-
Notifications
You must be signed in to change notification settings - Fork 0
Commit
This commit does not belong to any branch on this repository, and may belong to a fork outside of the repository.
Signed-off-by: Raydo M <[email protected]>
- Loading branch information
Showing
1 changed file
with
46 additions
and
0 deletions.
There are no files selected for viewing
This file contains bidirectional Unicode text that may be interpreted or compiled differently than what appears below. To review, open the file in an editor that reveals hidden Unicode characters.
Learn more about bidirectional Unicode characters
| Original file line number | Diff line number | Diff line change |
|---|---|---|
| @@ -0,0 +1,46 @@ | ||
| Here’s a **guided task checklist** designed for **Abigail** to work through the key objectives from **Section 1 - Planning** for the **IBM Associate Certified DBA - Db2 12 for z/OS Fundamentals (C1000-122)** exam. This checklist outlines the **learning tasks** along with **assessment checkpoints** to evaluate her progress. | ||
|
|
||
| --- | ||
|
|
||
| ### **Section 1: Planning Checklist** | ||
|
|
||
| | **Task** | **Learning Objectives** | **Learning Links/Resources** | **Assessment/Checkpoint** | | ||
| |----------|-------------------------|-----------------------------|---------------------------| | ||
| | **1.1 Connect to DB2 servers** | | | | | ||
| | **1.1.1 Understand methods of connecting to DB2 from z/OS** | Explore methods like SPUFI, TSO, CICS, and BATCH | [Common Ways to Interact with Db2 for z/OS](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=operations-commonwaysinteract-db2-zos) <br> [Introduction to Db2 for z/OS (PDF)](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/SSEPEK_12.0.0/pdf/db2z_12_introbook.pdf) | **Checkpoint:** Explain how SPUFI, TSO, and CICS are used for DB2 connections | | ||
| | **1.1.2 Understand Attachment facilities** | Learn about CAF, RRSAF, TSO, CICS, IMS, and Universal attachment methods | [DB2 Attachment Facilities](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=architecture-db2-attachmentfacilities) <br> [Db2 for z/OS Basic Skills](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/zos-basic-skills?topic=architecture-db2attachmentfacilities) | **Assessment:** Identify and compare CAF, RRSAF, and CICS | | ||
| | **1.1.3 Understand connecting to DB2 from remote systems using TCP/IP** | Study remote connection methods such as ODBC/JDBC and REST | [Connecting DB2 Distributed Database Systems](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=db2-connectingdistributeddatabase-systems) <br> [Connecting DB2 via TCP/IP](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=db2-connecting-systemstcpip) | **Assessment:** Demonstrate how to connect to DB2 using ODBC/JDBC or REST | | ||
| | **1.2 Understand DB2 databases and different types of tables and table spaces** | | | | | ||
| | **1.2.1 General knowledge of DB2 databases** | Explore DB2 database structure and objects | [DB2 Database Objects Overview](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=concepts-db2-databaseobjects-overview) | **Checkpoint:** Identify different DB2 database objects (e.g., tablespaces, indexes) | | ||
| | **1.2.2 Differences between classic Tables and Temporary Tables** | Study the difference between persistent data and temporary tables (CTEs, CGTTs, DGTTs) | [Distinctions between Db2 Base and Temporary Tables](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=tables-distinctionsbetweendb2-base-temporary) | **Assessment:** Explain how CGTTs and DGTTs are used in DB2 | | ||
| | **1.2.3 Basics of Temporal Tables** | Understand temporal tables: Base table, history table, bitemporal tables | [Temporal Data Versioning in DB2](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=tables-temporaldataversioning) | **Assessment:** Create an example Temporal Table with base and history components | | ||
| | **1.2.4 Basics of Archive-Enabled Tables** | Explore Archive-enabled tables and their benefits | [Archive-Enabled Tables in DB2](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=tables-archiveenabledarchive) | **Checkpoint:** Define and create an Archive-Enabled Table | | ||
| | **1.2.5 Understand Table Spaces and their characteristics** | Learn about VSAM, pages, page size, partitions, and compression | [DB2 Table Spaces Overview](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=structures-db2-table-spaces) | **Assessment:** Compare VSAM, compression, and partitioning in DB2 table spaces | | ||
| | **1.2.6 Differences between types of Table Spaces** | Understand UTS, PBG, PBR, PBR RPN, LOB, and XML table spaces | [DB2 Table Space Types and Characteristics](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=spaces-table-spacetypescharacteristics-in-db2-zos) | **Checkpoint:** List the differences between PBG and PBR table spaces | | ||
