DB2 9.7 DBA for Linux UNIX and Windows

About the IBM DB2 9.7 DBA for Linux UNIX and Windows Certification

The IBM’s DB2 9.7 DBA for Linux UNIX and Windows certification validates your skills in administration of DB2 instances and databases. IBM DB2 9.7 DBA for Linux UNIX and Windows certified professional are knowledgeable with DB2 9.7 and are capable of performing the intermediate to advanced skills required in the day-to-day administration of DB2 instances and databases.

You can achieve this certification in following two paths:

Path 1 : You have to pass two Exams: 000-730 and 000-541.
Path 2 : If you already have IBM Certified Database Administrator – DB2 9 for Linux, UNIX and Windows certification, you can upgrade it to DB2 9.7 for Linux, Unix and Windows certification by passing the 000-546 exam.

Career Options with an IBM DB2 9.7 DBA for Linux UNIX and Windows Certification

Earning an IBM DB2 9.7 DBA for Linux UNIX and Windows certification after you pass the 000-730 and 000-541 exams open up multiple career options for the entry level IT professional. The job roles include Database Administrator, Application Developer, etc.

Requirements for the DB2 9.7 DBA for Linux UNIX and Windows certification

There are no specific prerequisite for the IBM DB2 9.7 DBA for Linux UNIX and Windows certification. It is believed that the candidates should have basic understanding and fundamental knowledge of information technology.

Preparing for the DB2 9.7 DBA for Linux UNIX and Windows certification

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Benefits of the IBM DB2 9.7 DBA for Linux UNIX and Windows certification

• This certification provides you the knowledge about the functions of IBM’s DB2, a relational database manager which may be installed under a variety of operating systems on many hardware platforms.
• This certification provides you knowledge about the new functions and features available in DB2 9.7 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows for current DB2 version 8, 9.1 and 9.5 database systems.
• This certification provide good knowledge of restricting data access, DB2 products (client, server, etc.), transactions (i.e., commit/rollback and transaction boundaries), and identify characteristics of a table, view or index, etc.
• This certification proves that the candidates have the ability to identify DB2 objects, use SQL to SELECT data from tables, demonstrate usage of DB2 data types, and list objects on which locks can be obtained, etc.