Explain the difference between online and air-gapped installation of Cloud Pak for Data.
Which statement is true?
- A . Online installation requires no internet access, while air-gapped does.
- B . Air-gapped installations are performed in environments without internet access.
- C . Online installations are less secure compared to air-gapped installations.
- D . Air-gapped installations require a direct connection to IBM Cloud services.
Managing platform and services certificates in Cloud Pak for Data involves which of the following considerations? Select all that apply.
- A . Certificates must be from an IBM-approved certificate authority only.
- B . Regularly updating certificates before they expire to avoid service interruptions.
- C . Ensuring certificates are compatible with all browsers for web access.
- D . Automating the certificate renewal process where possible to minimize manual tasks.
When troubleshooting LDAP connection errors, which common issues should be checked first?
- A . Incorrect LDAP server URL or port number in the configuration.
- B . The physical network connection between the Cloud Pak for Data server and LDAP server.
- C . Whether the LDAP server supports the same programming languages as Cloud Pak for Data.
- D . LDAP user search base and filter correctness.
What are effective measures for achieving high availability of databases within Cloud Pak for Data?
- A . Using RAID configurations for all storage devices.
- B . Deploying databases on a single high-capacity node.
- C . Implementing database clustering with failover capabilities.
- D . Distributing database replicas across multiple zones.
Why is it important to configure secrets and vaults in Cloud Pak for Data?
- A . To enhance the platform’s overall aesthetic appeal.
- B . To prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.
- C . To increase the data processing speed by caching secrets.
- D . To ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
Before installing Cloud Pak for Data, it is necessary to evaluate storage options.
Which types of storage should be considered for optimal performance? Select all that apply.
- A . Block storage for databases.
- B . File storage for shared datasets.
- C . Object storage for large, unstructured data.
- D . Local storage for temporary processing data.
What are the system requirements for deploying Cloud Pak for Data?
- A . A Windows-based operating system for the host machines.
- B . A compatible Kubernetes or OpenShift cluster environment.
- C . At least 2GB of RAM and a dual-core processor.
- D . High-speed internet access with no firewall restrictions.
How can custom roles be defined and users assigned to these roles in Cloud Pak for Data?
- A . By editing the platform’s core configuration files.
- B . Utilizing the User Management section of the Cloud Pak for Data UI.
- C . Custom roles are not supported; only pre-defined roles can be used.
- D . Sending a request to IBM support to create custom roles.
In the context of network security for Cloud Pak for Data, what is the significance of SSL/TLS encryption?
- A . It is optional and only recommended for highly sensitive environments.
- B . It protects data in transit between services and clients.
- C . It encrypts data at rest within the platform’s databases.
- D . It is used to secure SSH access to the Kubernetes nodes.
What are the benefits of configuring alerting within Cloud Pak for Data? Select all that apply.
- A . Ensuring immediate notification of system outages to users.
- B . Allowing administrators to proactively address issues before they affect users.
- C . Reducing the need for manual monitoring of the system.
- D . Alerting every user in the system about minor performance degradations.
What is essential for testing LDAP authentication settings in Cloud Pak for Data?
- A . Disabling firewall rules that may block LDAP traffic.
- B . Using LDAP search command line tools to verify connectivity and search capability.
- C . Ensuring that all Cloud Pak for Data services are paused during testing.
- D . Modifying LDAP entries to align with Cloud Pak for Data user schemas.
For an online installation of Cloud Pak for Data, which components are automatically installed? Select all that apply.
- A . IBM Cloud Object Storage
- B . IBM Db2
- C . Foundational services such as user management and identity provider integration
- D . All available services for Cloud Pak for Data
What post-upgrade steps are essential to ensure the Cloud Pak for Data platform functions correctly? Select all that apply.
- A . Conducting thorough testing of the platform to verify functionality.
- B . Reviewing the system logs for any errors during the upgrade process.
- C . Informing all users that the system will be down for maintenance next week.
- D . Re-enabling any services or user access that was disabled during the upgrade.