| | **1.2.7 Clone Tables** | Understand Clone Tables and when to use them | [Clone Tables in DB2](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=table-exchangingdatabetween-base-clone) <br> [IBM Redbook: Clone Tables (PDF)](https://www.redbooks.ibm.com/redbooks/pdfs/sg247330.pdf) | **Assessment:** Describe a use case for Clone Tables in DB2 | | ||
| | **1.2.8 Accelerator-Only Tables and MQTs** | Learn about Accelerator-Only tables and Materialized Query Tables (MQTs) | [Creating Materialized Query Tables](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=tables-creatingmaterializedquery) <br> [Using MQTs to Improve SQL](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=performanceusingmaterialized-query-tables-improve-sql) | **Checkpoint:** Create a basic MQT in DB2 | | ||
| | **1.3 Demonstrate knowledge of subsystem parameters** | | | | | ||
| | **1.3.1 Purpose of Subsystem Parameters** | Learn about the role of subsystem parameters and their impact on DB2 operations | [DB2 Subsystem Parameters Overview](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=objectssubsystemparameters) | **Checkpoint:** Explain what DSNZPARM is and its purpose in DB2 | | ||
| | **1.3.2 Setting and storing parameters** | Understand where subsystem parameters are stored and how to modify them | [Defining DB2 Initialization Parameters](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=id1-installation-step-6-definedb2-initialization-parameters-dsntijuz-dsntijua-dsntijum-dsntijul) | **Assessment:** Demonstrate how to change a parameter in DSNZPARM | | ||
| | **1.3.4 Check subsystem parameter values** | Learn how to retrieve parameter values using stored procedures | [Checking Subsystem Parameter Values](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=objectssubsystemparameters) | **Checkpoint:** Write a stored procedure to extract subsystem parameters | | ||
| | **1.4 Understand DB2 Architecture** | | | | | ||
| | **1.4.1 How DB2 operates within z/OS** | Learn about DB2 address spaces and their functions | [DB2 in z/OS Environment](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=architecture-db2-inzosenvironment) | **Assessment:** Describe the purpose of each DB2 address space | | ||
| | **1.4.2 Buffer Pools** | Study the role of buffer pools in DB2 | [DB2 Buffer Pools Overview](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=objects-buffer-pools) | **Checkpoint:** Demonstrate how to configure a Buffer Pool | | ||
| | **1.4.3 DB2 Catalog and Directory** | Learn the purpose of the DB2 Catalog and Directory | [DB2 Catalog and Directory](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=objects-db2-catalog) | **Assessment:** Write a query to retrieve data from the DB2 Catalog | | ||
| | **1.4.4 Active and Archive Logs** | Understand how DB2 logs function | [DB2 Active and Archive Logs](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=objects-active-archive-logs) | **Checkpoint:** Explain how DB2 manages active and archive logs | | ||
| | **1.4.5 Resource Limit Facility (RLF)** | Learn about the Resource Limit Facility and its usage | [DB2 Resource Limit Facility](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=objects-resource-limit-facility) | **Assessment:** Configure and monitor RLF in DB2 | | ||
| | **1.4.6 Work file Database** | Study the role of the Work file database in DB2 | [DB2 Work File Database](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=objects-work-file-database) | **Checkpoint:** Set up a Work file Database in a DB2 environment | | ||
| | **1.5 Understand Data Sharing Concepts** | | | | | ||
| | **1.5.1 Advantages of DB2 Data Sharing** | Learn about the benefits of data sharing in DB2 | [Advantages of DB2 Data Sharing](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=ds-advantages-db2-datasharing) | **Assessment:** Explain how DB2 data sharing improves system availability | | ||
| | **1.5.2 Components of a Data Sharing Group** | Study the basic components | ||
|
|
||
| of data sharing: Group Buffer Pool, LOCK structure, SCA | [DB2 Data Sharing Concepts](https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/db2-for-zos/12?topic=concepts-db2-data-sharing) <br> [Redbook: Data Sharing in a Nutshell](https://www.redbooks.ibm.com/abstracts/sg247322.html) | **Checkpoint:** Set up a small DB2 Data Sharing Group in a lab environment | | ||
|
|
||
| --- | ||
|
|
||
| ### **Study Tips:** | ||
| - Focus on understanding the tasks practically by performing them in a lab environment. | ||
| - Use the assessment checkpoints to gauge your understanding and refine your knowledge. | ||
| - Regularly review the references provided in each section to dive deeper into complex concepts. | ||
|
|
||
| This checklist will help Abigail track her learning progress, test her knowledge, and build hands-on experience with DB2 concepts. |