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C1000-168 Exam Topics and Domains
C1000-168 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with cpd-cli, OpenShift, Cloud Pak for Data platform, IBM Entitled Registry, and more.
Planning
Multi-tenancy Support
Describe the multi-tenancy support with Cloud Pak for Data
Installation Prerequisites
Describe the tasks needed for pre-reqs for installation
Project Planning
Determine how many projects are needed to install Cloud Pak for Data
Installation Methods
Explain the difference between online and air-gapped installation
Deployment Architecture
Describe the deployment architecture
Node and Pod Affinity
Explain the use of node/pod affinity
Installation
Online Installation
Perform a Cloud Pak for Data and services installation online
Air-Gapped Installation
Perform a Cloud Pak for Data and services installation in an air-gapped environment
Foundational Services Integration
Integrate with the Foundational services
Uninstallation
Explain the process to uninstall Cloud Pak for Data and the services
Upgrading & Patching
Platform Upgrade Planning
Plan for an upgrade or patch to Cloud Pak for Data platform
Platform Upgrade Execution
Perform an upgrade or patch for Cloud Pak for Data platform
Service Upgrade Planning
Plan for an upgrade or patch to Cloud Pak for Data services
Service Upgrade Execution
Perform an upgrade or patch for Cloud Pak for Data services
Security & Configuration
User Management
Configure user management
Audit Logging
Describe the components and services that support audit logging
Network Security
Describe the components of network security
Certificate Management
Manage platform and services certificates
Secrets and Vaults
Configure secrets and vaults
Cluster Administration
Backup and Restore
Perform backup and restore procedures
High Availability
Describe options to achieve high availability
Cluster Resource Management
Define the steps to manage Cloud Pak for Data cluster resources
Platform Administration
Storage Volume Management
Manage storage volumes
Route Configuration
Explain and configure routes for Cloud Pak for Data
Platform Customization
Explain the options available to customize the platform
Web UI Management
Explain how to manage the platform using the WEB UI
CLI Administration
Explain the administrative function available using CLI
REST API Administration
Explain the administrative function available using REST API
Service Instance Provisioning
Perform steps to provision service instances
Troubleshooting & Monitoring
Platform Monitoring
Describe the options available for monitoring the platform
Platform Logging
Explain platform logging
Alerting
Configure alerting
Platform Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot the platform
Platform Auditing
Describe and configure auditing for the platform
How do I earn this certification?
Passing C1000-168 earns the IBM Certified Administrator - Cloud Pak for Data v4.6 certification. It sits in the IBM Cloud Pak for Data - Administration track.
- C1000-173 - IBM Cloud Pak for Data V4.7 Architect
- IBM Certified Solution Architect - Cloud Pak for Data v4.x
- IBM Certified watsonx Data Scientist - Associate Complementary data science skills on the watsonx/CPD platform
- C1000-185 - IBM Certified watsonx Generative AI Engineer - AssociateAI engineering skills on the watsonx platform
- C1000-187 - IBM Certified watsonx Mainframe Modernization Architect - AssociateMainframe modernization using watsonx platform
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Who should take this exam?
- Extensive knowledge and experience using Cloud Pak for Data V4.6
- Experience with installation, configuration, and maintenance of Cloud Pak for Data
- Experience with daily management and operation, security, performance, updates, customization and/or troubleshooting
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