IBM CERTIFICATION

IBM Certified Administrator - Cognos 8 BI
Job Role Description / Target Audience
The administrator is responsible to administer content and servers. This individual will be able to participate as an effective team member.
To achieve the IBM Certified Administrator - Cognos 8 BI certification, candidates must possess the skills identified under Recommended Prerequisite Skills, if any, and pass one (1) exam.
Click the test link below to see the overview, objectives, and test preparation recommendations.
Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Prior to your preparation for this associate-level certification, the following knowledge and skills are recommended and assumed:
• Knowledge of Web application server architectures and security systems administration
• Experience using the Windows operating system and a web browser
Requirements
This certification requires 1 test(s).

IBM Certified Solution Advisor - Cloud Computing Architecture V1
Job Role Description / Target Audience
An IBM Certified Solution Advisor - Cloud Computing Architecture V1 is a person who can clearly explain the benefits and underlying concepts of cloud computing. They can also demonstrate how the IBM Cloud Computing offering helps customers realize these benefits.
Key areas of competency include:
1. Explain the cloud computing concepts.
2. Describe how the customer can realize the benefits of cloud computing within their environment.
3. Identify cloud computing architecture and design principles.
4. Map customer's requirements to the IBM Software Cloud Computing offerings.
Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Required Prerequisite Skills
The following qualifications are requirements for success:
1. Conceptual knowledge of Cloud Computing principles
2. Working knowledge of how to implement Cloud Computing concepts
3. Working knowledge of the various types of clouds
4. Working knowledge of the various types of "as a service" offerings
5. Conceptual knowledge of various Cloud Computing business models
6. Working knowledge of key concerns and how they are addressed in Cloud Computing such as security, performance, etc.
7. Conceptual knowledge of the IBM Software Cloud Computing offerings such as LotusLive, IBM Tivoli Service Automation Manager, IBM Smart Business Development and Test Cloud, IBM WebSphere CloudBurst Appliance, IBM DB2 & Informix.
Recommended Prerequisite(s)
1. Familiarity with IBM hardware solutions for cloud computing
Requirements
This certification requires 1 test(s).

Certified Wireless Network Administrator

Certified Wireless Network Administrator
The Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) is a foundation level certification that measures the ability to administer any wireless LAN. A wide range of topics focusing on the 802.11 wireless LAN technology are covered in the coursework and exam, which is vendor neutral.
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Certification track
The CWNA is the second exam in a four-level certification process that narrows its scope and focus during each step. Topics progress from wireless fundamentals (at the Wireless# level), to the unique security requirements of 802.11 networks (CWSP), plus network & protocol analysis (at the CWNE level).
CWNA requirements
The main subject areas covered by the CWNA are as follows
• Radio Technologies
• Antenna Concepts
• Wireless LAN hardware and software
• Network Design Installation and Management
• Wireless Standards and Organisation
• 802.11 Network Architecture
• Wireless LAN Security
• Troubleshooting
• How to perform site surveys
These subjects are covered at an introductory level in the CWNA coursework and examination. The other certifications specialize in one or more of these subjects.
Recertification
The CWNA certification is valid for three years. The certification may be renewed by retaking the CWNA exam or by advancing on to the next level (CWSP), and then to CWNE which is a lifetime qualification (as of 1/1/07).