After the redesign of the website, IBM continues to please us with good news. If you don’t hear about a new IBM website, you can read our article for November, 20, and familiarize with a new interface. From our side, we can say that the renewed website is pretty convenient and simple in use.

But today we would like to cover another event that happened recently in the IBM family. Let us introduce you a newborn certification – IBM Certified Mobile Application Developer –  Mobile Foundation V8.0! This newbie is designed for application developers to measure and validate their job skills in a Mobile Foundation v8.0 Application Developer.

The mobile application developer is generally self-sufficient and has the fundamental knowledge in Java programming, Web Services and REST, Mobile Integrated Development Environments and tools, Command Line Interface (CLI), JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Swift programming, Maven, Node, NPM and Git.

To earn this new certification, candidates must pass the IBM Mobile Foundation v8.0 Application Development (C1000-003) exam.

The C1000-003 exam is an hour and a half long exam with 59 question assessment. 43 of 59 is a passing score for this certification exam.

The exam consists of 9 sections described below:

Section 1- Development Environment Set-up

Section 2 – Development: Architecture

Section 3 – Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)

Section 4 – Development: Client Side

Section 5 – Development: Server Side

Section 6 – Notifications

Section 7 – Authentication and Security

Section 8 – Deployment

Section 9 – Analytics and Reports

For more information regarding the C1000-003 exam, visit the IBM Certified Application Developer – Mobile Foundation v8.0 certification web page.

As for exam preparation options, we prepared the whole list of the best tools for successful exam passing. The list includes:

1. Sample Test for C1000-003 (It gives the candidate an idea of the content and format of the questions that will be on the certification exam.)
2. IBM Guide (It is also good base that will help you prepare for the exam.)
3. Mobile Application Development with IBM MobileFirst Platform Foundation V8 course (It teaches candidates how to develop native or hybrid mobile applications by using IBM MobileFirst Platform Foundation V8 and how to build, deploy, and test applications on the MobileFirst Server.)
4. Product Documentation (It contains information about how to install, maintain, and use the IBM MobileFirst Platform Foundation.)
5. ExamCollection braindumps (As a sample test, it includes the content and format of the questions that will be on the certification exam.)

To sum up, after the earning the IBM Certified Mobile Application Developer – Mobile Foundation V8.0 certification, you will be able to use Mobile Foundation V8.0 to develop client-side applications, server-side integration and security components, as well as test and deploy Mobile Foundation V8.0 projects.

Sounds great? Then go for it!

Why is it so prestigious to be an Oracle certified specialist? Today, we’ll try to find an answer to this controversial question.

Let’s be frank, it’s hard to call Oracle one of the most elegant databases with the fastest platform. But this IT company continues to dominate the world’s database market. What is the secret of its phenomenon? The main criterion of Oracle success is its proactive approach and ability to introduce features far-ahead of the market demand. It’s not a random event that Oracle is so popular among IT specialists, after all, it is the world most flexible and robust database, and industrial-strength engine that can manage almost any data application.

So do you want to be an Oracle specialist but don’t know where to start? The new and promising Oracle Field Service Cloud Service 2017 Implementation Essentials exam is your lucky chance to become an IT expert.

The 1Z0-628 exam tests the candidate’s ability to implement and use Oracle Field Service Cloud. Individuals should be able to describe resource types and roles, configure screens for Core Manage and Mobility, create a custom property, explain OFSC API capabilities and configure an integration between OFSC and other Oracle Cloud products.

The Oracle test consists of 80 multiple choice questions which cover a wide range of exam topics: Resources, Resource Types, and the Resource Tree, Users, User Types, and Screen Configurations, Time Slots and Time Windows, Activity Types, Inventory Types, Fields and Custom Properties, Business Rules, Work Skills and Conditions, Work Zone Configuration, Calendar Settings, Display Screen’s Settings, Login Policies, Daily Extract Configuration, Activity Link Template, Glossary, Activity and Resource Filters, OFSC APIs, Statistics Parameters, Routing, Quota and Capacity Management, Notification Engine, Collaboration, Oracle Product Integrations, Service Requests, Action Management.

