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Official specifications published by IBM
Exam Format
90 min
60
39
Intermediate
Registration
$200 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
Lifetime
C1000-171 Exam Topics and Domains
C1000-171 is organized into 8 weighted domains. Expect to work with Compute node, Docker, Mapping node, mqsiapplybaroverride, and more.
1
Develop IBM App Connect Enterprise Toolkit Solutions
32%
Message Flow Types and Components
Understanding Different Types of FlowsUnderstanding Available Parsers
- Understand the different types of flows
- Understand the parsers available
- Master parser selection for different message formats
Message Flow Development
Message Flow Editor and Built-in NodesTransformation Options
- Understand the message flow editor and different types of built-in nodes
- Understand transformation options available
- Design and develop message flows
Container and Advanced Features
Container Deployment ChangesGlobal Cache Usage
- Understand changes when deploying in a container
- Understand the use of global cache
- Master container-based deployment strategies
Development Tools and Migration
Toolkit vs Designer SelectionMessage Models and MigrationMigration Paths to V12.0
- Differentiate between when to use the Toolkit for Development versus the Designer
- Build message models (DFDL)
- Demonstrate knowledge of migration paths to V12.0
2
Develop IBM App Connect Designer Solutions
12%
Designer Connectors and Integration
App Connect Designer ConnectorsHybrid Integration Development
- Understand the use and configuration of App Connect Designer Connectors and import custom connectors using CDK
- Develop hybrid integration using the toolkit and App Designer
Designer Flow Development and Testing
Designer Flow CreationProcessing Logic and TransformationUnit Testing in Designer
- Design and develop Designer flows
- Apply processing logic, mapping and data transformation in designer flow using toolbox utilities
- Run Unit Tests in Designer
3
Application Configuration
15%
Policies and Configuration Management
Policy Creation and ConfigurationData Persistency Decisions
- Understand, create and configure policies
- Decide data persistency requirements and implementation
Environment Variables and Libraries
Environment Variable ManagementLibrary Concepts and Usage
- Promote Environment Variables across environments
- Understand the concept of Libraries and their usage
4
Extend App Connect Enterprise
5%
External Connectivity and Extensions
External Connectivity CapabilitiesUser Defined Extensions
- Understand external connectivity capabilities
- Develop user defined extensions
5
Install and Configure
8%
Installation and Environment Setup
Development Environment InstallationIntegration ArchitectureContainer-based Installation
- Install and configure the App Connect Development environment
- Demonstrate understanding of Integration nodes vs Integration servers
- Understand container based installation
6
Security
3%
Message Flow Security
Security ConsiderationsSecurity Implementation
- Identify security considerations for message flows
- Develop security measures for message flows
7
Solution Assembly, Configuration and Deployment
15%
Optimization and Deployment
Performance OptimizationContainer Deployment Styles
- Demonstrate knowledge on optimization
- Compare styles of container-based deployments
Deployment Artifacts and Mechanisms
BAR File ManagementDeployment Artifact Generation
- Demonstrate understanding of mechanisms for providing a BAR file to an integration server or runtime
- Generate deployment artifacts
8
Troubleshooting and Tuning
10%
Troubleshooting Integration Applications
Troubleshooting TechniquesApplication Logging
- Determine how to troubleshoot an integration application
- Understand what application logs are generated
How do I earn this certification?
Passing C1000-171 earns the IBM Certified Developer - App Connect Enterprise v12.0 certification. It sits in the Integration and Automation track.
Current Level Exams
- C1000-130 - IBM Cloud Pak for Integration V2020.2 Administration
- C1000-144 - IBM Machine Learning Data Scientist v1
Next Level Options
- C1000-180 - IBM watsonx AI Assistant Architect v1
- Multiple Exams - IBM Certified Solution Architect - Cloud Pak for Integration
Alternative Paths
- C1000-112 - Fundamentals of Quantum Computation Using Qiskit v0.2X Developer Emerging technology skills
- C1000-166 - IBM Cloud Professional Sales Engineer v2Cloud deployment expertise
- C1000-142 - IBM Cloud Advocate v2Cloud platform knowledge
- C1000-123 - IBM Robotic Process Automation v20.12.x Developer Broader automation skills
Specialization Paths
- Cloud Integration Specialist
- Enterprise Integration Expert
- Automation Developer
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-06-15
- Announcement date: 2022-11-15
Updates
- Container Support 12.0.11 Increased focus on Kubernetes and OpenShift in exam questions • Release date: 2024-10-15
- REST API Management 12.0.10 New questions on OpenAPI 3.0 support and API security • Release date: 2024-07-01
- Global Cache Enhancements 12.0.9 Updated cache strategies and multi-region support in exam • Release date: 2024-04-15
- Designer Connectors Continuous Updates New connectors for cloud services may appear in scenarios • Release date: 2024-Q3
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Integration Developers and Middleware Developers.
- 6-12 months experience with IBM App Connect Enterprise v12.0
- Experience with cloud applications and container-based solutions
- Knowledge of integration patterns and middleware concepts
- Familiarity with message-oriented middleware
- Understanding of REST APIs and web services
- Basic programming knowledge (Java, ESQL, or similar)
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes basics