Chapter 1. Certification Overview

1.1 IBM Certified Specialist - AIX V4.3 System Support

This certification validates a broad scope of AIX problem determination and resolution skills and the ability perform general AIX software system maintenance. The certification is applicable to support professionals who conduct the AIX problem determination and resolution activities needed to maintain system reliability and successfully support system administrators, customers, and clients in an AIX environment.

Certification Requirement (1 Test):

To attain the IBM Certified Specialist - AIX V4.3 System Support certification, candidates must pass one exam: Test 189: AIX V4.3 System Support

Recommended Prerequisites:

• Minimum of six months Experience providing AIX Support in Version 4 environments. Note: The exam contains AIX V4 content up to and including AIX V4.3.

• One to two years general AIX or UNIX experience.

• Training in system administration and advanced system administration, or equivalent experience.

• Training in TCP/IP and AIX Performance Tuning, or equivalent experience. Registration for the Certification Exam:

For information about How to Register for the certification exam, please visit the following Web site:

http://www.ibm.com/certify

1.2 Certification Exam Objectives