Question #1
What is indicated when a security notification is displayed in the Operations Center?
- A . a possible ransomware attack
- B . a restricted command has been issued and needs approval
- C . an SSL/TLS failure
- D . too many incorrect login attempts
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
According to IBM Spectrum Protect V8.1.9 documentation1, a security notification is displayed in the Operations Center when an SSL/TLS failure occurs2. SSL/TLS is a protocol that can secure communications between the Operations Center and the hub server, and between the hub server and associated spoke servers. If SSL/TLS fails, it might indicate a network problem or a security breach.
The other options are not valid reasons for displaying a security notification in the Operations Center. A possible ransomware attack would trigger an alert notification, not a security notification3. A restricted command does not need approval, but it is logged inthe audit log for review1. Too many incorrect login attempts would result in locking out the user account, not displaying a security notification1.
C
Explanation:
According to IBM Spectrum Protect V8.1.9 documentation1, a security notification is displayed in the Operations Center when an SSL/TLS failure occurs2. SSL/TLS is a protocol that can secure communications between the Operations Center and the hub server, and between the hub server and associated spoke servers. If SSL/TLS fails, it might indicate a network problem or a security breach.
The other options are not valid reasons for displaying a security notification in the Operations Center. A possible ransomware attack would trigger an alert notification, not a security notification3. A restricted command does not need approval, but it is logged inthe audit log for review1. Too many incorrect login attempts would result in locking out the user account, not displaying a security notification1.
Question #2
What is a requirement for restoring individual files from an NDMP backup with the backup/archive client GUI?
- A . The FILELEVEL option must be enabled on the NAS Filer.
- B . Table of Contents (TOC) must be created during the backup.
- C . The NDMP API extension must be installed on the client.
- D . TOCDESTINATION must be selected in front of the restore.
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
According to IBM documentation1, one of the requirements for restoring individual files from an NDMP backup with the backup/archive client GUI is that a Table of Contents (TOC) must be created during the backup. The TOC contains file-level restore information that is used by thebackup/archive client GUI to display and select files for restore. The TOC is stored in a different storage pool from the one where the backup image is stored.
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/spectrum-protect/8.1.11?topic=servers-file-level-backup-restore-ndmp-operations
B
Explanation:
According to IBM documentation1, one of the requirements for restoring individual files from an NDMP backup with the backup/archive client GUI is that a Table of Contents (TOC) must be created during the backup. The TOC contains file-level restore information that is used by thebackup/archive client GUI to display and select files for restore. The TOC is stored in a different storage pool from the one where the backup image is stored.
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/spectrum-protect/8.1.11?topic=servers-file-level-backup-restore-ndmp-operations
Question #3
What do dissimilar policies provide in IBM Spectrum Protect node replication between source and target servers?
- A . differing administrative client owners
- B . differing retention of data
- C . differing client node names
- D . differing prioritization of client replication operations
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
In IBM Spectrum Protect node replication, dissimilar policies provide the ability to replicate client data between source and target servers with differing retention settings.
Dissimilar policies allow for more granular control over the retention settings of client data on the target server, which can be different from the retention settings on the source server. This means that the data can be kept for a longer or shorter period of time on the target server compared to the source server, based on the specific retention policies configured for the target server.
According to IBM documentation1, dissimilar policies provide the ability to use different management policies on the target replication server than on the source replication server.
This means that you can have different retention periods, storage pools, or data types for replicated data on the target server. You can enable this feature by using the SET DISSIMILARPOLICIES command.
https://www.ibm.com/docs/SSEQVQ_8.1.9/srv.reference/r_cmd_dissimilarpolicies_set.html
B
Explanation:
In IBM Spectrum Protect node replication, dissimilar policies provide the ability to replicate client data between source and target servers with differing retention settings.
Dissimilar policies allow for more granular control over the retention settings of client data on the target server, which can be different from the retention settings on the source server. This means that the data can be kept for a longer or shorter period of time on the target server compared to the source server, based on the specific retention policies configured for the target server.
