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IBM DataPower Gateway V7.6 Solution Implementation
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Exam Code: C1000-005
Exam Name: IBM DataPower Gateway V7.6 Solution Implementation
Certification: This exam is part of the IBM Certified Solution Implementer - DataPower Gateway V7.6 certification.
Purpose: Validates the candidate's ability to implement, configure, and manage IBM DataPower Gateway V7.6 solutions.
Number of Questions: Approximately 60 questions.
Question Types: Multiple-choice, multiple-response, drag-and-drop, and scenario-based questions.
Duration: 90 minutes.
Passing Score: The passing score is not publicly disclosed by IBM but is generally around 60-70%.
Language: English.
Delivery Method: Proctored exam delivered at Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctored.
- IBM DataPower Gateway Overview
- Introduction to DataPower Gateway: Purpose, features, and benefits.
- DataPower Appliances: Physical and virtual appliances (XI52, XG45, X2, and virtual editions).
- Use Cases: API management, SOA security, cloud integration, and B2B gateways.
- Key Concepts: Multi-protocol support, acceleration, and security features.
- Architecture and Components
- DataPower Architecture: Processing pipeline, services, and domains.
- Front Side Handler (FSH): Handles incoming requests.
- Backend Connectivity: Outbound connections to backend systems.
- Processing Rules: Policies and actions applied to messages.
- Domains: Logical partitions for organizing configurations.
- Crypto Objects: Certificates, keys, and cryptographic configurations.
- Configuration and Administration
- Web GUI and CLI: Tools for configuration and management.
- Initial Setup: Network configuration, domain setup, and user management.
- System Configuration: Logging, monitoring, and firmware updates.
- Backup and Restore: Exporting and importing configurations.
- High Availability (HA): Clustering and failover configurations.
- Service Configuration
- Multi-Protocol Gateway (MPGW): Handles multiple protocols (HTTP, HTTPS, MQ, etc.).
- Web Service Proxy (WSP): For SOAP-based web services.
- XML Firewall: Protects XML-based services.
- API Gateway: Manages RESTful APIs.
- Processing Policies: Rule-based message processing.
- Transforms: XSLT, XQuery, and JSON-to-XML transformations.
- Routing: Dynamic and static routing configurations.
- Security Features
- Authentication and Authorization:
- AAA (Authentication, Authorization, and Auditing): Policies for access control.
- LDAP, OAuth, and SAML: Integration with identity providers.
- Encryption and Decryption: SSL/TLS, XML encryption, and JWT.
- Threat Protection: XML and JSON threat protection, SQL injection prevention.
- Firewall and Access Control: IP-based filtering and rate limiting.
- Protocol Support
- HTTP/HTTPS: Web traffic handling.
- MQ (Message Queue): Integration with IBM MQ.
- FTP/SFTP: File transfer protocols.
- WebSocket: Real-time communication.
- Other Protocols: NFS, TCP, UDP, and more.
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Logging and Diagnostics: Log levels, log targets, and log categories.
- Monitoring Tools: DataPower Dashboard, SNMP, and syslog.
- Troubleshooting Techniques: Debugging services, analyzing logs, and using probes.
- Performance Tuning: Optimizing service performance and resource utilization.
- Integration and Extensibility
- Integration with IBM API Connect: API lifecycle management.
- Custom Extensions: Using XSLT, GatewayScript, and Java for custom logic.
- Third-Party Integrations: Connecting with external systems and services.
- Advanced Features
- Caching: Response caching for performance optimization.
- Load Balancing: Distributing traffic across backend servers.
- Patterns and Best Practices: Common deployment patterns and configuration best practices.
- Scripting: GatewayScript for advanced message processing.
- DataPower Service: A configured entity that processes messages.
- Policy: A set of rules defining how messages are processed.
- Crypto Profile: Configuration for cryptographic operations.
- Probe: A tool for capturing and analyzing message flow.
- GatewayScript: A JavaScript-based scripting language for DataPower.
- XSLT: Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations for XML.
- JSON: JavaScript Object Notation for data interchange.
- SLA: Service Level Agreement monitoring and enforcement.