This exam is a qualifying test for the Oracle Field Service Cloud Service 2017 Certified Implementation Specialist certification.

To maximize the efficiency of your preparation process, you can take the Oracle Field Service Cloud Learning Subscription course or/and visit ExamCollection website for free Oracle exam materials.

Oracle will remain a leader in the future, so it’s high time to join the team of champions. Start today!

How long we didn’t cover any news from the IT company HPE…But it’s high time to change this situation, especially, when we have a good reason. Recently, HPE released TWO new certifications! Let us introduce you the HPE ATP – Data Center Solutions V1 and Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) V1 certs! They have already become quite popular among IT specialist. But first things first.

HPE ATP – Data Center Solutions V1

What does this HPE certification validate? – It certifies that you can identify, describe, configure and manage core HPE data center solutions including HPE ProLiant Gen10, 3Par, Nimble and OneView infrastructure management. This cert also validates that you are able to describe the HPE data center strategy, and design HPE server, storage and networking solutions that are ideal for small to medium-sized business (SMB) enterprises

Why should you earn it? – You should attain the HPE ATP – Data Center Solutions V1 cert, if you want to fill the gaps in your skills, test your knowledge of HPE data center solutions spanning servers, networks and storage or advance your career as a certified professional.

Who is the typical candidate? – IT professionals who plan, design or manage data centers.

Which steps should you take to earn this certification? – There are 3 main steps:

Step 1 – Register for this certification in The Learning Center

Step 2 – Complete recommended training: 01114481: Designing HPE SMB Data Center Architectures, Rev. 17.41 & 01098484: Building HPE Data Center Solutions, Rev. 17.41

Step 3 – Pass the related exam: HPE0-S51: Building HPE Data Center Solutions

The HPE0-S51 exam has 60 questions (multiple choice, matching, drag-and-drop) and 90 minutes to complete them. The ideal candidate for this test should have a minimum of 12 months’ hands-on experience in the core HPE areas (Server, Storage, Networking) and 6 months’ hands-on experience in other HPE SMB solutions and technologies.

Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) V1

What does this HPE certification validate? – It certifies that you can implement and manage Aruba campus switching solutions at the enterprise level. This cert also validates that you are able to implement ArubaOS switches, including access provision and redundancy technologies, configure dynamic routing using Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) and the Edge Gateway Protocol (BGP), protect the network using Access Control Lists (ACLs) and other security measures.

Why should you earn it? – You should attain the Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) V1 cert, if you want to successfully implement enterprise grade Aruba campus switching solutions and advance your career as a certified professional.

Who is the typical candidate? – Networking IT professionals with a minimum of 1 years’ experience deploying enterprise level network solutions.

Which steps should you take to earn this certification? – There are 5 main steps:

Step 1 – You should be qualified for an upgrade path: Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) V1- upgrade from HP ASE – FlexNetwork Architect V2 and HP ASE – FlexNetwork Integrator V1 & Aruba Certified Switching Professional (ACSP) V1- upgrade from Cisco, Juniper or Brocade

Step 2 – Register for this certification in The Learning Center

Step 3 – You must have Aruba Certified Switching Associate (ACSA) V1

Step 4 – Complete recommended training: 01095999: Implementing Aruba Campus Switching Solutions, Rev. 17.41

Step 5 – Pass the related exam: HPE6-A45: Implementing Aruba Campus Switching Solutions

The HPE6-A45 exam consists of 60 questions and lasts 90 minutes. The ideal candidate for this test should have a minimum of 4 to 5 years of general networking experience and 2 years of experience focused on interpreting network architectures and customer requirements to install and configure Aruba solutions.

Don’t forget about ExamCollection website where you can find free preparation exam materials for HPE exams.

Earn one of these new certifications to advance your career as a certified professional and keep your expertise current.

Ladies and gentlemen, good news! Avaya launched new ACIS certification for Avaya Oceana™ Solution. The Avaya Oceana Solution is developed as a single, universal solution for the complete integration and management of traditional telephone and digital channels. It can equip you to make smarter business decisions and expand contact center functionality at your own pace, adding digital channels.