According to IBM documentation1, dissimilar policies provide the ability to use different management policies on the target replication server than on the source replication server.
This means that you can have different retention periods, storage pools, or data types for replicated data on the target server. You can enable this feature by using the SET DISSIMILARPOLICIES command.
https://www.ibm.com/docs/SSEQVQ_8.1.9/srv.reference/r_cmd_dissimilarpolicies_set.html
Question #4
Which privilege class can perform all administrative functions?
- A . system
- B . root
- C . administrator
- D . superuser
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
According to IBM Spectrum Protect V8.1.9 documentation1, a system administrator has the highest level of authority in IBM Spectrum Protect. A system administrator can issue any administrative command and has authority to grant or revoke privileges for other administrators.
The privilege class for a system administrator is SYstem1. The other privilege classes such as root, administrator, or superuser are not valid for IBM Spectrum Protect.
In IBM Spectrum Protect (formerly known as Tivoli Storage Manager), the system privilege class can perform all administrative functions.
The system privilege class includes the following permissions:
✑ SYSOP: System operations
✑ AUDIT: Auditing operations
✑ SECURITY: Security operations
✑ NODEADDP: Add nodes
✑ NODEDELP: Delete nodes
✑ MGMTCLAS: Management class operations
✑ DEVCLASS: Device class operations
✑ STGPOOL: Storage pool operations
✑ LIBRARY: Library operations
✑ QUERY: Query operations
✑ BACKUP: Backup and archive operations
✑ RESTORE: Restore operations
✑ ARCHIVE: Archive operations
✑ RESTOREVM: Restore virtual machine operations
✑ PROXY: Proxy operations
A
Explanation:
According to IBM Spectrum Protect V8.1.9 documentation1, a system administrator has the highest level of authority in IBM Spectrum Protect. A system administrator can issue any administrative command and has authority to grant or revoke privileges for other administrators.
The privilege class for a system administrator is SYstem1. The other privilege classes such as root, administrator, or superuser are not valid for IBM Spectrum Protect.
In IBM Spectrum Protect (formerly known as Tivoli Storage Manager), the system privilege class can perform all administrative functions.
The system privilege class includes the following permissions:
✑ SYSOP: System operations
✑ AUDIT: Auditing operations
✑ SECURITY: Security operations
✑ NODEADDP: Add nodes
✑ NODEDELP: Delete nodes
✑ MGMTCLAS: Management class operations
✑ DEVCLASS: Device class operations
✑ STGPOOL: Storage pool operations
✑ LIBRARY: Library operations
✑ QUERY: Query operations
✑ BACKUP: Backup and archive operations
✑ RESTORE: Restore operations
✑ ARCHIVE: Archive operations
✑ RESTOREVM: Restore virtual machine operations
✑ PROXY: Proxy operations
Question #5
What is the move DRMEDIA command used for in Disaster Recovery Manager (DRM)?
- A . to change the DRM state of a volume
- B . to copy one DRM volume to another
- C . to copy a DRM tape to disk
- D . to change the location of the DRM database
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
According to IBM documentation1, the move DRMEDIA command is used for changing the DRM state of a volume. The command tracks volumes that are to be moved offsite and identifies the expired or empty volumes that are to be moved onsite.
A
Explanation:
According to IBM documentation1, the move DRMEDIA command is used for changing the DRM state of a volume. The command tracks volumes that are to be moved offsite and identifies the expired or empty volumes that are to be moved onsite.
Question #6
What is the default client file to look in for errors in a scheduled client backup?
- A . dsmerr.log
- B . dsmsched.log
- C . schederr.log
- D . tsmerror.log
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
According to the IBM Spectrum Protect V8.1.9 documentation, the dsmsched.log file is the default client file that contains error logs for scheduled client backups. This file is located in the directory where the Spectrum Protect client is installed. The dsmsched.log file contains detailed information about scheduled client backups, including any error messages that may have occurred during the backup. This file is a useful tool for troubleshooting issues with client backups.
