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IBM 000-974 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Power Systems Technical Support for i |
| Exam Number: | 000-974 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65 |
| Exam Price: | $200 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Indefinite |
| Related Certifications: | IBM Certified Specialist - Power Systems Scale-Up Technical Support IBM Certified System Administrator - IBM i |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Multiple select |
| Passing Score: | 65% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | AS24G: System Operator Workshop for IBM i OL52G: Hardware Management Console for Power Systems with IBM i IBM i Technical Support and Maintenance |
| Exam Registration: | IBM Certification Portal Register via Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | In-person at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored via Pearson VUE |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: 6–12 months hands-on experience supporting IBM Power Systems and IBM i; no mandatory prerequisite exams |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/certification/exam-000-974 |
IBM 000-974 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Problem Determination and Support | 16% | - Working with IBM support and service reports - Performance monitoring and tuning - Error logs, dumps, and service tools - IBM i diagnostic commands and utilities |
| Topic 2: Networking and Connectivity | 16% | - Network troubleshooting - Virtual Ethernet and shared adapters - Ethernet, Fibre Channel, and remote support - TCP/IP configuration and interfaces |
| Topic 3: IBM i Operating System | 26% | - Backup, recovery, and save/restore - Licensed internal code and product options - System values and configuration - Installation, upgrade, and PTF management |
| Topic 4: Storage and I/O Management | 20% | - Disk configuration, ASPs, and RAID - Storage management and performance - I/O adapters and device management - Virtual I/O and VIOS integration |
| Topic 5: Power Systems Hardware and Architecture | 22% | - Hardware Management Console (HMC) management - Logical partitioning (LPAR) configuration - Power supply, cooling, and firmware - Power Systems models and features |
IBM Power Systems Technical Support for i Exam FAQ — Direct Answers
Recommended: 6–12 months hands-on experience supporting IBM Power Systems and IBM i; no mandatory prerequisite exams Eligibility rules do change, so confirm the current requirements on the official page (official 000-974 exam page) before booking.
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- OL52G: Hardware Management Console for Power Systems with IBM i
- AS24G: System Operator Workshop for IBM i
- IBM i Technical Support and Maintenance
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The IBM Power Systems Technical Support for i is IBM's certification exam for IBM Certified Advanced Technical Expert with IBM i, at the Advanced Technical Expert level. It validates applied skills employers hire for — a credential worth the effort. Related credentials include IBM Certified System Administrator - IBM i, IBM Certified Specialist - Power Systems Scale-Up Technical Support.
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