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IBM 000-617 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | DB2 10 System Administrator for z/OS |
| Exam Number: | 000-617 (replaced by C2090-617) |
| Exam Price: | Approx. $200 USD (varies by region) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Database Administrator - DB2 10 DBA for z/OS |
| Exam Format: | Multiple response, Multiple choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 61% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Recommended Training: | DB2 10 for z/OS System Administration (CV851G / 3V851) |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Certification Portal Prometric Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite at Prometric test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended: 1–2 years experience administering DB2 10 for z/OS, familiarity with z/OS and mainframe concepts |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification |
IBM 000-617 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Security & Auditing | 20% | - Access control
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| Topic 2: DB2 Subsystem Architecture & Operations | 22% | - Startup, shutdown and monitoring
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| Topic 3: Backup, Recovery & Utilities | 15% | - Data protection
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| Topic 4: Troubleshooting & Problem Determination | 5% | - Error analysis
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| Topic 5: Installation & Migration | 18% | - Installation and configuration
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| Topic 6: Performance & Tuning | 20% | - Performance monitoring
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000-617 Exam Essentials: A Candidate's FAQ
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The 000-617 exam requires 61% to pass, and registration costs Approx. $200 USD (varies by region). Since the fee applies to every attempt, candidates who rehearse thoroughly with mock exams before booking tend to make the smarter investment.
According to the official outline, the 000-617 exam covers weighted domains including:
- Performance & Tuning (20%)
- Troubleshooting & Problem Determination (5%)
- DB2 Subsystem Architecture & Operations (22%)
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Combine official courses with regular mock exams, and you cover both the knowledge side and the performance side of preparation.
The 000-617 exam is the official test behind the IBM Certified System Admin - DB2 10 System Admin for z/OS certification from IBM, and for many working professionals it ranks among the most essential exams of their career. It measures whether you can apply the published objectives in practical scenarios — which is precisely why rehearsing under realistic mock exam conditions, not just reading, makes such a difference to both confidence and results.
No formal prerequisites; recommended: 1–2 years experience administering DB2 10 for z/OS, familiarity with z/OS and mainframe concepts
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The 000-617 exam includes 60 questions and allows 90 minutes minutes. That is limited time per question — mock exams under the same cap are the most direct way to build the pace you will need.