What are the steps to install Cloud Pak for Data platform and services online?
- A . Running a single command that automatically detects and installs all services.
- B . Using the Cloud Pak for Data CLI to install the platform, followed by individual services.
- C . Manually downloading each service package and installing them via the OpenShift console.
- D . Configuring each service individually before starting the platform installation.
When planning for multi-tenancy in Cloud Pak for Data, what is a critical consideration for ensuring data isolation among tenants?
- A . Using a single shared database for all tenants.
- B . Implementing network policies between tenant namespaces.
- C . Allocating the same compute resources to each tenant.
- D . Ensuring all tenants are on the same Kubernetes version.
When explaining platform logging in Cloud Pak for Data, what is a crucial aspect to understand?
- A . Logs should be publicly accessible for transparency.
- B . Logging levels can be adjusted to control the verbosity of log output.
- C . All logs are encrypted by default to protect sensitive information.
- D . Only error logs are retained to conserve storage space.
How are platform and service certificates managed in Cloud Pak for Data?
- A . Automatically renewed by Cloud Pak for Data without user intervention.
- B . Managed through a centralized certificate authority (CA) provided by the platform.
- C . Manually updated by administrators when they are close to expiry.
- D . Using Kubernetes secrets to store and manage certificates.
To obtain an IBM entitlement API key, which steps must be followed? Select all that apply.
- A . Log in to the IBM Cloud Pak for Data management console.
- B . Create an IBM Cloud account if you do not already have one.
- C . Access the IBM Container Library and request an entitlement key.
- D . Verify your email address associated with the IBM Cloud account.
What is the purpose of configuring user management in Cloud Pak for Data?
- A . To ensure all users have the same level of access for simplicity.
- B . To assign specific roles and permissions to users based on their job functions.
- C . To allow users to customize the UI themes.
- D . To monitor user activities in real-time.
When determining the options for installing the services in Cloud Pak for Data, which considerations are important?
- A . The compatibility of services with your current Cloud Pak for Data version.
- B . The total number of user licenses available.
- C . Whether the services require internet access to function.
- D . The dependencies between different Cloud Pak for Data services.
For backup and restore procedures in Cloud Pak for Data, which technologies or methodologies are crucial?
- A . Relying solely on physical backups taken at the data center.
- B . Incorporating both data and configuration backups.
- C . Using cloud-based storage solutions for redundancy.
- D . Periodic testing of restore procedures to ensure backup integrity.
Which cpd-cli command lists all environments from a specific project?
- A . config
- B . manage
- C . project
- D . environment
How can LDAP connection errors be troubleshooted using the Event Logs in Cloud Pak for Data?
- A . By looking for successful login events only to confirm LDAP connectivity.
- B . Checking for specific LDAP error codes that indicate the nature of the connection problem.
- C . Ignoring SSL certificate errors as they are not relevant to LDAP connections.
- D . Filtering event logs by the LDAP server IP address to find relevant entries.
What is the purpose of node/pod affinity in Cloud Pak for Data deployments?
- A . To ensure that pods run on nodes with specific hardware requirements.
- B . To limit pod scheduling to nodes located in a specific geographic region.
- C . To co-locate pods that frequently communicate with each other.
- D . To prevent certain pods from being deployed on the same node.
When configuring secrets and vaults in Cloud Pak for Data, what practices should be followed? Select all that apply.
- A . Storing secrets in a version-controlled repository.
- B . Utilizing integrated secret management tools like HashiCorp Vault.
- C . Encrypting secrets at rest and in transit.
- D . Limiting access to secrets based on role-based access control (RBAC).
What steps are involved in provisioning service instances in Cloud Pak for Data?
- A . Selecting a service template from the Cloud Pak for Data catalog.
- B . Manually configuring each service instance via command line.
- C . Setting the service parameters and storage requirements through the Web UI.
- D . Assigning a dedicated physical server for each service instance.
Define the steps necessary to manage Cloud Pak for Data cluster resources effectively.