Welcome the new Avaya Certified Integration Specialist – Avaya Oceana™ Solution (ACIS-7495) certification! It is a next-generation, multi-touch customer engagement solution that delivers an integrated support for all media, such as, email, chat, and SMS.

The ACIS – 7495 credential is associated with the Avaya Oceana™ Solution Integration (7495X) exam. This test has 67 questions and 90 minutes to complete them. The passing score is 69% (46 of 67 correct).

The 7495X exam covers the following objectives:

1. Explain the architecture, features, components, capabilities, licenses and deployment requirements for Avaya Oceana™ solution and Oceana™ Workspaces.
2. Explain additional Oceana channel types: Social Media, AMC, Outbound Voice with Proactive Outreach Manager (POM).
3. Describe the function and attributes of Avaya Control Manager and Oceana Voice Channel.
4. Configure Oceana Webchat, Avaya Oceana Email, Co-Browse Channels and SMS Channels.
5. Deploy Avaya Breeze™ Snap-ins and Omnichannel Windows Server.
6. Install Engagement Designer workflows.

As for an exam preparation, you can take the related courseware: 7415V, Integrating Avaya Oceana™ Core and Workspaces, and visit ExamCollection website for free Avaya exam materials.

Visit the Pearson VUE website and schedule the Avaya Oceana™ Solution Integration exam at Pearson VUE Test Center.

A website redesign is an improvement of the visual design of a web resource. The constant changes of trends and tastes of people can lead to a loss of relevance of a created site. Therefore, companies should periodically update it.

Nowadays, a simple and minimalistic approach to design is the best solution for the success among visitors. The IBM Certification Team followed this rule, and, as result, represented all the same information but in the simplest way. Let’s see what came of it. Here are a few of the highlights.

Simplified Indexes

This new Certification Website allows you to find all necessary exams, certifications, and mastery exams easier and faster. Each section has one big Index that permits you to search whatever you need. Via this Index you can search by PW Code, IBM Product, Unit, Language, Series and Description.

Mobile Software

The new mobile website makes it easy for you to pursue an IBM Certification no matter where you are. Review the test objectives on your way to the exam. Visit the Knowledge Center to answer any questions that may arise at any time.

Knowledge Center

The new Knowledge Center is available 24/7 to answer almost any question you may have. This Knowledge Center has information ranging from IBM Certification Badging, Exam Registration, and more!

News and Announcements

You can stay up to date on upcoming conferences, new certifications, retiring exams, withdrawal notifications and more on the News and Announcements page. This page will contain a brief summary of all the latest announcements allowing you to stay informed on all things IBM Certification related. You can also follow @IBMTraining on Facebook and Twitter.

Visit the new IBM Certification website to decide whether the redesign was successful/efficient or not? Check it by yourself now!

Wow! Oracle doesn’t cease to please us with novelties. We have already written about its four newcomers, and this time we’ll tell you about three new exams from this American IT company. Welcome the 1Z0-628, 1Z0-951 and 1Z0-952 exams! We have prepared a detailed overview for a close acquaintance with new Oracle tests. Here it is:

As for exam preparation, you can also have a look at ExamCollection database for FREE Oracle braindumps containing real exams, which will be a tremendous help in preparing for your Oracle tests.

We can say with confidence that these new exams will be a perfect opportunity to become Oracle certified specialist. It depends only on you, how soon it will happen.

This news is too hot for this cold and wet autumn. But it certainly will not leave anyone indifferent. Oracle launched four new and promising exams at once. We think that no one will remain uncertified this fall. Every individual can find an appropriate way to become an Oracle certified specialist, especially when there are four ways to do it! Let’s be certified!

Oracle Database 12c R2

Exam # 1. Upgrade Oracle DBA 11g or 12c to 12c R2 (1Z0-074)

The 1Z0-074 exam consists of 75 multiple choice questions and lasts 2 hours. The passing score is 63%.

