Number of questions: 60
Number of questions to pass: 37
Time allowed: 90.0 mins
Status: Live

General Overview 27%
Differentiate among the IBM Storwize family, FlashSystem, and virtualization products.
Given a scenario, describe the benefits of a virtualized storage infrastructure that influences the decision-making process.
Given a scenario, describe the benefits of the different hardware architectures among the IBM Storwize family, FlashSystem, and virtualization products.
Given a scenario, explain how IBM Spectrum Control and/or IBM Storage Insights enhances IBM Storwize family, FlashSystem, and virtualization products.
Given a scenario, explain how IBM Spectrum Protect/Protect Plus enhances IBM Storwize family, FlashSystem, and virtualization products.
Given a scenario, explain how IBM Spectrum Connect enhances IBM Storwize family, FlashSystem, and virtualization products.

System and Advanced Functions Knowledge 28%
Given a scenario, explain ways the IBM Storwize family and/or FlashSystem products enable security.
Given a scenario, describe IBM Storwize family and/or FlashSystem advanced functions.
Given a scenario, explain components and functions included in a standard software license, and what is optional and/or chargeable.
Identify differences between containerized and virtualized environments.
Given a scenario, describe advanced usage of IBM storage management products with IBM Storwize family, FlashSystem, and virtualization products.

Solution Design 25%
Given a scenario, create an IBM Storwize family, FlashSystem, and virtualization solution to meet customer requirements .
Given a scenario, evaluate drive types and RAID configurations to meet customer and solution requirements.
Given a scenario, identify networking protocols required to meet customer requirements.
Given a scenario, describe the IBM Storwize family replication and migration considerations.
Demonstrate knowledge of pre-sales tools and resources.

Basic Implementation 20%
Given a scenario, perform basic configuration tasks associated with the IBM Storwize family, FlashSystem, and virtualization products.
Given a scenario, gather installation requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge of integrating IBM Storwize family, FlashSystem, and virtualization products with other storage hardware and software products.
Demonstrate knowledge of pre-sales and post-sales tools and resources.

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PartnerWorld Code: C0001506
Replaces PW Code: 23003605
Status: Live

The IBM Virtualized Storage Technical Specialist provides pre-sales technical assistance during the sales cycle and understands the workload characteristics that differentiate members of the IBM Storwize family, IBM FlashSystem V9000, IBM Spectrum Virtualize, and VersaStack solutions. This specialist can utilize IBM tools to design a solution based on the most appropriate IBM solutions and technologies that meet customer requirements. The specialist can support the implementation of IBM Storwize family solutions. The specialist has knowledge of integration with cloud technology.

IBM products included on this certification exam include:
IBM Storwize family, specifically IBM Storwize V7000, IBM Storwize V5010, IBM Storwize V5020, IBM Storwize V5030/V5030F and IBM Storwize V7000F
IBM Spectrum Virtualize
IBM Virtualized Storage concepts
SAN Volume Controller with IBM Spectrum Virtualize software
Converged infrastructure
IBM FlashSystem V9000
VersaStack
SAN
IBM Spectrum Control
IBM Storage Insights
IBM Spectrum Control for Storwize
IBM Spectrum Protect
Hybrid cloud concepts and software defined storage concepts
IBM Spectrum Connect
IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management

This specialist can perform the following tasks without assistance:
Identify access protocols required for authentication including LDAP, Active Directory, and NTP
Identify networking protocols required to meet customer requirements (FCoE, iSCSI, FC, TCP/IP)
Position the IBM Storwize family and IBM FlashSystem V9000 within the IBM portfolio and with competitive offerings
Understand the customer’s environment and how a specific IBM Storwize family member will fit
Design a complete IBM Storwize family/IBM FlashSystem V9000 solution that incorporates connectivity and storage software (IBM Spectrum Control and IBM Spectrum Protect)
Understand disk technology as it relates to supporting applications
Understand configuration of storage pools as it relates to proper system design (e.g., Easy Tier, RAID level, and drive type)
Understand the differences between advanced functionality for object, block, file data access
Understand the functionality of the IBM Storwize family/IBM FlashSystem V9000 (per IBM data sheet)
Provide pre-sales technical assistance for the IBM Storwize family/IBM FlashSystem V9000
Understand the different management techniques (e.g., CLI, GUI, IBM Spectrum Control)
Identify components and functions included in a standard software license – what is optional and/or chargeable and what is included with IBM Spectrum Control
Compare and contrast the IBM Storwize family and IBM FlashSystem V9000 models
Discuss and support initial set-up for the IBM Storwize family and IBM FlashSystem V9000
Discuss the processes for maintenance, updates and upgrades for the IBM Storwize family and IBM FlashSystem V9000
Use eConfig to create a valid technical configuration

This specialist can perform the following tasks with assistance:
Describe the difference between crash consistency vs. application consistency and how to create each
Determine the optimal replication configuration for different IBM Storwize family models and IBM FlashSystem V9000
Perform advanced user authentication for the IBM Storwize family and IBM FlashSystem V9000
Perform data migration
Perform pre-sale/pre-install Technical Delivery Assessment (TDA)
Perform implementation and upgrades
Understand licensing of related products and undertake detailed performance sizing
Design and deploy a cloud integrated solution
Support the implementation of IBM Storwize family solutions

This specialist uses the following tools and resources:
Techline Compete Center/Digital Techline Center (DTC)
Knowledge Center
IBM Real-Time Compression (RtC) Scan Tool
Storage Tier Advisor Tool (STAT)
IBM Sales Manuals
Technical Delivery Assessment (TDA)
eConfig
TCOnow!
IBM PartnerWorld
Sizing tools such as Disk Magic, Capacity Magic, and Batch Magic
IBM Comprestimator Utility
System Storage Interoperability Center (SSIC)
IBM Redbooks

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Two years general storage experience, six or more months IBM Storwize family or IBM FlashSystem V9000 experience, and experience with SAN storage concepts and deployment.

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