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/collecting-data-ibm-spectrum-protect-client-backup-and-restore
B
Explanation:
According to the IBM Spectrum Protect V8.1.9 documentation, the dsmsched.log file is the default client file that contains error logs for scheduled client backups. This file is located in the directory where the Spectrum Protect client is installed. The dsmsched.log file contains detailed information about scheduled client backups, including any error messages that may have occurred during the backup. This file is a useful tool for troubleshooting issues with client backups.
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/collecting-data-ibm-spectrum-protect-client-backup-and-restore
Question #7
Which process needs to be run before automatic failover can occur?
- A . tier to tape
- B . data deduplication
- C . migration
- D . node replication
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
In IBM Spectrum Protect, automatic failover can occur when a primary node fails and a secondary node takes over its responsibilities. In order for this to work, the secondary node must be an exact copy of the primary node. This is achieved through node replication, which synchronizes the data and configuration between the primary and secondary nodes.
Node replication is a process that needs to be set up and run before automatic failover can occur. It involves creating a copy of the primary node and configuring it as a secondary node. The data and configuration are then synchronized between the two nodes, either continuously or on a schedule.
Once node replication is set up, the secondary node can take over the primary node’s responsibilities in the event of a failure, without any interruption in service.
To summarize, node replication is the process that needs to be run before automatic failover can occur in IBM Spectrum Protect.
D
Explanation:
In IBM Spectrum Protect, automatic failover can occur when a primary node fails and a secondary node takes over its responsibilities. In order for this to work, the secondary node must be an exact copy of the primary node. This is achieved through node replication, which synchronizes the data and configuration between the primary and secondary nodes.
Node replication is a process that needs to be set up and run before automatic failover can occur. It involves creating a copy of the primary node and configuring it as a secondary node. The data and configuration are then synchronized between the two nodes, either continuously or on a schedule.
Once node replication is set up, the secondary node can take over the primary node’s responsibilities in the event of a failure, without any interruption in service.
To summarize, node replication is the process that needs to be run before automatic failover can occur in IBM Spectrum Protect.
Question #8
Which statement is true regarding client-side and server-side deduplication?
- A . Client-side deduplication only works when there is a Deduplication Cache configured on the server.
- B . Client-side deduplication generally eliminates the deduplication workload on the server for that particular client workload.
- C . Client-side deduplication only eliminates the deduplication workload on the server for that workload when a Deduplication Cache is configured on the client.
- D . Server-side deduplication uses the Deduplication Cache to generate a hash code to be sent to the client, in order to run the client-side deduplication
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
According to the IBM Spectrum Protect documentation1, one statement that is true regarding client-side and server-side deduplication is B. Client-side deduplication generally eliminates the deduplication workload on the server for that particular client workload. This statement means that when client-side deduplication is enabled, the backup-archive client removes redundant data before sending it to the server, which reduces the amount of data that needs to be processed by the server. https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/spectrum-protect/8.1.9?topic=throughput-tuning-client-side-data-deduplication
B
Explanation:
According to the IBM Spectrum Protect documentation1, one statement that is true regarding client-side and server-side deduplication is B. Client-side deduplication generally eliminates the deduplication workload on the server for that particular client workload. This statement means that when client-side deduplication is enabled, the backup-archive client removes redundant data before sending it to the server, which reduces the amount of data that needs to be processed by the server. https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/spectrum-protect/8.1.9?topic=throughput-tuning-client-side-data-deduplication
Question #9
Which three processes can be in order to prepare for Disaster Recovery?
- A . protect storage pool
- B . reclamation
- C . node replication
- D . expiration
- E . migrate node
- F . backup storage pool
Correct Answer: A,C,F
A,C,F
Explanation:
According to the IBM Spectrum Protect documentation1, three processes that can be used to prepare for disaster recovery are:
✑ Protect storage pool: This process creates a copy of a primary storage pool on another server or device. The copy can be used to restore data if the primary storage pool is damaged or lost.
✑ Node replication: This process replicates data from one server node to another server node. The replicated data can be used to recover client data if the source server node is unavailable.
