"IBM Certified Database Associate" Training/Exam
A user preparing for IBM's Certified Database Associate exam (C2090-558) found that the officially listed study course (IX812G, taken as self-study SPVC 2x812G after in-class sessions were cancelled for low enrollment) didn't cover several topics appearing in the assessment, and asked for other study resources. Replies suggested Advanced DataTools' "Informix for New Database Administrators" course (never cancelled with at least one registrant), IBM developerWorks wiki material, shared 11.7 certification docs, and the Informix manuals. The original poster later reported that IBM confirmed the exam page was being updated: IX222, not IX812, is the primary course for this exam.
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I have a reasonable amount of sys admin and database (primarily Oracle/SQL Server) experience and have been working with Informix for the last couple of years. I set a goal this year to get a certification and thought I'd start out with this IBM Certified Database Associate. From IBM's web site one exam is needed to achieve this certification; C2090-558. http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/tests/eduC2090-558.shtml Based on information in the 'Test Preparation' section of the exam page, I registered for an IX812G in-class course in July, which was cancelled due to low enrollment. I then registered for the same in-class course in August which again, was cancelled due to low enrollment. I then chose the self-study option and proceeded with SPVC 2x812G. After a month of study (where I can fit it in, not full-time) I thought I was reasonably well prepared, and wrote the online assessment (A2090-558) last night. While I scraped by with a "Pass", unfortunately there were several items in the assessment not covered in the study material. I have just confirmed (I believe) that this is the correct ("Official"!) study material for this exam. I know it's not the best to rely on a single source of material when preparing for such an exam and this leads to my question: Can anyone identify any other resources or source material that succinctly covers the subjects on this exam? Exam objectives: http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/tests/objC2090-558.shtml Any info is appreciated. Thanks!
If you want training to take this exam and the other Informix specific exams (Informix Administration) you can take the "Informix for New Database Administrators" course at Advanced Datatools ( http://www.advancedatatools.com/Training/InformixTraining.html). Courses are never cancelled as long as there is a single registrant. Art Art S. Kagel, President and Principal Consultant ASK Database Management www.askdbmgt.com Blog: http://informix-myview.blogspot.com/ Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that my own opinions are my own opinions and do not reflect on the IIUG, nor any other organization with which I am associated either explicitly, implicitly, or by inference. Neither do those opinions reflect those of other individuals affiliated with any entity with which I am affiliated nor those of the entities themselves. On Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 9:52 AM, PETE MCDONNELL < pete.mcdonnell@ejustsystems.com> wrote: > I have a reasonable amount of sys admin and database (primarily Oracle/SQL > Server) experience and have been working with Informix for the last couple > of > years. I set a goal this year to get a certification and thought I'd start > out > with this IBM Certified Database Associate. From IBM's web site one exam is > needed to achieve this certification; C2090-558. > > http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/tests/eduC2090-558.shtml > > Based on information in the 'Test Preparation' section of the exam page, I > registered for an IX812G in-class course in July, which was cancelled due > to > low enrollment. I then registered for the same in-class course in August > which > again, was cancelled due to low enrollment. I then chose the self-study > option > and proceeded with SPVC 2x812G. > > After a month of study (where I can fit it in, not full-time) I thought I > was > reasonably well prepared, and wrote the online assessment (A2090-558) last > night. While I scraped by with a "Pass", unfortunately there were several > items in the assessment not covered in the study material. I have just > confirmed (I believe) that this is the correct ("Official"!) study material > for this exam. > > I know it's not the best to rely on a single source of material when > preparing > for such an exam and this leads to my question: Can anyone identify any > other > resources or source material that succinctly covers the subjects on this > exam? > > Exam objectives: http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/tests/objC2090-558.shtml > > Any info is appreciated. Thanks! > > > > ******************************************************************************* > Forum Note: Use "Reply" to post a response in the discussion forum. > > --001a11c3c832de3aa7050668196f