- A . Regularly deleting unused resources to free up space.
- B . Setting resource quotas and limits for namespaces.
- C . Allocating all available resources to high-priority applications.
- D . Monitoring resource usage with integrated tools.
How do LDAP groups integrate with Cloud Pak for Data User Roles? Select all that apply.
- A . LDAP groups are automatically converted into Cloud Pak for Data user roles.
- B . Cloud Pak for Data administrators must manually map LDAP groups to specific user roles.
- C . Integration allows for dynamic role assignment based on LDAP group membership.
- D . LDAP groups can be directly used as roles without any additional configuration.
How can storage volumes be managed effectively in Cloud Pak for Data?
- A . By manually resizing volumes on the physical storage device.
- B . Using Kubernetes Persistent Volume Claims (PVCs) for dynamic provisioning.
- C . Allocating a single large volume to be shared by all services.
- D . Monitoring and adjusting storage based on usage metrics.
What is required to install the OpenShift CLI (oc) for Cloud Pak for Data?
- A . Downloading the oc binary from the official OpenShift website.
- B . Configuring oc to communicate with your IBM Cloud account.
- C . Installing oc on a node within the OpenShift cluster.
- D . Adding the oc binary to your system’s PATH.
Describe options to achieve high availability in a Cloud Pak for Data cluster. Select all that apply.
- A . Deploying multiple instances of critical services across different nodes.
- B . Utilizing a single-node cluster to simplify management.
- C . Configuring anti-affinity rules to distribute pods evenly.
- D . Implementing automatic failover mechanisms for stateful services.
What administrative functions can be performed using the CLI for Cloud Pak for Data? Select all that apply.
- A . Managing service instances and configurations.
- B . Customizing the login screen’s background image.
- C . Automating backup and restore procedures.
- D . Updating platform settings and parameters.
Before restoring volume snapshots which command should be used to manually scale down resources?
- A . cpd-cli backup-restore quiesce
- B . cpd-cli backup-restore shutdown
- C . cpd-cli backup-restore volume quiesce
- D . cpd-cli backup-restore volume shutdown
Describe the multi-tenancy support with Cloud Pak for Data.
Which of the following statements accurately describe its capabilities?
- A . Supports a single namespace for all tenants.
- B . Allows different tenants to have isolated environments within a single installation.
- C . Enables shared computing resources across all tenants without isolation.
- D . Supports role-based access control (RBAC) for managing tenant access.
When explaining the administrative functions available using CLI, which of the following are key features?
- A . GUI-based configuration tools for service management.
- B . Scripting capabilities for automation of repetitive tasks.
- C . Direct editing of service code for customization.
- D . Execution of batch jobs for maintenance and monitoring.
Which service requires a custom security context constraint (SCC) when upgrading from v3.5 to v4.6?
- A . Watson Query
- B . Watson Speech services
- C . Watson Knowledge Studio
- D . Watson Knowledge Catalog
Which command will check the health of the Cloud Pak for Data services?
- A . cpd-cli audit
- B . cpd-cli health
- C . cpd-cli health check
- D . cpd-cli diag healthcheck
Which strategy minimizes downtime during an upgrade of Cloud Pak for Data platform?
- A . Performing the upgrade in-place during peak usage hours.
- B . Using a blue-green deployment strategy.
- C . Upgrading all nodes simultaneously to speed up the process.
- D . Ignoring pre-upgrade checks to save time.
During an online installation, which of the following is crucial for a successful setup?
- A . A temporary internet gateway for each node.
- B . Preconfigured storage classes in Kubernetes or OpenShift.
- C . Firewall rules allowing all outbound traffic.
- D . Valid licenses for all Cloud Pak for Data services to be installed.
What is the recommended approach for restoring Cloud Pak for Data from a backup?
- A . Restoring the entire cluster from a snapshot at once.
- B . Sequentially restoring services starting with foundational services.
- C . Restoring only the etcd database to recover all data.
- D . Using a third-party tool to manage the restoration process.