✑ Backup storage pool: This process backs up data from a primary storage pool to another storage pool. The backup storage pool can be used to restore data if the primary storage pool is corrupted or deleted.
A,C,F
Explanation:
According to the IBM Spectrum Protect documentation1, three processes that can be used to prepare for disaster recovery are:
✑ Protect storage pool: This process creates a copy of a primary storage pool on another server or device. The copy can be used to restore data if the primary storage pool is damaged or lost.
✑ Node replication: This process replicates data from one server node to another server node. The replicated data can be used to recover client data if the source server node is unavailable.
✑ Backup storage pool: This process backs up data from a primary storage pool to another storage pool. The backup storage pool can be used to restore data if the primary storage pool is corrupted or deleted.
Question #10
What happens by default if the journal engine service is installed and running when the incremental command is used for a backup?
- A . It updates the journal database with current data after a successful backup.
- B . It performs a journal-based backup on file systems that are being monitored by the journal engine service.
- C . It backs up the file journal on an incremental basis.
- D . It monitors the incremental backup process and collects all data that is eligible for the next journal-based full backup.
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
The journal engine service monitors changes to specified files and directories and records information about the changes in a journal database. When a backup is performed on a file system that is being monitored by the journal engine service, IBM Spectrum Protect uses the information in the journal database to perform a journal-based backup. This allows IBM Spectrum Protect to quickly identify and back up only the files that have changed since the last backup, reducing the amount of data that needs to be backed up and speeding up the backup process.
According to IBM Spectrum Protect V8.1.9 documentation1, journal-based backup is an alternate method of backup that uses a change journal maintained by the IBM Spectrum Protect journal service process. To support journal-based backup, you must configure the journal engine service using the dsmcutil command or the client GUI setup wizard.
The incremental command backs up all new or changed data in the locations that you specify, unless you exclude them from backup services2. If the journal engine service is
installed and running when the incremental command is used for a backup, it performs a journal-based backup on file systems that are being monitored by the journal engine service1.
B
Explanation:
The journal engine service monitors changes to specified files and directories and records information about the changes in a journal database. When a backup is performed on a file system that is being monitored by the journal engine service, IBM Spectrum Protect uses the information in the journal database to perform a journal-based backup. This allows IBM Spectrum Protect to quickly identify and back up only the files that have changed since the last backup, reducing the amount of data that needs to be backed up and speeding up the backup process.
According to IBM Spectrum Protect V8.1.9 documentation1, journal-based backup is an alternate method of backup that uses a change journal maintained by the IBM Spectrum Protect journal service process. To support journal-based backup, you must configure the journal engine service using the dsmcutil command or the client GUI setup wizard.
The incremental command backs up all new or changed data in the locations that you specify, unless you exclude them from backup services2. If the journal engine service is
installed and running when the incremental command is used for a backup, it performs a journal-based backup on file systems that are being monitored by the journal engine service1.
Question #11
What must be considered when setting the number of parallel, database back up streams with the SET DBRECOVERY command?
- A . each stream requires its own password
- B . the same number of streams are required for the restore operation
- C . multiple streams can only be used for database snapshots
- D . each stream requires its own volume
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
According to IBM documentation1, one of the considerations when setting the number of parallel, database backup streams with the SET DBRECOVERY command is that each stream requires its own volume. The device class that is specified for automatic backups must have enough volumes to accommodate the number of streams that are specified. If there are not enough volumes available, some streams might fail.
D
Explanation:
According to IBM documentation1, one of the considerations when setting the number of parallel, database backup streams with the SET DBRECOVERY command is that each stream requires its own volume. The device class that is specified for automatic backups must have enough volumes to accommodate the number of streams that are specified. If there are not enough volumes available, some streams might fail.
Question #12
Which two items should be examined for optimal performance prior to implementing server-side deduplication on a large IBM Spectrum Protect server?
- A . the server option DEDUPRQUIRESBACKUP no has been specified
- B . the optimal deduplication algorithm has been selected
- C . the storage for the database provides sufficient IOPS
- D . the server has sufficient memory
- E . the available LAN bandwidth is adequate
Correct Answer: C,D
C,D
Explanation:
According to the IBM Spectrum Protect documentation1, server-side deduplication is a process that eliminates duplicate data blocks on the server during backup operations.
