IBM PureApplication System V1.1, System Administration Sample Questions:

1. A database pattern designer is attempting to create a pattern based on the IBM Database Patterns 1.1.0.1 type. However, she notices there are no workload standards for her to select from. What could be the cause?

A) None of the system plug-ins for the workload patterns has been configured
B) She does not have the required user permissions to create new patterns
C) The IBM Database Patterns 1.1.0.1 has not been enabled
D) The IBM Transactional Database Pattern 1.1.0.1 has not been enabled

2. Which is NOT a benefit of the IBM PureApplication System simplified experience?

A) Embedded process control and security patterns
B) Only two contacts needed for support: one for hardware and one for software
C) Single management console with role-based processes and automation capabilities
D) Ability to be upgraded with zero downtime

3. The solution architect at ABC Enterprises is comparing the small and medium offerings for the IBM PureApplication System. Among their top priorities are performance, storage capacity, and high availability. Which of the following factors would best influence one offering over the other?

A) The medium form factor has twice the amount of memory and CPU as the smaller one
B) The small form factor has no redundancy in the VM and IBM PureApplication System Management nodes
C) The medium form factor has twice the number of PDUs as the smaller one
D) The small form factor does not contain the storage controller expansion unit

4. Virtual system patterns allow you to customize the middleware topology to suit the need for automation during repeatable deployments. Which of the following best describes ways to achieve this goal?

A) Use of the extend and capture feature with your virtual images
B) Use of script packages and add-ons within your patterns
C) All of the above
D) Use of Advanced Middleware Configuration (AMC) tool for onboarding your existing application

5. The essence of virtual applications in IBM PureApplication System (IPAS) is that is a Platform as a Service (PaaS) solution in which your application takes center stage and IPAS takes care of the deployment and configuration of the underlying middleware components for you. With all that transparency at the infrastructure level what system and middleware health check options are possible from the deployed virtual application instance?

A) The Configuration panel allows you to dynamically enable additional traces for debugging purposes
B) The Monitoring panel allows you to query middleware specific usage stats such as heapsize, connection pools, response times, etc.
C) The Logging panel allows you to check the middleware specific logs such as the SystemOut or FFDC logs for problems
D) The Configuration panel allows you to upload a new or update an SSH public key to the target environment in order to log in directly to the system for troubleshooting
E) All of the above

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