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Exam Information
Official specifications published by IBM
Exam Format
90 min
63
44 out of 63
Associate
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
Not specified by IBM
Upgrade to IBM Certified Db2 13 for z/OS Database Administrator - Associate (C9006800)
C1000-122 Exam Topics and Domains
C1000-122 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with Db2 for z/OS, Db2 for z/OS SQL, Coupling Facility, Db2 Analytics Accelerator, and more.
1
Planning
11%
Connect to DB2 servers
Db2 server connection methods
- Understand the various methods to connect to a Db2 for z/OS server
- Know the tools available for interacting with Db2 (SPUFI, DSNTEP2, QMF)
Understand Db2 databases and the different types of tables and table spaces
Database structures and objectsTable space typesTable types
- Understand the Db2 object hierarchy (storage groups, databases, table spaces, tables)
- Identify and differentiate between table space types including universal table spaces
- Understand the characteristics and use cases for different table types
Demonstrate knowledge of subsystem parameters
Db2 subsystem parameters (ZPARMs)
- Understand the purpose and function of Db2 subsystem parameters
- Know how subsystem parameters affect Db2 behavior and performance
Understand DB2 architecture
Db2 address spacesDb2 system components
- Describe the Db2 address spaces and their purposes
- Understand the major system components and their roles
Understand data sharing concepts
Data sharing fundamentals
- Understand the concept and benefits of Db2 data sharing
- Know the role of key data sharing components (Coupling Facility, group buffer pools, lock structure)
2
Working with SQL and XML
21%
Understand DML SQL statements
Core DML statementsAdvanced SELECT features
- Write and understand SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, and MERGE statements
- Use JOINs, subqueries, set operations, and OLAP functions
- Understand Common Table Expressions and recursive SQL
Demonstrate knowledge of the most commonly used special registers, global variables and session variables
Special registersGlobal and session variables
- Identify and use the most commonly used Db2 special registers
- Understand the distinction between special registers, global variables, and session variables
Demonstrate knowledge of built-in functions
Scalar functionsAggregate functionsXML and JSON functions
- Use scalar functions for string manipulation, data conversion, and NULL handling
- Use aggregate functions for data summarization
- Understand basic XML and JSON function usage in Db2 12
3
Security
8%
Demonstrate an understanding of restricting data access
Data access control mechanisms
- Understand mechanisms for restricting data access in Db2
- Know the role of row permissions, column masks, and security labels
Understand Data Control Language (DCL) SQL statements
DCL statements
- Write GRANT and REVOKE statements to manage access to Db2 objects
- Understand the hierarchy of Db2 authorities
- Know the difference between privileges and authorities
4
Operations
16%
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of DB2 and DSN commands
Db2 system commands
- Use Db2 system commands for basic operations
- Understand the purpose of DISPLAY commands for monitoring
Understand the basics of Db2 utilities
Core Db2 utilities
- Understand the purpose and basic usage of core Db2 utilities
- Know the relationship between COPY and RECOVER
- Understand when and why to run RUNSTATS and REORG
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of troubleshooting
Basic troubleshooting
- Interpret common SQLCODEs and Db2 messages
- Perform basic problem determination for common Db2 issues
Understand continuous delivery and function levels
Db2 12 continuous delivery model
- Understand the Db2 12 continuous delivery process
- Know how function levels are activated and what they provide
5
Data Concurrency
11%
Understand transaction management
Transaction concepts
- Understand the concept of a unit of work in Db2
- Know how COMMIT, ROLLBACK, and SAVEPOINT control transactions
Demonstrate knowledge of locking and isolation levels
Db2 locking mechanismsIsolation levels
- Understand Db2 lock modes, granularity, and escalation
- Know the four isolation levels and what concurrency anomalies they prevent
- Understand the trade-offs between data consistency and concurrency
6
Application Design
21%
Demonstrate knowledge of stored procedures and user defined functions
Stored proceduresUser-defined functions (UDFs)
- Create and use stored procedures in Db2
- Understand user-defined functions and their types
Understand the use of temporary tables
Temporary table types
- Understand the two types of global temporary tables
- Know when and how to use temporary tables
Demonstrate knowledge of triggers and how to use them
Trigger concepts
- Create and use triggers for data validation and business logic
- Understand trigger activation times and granularity
Demonstrate knowledge of program preparation and BIND options
Program preparation processKey BIND options
- Understand the Db2 program preparation process from precompile through bind
- Know key BIND options and their impact on application behavior
Understand the basics of referential integrity and constraints
Referential integrity
- Understand primary key and foreign key relationships
- Know the different delete rules and their behavior
- Use check constraints for data validation
Demonstrate knowledge of non-relational data concepts
Non-relational data in Db2
- Understand how Db2 stores and manages XML data
- Know the LOB data types and their storage requirements
- Understand basic JSON support in Db2 12
Demonstrate knowledge of Temporal (Time Travel) and Archive Tables
Temporal tablesArchive tables
- Understand temporal table concepts and types
- Know how to query temporal data using time-travel syntax
- Understand the basics of archive tables
Understand the basic differences between writing static and dynamic SQL
Static vs dynamic SQL
- Understand the differences between static and dynamic SQL
- Know the performance and security trade-offs of each approach
7
Working with Database Objects
12%
Understand DDL SQL statements
DDL fundamentalsAdvanced DDL concepts
- Write DDL statements to create and modify Db2 objects
- Choose appropriate data types for columns
- Understand advanced DDL features like identity columns, sequences, and MQTs
Demonstrate the ability to look up information in the Db2 Catalog
Db2 Catalog tables
- Query the Db2 catalog to find information about database objects
- Know the key catalog tables and their purposes
- Use the catalog to understand object relationships and dependencies
How do I earn this certification?
Passing C1000-122 earns the IBM Associate Certified DBA - Db2 12 for z/OS Fundamentals certification. It sits in the Db2 for z/OS Database Administration track.
Next Level Options
- C1000-078 - IBM Db2 12 for z/OS Administrator
- C1000-184 - IBM Db2 13 for z/OS Database Administrator - Associate
Alternative Paths
C1000-184 - IBM Db2 13 for z/OS Database Administrator - Associate Newer version of the same certification track. Candidates should consider this if Db2 13 is in their environment.
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Who should take this exam?
- Familiarity with the z/OS operating system, including TSO, ISPF, and SDSF
- Familiarity with SQL data manipulation statements (SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE)
- Hands-on experience or formal/informal education with Db2 12 for z/OS
- In-depth knowledge of basic to intermediate day-to-day DBA administration tasks
- Basic knowledge of database security and transaction isolation
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