Exam topics include: Using CDBs and Application Containers; Managing Users and Users Access to Data in a Multitenant Environment; Creating Different Types of PDBs; Recovering and Flashing back CDBs and PDBs; Managing Performance in PDBs and CDBs; Upgrading Database from 11g or 12.1 to 12.2; Creating and Managing Profiles and Privileges; Performing Unified Auditing; Using Data Redaction; Using Data Encryption; Using TSPD policies with Auditing and Column Encryption; Creating and Managing backup and recovery catalog; Recovering a database; Transporting a tablespace; Using Oracle Data Pump, SQL*Loader and External Tables; Performing In Memory Column Store; Tuning SQL Statements; Memory and Other Performance Enhancements; Applying Different Types of Partitioning; Manageability; Using Diagnostic Enhancements; Managing Oracle Database Cloud Services; Using SQL Enhancements; Using Information Lifecycle Management and Storage Enhancements; Administrating Storage.

This exam is associated with the Oracle Database 12c R2 Administration Certified Professional certification. The first step to earn this cert is the availability of the Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional or the Oracle Database 12c Administrator Certified Professional certifications. The second step – pass the exam.

As for the exam preparation, complete one the following training courses: Oracle Database 12c R2: New Features for 12c R1 Administrators Ed 1 and Oracle Database 12c R1: New Features for Administrators Ed 2.

Database Cloud

Exam # 2. MySQL Cloud Service 2018 Implementation Essentials (1Z0-320)

The 1Z0-320 exam consists of 79 multiple choice questions and lasts 2 hours. The passing score is 60%.

Exam topics include: Oracle MySQL Enterprise Product Suite; Installation and Architecture; Database Design; MySQL Security; Leverage MySQL Enterprise Monitor; Leverage MySQL Backup; MySQL Overview of High Availability and Replication; MySQL Cloud Service.

This exam is associated with the MySQL Cloud Service 2018 Certified Implementation Specialist certification.

Oracle Manufacturing Cloud

Exam # 3. Oracle Manufacturing Cloud 2017 Implementation Essentials (1Z0-348)

The 1Z0-348 exam consists of 65 multiple choice questions and lasts 2 hours. The passing score is 60%.

Exam topics include: Oracle Supply Chain Management Cloud Common Configuration; Manufacturing Set Up; Manage Items and Item Structures; Manage Work Definitions; Manage work orders; Execute Production; Manufacturing Integrations; Manufacturing Costing; Reporting and Analytics for Manufacturing.

This exam is associated with the Oracle Manufacturing Cloud 2017 Certified Implementation Specialist certification. An Oracle Manufacturing Cloud 2017 Certified Implementation Specialist has demonstrated the knowledge required to use Manufacturing Cloud on a project. Individuals who earn this certification are able to perform manufacturing set-up, manage items and item structures, and understand the complexities of manufacturing integration.

Payroll

Exam # 4. Oracle Payroll Cloud 2017 Implementation Essentials (1Z0-969)

The 1Z0-969 exam consists of 74 multiple choice questions and lasts 2 hours. The passing score is 64%.

Exam topics include: Payroll Concepts; Payroll Definitions; Earnings and Deduction Definitions; Payroll Payment Details; Payroll Costing Rules; Employee Level Payroll Information; Payroll Flows; Calculate, Validate and Correct Payroll Processes.

This exam is associated with the Oracle Payroll Cloud 2017 Certified Implementation Specialist certification. An Oracle Payroll Cloud 2017 Certified Implementation Specialist has demonstrated the knowledge required to set up Oracle Payroll Cloud using Workforce Deployment tasks offered in the functional setup manager.  Individuals who earn this certification are able to identify the key concepts of Oracle Payroll Cloud and use Oracle Payroll Cloud Functional Setup Manager (FSM) to implement payroll.

Don’t forget to visit ExamCollection website to track free exam materials for these four Oracle novelties.

It’s only up to you to choose your best way to earn a well-respected credential to demonstrate IT expertise in the marketplace.

Cisco has not pleased us with news for a long time. But today we have news from this IT company and it is good!

On November 15, 2017, Cisco will release a new Mastering the Cisco Business Architecture Discipline (840-450 DTBAD) exam which is associated with a new Cisco Business Architecture Practitioner certification.

