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C1000-147 Exam Topics and Domains
C1000-147 is organized into 9 weighted domains. Expect to work with API Connect, App Connect Enterprise, DataPower, Event Streams, and more.
Cloud Pak for Integration Overview
IBM Cloud Paks Benefits and Capabilities
Describe the benefits and capabilities of IBM Cloud Paks
Cloud Pak for Integration Capabilities
Understand the benefits and capabilities of IBM Cloud Pak for Integration
Integration Scenarios
Articulate Cloud Pak for Integration scenarios
Entitlements and Subscriptions
Understand entitlements and subscriptions
Container Platform Architecture
Supported Platforms
Understand supported platforms
Public Cloud Environments
Identify supported public Cloud environments for IBM Cloud Pak for Integration on Red Hat OpenShift
High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and Backup
Understand HA, DR, and Backup for Red Hat OpenShift
Planning, Scaling, and Resiliency
System Requirements
Understand the system requirements for an IBM Cloud Pak for Integration Installation
Installation Planning
Plan for an installation of IBM Cloud Pak for Integration
High Availability Design
Design a highly available solution for IBM Cloud Pak for Integration and the capabilities
Scaling Capabilities
Scale out the IBM Cloud Pak for Integration capabilities
Disaster Recovery Design
Design disaster recovery solution for each capability
Modernize Integrations
Traditional vs Agile Integration
Differentiate between traditional and agile integration architecture
Modern Integration Reference Architecture
Design solutions based on modern integration reference architecture
Constituent Architectures
Decide on constituent architectures based on the nature of integration
Secure Cloud Native Solutions
Design secure Cloud Native solutions
Product Capabilities and Use Cases
Automation Assets
Demonstrate knowledge of Automation assets
Application Integration
Demonstrate knowledge of Application Integration capabilities
API Management
Demonstrate knowledge of creating, securing, and managing APIs
Event-Driven Interactions
Demonstrate knowledge of Event driven interactions
Messaging Capabilities
Demonstrate knowledge of Messaging capabilities
High-Speed Data Transfer
Demonstrate knowledge of high-speed data transfer
Secure Gateway
Demonstrate knowledge of secure gateways
Storage Considerations
OpenShift Storage Architecture
Demonstrate general understanding of OpenShift storage architecture
Capability Storage Requirements
Identify storage requirements for each Cloud Pak for Integration capability
Public Cloud Storage Solutions
Demonstrate knowledge of public Cloud storage solutions
Foundational Services
Cloud Pak Foundational Services
Understand the IBM Cloud Pak foundational services and Automation foundation
Identity and Access Control
Understand Identity and Access Control Management provided by Foundational Services
Monitoring Capabilities
Describe the available monitoring capabilities provided by Foundational Services
Observability
Platform Logging
Understand the platform logging capabilities for use with IBM Cloud Pak for Integration
Platform Monitoring
Understand the platform monitoring capabilities for use with IBM Cloud Pak for Integration
Operations Dashboard
Demonstrate knowledge of Operations Dashboard
DevOps
CI/CD Toolchain
Understand the components in the CI/CD toolchain and modern DevOps
Deploying with CI/CD
Describe the process for deploying Cloud Pak for Integration capabilities using a CI/CD toolchain
CLI Tools and Cluster Management
Understanding use of supported CLI tools and managing IBM Cloud Pak for Integration cluster
How do I earn this certification?
Passing C1000-147 earns the IBM Certified Solution Architect - Cloud Pak for Integration v2021.4 certification. It sits in the Cloud Pak for Integration track.
- IBM Certified Solution Architect - Cloud Pak for Data Related Cloud Pak architecture skills
- IBM Certified Solution Architect - Cloud Pak for Automation Related Cloud Pak architecture skills
- Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration Complementary OpenShift platform skills
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What's changed on this exam?
- RETIRED
- Last content update: 2025-01-01
- Announcement date: 2025-10-31
- Red Hat OpenShift OpenShift knowledge remains critical for Cloud Pak certifications • Release date: 2023
- IBM App Connect Enterprise 12.0 Core integration capability in Cloud Pak • Release date: 2021
- IBM API Connect 10.0 API management remains key skill area • Release date: 2020
- IBM Event Streams Based on Apache Kafka Event-driven architecture knowledge essential • Release date: Ongoing
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Solution Architects and Integration Architects.
- Experience with IBM Cloud Pak for Integration
- Knowledge of Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
- Understanding of container orchestration with Kubernetes
- Familiarity with integration patterns and architectures
- Experience with API management
- Knowledge of event streaming and messaging