February 29, 2012
IBM is pleased to announce the addition of the following job-role certification to the IBM Professional Certification Program: IBM Certified Administrator – Sterling Connect:Direct.
By achieving this certification, intermediate level administrators have validated their knowledge and skills, and can demonstrate their technical competence to others.
To attain this certification credential, candidates must pass 1 test:
Test 000-220, IBM Sterling Connect:Direct, Administration
Job Role Description / Target Audience
This intermediate level certification is intended for administrators and implementers who are responsible for configuring, troubleshooting and deploying IBM Sterling Connect:Direct with focus on the Microsoft Windows 4.6 and UNIX 4.1 platforms. Some basic understanding of the z/OS 5.1 platform is required.
Test sections
Test 000-220 is designed to measure skills in the areas of:
| Order | Area | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Architecture and Planning | 17% |
| 2. | Installation and Configuration | 25% |
| 3. | Deployment Operations (Process Language Scripting) | 17% |
| 4. | Administration (Monitoring, Maintenance and Tuning) | 21% |
| 5. | Security | 20% |
General information
Test 000-220 is available via test delivery vendor Prometric (link resides outside of ibm.com). The test fee is $200 USD each in developed countries and $100 USD each in emerging market countries. The test delivery vendor can verify the specific test fee within each country.
Test 000-220 is also available to IBM employees at a reduced rate via the IBM SWG Prime Test Centers.
Questions regarding this announcement can be directed to: certify@us.ibm.com.