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IBM C2090-317 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | DB2 11 System Administrator for z/OS |
| Exam Number: | C2090-317 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Passing Score: | 38/58 (66%) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-response, Multiple-choice |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 11 for z/OS IBM Certified System Administrator - DB2 12 for z/OS |
| Real Exam Qty: | 58 |
| Exam Price: | 200 USD |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | DB2 11 for z/OS Implementation Workshop DB2 11 for z/OS System Administration |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration IBM Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: C2090-610 (DB2 10.1 Fundamentals) or C2090-320 (DB2 11 Fundamentals for z/OS), plus hands-on DB2 11 for z/OS administration experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/certify/courses/C2090-317 |
IBM C2090-317 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Troubleshooting | 13% | - Common subsystem issues resolution - Trace and log analysis - Data sharing problem diagnosis - Problem determination methodology |
| Backup and Recovery | 17% | - Restart and conditional restart procedures - Log management and recovery utilities - System and data set level backup - Disaster recovery and data sharing recovery |
| Installation and Migration | 20% | - DSNZPARM configuration - Extended RBA/LRSN implementation - Installation planning and prerequisites - Migration process and execution |
| System Operation and Maintenance | 17% | - Distributed functionality support - DB2 subsystem management - Command usage and thread control - Data sharing environment management |
| Performance and Tuning | 22% | - DSNZPARM tuning - RUNSTATS and REORG operations - Buffer pool and memory optimization - Monitoring tools and traces - Workload Manager (WLM) configuration |
| Security and Auditing | 12% | - Role-based security and trusted contexts - System authorities and privileges - Auditing policies and techniques - External security implementation (RACF) |
C2090-317 Exam FAQ: IBM Certification Questions Answered
IBM DB2 11 System Administrator for z/OS is an official IBM exam, registered under exam code C2090-317. Passing it grants the IBM Certified System Administrator - DB2 11 for z/OS certification, a credential at the Professional level. It also relates to IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 11 for z/OS, IBM Certified System Administrator - DB2 12 for z/OS, giving it value beyond a single title. Qualifications remain the quickest standardized proof of professional skill, and this one carries the vendor's own authority behind it.
The IBM DB2 11 System Administrator for z/OS exam presents 58 questions across 90 minutes. Attention fades over long stretches, which is exactly why exam pacing deserves deliberate practice: short, focused timed sessions in the PracticeVCE test engine teach you to spend your sharpest minutes wisely, flag generously, and never let one question consume the time meant for five.
Official registration for IBM DB2 11 System Administrator for z/OS costs 200 USD, with 38/58 (66%) needed to pass. Retakes charge the same 200 USD in full, so the financially sound move is confirming readiness before you book. Use the PracticeVCE practice tests across several spaced sessions; a passing score earned once might be luck, but a passing score earned repeatedly is readiness.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: C2090-610 (DB2 10.1 Fundamentals) or C2090-320 (DB2 11 Fundamentals for z/OS), plus hands-on DB2 11 for z/OS administration experience
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IBM DB2 11 System Administrator for z/OS is structured into 6 official domains. The leading ones are System Operation and Maintenance (17%), Troubleshooting (13%), and Backup and Recovery (17%). The full outline is published above on this page; knowing exactly what the exam tests is the foundation every efficient study plan is built on.
IBM DB2 11 System Administrator for z/OS Sample Questions:
Which DB2 system table can limit the amount of resources that can be consumed based on client or IP address of the client?
- A. SYSIBM.IPLIST
- B. SYSIBM.DSNRLST01
- C. SYSIBM.DSNRLMT01
- D. SYSIBM.IPNAMES
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Having to deal with data inconsistency during a disaster recovery can significantly impact the length of time needed to recover. One of the actions that could be taken to prevent this from occurring is to not take an image copy of a data set that contains inconsistent data.
Which two options can be used to help prevent taking an image copy of inconsistent data?
- A. At install time, use the DSNTIJIC install job to take a full image copy of the DB2 catalog and directory.
- B. Prior to making an image copy, run DSN1 COPY with the CHECK option.
- C. Use the CHECKPAGE option when running the COPY utility.
- D. Run the DIAGNOSE utility before making an image copy.
- E. Run the CHECK DATA utility before making an image copy.
Correct Answer: B,C 🗳️
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In an environment with a large amount of dynamic SQL, which subsystem parameter should be adjusted to increase the amount of memory available for caching statements in the global dynamic statement cache?
- A. EDMPOOL
- B. EDMSTMTC
- C. EDMDBDC
- D. MAXKEEPD
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
You are facing a severe locking problem with a specific application using plan PLANB. To identify what is going on you need to start a detailed locking trace. However, you want to limit the scope of the trace somewhat to reduce the trace overhead and trace volume. (IFCID 21 traces each lock request and is part of performance trace class 7).
Which is the most appropriate command to use ?
- A. -STA TRA(P) CLASS(7) IFCID(21) DEST(GTF) XPLAN(PLANB')
- B. -STA TRA(P) CLASS(7) IFCID(21) DEST(GTF) PLAN(PLANB)
- C. -STATRA(P)CLASS(30) IFCID(21) DEST(GTF) PLAN(PLANB)
- D. -STA TRA(P) CLASS(7) DEST(GTF) PLAN(PLANB)
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
A member of a DB2 data sharing group (DB2A) has failed and is currently down. After a few minutes the phone starts ringing and people complain that transactions accessing table space TSA (in database DBA) get an SQLCODE -904 because of retained locks held by the member that just abended.
What is the recommended way to resolve this problem?
- A. Restart the failed DB2 member with the LIGHT(YES) option.
- B. Issue the MODIFY irlmproc.PURGE. DB2A command from an IRLM that is used by a DB2 member that is still running.}
- C. -START DB(DBA) SP(TSA) ACCESS(FORCE)
- D. Delete all the failed persistent connections to the lock structure with the SETXCFFORCE,CONNECTION,STRNAME=lock_strname.CONNAME=ALL command and force the deallocation of the lock structure by issuing SETXCFFORCE,STRUCTURE.STRNAME=lock_strname
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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