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| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM DataPower Gateway v10.x Administrator - Professional |
| Exam Number: | C1000-196 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 72% (43 out of 60 correct answers) |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified DataPower Gateway v10.x Administrator - Professional |
| Sample Questions: | IBM C1000-196 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online or at a Pearson VUE test center |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites. IBM recommends hands-on experience with CLI, Networking, and Security. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification/ibm-certified-datapower-gateway-v10.x-administrator-professional-C1000196 |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Admin Maintenance | 24% | - Configuration management - Firmware management - System backup and restore - Performance monitoring and tuning - Log management |
| Security | 15% | - XML threat protection - DataPower Cryptographic Tools - Web Application Firewall Service - SSL Connectivity - Authentication, Authorisation, and Auditing |
| Network | 13% | - Front Side Handler (FSH) - SSL Connectivity - Introduction to IBM WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances |
| Form Factors | 8% | - Virtual appliances - Physical appliances |
| Installation/Set-Up | 13% | - Introduction To IBM WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances - Initial appliance configuration |
| Troubleshooting & Monitoring | 20% | - Web Service Proxy Service – Service Level Monitoring - XML Firewall - Web Application Firewall service - Multi-Protocol Gateway service - Authentication, Authorisation, and Auditing |
| Access Management | 7% | - Role-based access control - User and group management |
The C1000-196 exam, officially titled IBM DataPower Gateway v10.x Administrator - Professional, is the qualifying exam for the Digital Business Automation certification, which sits at the Professional level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a IBM career path. It also connects to IBM Certified DataPower Gateway v10.x Administrator - Professional, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The C1000-196 exam gives you 60 questions to complete within 90 minutes. Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what TestSimulate's test engines are designed for.
According to the official requirements: No mandatory prerequisites. IBM recommends hands-on experience with CLI, Networking, and Security.. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
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The current IBM DataPower Gateway v10.x Administrator - Professional syllabus is organized into 7 exam domains. The first three are:
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your TestSimulate practice questions are mapped to.
What should you do to maintain the DataPower appliance's internal and temporary storage during regular maintenance?
Scenario: You are troubleshooting a network connectivity issue between a DataPower appliance and a remote service. The appliance's log shows no clear error messages, but the issue persists.
What steps should you take next? (Choose two)
Scenario: You are configuring the DataPower appliance for secure remote management.
What two actions should you take to ensure access is restricted and secure? (Choose two)
Scenario: During maintenance on a DataPower appliance, you are required to ensure that the appliance's configuration can be restored if needed.
What two actions should you take? (Choose two)
Which command should you use to check the status of the file system on a DataPower appliance?
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