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IBM C4090-453 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM System Storage DS8000 Technical Solutions V3 |
| Exam Number: | C4090-453 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Specialist - System Storage DS8000 Technical Solutions V4 |
| Passing Score: | 800 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 70 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Onsite/Testing center |
| Pre Condition: | Relevant experience in DS8000 storage solutions and customer engagements is recommended |
IBM C4090-453 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Solution Design and Sizing | - Sizing tools and capacity planning (e.g., Disk Magic, Capacity Magic) - Customer requirement analysis |
| Pre-Sales and Customer Engagement | - Technical and Delivery Assessment (TDA) - Positioning and competitive differentiation |
| Implementation and Configuration | - Host attachment and interoperability - Advanced functions configuration (FlashCopy, Global Mirror, etc.) |
| DS8000 Architecture and Features | - Storage management and performance features - System components and architecture |
Common Questions About the IBM System Storage DS8000 Technical Solutions V3 Exam
The IBM System Storage DS8000 Technical Solutions V3 exam is the official IBM test registered under exam code C4090-453. Passing it earns you the IBM Certified Specialist certification, a credential at the Specialist level. It is also linked to the related certification: IBM Certified Specialist - System Storage DS8000 Technical Solutions V4. IBM exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The IBM System Storage DS8000 Technical Solutions V3 exam includes 70 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the CertkingdomPDF test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
Relevant experience in DS8000 storage solutions and customer engagements is recommended
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The official IBM System Storage DS8000 Technical Solutions V3 syllabus is organized into 4 domains. Key areas include DS8000 Architecture and Features, Pre-Sales and Customer Engagement, and Solution Design and Sizing. The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
IBM System Storage DS8000 Technical Solutions V3 Sample Questions:
A customer wants to add a new DSS8OFJ into a data center that is already in production. How is it possible to verify that the DS8800 is supported into the customer's SAN and server infrastructure?
- A. Check the interoperability matrix
- B. Check the System Storage Interoperation Center
- C. The D58800 is compatible with every SAN infrastructure
- D. If there are other DS8000 systems in the data center there is no need to check for any compatibility
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
What statement is correct regarding DS8870 Remote Pair FlashCopy?
- A. D38700 Remote PairFlashCopyis initiated using IP network links between the data centers.
- B. DS8870 Remote Pair FlashCopy is a separate feature code, which must be included on the system order.
- C. With DS8870 Remote Pair FlashCopy, the local FlashCopy target is a Metro Mirror source.
- D. Using DS8870 Remote PairFlashCopydoes not require any existing Metro Mirror license.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
A Business Partner has just received a REP from a customer for new disk subsystems for their data centers which are 500 km apart. DS8000 Global Mirror will be proposed. The customer wants to manage the replication environment using off-the-shelf software rather than custom scripting. The customer already has EMC Symmetrix replicating between their data centers.
Which of the following should be proposed to manage the D58000 replication?
- A. Tivoli Storage Productivity' Center V5.1
- B. Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager V3.1
- C. EMC Recover Point 3.5
- D. DS8000 Storage Manager GUI 6.3
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
The output of what tool is used as input to Disk Magic to most accurately model a Windows host that will be used with an IBM D38000?
- A. NMON
- B. Jetstress
- C. Perimon
- D. IOSTAT
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
A customer has an existing D68800 which is installed in their data center. It now must have an extra frame added to support additional capacity growth, but there is no room to fit the expansion frame to the right.
Which option should be taken?
- A. Configure the expansion frame with the DS8000 Passthrough feature to allow placement of the frame anywhere
- B. Create an MES to replace all of the existing capacity with larger drives which support both the existing workload and the planned increase
- C. Disruptively relocate the D68800 to make space to the right of the base frame for the expansion frame
- D. Fit the expansion frame to the left of the base frame
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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