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Earlier I posted a blog about the DB2 10  Certification Tutorials for Fundamentals Exam 610  that are being published on developerWorks.  There is also a series of tutorials that are being published to help you pass Exam 611- DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows DBA. I’ll update this post as more tutorials are published.  Here is what is available now: (Update Feb 7: Part 2, Physical Design; Dec 6: Part  7, Security now available.)   DB2 10.1 DBA for Linux, UNIX, and Windows certification exam 611 prep, Part 2: Physical design Mohamed Obide... [More]

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DB2 10.1 Fundamentals - Exam 610 Start with this exam.  It contains questions for concepts that are common across all platforms that DB2 runs on.  There is a heavy SQL component to the exam, and most people who use DB2 daily should find this exam fairly easy.  You’ll find it easier as well if you examine the objectives and use one or more of the listed study materials. Passing this exam will lead to an IBM Certified Database Associate certificate.  This is an entry level certification for a user of any of the DB2 family of... [More]

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Back by popular demand: Assess & Save : Advance your career - Save 50% on IBM Professional Certification for Information Management Professionals Gauge your readiness for certification by purchasing and completing an online assessment test. Pass an Information Management Online Assessment Test from November 1, 2012 through December 14, 2012 to qualify for the 50 percent certification savings voucher. If you pass the test, you'll automatically receive an electronic 50 percent savings voucher good toward the corresponding... [More]

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I started my career at the Toronto Lab writing DB2 product documentation.  I learned a lot, met many great people, and created my career.  One of the things I learned during my 6 years writing is that there is much work put into this content.  Planning, writing, discussing, reviewing, revising, translating, publishing, and more.  Bottom line: there is quality in the product docs! Another thing about the product docs is that they cover every area of the product.  People are always asking me how they should prepare to pass the... [More]

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Help justify your attendance at the IBM Information on Demand Conference this year by saving $170 per exam for any IM, BA or ECM exam.  Each of these exams are available for you to take for $30 each.  That is 85% off the regular price of $200 per exam.  So, if you take 3 of the latest DB2 10 exams, you’ll save $510.  You can take each exam twice while at the conference, so if it takes you two tries per exam, you’ll save $1020.  Other IBM Certification exams are available for you to take as well, with a 50% discounted price of... [More]

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The next DB2 Tech Talk is in two parts and is about one of my favourite topics: DB2 Certification . Certification Prep for new DB2 10 Exam 610: DB2 10.1 Fundamentals Validate your DB2 skills by earning a Professional Certification from IBM .    A Certification will help you Stand out with your employer Meet your annual skills objectives Gain an edge in the employment market   Attendees of this fall’s IOD conference will once again be able to take DB2 certifications for free and in November the “Take it Again”... [More]

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How would you like to save 50% on an Information Management Certification exam?  With the Assess & Save offer, you must take and pass an online assessment or "Practice test" to receive a voucher for 50% off the corresponding exam.  That's a savings of $100 USD! IBM Professional Certification is the way for skilled IT professionals to demonstrate their expertise to the world. Certification validates your skills and demonstrates your proficiency in the latest IBM technology and solutions. This offer will make it easier... [More]

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After a long delay, I can finally announce that this long awaited book has published. DB2 10 for z/OS Database Administration: Certification Study Guide by  IBM Champions Susan Lawson and Daniel Luksetich   I can also tell you that the covers for the certification series of books by MC Press have been redesigned and will be launched on this title.  I hope you like the new design.   What’s in the book? Read this book to prepare to pass Exam 612 – DB2 10 for z/OS Database Administration . All test... [More]

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IDUG is already filled with amazing learning opportunities, as mentioned in my blog entry: IDUG Denver – May 2012 , but here are more for you to consider.   At the IDUG DB2 Tech Conference in Denver, Colorado, USA , taking place May 14-18, 2012 at the Colorado Convention Center , you can take advantage of specialty Full-Day Seminars for an in-depth look at a topic that is relevant to you . These Full-Day Seminars   are held on Monday, May 14 and provide a great start to your IDUG week by giving you access to some of the top... [More]

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  The IDUG DB2 Tech Conference 2012  is scheduled for May 14 - 18, 2012 in Denver , Colorado.  Make your plans to attend now.  The IDUG.org website has been updated with detailed information about the conference, including On-line schedule Education and training opportunities Technical certifications Discounts available for the conference On-line schedule I’m sure you’ll find plenty of sessions that interest you.  The online session schedule is now available for you to search through. The technical program includes over 120 sessions, addressing... [More]

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Here are a few tips I’ve gathered over the years that may help you with your quest to get certifed: Most of the IM certification exams have a time limit of 90 minutes, except the upgrade exam which has a time limit of 60 minutes. The number of questions and the cutscore for each exam varies. For example, exam 730 has 64 questions and you must score 59 percent or higher to pass it.   Make sure you check out the exam objectives before you study.  Every question on the exam relates directly to one or more of the exam objectives.  You can find the... [More]

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I like that my blog entries this week have all had the theme of certification.  Maybe I could do week long themes for blog entries this year….   Anyway, after I posted my Cert 101 blog entry, I was informed by Scott Hayes, host of the DB2 Night Show that Roger Sanders is his guest on next Friday’s show.        An In-Depth Look at DB2 Certification Insider Secrets and Tips for DB2 LUW and z/OS with IBM Champion Roger Sanders Friday, January 20 from 11:00 – 12:00 EST. Register now. If you are interested in getting certified, and I think you... [More]

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  Over the past week, I've written several entries to help you get certified.  This posting lists all of those entries and makes it easy for you to navigate through some of the material.  I'll repost or update this entry as I go.  I hope you find this useful.   Benefits of Earning a Certification How to Prepare to Pass a DB2 Certification Details about DB2 LUW 9.7 Certification Program Details about DB2 for z/OS Certification Program Once you are Certified... What Next? Study Materials Electronically Certification Study Guides for DB2 LUW Exams... [More]

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Previously I blogged about the benefits of getting certified .  If, after reading that, you decide you want to earn a DB2 certification, what is the process?   Choose Job Role First you need to decide what job role you’d like a certification for.  For many people this is easy.  If you work as a DBA, get the DBA certification… easy.  But some people end up performing multiple roles in the course of their job. The primary job roles that affect DB2 users are: Academic Associate, Database Associate, Database Administrator, Advanced Database... [More]

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