IBM C2010-590 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
| Exam Name: | Assess: IBM Tivoli Storage Manager V6.3 Implementation |
| Exam Number: | A2010-590 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 (typical IBM certification duration; exact duration not publicly confirmed) |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Deployment Professional - Tivoli Storage Manager V6.3 Implementation |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Not formally specified (IBM certification validity depends on program lifecycle and updates) |
| Passing Score: | Not publicly disclosed |
| Real Exam Qty: | Not publicly disclosed |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | Varies by region (typically around USD 200–300, subject to change) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Sample Questions: | IBM C2010-590 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Available via Pearson VUE testing centers and online proctored delivery depending on region availability |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) V6.3 administration and enterprise backup/recovery concepts |
IBM C2010-590 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Installation and Configuration | - Policy and domain setup
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| Topic 2: Backup and Recovery Operations | - Restore and recovery
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| Topic 3: Administration and Troubleshooting | - Problem determination
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| Topic 4: TSM Architecture and Planning | - IBM Tivoli Storage Manager V6.3 architecture
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IBM Tivoli Storage Manager V6.3 Implementation Sample Questions:
1. Using the client performance monitor function, an administrator has the capability to gather and analyze performance data about backup and restore operations for an IBM Tivoli Storage Manager client. What data can be analyzed?
A) memory, user, and tape drive utilization
B) storage pool, occupancy, and retention
C) processor, disk, and network utilization
D) policy domains and management classes
2. What must be monitored to prevent the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager V6.3 Server from stopping?
A) the database backups automatically running
B) the archive log from becoming full
C) the activity log
D) the IBM DB2 database from becoming full
3. The IBM Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) administrator is trying to log into a Windows TSM Server but it fails. What should be checked to correct the problem?
A) use telnet to open a TSM admin session to the TSM Server
B) check the TCP WindowSize in the dsmserv.opt and dsm.opt files
C) confirm the TSM Server process is running and check TCPPort in the dsm.sys file
D) confirm the TSM Server process is running and ensure the TCPPort matches the option files
4. An IBM Tivoli Storage Manager administrator must restore the most recent backup version of MYVM node to a new system that is created with the name Test. Which command completes this task?
A) dsmc restore vm myvm -vmname="Test"
B) dsmc restore vm myvm -host="Test"
C) dsmc restore -vmname="Test"
D) dsmc restore ltiyvm -vmname = "Test"
5. In a busy IBM Tivoli Storage Manager V6.3 Server environment some failed backups have gone unnoticed for a few days. The administrator knows that they occurred around 5 days ago at 8:30 in the morning. Which command could the administrator issue to find information about the failed backups?
A) q act se=-5 begint=08:30
B) q log begind=-5 begint=08:30
C) q act begint=-5 begind=08:30
D) q act begind=-5 begint=08:30
Solutions:
| Question # 1 Answer: C | Question # 2 Answer: B | Question # 3 Answer: D | Question # 4 Answer: A | Question # 5 Answer: D |
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