The Mastering the Cisco Business Architecture Discipline (840-450) exam is a 90-minute, 65–75 question assessment that verifies a candidate’s knowledge and skills that relate to:

• Being able to design a customer journey map from the current state to the desired state
• Mapping the customer, the technology, and the business journey of an engagement
• Customer maturity and how that relates to a Business Architecture engagement
• Tools and techniques of a Business Architecture engagement

The exam topics will include:

• Business Acumen
• Engagement Artifacts
• Roadmap Creation
• Engaging with the Customer
• Advanced Tools and Techniques

The Mastering the Cisco Business Architecture Discipline (DTBAD) course is the recommended training for this exam. This course will give candidates the knowledge to formulate how investments in technology enable customers to achieve the required target state business opportunities.

From our side, we advise to join our IT certification community at ExamCollection website to track Cisco free exam materials.

The 840-450 exam is associated with the Cisco Business Architecture Practitioner certification. This new cert will build and extend the skills inherent in the Cisco Business Architect.

The Cisco Business Architecture Practitioner certification will help candidates to identify and implement strategies to transform businesses, create, refine, and document business cases, roadmaps, and other plan artifacts that deliver on the desired outcomes.

Those who achieve this level of expertise will be able to fully lead a business engagement, developing a comprehensive roadmap, managing engagement artifacts, and effortlessly participating at all levels within an organization to build rapport and credibility.

Take your strong position in business with new Cisco certification!

VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) is the highest level of VMware certification. This elite group of VCDX professionals consists of design architects highly-skilled in VMware enterprise deployments.

Earning the new VMware Certified Design Expert v6 – Network Virtualization (VCDX6-NV) certification will confirm candidate’s world-class vSphere and NSX 6.x skills and prove individual can deliver true business value through designing a VMware NSX®-platform-based data center networking infrastructure that meets customer objectives and constraints.

For the next application deadline of September 22, 2017, candidates may submit for either the VCDX6-NV or for the previous version of VCDX-NV.

New Candidate Requirements

VCDX6-NV Certification Requirements

Path 1: If you hold a valid VCAP6-NV Deploy or VCIX6-NV:

1: Review and understand the blueprint.

2: Select and build a design, based on the guidance in the blueprint.

3: Submit design application and code of conduct.

4: Pass the application and design review.

5: Successfully defend the design against three panelists.

Existing Candidate Requirements

VCDX6-NV Certification Requirements

Path 1: If you hold VCDX-NV (the previous version):

1: VCAP6-NV Deploy certification.

Path 2: If you hold a VCDX in a track other than NV:

1: VCAP6-NV Deploy certification.

2: Review and understand the blueprint.

3: Select and build a design, based on the guidance in the blueprint.

4: Submit design application and code of conduct.

5: Pass the application and design review.

6: Successfully defend the design in a one-hour phone interview.

Resources:

• VCDX Policies & Procedures
• Application Deadlines & Defense Dates
• VCDX Workshop
• VCDX Community
• VMware Learning Zone
• VMware Press
• VMware Certification Market Place

You can also check out the VMware section at ExamCollection.

Avaya Learning is pleased to release the newly developed Avaya Certified Specialist Credential for Avaya Oceana™ Solution (ACDS -3480).

The ACDS – Avaya Oceana™ Solution certification is:

• the perfect experience, enabling to use any device: mobile, web, phone at any moment;
• the preservation of context throughout one’s journeys by capturing all interaction data;
• the combination of past interaction info from the existing systems with real-time experience data from Oceana.

Credential requirements.

Earning the ACDS – Avaya Oceana™ Solution Design credential requires successful completion of the following:

1. Avaya Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) Compliance Online Test (4990A) and
2. Avaya Oceana™ Solution Design Fundamentals Online Test (3470T) and
3. Avaya Oceana™ Solution Design Exam (3480X) Available Curriculum and Competency Measurements

The following recommended curriculum and Online Tests are available on the Avaya Learning Center (www.avaya-learning.com). You can also check out the Avaya section at ExamCollection.

The Avaya Oceana™ Solution Design Exam (3480X) can be taken at Pearson VUE Testing Centers (www.vue.com/avaya) targeted for availability in October 2017.

Recommended order of training and testing:

Write your successful IT story with new Avaya certification!