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Test 717: IBM U2 UniData V7.1 Administration


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Courses and publications are offered to help you prepare for the certification tests. The courses are recommended, but not required, before taking a certification test. To prepare for the U2 UniData Administrator (Test 717) you may take any of the following paths.


Classroom Course

Course title: Querying the IBM U2 Databases
Course duration: 3.0 days
Course number: Global course code (U211xx)
Abstract:

In this hands-on, introductory course, focus on how to query and build reports in the IBM U2 databases. Explore the options and keywords available with the native query language to select specific records, sort data, create totals, build and manage control breaks and subtotals, custom headers and footers, and other formatting options.

Learn to use the LIST, SORT, SELECT, and SSELECT commands.

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Application users, database and system administrators, and programmers who have recently purchased, or who are considering purchasing, either the IBM UniVerse or IBM UniData databases on UNIX or Windows NT.

Course title: IBM UniData Fundamentals
Course duration: 4.0 days
Course number: Global course code (UD10xx)
Abstract:

In this hands-on, introductory course, focus on how to use UniData. Learn both the process and the theory of querying the database and creating specialized reports. Build a database file from scratch, including creating a data dictionary, entering data, and then exchanging data with other database files. Learn the Environment Control Language (ECL) and the Alternative Editor (AE). Explore advanced ECL topics, including running background processes at scheduled times and basic administration commands. Also, learn about Process Control Language.

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Application users, database and system administrators, and programmers who have recently purchased, or who are considering purchasing, UniData on UNIX or Windows NT.

Course title: IBM UniData Administration
Course duration: 4.0 days
Course number: Global course code (UD20xx)
Abstract:

Learn how to manage a UNIX or Windows-based IBM UniData relational database management system. Learn how to install and configure the software, manage data files, define and maintain security, and monitor system performance. Explore the relationship between UniData and the operating system.

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This is a basic course designed for database and system administrators.

Course title: IBM UniData Recoverable File System
Course duration: 2.0 days
Course number: Global course code (UD22xx)
Abstract:

Learn how to manage the Recoverable File System (RFS) portions of a UNIX-based IBM UniData database system. Learn how to install and configure this additional component of UniData. Understand all the necessary pieces and how to maintain them on a daily basis. Execute software to recover from a system or media failure with minimal interruption in service. Also, become familiar with tools that allow you to monitor RFS system performance.

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This is an intermediate course for UniData database and system administrators who use or plan to use UniData RFS.

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