Therefore, two items that should be examined for optimal performance prior to implementing server-side deduplication on a large IBM Spectrum Protect server are:
✑ the storage for the database provides sufficient IOPS. Use a high-performance
disk for the IBM Spectrum Protect database. At a minimum, use 10,000 rpm drives for smaller databases that are 200 GB or less1.
✑ the server has sufficient memory. The amount of memory that is required depends on several factors, such as the number of concurrent sessions, the size of data blocks, and the deduplication ratio1.
C,D
Explanation:
According to the IBM Spectrum Protect documentation1, server-side deduplication is a process that eliminates duplicate data blocks on the server during backup operations.
Therefore, two items that should be examined for optimal performance prior to implementing server-side deduplication on a large IBM Spectrum Protect server are:
✑ the storage for the database provides sufficient IOPS. Use a high-performance
disk for the IBM Spectrum Protect database. At a minimum, use 10,000 rpm drives for smaller databases that are 200 GB or less1.
✑ the server has sufficient memory. The amount of memory that is required depends on several factors, such as the number of concurrent sessions, the size of data blocks, and the deduplication ratio1.
Question #13
Which component is automatically installed and configured during IBM Spectrum Protect installation that collects data to be used by support in case of any problem with the server?
- A . systemview
- B . servermon
- C . datacollect
- D . perfmon
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
According to IBM Spectrum Protect documentation1, a component that is automatically installed and configured during IBM Spectrum Protect installation that collects data to be used by support in case of any problem with the server is systemview1. Systemview is a tool that collects configuration and performance data from IBM Spectrum Protect servers and clients. It can help diagnose problems and optimize performance. https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/collecting-data-spectrum-protect-v7-server-install-or-upgrade
A
Explanation:
According to IBM Spectrum Protect documentation1, a component that is automatically installed and configured during IBM Spectrum Protect installation that collects data to be used by support in case of any problem with the server is systemview1. Systemview is a tool that collects configuration and performance data from IBM Spectrum Protect servers and clients. It can help diagnose problems and optimize performance. https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/collecting-data-spectrum-protect-v7-server-install-or-upgrade
Question #14
How is the mail server information configured for the Operations Center to be able to send reports?
- A . click Configure Mail Server in the Reports section
- B . add the SMTPSERVER option in dsmserv.opt
- C . start the Operations Center configuration wizard
- D . use the SET REPORTSMTPHOST command and restart the Operations Center services
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/spectrum-protect/8.1.7?topic=solutions-tracking-system-status-by-using-email-reports
A
Explanation:
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/spectrum-protect/8.1.7?topic=solutions-tracking-system-status-by-using-email-reports
Question #15
A department has a business requirement that all their backups are encrypted to prevent data from being read during the transmission to the server and also once written in the storage pool.
Which encrypted method satisfies all those requirements?
- A . client-side encryption
- B . SSL encrypted communication
- C . tape drive encryption
- D . server-side encryption
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
According to IBM’s documentation12, client-side encryption is a method of encrypting data before it is sent to the server for backup or archive operations. Client-side encryption uses a password that is entered by the user to generate an encryption key. The password needs to be confirmed when encrypting the file for backup, and also needs to be entered when performing restores of encrypted files12.
Client-side encryption satisfies all the requirements of encrypting data during transmission and storage, because:
✑ It prevents data from being read during transmission, because the data is encrypted before it leaves the client system3.
✑ It prevents data from being read once written in the storage pool, because the data remains encrypted on the server and can only be decrypted with the password that is known by the user3.
A
Explanation:
According to IBM’s documentation12, client-side encryption is a method of encrypting data before it is sent to the server for backup or archive operations. Client-side encryption uses a password that is entered by the user to generate an encryption key. The password needs to be confirmed when encrypting the file for backup, and also needs to be entered when performing restores of encrypted files12.
