IBM 000-205 Exam Details & Actual Exam Questions

IBM High-End Disk Solutions for Mainframe Version Exam Questions

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Certification Vendor:	IBM
Exam Name:	High-End Disk Solutions for Mainframe Version
Exam Number:	000-205
Related Certifications:	IBM Certified Solution Designer - Storage
Exam Duration:	90 minutes
Exam Price:	$200 USD
Real Exam Qty:	100-121
Certificate Validity Period:	Indefinite
Passing Score:	65%
Available Languages:	English
Exam Format:	Multiple Choice
Recommended Training:	IBM DS8000 Technical Training IBM Redbooks - Mainframe Storage
Exam Registration:	IBM Certification Portal Pearson VUE IBM Exam Registration
Sample Questions:	IBM 000-205 Sample Questions
Exam Way:	Onsite at Pearson VUE / Prometric authorized test centers
Pre Condition:	No formal prerequisites; recommended 6+ months experience with IBM mainframe storage systems
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.ibm.com/certify

Section	Weight	Objectives
Topic 1: Solution Design & Sizing	25%	- RAID configurations and storage tiers - Capacity planning and performance requirements - Business continuity and high availability
Topic 2: Installation & Configuration	15%	- Basic system monitoring - System setup and HMC management - Pathing and FICON configuration
Topic 3: Data Replication & Copy Services	20%	- Metro Mirror, Global Mirror - FlashCopy and volume management - GDPS integration concepts
Topic 4: Mainframe Storage Architecture	25%	- z/OS and z/VM integration - I/O subsystem design - DS8000 series hardware components
Topic 5: Maintenance & Troubleshooting	15%	- Common error resolution - Performance analysis tools - Firmware updates and upgrades