanding and implementing distributed data access

Describe Db2 support for Native REST services and differentiate from RESTful API

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should take the C1000-078 exam?

Experienced Db2 database administrators on z/OS responsible for database design, operations, recovery, security, performance and migration tasks.

Do I need prerequisites for this exam?

There is no mandatory prerequisite, but extensive hands-on experience with Db2 12 for z/OS administration is strongly recommended.

How many questions are on the exam and what is the passing requirement?

The exam consists of 60 questions, and you need to answer 42 correctly to pass within the 90-minute time limit.

What topics carry the most weight in this exam?

Operation and Recovery, Database Design and Implementation, and Performance form the largest portions of the exam, along with Security and Auditing.

Is this certification currently active?

Yes. The C1000-078 certification status is Live, though it is being replaced by C9006700 in the future certification roadmap.

What is included in the Zetlan Db2 12 for z/OS training?

The course covers all 7 exam domains — Database Design and Implementation, Operation and Recovery, Security and Auditing, Performance, Installation and Migration, Additional Database Functionality, and Distributed Access — with hands-on guidance.

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