OK Thanks Marcus. Do you think it will be fixed immediately? Regards. -----Original Message----- From: ids-bounces@iiug.org [mailto:ids-bounces@iiug.org] On Behalf Of Art Kagel Sent: 27 October 2014 15:11 To: ids@iiug.org Subject: Re: "IBM Certified Database Associate" Trainin.... [34037] If you want training to take this exam and the other Informix specific exams (Informix Administration) you can take the "Informix for New Database Administrators" course at Advanced Datatools ( http://www.advancedatatools.com/Training/InformixTraining.html). Courses are never cancelled as long as there is a single registrant. Art Art S. Kagel, President and Principal Consultant ASK Database Management www.askdbmgt.com Blog: http://informix-myview.blogspot.com/ Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that my own opinions are my own opinions and do not reflect on the IIUG, nor any other organization with which I am associated either explicitly, implicitly, or by inference. Neither do those opinions reflect those of other individuals affiliated with any entity with which I am affiliated nor those of the entities themselves. On Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 9:52 AM, PETE MCDONNELL < pete.mcdonnell@ejustsystems.com> wrote: > I have a reasonable amount of sys admin and database (primarily Oracle/SQL > Server) experience and have been working with Informix for the last couple > of > years. I set a goal this year to get a certification and thought I'd start > out > with this IBM Certified Database Associate. From IBM's web site one exam is > needed to achieve this certification; C2090-558. > > http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/tests/eduC2090-558.shtml > > Based on information in the 'Test Preparation' section of the exam page, I > registered for an IX812G in-class course in July, which was cancelled due > to > low enrollment. I then registered for the same in-class course in August > which > again, was cancelled due to low enrollment. I then chose the self-study > option > and proceeded with SPVC 2x812G. > > After a month of study (where I can fit it in, not full-time) I thought I > was > reasonably well prepared, and wrote the online assessment (A2090-558) last > night. While I scraped by with a "Pass", unfortunately there were several > items in the assessment not covered in the study material. I have just > confirmed (I believe) that this is the correct ("Official"!) study material > for this exam. > > I know it's not the best to rely on a single source of material when > preparing > for such an exam and this leads to my question: Can anyone identify any > other > resources or source material that succinctly covers the subjects on this > exam? > > Exam objectives: http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/tests/objC2090-558.shtml > > Any info is appreciated. Thanks! > > > > ******************************************************************************* > Forum Note: Use "Reply" to post a response in the discussion forum. > > --001a11c3c832de3aa7050668196f ******************************************************************************* Forum Note: Use "Reply" to post a response in the discussion forum. Stefan Sammut Manager - Solutions & Innovation [PTL Ltd] Nineteen Twenty Three, Valletta Road Marsa, MRS 3000, MT T +35621445566 +356 99405444 stefan.sammut@ptl.com.mt | www.ptl.com.mt<http://www.ptl.com.mt>; [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/PTLMalta/app_349313058487732>; [LinkedIn] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/ptl-ltd?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tarId%3A1401716999276 %2Ctas%3APTL%2Cidx%3A2-3-8> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/PTL_Malta>; [Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuXrJBO_54kd9HttG8S89iQ/feed?view_as =public> [Google Plus] <https://plus.google.com/108881237789857679147/posts>;
Is there any tutorial online to get this skills of an Informix DBA? I don't have 2000 to pay it. Enviado desde mi iPhone > El 27/10/2014, a las 7:58, Stefan Sammut <stefan.sammut@ptl.com.mt> escribió: > > OK Thanks Marcus. > > Do you think it will be fixed immediately? > > Regards. > > -----Original Message----- > From: ids-bounces@iiug.org [mailto:ids-bounces@iiug.org] On Behalf Of Art > Kagel > Sent: 27 October 2014 15:11 > To: ids@iiug.org > Subject: Re: "IBM Certified Database Associate" Trainin.... [34037] > > If you want training to take this exam and the other Informix specific > exams (Informix Administration) you can take the "Informix for New Database > Administrators" course at Advanced Datatools ( > http://www.advancedatatools.com/Training/InformixTraining.html). Courses > are never cancelled as long as there is a single registrant. > > Art > > Art S. Kagel, President and Principal Consultant > ASK Database Management > www.askdbmgt.com > > Blog: http://informix-myview.blogspot.com/ > > Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that my own opinions are my own opinions > and do not reflect on the IIUG, nor any