IBM A2090-617 Exam : Assessment: DB2 10 System Administration for z/OS

IBM A2090-617 exam
  • Exam Code: A2090-617
  • Exam Name: Assessment: DB2 10 System Administration for z/OS
  • Updated: Nov 01, 2026
  • Q & A: 126 Questions and Answers
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IBM A2090-617 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:IBM
Exam Name:Assessment: DB2 10 System Administration for z/OS
Exam Number:A2090-617
Certificate Validity Period:Indefinite (no fixed expiration; retired April 30, 2016)
Exam Price:Approx. $200 USD (varies by region)
Related Certifications:IBM Certified System Administrator - DB2 10 for z/OS
Available Languages:English
Exam Format:Multiple-choice, Multiple-response
Real Exam Qty:60
Passing Score:61%
Exam Duration:90 minutes
Recommended Training:IBM DB2 10 for z/OS Administration Training
Exam Registration:Pearson VUE IBM Exams
IBM Certification Registration
Sample Questions:Free Download Pass A2090-617 Exam Cram
Exam Way:Authorized Pearson VUE test center or online proctored (OnVUE)
Pre Condition:No formal prerequisites; recommended 2–3 years hands-on experience with DB2 10 for z/OS and z/OS operating system
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.ibm.com/training/certification/ibm-certified-system-administrator-db2-10-for-zos-08003602

IBM A2090-617 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Operations and Maintenance20%- Backup, recovery, and restart procedures
- Startup, shutdown, and monitoring
- Utilities execution and management
Performance and Tuning15%- System statistics analysis
- I/O and access path tuning
- Buffer pool and storage optimization
Problem Determination and Support8%- Error resolution and support procedures
- Diagnostic tools and logs
DB2 10 for z/OS Architecture and Planning20%- Installation and migration planning
- Data sharing environment concepts
- System structure and components
Security and Authorization15%- Audit and compliance controls
- RACF integration
- Privilege management
Installation and Configuration22%- DSNZPARM parameter customization
- SMP/E installation process
- Subsystem setup and activation

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Passing the A2090-617 exam earns you the IBM Specialist certification at the Specialist level — IBM's official verification of your skills. It's considered important because it's genuinely difficult, which is exactly why it carries weight with employers. Related credentials include IBM Certified System Administrator - DB2 10 for z/OS.

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