Credential Code C9005600 · C1000-170

IBM Certified Technical
Advocate - Cloud v5

Build your foundation in IBM Cloud — covering cloud fundamentals, networking, compute, storage and backup, integration services, and cloud native concepts to support clients' IBM Cloud solutions.

Cloud Fundamentals Networking Compute Options Storage & Backup Cloud Services Cloud Native

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IBM Certified Technical Advocate

Cloud v5 · C1000-170

GroupCloud

Certification StatusActive

Credential CodeC9005600

Replaces Credential CodeC9004700

Exam LanguagesEnglish

Questions

To Pass

Minutes

Live

Exam Status

Certification Overview

What This Certification Validates

An IBM Cloud Technical Advocate is a professional in a technical role, usually with less than one year of foundational cloud knowledge; their experience derives from information technology-related disciplines. They discern client-specified requirements and goals, then support the deployment of an appropriate solution with IBM Cloud, helping clients realize benefits related to IBM Cloud services.

A candidate who earns the following two certifications will also receive the stacked IBM Certified Advocate Plus - Cloud v2 certification:

IBM Certified Advocate - Cloud v2
IBM Certified Technical Advocate - Cloud v5

It requires passing one exam: Test C1000-170 - IBM Cloud Technical Advocate v5.

Recommended Skills

Key Areas of Competency

Cloud Computing Foundations

Foundation level understanding of cloud computing concepts and models.

Cloud Solution Architectures

Understand common cloud solution architectures and design patterns.

Solution Networking

Fundamental level of solution networking on IBM Cloud.

Availability & Resiliency

Strategies for availability and resiliency across IBM Cloud services.

Security Strategies

Security strategies and best practices for IBM Cloud solutions.

IBM Cloud Platform Basics

Recognize the features and components of the IBM Cloud Platform.

Exam Objectives

What the Exam Covers

During exam development, the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) define all of the tasks, knowledge and experience that an individual would need in order to successfully fulfill their role with the product or solution. These are represented by the objectives below and the questions on the exam are based upon these objectives.

Number of Questions

Questions to Pass

90 min

Time Allowed

Live

Exam Status

Certification Details

Required ExamC1000-170: IBM Cloud Technical Advocate v5

GroupCloud

Certification StatusActive

Credential CodeC9005600

Replaces Credential CodeC9004700

Being Replaced ByN/A

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

Technical Advocate - Cloud v5 Modules

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Introduction to Cloud

4 Topics

Recall the IBM Cloud job roles

Define cloud computing and explain its essential characteristics, history, and emerging trends

Identify service and deployment models of cloud computing and explain the benefits of each

Identify key elements of business case studies for cloud computing

IBM Cloud Fundamentals

6 Topics

Recognize the features and components of the IBM Cloud Platform

Identify IBM Cloud resources available to support client solutions

Match IBM Cloud Catalog services with their specific functionality

Recall key security and compliance measures implemented in the IBM Cloud Platform

Identify elements of DevSecOps and how IBM Cloud services are delivered to the teams

Summarize core groups of available database, integration, and analytics services

Network

3 Topics

Identify IBM Cloud networking components and list their advantages

Distinguish between classic and VPC networks

Identify IBM Cloud network security services and options

Compute

4 Topics

Identify compute options on IBM Cloud and their advantages

Identify use cases of compute offerings

Identify containers, their uses, and their advantages

Identify container orchestration options on IBM Cloud and their advantages

Storage and Backup

5 Topics

List the high-level concepts of IBM Cloud storage offerings and their advantages

Recognize the value of the different IBM Cloud Managed Database options

Identify storage security options for IBM Cloud

List the benefits and options of IBM Hyper Protect Crypto services

Recognize the benefits and options of IBM Backup, Recovery, and Replication Solutions

Services

3 Topics

Identify Integration options for IBM Cloud Integration Use Cases and list the benefits they provide

Identify Integration options for IBM Cloud Edge Solutions and list the benefits they provide

Identify Integration options for IBM Cloud AI and Analytics and list the benefits they provide

Cloud Native Overview

2 Topics

Identify the key enabling technologies of cloud native applications and explain the benefits they provide

Describe the benefits of modernizing existing applications

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IBM Cloud Technical Advocate V5 Certification?

It is an IBM foundational certification (C1000-170) that validates understanding of IBM Cloud fundamentals, networking, compute, storage, services, and cloud native concepts.

Who should pursue this certification?

This certification is ideal for professionals new to cloud, typically with less than one year of foundational cloud knowledge, who support client IBM Cloud solutions.

What is the exam format and duration?

The exam (C1000-170) consists of 64 multiple-choice questions, with a passing score of 42, to be completed within 90 minutes.

What did this certification replace?

This certification (C9005600) replaces the previous credential C9004700, reflecting updates to IBM Cloud platform and exam objectives.

Does Zetlan Technologies provide hands-on labs for this course?

Yes, our training includes hands-on exposure to IBM Cloud networking, compute, storage and backup, services, and cloud native concepts.

What is the IBM Certified Advocate Plus - Cloud v2 certification?

It is a stacked certification awarded to candidates who earn both the IBM Certified Advocate - Cloud v2 and IBM Certified Technical Advocate - Cloud v5 certifications.

IBM Certified TechnicalAdvocate - Cloud v5