other organization with which I am > associated either explicitly, implicitly, or by inference. Neither do > those opinions reflect those of other individuals affiliated with any > entity with which I am affiliated nor those of the entities themselves. > > On Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 9:52 AM, PETE MCDONNELL < > pete.mcdonnell@ejustsystems.com> wrote: > >> I have a reasonable amount of sys admin and database (primarily Oracle/SQL >> Server) experience and have been working with Informix for the last couple >> of >> years. I set a goal this year to get a certification and thought I'd start >> out >> with this IBM Certified Database Associate. From IBM's web site one exam is >> needed to achieve this certification; C2090-558. >> >> http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/tests/eduC2090-558.shtml >> >> Based on information in the 'Test Preparation' section of the exam page, I >> registered for an IX812G in-class course in July, which was cancelled due >> to >> low enrollment. I then registered for the same in-class course in August >> which >> again, was cancelled due to low enrollment. I then chose the self-study >> option >> and proceeded with SPVC 2x812G. >> >> After a month of study (where I can fit it in, not full-time) I thought I >> was >> reasonably well prepared, and wrote the online assessment (A2090-558) last >> night. While I scraped by with a "Pass", unfortunately there were several >> items in the assessment not covered in the study material. I have just >> confirmed (I believe) that this is the correct ("Official"!) study material >> for this exam. >> >> I know it's not the best to rely on a single source of material when >> preparing >> for such an exam and this leads to my question: Can anyone identify any >> other >> resources or source material that succinctly covers the subjects on this >> exam? >> >> Exam objectives: http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/tests/objC2090-558.shtml >> >> Any info is appreciated. Thanks! > > ******************************************************************************* >> Forum Note: Use "Reply" to post a response in the discussion forum. > > --001a11c3c832de3aa7050668196f > > > ******************************************************************************* > Forum Note: Use "Reply" to post a response in the discussion forum. > > Stefan Sammut > Manager - Solutions & Innovation > > [PTL Ltd] > > Nineteen Twenty Three, Valletta Road > Marsa, MRS 3000, MT > > T +35621445566 +356 99405444 > stefan.sammut@ptl.com.mt | www.ptl.com.mt<http://www.ptl.com.mt>; > > [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/PTLMalta/app_349313058487732>; [LinkedIn] > <https://www.linkedin.com/company/ptl-ltd?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tarId%3A1401716999276 %2Ctas%3APTL%2Cidx%3A2-3-8> > [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/PTL_Malta>; [Youtube] > <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuXrJBO_54kd9HttG8S89iQ/feed?view_as=public>; > [Google Plus] <https://plus.google.com/108881237789857679147/posts>; > > > ******************************************************************************* > Forum Note: Use "Reply" to post a response in the discussion forum. >
Hi Jorge, I had downloaded some material from IBM site for 11.7 certification which including hand on stuff. I tried to look again but can't find it. There are some good docs here. https://www.ibm.com/developerworks/community/wikis/home?lang=en# But If you contact me directly I can provide you with the mentioned per chapter document for 11.7. Stefan -----Original Message----- From: ids-bounces@iiug.org [mailto:ids-bounces@iiug.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Valenzuela Sent: 27 October 2014 16:34 To: ids@iiug.org Subject: Re: "IBM Certified Database Associate" Trainin.... [34039] Is there any tutorial online to get this skills of an Informix DBA? I don't have 2000 to pay it. Enviado desde mi iPhone > El 27/10/2014, a las 7:58, Stefan Sammut <stefan.sammut@ptl.com.mt> escribió: > > OK Thanks Marcus. > > Do you think it will be fixed immediately? > > Regards. > > -----Original Message----- > From: ids-bounces@iiug.org [mailto:ids-bounces@iiug.org] On Behalf Of > Art Kagel > Sent: 27 October 2014 15:11 > To: ids@iiug.org > Subject: Re: "IBM Certified Database Associate" Trainin.... [34037] > > If you want training to take this exam and the other Informix specific > exams (Informix Administration) you can take the "Informix for New > Database Administrators" course at Advanced Datatools ( > http://www.advancedatatools.com/Training/InformixTraining.html). > Courses are never cancelled as long as there is a single registrant. > > Art > > Art S. Kagel, President and Principal Consultant ASK Database > Management www.askdbmgt.com > > Blog: http://informix-myview.blogspot.com/ > > Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that my own opinions are my own > opinions and do not reflect on the IIUG, nor any other organization > with which I am associated either