Client-side encryption satisfies all the requirements of encrypting data during transmission and storage, because:
✑ It prevents data from being read during transmission, because the data is encrypted before it leaves the client system3.
✑ It prevents data from being read once written in the storage pool, because the data remains encrypted on the server and can only be decrypted with the password that is known by the user3.
Question #16
What is the default value for collocation defining a primary sequential storage pool?
- A . group
- B . node
- C . yes
- D . filespace
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
This means that, by default, files from different clients are grouped together in storage pool volumes to optimize space utilization. This information is available in the IBM Spectrum Protect for AIX [1]: Administrator’s Reference, which is one of the official documentation resources for this product.
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/spectrum-protect/8.1.14?topic=storage-optimizing-operations-by-enabling-collocation-client-files
A
Explanation:
This means that, by default, files from different clients are grouped together in storage pool volumes to optimize space utilization. This information is available in the IBM Spectrum Protect for AIX [1]: Administrator’s Reference, which is one of the official documentation resources for this product.
https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/spectrum-protect/8.1.14?topic=storage-optimizing-operations-by-enabling-collocation-client-files
Question #17
Which feature allows quiescing of database applications in Hyper-V and VMware virtual environments?
- A . Database Log Recovery
- B . Database Autoquiesce
- C . Application Aware backups
- D . Database Manager Recovery
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
According to IBM documentation1, Application Aware backups allow quiescing of database applications in Hyper-V and VMware virtual environments. Application Aware backups use Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) or VMware Tools to create a consistent snapshot of the application data. IBM Spectrum Protect – IBM Documentation
C
Explanation:
According to IBM documentation1, Application Aware backups allow quiescing of database applications in Hyper-V and VMware virtual environments. Application Aware backups use Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) or VMware Tools to create a consistent snapshot of the application data. IBM Spectrum Protect – IBM Documentation
Question #18
Which SCHEDMODE enables the scheduler to process the client deployment schedule immediately?
- A . immediate
- B . polling
- C . prompted
- D . initial
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
According to IBM documentation1, SCHEDMODE prompted enables the scheduler to process the client deployment schedule immediately. SCHEDMODE prompted can be used with the autodeploy option to start a backup operation as soon as a new client node is registered.
Schedmode – IBM Documentation
C
Explanation:
According to IBM documentation1, SCHEDMODE prompted enables the scheduler to process the client deployment schedule immediately. SCHEDMODE prompted can be used with the autodeploy option to start a backup operation as soon as a new client node is registered.
Schedmode – IBM Documentation
Question #19
Which data is captured in a retention set?
- A . a point-in-time snapshot of all the data in one or more file spaces that was active at the time of the snapshot
- B . copies of all archived objects for a particular node or virtual machine
- C . a point-in-time collection of inactive client backup data for a set of nodes or virtual machines
- D . a subset of selected active and inactive data for a particular node or virtual machine
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
According to the web search results, a retention set is a point-in-time collection of inactive client backup data for a set of nodes or virtual machines1. A retention set can be used to meet long-term data retention requirements without having to store multiple copies of the data on the server1.
C
Explanation:
According to the web search results, a retention set is a point-in-time collection of inactive client backup data for a set of nodes or virtual machines1. A retention set can be used to meet long-term data retention requirements without having to store multiple copies of the data on the server1.
Question #20
Who can issue the REPAIR STGPOOLcommand?
- A . any admin with Storage privilege class or higher who has been designated as an approval administrator
- B . only an admin with Policy privilege class or higher
- C . any admin who has been designated as an approval administrator
- D . only an admin with System privilege class
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
According to IBM documentation1, the REPAIR STGPOOL command is a restricted command that requires authorization from an approval administrator. An approval administrator is an administrative user who has been designated as an approver for restricted commands by using the SET APPROVALADMIN command2.
C
Explanation:
According to IBM documentation1, the REPAIR STGPOOL command is a restricted command that requires authorization from an approval administrator. An approval administrator is an administrative user who has been designated as an approver for restricted commands by using the SET APPROVALADMIN command2.