C1000-024 IBM Grid Scale Cloud Storage V2

Number of questions: 60
Number of questions to pass: 36
Time allowed: 90.0 mins
Status: Live
This exam consists of 6 sections described below.

IBM Grid Scale Cloud Solutions General Overview 20%
Compare and contrast advanced features and functions of IBM grid scale cloud solutions with other IBM and non-IBM storage systems.
Describe IBM grid scale cloud solutions grid-based architecture and its advantages.
Identify the business value of IBM grid scale cloud solutions storage.
Explain how storage protection on IBM grid scale cloud solutions is different from array-based storage systems.
Describe IBM grid scale cloud solutions integration into a cloud environment.

IBM Grid Scale Cloud Solutions Hardware 18%
Describe the function of IBM grid scale cloud solutions components.
Explain the benefits of IBM grid scale cloud solutions storage management and architecture and RAS capabilities.
Desribe the differences and/or similarities among IBM grid scale and other IBM or non-IBM storage products.

IBM Grid Scale Cloud Solutions Software 18%
Describe the benefit and use of IBM grid scale cloud solutions software functionality.
Explain the IBM grid scale cloud solutions monitoring and reporting capabilities.

IBM Grid Scale Cloud Solutions Interoperability 15%
Describe interoperability of IBM grid scale cloud solutions with OpenStack, Microsoft VSS, VMware or other virtualization hypervisors.
Describe interoperability of IBM grid scale cloud solutions with other IBM and non-IBM storage applications.

IBM Grid Scale Cloud Solutions Installation Planning 14%
Identify environmental requirements.
Identify system requirements.
Identify data migration requirements.
Describe the Technical Delivery Assessment (TDA) process.
Identify appropriate IBM support services.

IBM Grid Scale Cloud Solutions Performance and Capacity 15%
Given a workload, determine the appropriate IBM grid scale cloud solutions configuration.
Given a scenario, identify changes required in the IBM grid scale cloud solutions configuration to meet customer requirements.
Describe the performance or capacity savings of the IBM grid scale cloud solutions.

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PartnerWorld Code: C0007008
Replaces PW Code: 23003007

Status: Live

The IBM Grid Scale Cloud Storage Specialist demonstrates the ability to design an IBM solution based on customer needs and can articulate performance parameters, properly size an initial configuration considering future scalability, and explain and sell the product accurately to set realistic expectations. The specialist can explain the benefits of grid based storage architecture and differentiate from other storage architectures. This specialist can demonstrate the ability to ensure proper interoperability using the appropriate tools and references and knows how to design an end-to-end storage architecture.

Products included on this certification exam are:
IBM Spectrum Accelerate family
IBM Spectrum Scale
IBM Cloud Object Storage

General knowledge of IBM Spectrum Suite, IBM Spectrum NAS, IBM Converged/Hyperconverged solutions, IBM Spectrum Connect and IBM Hyper-Scale Manager is required. Basic knowledge of grid and cloud storage concepts and new workload concepts is required.

This specialist can perform the following without assistance:
Provide technical pre-sales assistance in the IBM grid and cloud solutions sales cycle
Work effectively within the framework of heterogeneous operating systems environments
Articulate advanced IBM grid and cloud solutions software capabilities
Identify environments where an IBM grid and cloud solution is appropriate
Articulate competitive advantages of each of the IBM grid and cloud solutions from a technical pre-sales perspective
Articulate knowledge and awareness of complimentary products and functions including IBM Spectrum family
Articulate knowledge of specific tools and resources and when to use them
Identify installation prerequisites and procedures
Verify the interoperability of a solution in the customer environment
Demonstrate capability of the hardware using the IBM Hyper-Scale Manager GUI and when the XCLI might be used
Architect integration of IBM grid and cloud solutions into a hybrid cloud and cloud environment
Perform a Technical Delivery Assessment (TDA)
Create a basic solution design with a single product

This specialist can perform the following with assistance:
Create a project plan to support implementation and migration
Perform integration with other storage and software products
Request an RPQ/SCORE
Conduct a Proof of Concept
Create an advanced solution design with multiple products or multiple clouds

This specialist has experience with the following tools and resources:
IBM Hyper-Scale Manager management graphical user interface (GUI) for IBM Spectrum Accelerate family and print materials (manuals, support documentation, Knowledge Center and Redbooks)
Techline
ATS
Technical Advisor
Disk Magic
Technical Delivery Assessment (TDA)
eConfig
TCOnow!
Competeline
COMP tool
IBM PartnerWorld portal
IBM Systems Consolidation Evaluation Tool
SmartSeller 2.0
Capacity Magic

Recommended Prerequisite Skills
Complete the IBM Storage Technical V2 certification or have one year equivalent storage technical sales experience.
Have familiarity with SDS concepts and grid scale solutions, user interface, and the system functionality. Hands-on experience is recommended.

Requirements
This certification requires 1 exam

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C1000-024 – IBM Grid Scale Cloud Storage V2