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IBM C4090-452 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Planning and Installation | 20% | - Initial configuration and setup - Capacity planning and licensing - Network and SAN design - Site preparation and physical installation |
| Topic 2: Storwize V7000 Overview and Architecture | 22% | - Hardware components and enclosures - Supported interfaces and protocols - Software architecture and virtualization concepts - Storwize V7000 Unified overview |
| Topic 3: Advanced Features and Functions | 20% | - FlashCopy and snapshots - Volume mirroring and migration - External storage virtualization - Remote replication: Metro Mirror and Global Mirror - Data reduction: compression and deduplication |
| Topic 4: Monitoring, Troubleshooting and Maintenance | 13% | - Performance monitoring and tuning - Software upgrades and updates - Fault isolation and recovery procedures - Event notification and logging |
| Topic 5: Configuration and Management | 25% | - Storage pools, volumes, and RAID implementation - Thin provisioning and EasyTier - Host attachment and mapping - Management interfaces: GUI, CLI, and CIMOM - User management and security |
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The official blueprint divides the IBM Storwize V7000 Technical Solutions V2 into 5 domains. The main areas include Storwize V7000 Overview and Architecture (22%), Monitoring, Troubleshooting and Maintenance (13%), Configuration and Management (25%). Each domain breaks down into its own subtopics, so scroll up to the complete exam outline above before you plan your study schedule.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended 6–12 months of hands-on experience with IBM Storwize or SAN Volume Controller systems Certification vendors do adjust these requirements from time to time, so we recommend confirming the current criteria on the official exam page — official C4090-452 exam information before you register.
The C4090-452 exam is the official test you need to pass to earn the IBM Certified Specialist - Storwize V7000 Technical Solutions V2 certification at the Specialist level. Passing it validates your skills to employers, and for many IT professionals it is a direct step toward better roles and better pay. It also connects to related credentials such as IBM Certified Specialist - SAN Volume Controller and Storwize Family Technical Solutions, so it is worth understanding where this exam sits on your certification path.
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IBM Storwize V7000 Technical Solutions V2 Sample Questions:
When considering Metro Mirror. Global Mirror, or Global Mirror from a FlashCopy target, which requirement would determine the best replication solution to use?
- A. Network Recovery Objective
- B. Recovery Point Objective
- C. Response Time Objective
- D. Recovery Time Objective
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager provides support to create and manage volume-level flash copies on a Microsoft Windows environment.
What components are used to protect business critical data?
- A. Microsoft SQL services and IBM Shadow Copy technology
- B. Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Services (VSS) and IBM storage hardware snapshot technology
- C. Microsoft SQL Server technology and IBM Global Mirror
- D. Microsoft replication services and Tivoli Storage Productivity Center Replication technology
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
The Storwize V7000 supports creating multiple RAID based arrays.
Identify the RAID type which correctly lists minimum and maximum number of internal drives that can be selected for that RAID configuration.
- A. RAID 6 (Drive Count: 5-16)
- B. RAID 5 (Drive Count: 3-8)
- C. RAID 0 (Drive Count: 1-16)
- D. RAID 10 (Drive Count: 4-16)
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
On Storwize V7000 which statement about running a reverse FlashCopy is TRUE?
- A. Only the blocks which have changed since the snapshot was made are being restored.
- B. All blocks are recopied to restore total consistency.
- C. The process must be managed by Tivoli Storage FlashCopy Manager.
- D. The source copy cannot be thin provisioned.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
What is the IBM System Storage Easy Tier mode that is enabled for a storage pool with a single tier of storage to collect usage statistics only for all the volumes in the pool?
- A. Evaluation
- B. Automatic
- C. Monitor
- D. Easy tier
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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