IBM Certified Database Associate DB2 9 Fundamentals Exam 730
IBM Certified Database Associate DB2 9 Fundamentals Exam 730
IBM Certified Database Associate DB2 9 Fundamentals Exam 730
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<strong>IBM</strong> Certifi ed <strong>Database</strong> <strong>Associate</strong><strong>DB2</strong> 9 <strong>Fundamentals</strong><strong>Exam</strong> <strong>730</strong>ibm.com/software/data/education/cert.html<strong>Database</strong> <strong>Associate</strong> at a GlanceThe <strong>IBM</strong> Certifi ed <strong>Database</strong> <strong>Associate</strong> for <strong>DB2</strong> 9 <strong>Fundamentals</strong> (<strong>Exam</strong> <strong>730</strong>) demonstrates knowledge of the fundamentalconcepts of <strong>DB2</strong> 9 through either hands on experience or formal and informal education. The database associate should havean in-depth knowledge of the basic to intermediate tasks required in day-to-day administration, basic SQL (Structured QueryLanguage), understand how <strong>DB2</strong> 9 is packaged and installed, understand how to create databases and database objects, andhave a basic knowledge of database security and transaction isolation.Certification Requirements:• To attain the <strong>IBM</strong> Certifi ed <strong>Database</strong> <strong>Associate</strong> - <strong>DB2</strong> 9 <strong>Fundamentals</strong> certifi cation, candidates must pass <strong>Exam</strong> <strong>730</strong>.Recommended Prerequisite:• Entry level experience as a <strong>DB2</strong> 9 <strong>Database</strong> AdministratorCore Tasks<strong>DB2</strong> <strong>Fundamentals</strong> <strong>Exam</strong> <strong>730</strong> consists of 64 questions. A mark of 59 percent or greater is required to pass this exam.<strong>Exam</strong> Breakdown:For a more detailed exam breakdown, seeibm.com/software/data/education/certprep.htmlI. Planning - 14%II. Security - 11%III. Working with <strong>Database</strong>s and <strong>Database</strong> Objects- 17%IV. Working with <strong>DB2</strong> Data using SQL - 23.5%V. Working with <strong>DB2</strong> Tables, Views and Indexes - 23.5%VI. Data Concurrency - 11%
Get Prepared for Certifi cationExplore Study ResourcesYou can choose from the number of recommended self-studytutorials and classroom courses that are available to assist youwith your certifi cation preparation.Classroom CoursesRegister at ibm.com/trainingTitle: <strong>DB2</strong> Family <strong>Fundamentals</strong>Number: CF030 (US); CF03 (Worldwide)Length: 3 DaysTitle: <strong>DB2</strong> UDB for System i <strong>Fundamentals</strong>Number: S6145 (USA)Length: 1 DayTitle: <strong>DB2</strong> SQL WorkshopNumber: CF120 (USA); CF12 (Worldwide)Length: 2 DaysTitle: Accessing the System i <strong>Database</strong> Using SQLNumber: S6137 (USA)Length: 2 DaysSelf-StudySee ibm.com/software/data/education/cert.html• <strong>DB2</strong> SQL Workshop (self-paced virtual class) (C12A1)• <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>DB2</strong> UDB Essentials Curriculum (T14D1)• There are seven tutorials available for this exam.• <strong>DB2</strong> 9 <strong>Fundamentals</strong> Certifi cation PreparationTutorial SeriesFor more information visit:ibm.com/software/data/education/selfstudy.html#4.Take an Assessment <strong>Exam</strong>To test your profi ciency on all of the Information ManagementCertifi cation exams take an assessment exam. There is a$10.00 fee per assessment test. Visit the <strong>IBM</strong> Certifi cationAssessment <strong>Exam</strong> page:ibm.com/software/data/education/cert/assessment.html.Schedule Your <strong>Exam</strong><strong>IBM</strong> exams are offered worldwide at Prometric and VUE TestingCenters. To fi nd a site near you call Prometric at1-800-959-EXAM or VUE at 1-866-EXAM-<strong>IBM</strong> or visitwww.prometric.com or www.vue.com/ibm.Take the Next StepContinue to Enhance Your SkillsOnce you have passed <strong>Exam</strong> <strong>730</strong> and the prerequisites, you will have earned an <strong>IBM</strong> Certifi ed <strong>Database</strong> <strong>Associate</strong> – <strong>DB2</strong> 9<strong>Fundamentals</strong> certifi cation and are ready to take the next step to deepen your skills and earn other certifi cations, including:• <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Certified</strong> <strong>Database</strong> Administrator• <strong>DB2</strong> 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows – <strong>Exam</strong> 731• <strong>DB2</strong> 9 for z/OS – <strong>Exam</strong> 732 *• <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Certified</strong> Application Developer• <strong>DB2</strong> 9 Application Developer – <strong>Exam</strong> 733 *• <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Certified</strong> Advanced <strong>Database</strong> Administrator• <strong>DB2</strong> 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows – <strong>Exam</strong> 734 *• <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Certified</strong> Solution Developer• <strong>IBM</strong> Alphablox – <strong>Exam</strong> 715• <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Certified</strong> Solution Designer• <strong>DB2</strong> Business Intelligence V8.1 – <strong>Exam</strong> 705• <strong>DB2</strong> Data Warehouse Edition V9.1 – <strong>Exam</strong> 716• <strong>DB2</strong> Content Manager V8.3 – <strong>Exam</strong> 443• <strong>IBM</strong> <strong>Certified</strong> Solution Expert• <strong>IBM</strong> Content Management – OnDemand – <strong>Exam</strong> 444For detailed information regarding all Information Management certifi cations offered and the exam requirements for each role, visit theInformation Management Professional Certifi cation Website at ibm.com/software/data/education/cert.* Available in 2007<strong>IBM</strong> and the <strong>DB2</strong> logo are registered trademarks or trademarks owned by InternationalBusiness Machines Corp. and are used under license by <strong>IBM</strong> Canada Ltd. All other registeredtrademarks, trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.