explicitly, implicitly, or by > inference. Neither do those opinions reflect those of other > individuals affiliated with any entity with which I am affiliated nor those of the entities themselves. > > On Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 9:52 AM, PETE MCDONNELL < > pete.mcdonnell@ejustsystems.com> wrote: > >> I have a reasonable amount of sys admin and database (primarily >> Oracle/SQL >> Server) experience and have been working with Informix for the last >> couple of years. I set a goal this year to get a certification and >> thought I'd start out with this IBM Certified Database Associate. >> From IBM's web site one exam is needed to achieve this certification; >> C2090-558. >> >> http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/tests/eduC2090-558.shtml >> >> Based on information in the 'Test Preparation' section of the exam >> page, I registered for an IX812G in-class course in July, which was >> cancelled due to low enrollment. I then registered for the same >> in-class course in August which again, was cancelled due to low >> enrollment. I then chose the self-study option and proceeded with >> SPVC 2x812G. >> >> After a month of study (where I can fit it in, not full-time) I >> thought I was reasonably well prepared, and wrote the online >> assessment (A2090-558) last night. While I scraped by with a "Pass", >> unfortunately there were several items in the assessment not covered >> in the study material. I have just confirmed (I believe) that this is >> the correct ("Official"!) study material for this exam. >> >> I know it's not the best to rely on a single source of material when >> preparing for such an exam and this leads to my question: Can anyone >> identify any other resources or source material that succinctly >> covers the subjects on this exam? >> >> Exam objectives: >> http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/tests/objC2090-558.shtml >> >> Any info is appreciated. Thanks! > > ******************************************************************************* >> Forum Note: Use "Reply" to post a response in the discussion forum. > > --001a11c3c832de3aa7050668196f > > > ******************************************************************************* > Forum Note: Use "Reply" to post a response in the discussion forum. > > Stefan Sammut > Manager - Solutions & Innovation > > [PTL Ltd] > > Nineteen Twenty Three, Valletta Road > Marsa, MRS 3000, MT > > T +35621445566 +356 99405444 > stefan.sammut@ptl.com.mt | www.ptl.com.mt<http://www.ptl.com.mt>; > > [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/PTLMalta/app_349313058487732>; > [LinkedIn] > <https://www.linkedin.com/company/ptl-ltd?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tarId%3A1401716999276 %2Ctas%3APTL%2Cidx%3A2-3-8> > [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/PTL_Malta>; [Youtube] > <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuXrJBO_54kd9HttG8S89iQ/feed?view_as=public>; > [Google Plus] <https://plus.google.com/108881237789857679147/posts>; > > > ******************************************************************************* > Forum Note: Use "Reply" to post a response in the discussion forum. > ******************************************************************************* Forum Note: Use "Reply" to post a response in the discussion forum. Stefan Sammut Manager - Solutions & Innovation [PTL Ltd] Nineteen Twenty Three, Valletta Road Marsa, MRS 3000, MT T +35621445566 +356 99405444 stefan.sammut@ptl.com.mt | www.ptl.com.mt<http://www.ptl.com.mt>; [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/PTLMalta/app_349313058487732>; [LinkedIn] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/ptl-ltd?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tarId%3A1401716999276 %2Ctas%3APTL%2Cidx%3A2-3-8> [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/PTL_Malta>; [Youtube] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuXrJBO_54kd9HttG8S89iQ/feed?view_as =public> [Google Plus] <https://plus.google.com/108881237789857679147/posts>;
The IBM Informix manuals are the best source of information. Art Art S. Kagel, President and Principal Consultant ASK Database Management www.askdbmgt.com Blog: http://informix-myview.blogspot.com/ Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that my own opinions are my own opinions and do not reflect on the IIUG, nor any other organization with which I am associated either explicitly, implicitly, or by inference. Neither do those opinions reflect those of other individuals affiliated with any entity with which I am affiliated nor those of the entities themselves. On Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 11:33 AM, Jorge Valenzuela <jorgervt@gmail.com> wrote: > Is there any tutorial online to get this skills of an Informix DBA? I don't > have 2000 to pay it. > > Enviado desde mi iPhone > > > El 27/10/2014, a las 7:58, Stefan Sammut <stefan.sammut@ptl.com.mt> > escribió: > > > > OK Thanks Marcus. > > > > Do you think it will be fixed immediately? > > > > Regards. > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: ids-bounces@iiug.org [mailto:ids-bounces@iiug.org] On Behalf Of > Art > > Kagel > > Sent: 27 October 2014 15:11 > > To: ids@iiug.org > > Subject: Re: "IBM Certified Database Associate" Trainin.... [34037] > > > > If you want training to take this exam and the other Informix specific > > exams (Informix Administration) you can take the "Informix for New > Database > > Administrators" course at Advanced Datatools ( > > http://www.advancedatatools.com/Training/InformixTraining.html). Courses > > are never cancelled as long as there is a single registrant. > > > > Art > > > > Art S. Kagel, President and Principal Consultant > > ASK Database Management > > www.askdbmgt.com > > > > Blog: http://informix-myview.blogspot.com/ > > > > Disclaimer: Please keep in mind that my own opinions are my own opinions > > and do not reflect on the IIUG, nor any other organization with which I > am > > associated either explicitly, implicitly, or by inference. Neither do > > those opinions reflect those of other individuals affiliated with any > > entity with which I am affiliated nor those of the entities themselves. > > > > On Mon, Oct 27, 2014 at 9:52 AM, PETE MCDONNELL < > > pete.mcdonnell@ejustsystems.com> wrote: > > > >> I have a reasonable amount of sys admin and database (primarily > Oracle/SQL > >> Server) experience and have been working with Informix for the last > couple > >> of > >> years. I set a goal this year to get a certification and thought I'd > start > >> out > >> with this IBM Certified Database Associate. From IBM's web site one > exam is > >> needed to achieve this certification; C2090-558. > >> > >> http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/tests/eduC2090-558.shtml > >> > >> Based on information in the 'Test Preparation' section of the exam > page, I > >> registered for an IX812G in-class course in July, which was cancelled > due > >> to > >> low enrollment. I then registered for the same in-class course in August > >> which > >> again, was cancelled due to low enrollment. I then chose the self-study > >> option > >> and proceeded with SPVC 2x812G. > >> > >> After a month of study (where I can fit it in, not full-time) I thought > I > >> was > >> reasonably well prepared, and wrote the online assessment (A2090-558) > last > >> night. While I scraped by with a "Pass", unfortunately there were > several > >> items in the assessment not covered in the study material. I have just > >> confirmed (I believe) that this is the correct ("Official"!) study > material > >> for this exam. > >> > >> I know it's not the best to rely on a single source of material when > >> preparing > >> for such an exam and this leads to my question: Can anyone identify any > >> other > >> resources or source material that succinctly covers the subjects on this > >> exam? > >> > >> Exam objectives: http://www-03.ibm.com/certify/tests/objC2090-558.shtml > >> > >> Any info is appreciated. Thanks! > > > > > > ******************************************************************************* > >> Forum Note: Use "Reply" to post a response in the discussion forum. > > > > --001a11c3c832de3aa7050668196f > > > > > > > > ******************************************************************************* > > Forum Note: Use "Reply" to post a response in the discussion forum. > > > > Stefan Sammut > > Manager - Solutions & Innovation > > > > [PTL Ltd] > > > > Nineteen Twenty Three, Valletta Road > > Marsa, MRS 3000, MT > > > > T +35621445566 +356 99405444 > > stefan.sammut@ptl.com.mt | www.ptl.com.mt<http://www.ptl.com.mt>; > > > > [Facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/PTLMalta/app_349313058487732>; > [LinkedIn] > > > < > https://www.linkedin.com/company/ptl-ltd?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tarId%3A1401716999276% 2Ctas%3APTL%2Cidx%3A2-3-8 > > > > [Twitter] <https://twitter.com/PTL_Malta>; [Youtube] > > > < > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuXrJBO_54kd9HttG8S89iQ/feed?view_as=public > > > > [Google Plus] <https://plus.google.com/108881237789857679147/posts>; > > > > > > > > ******************************************************************************* > > Forum Note: Use "Reply" to post a response in the discussion forum. > > > > > > ******************************************************************************* > Forum Note: Use "Reply" to post a response in the discussion forum. > > --089e01493b90aa35f605066e5bd2
I have received a response from IBM on this issue. They have now added "This page is currently being updated to reflect the latest resources and courses available to help you prepare for this certification test." to the exam detail page under the "Test preparation" section. In summary, IX222 and IX812 do have some overlap, but IX222 is the primary course designed for exam C2090-558 I believe (disclaimer - I have not taken IX222 - all I know is that IX812 does NOT cover everything you need to know!!!) Documenting this so someone else doesn't have this issue. Hopefully IBM gets the C2090-558 web page updated shortly!