Test 000-272: Ibm Websphere Message Broker V8.0 Solution Development

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The WebSphere Message Broker product focuses on using WebSphere Message Broker to develop, implement, and support platform-independent message flow applications. The developers are able to analyze, design, and implement message models using the IBM WebSphere Message Broker Toolkit.

The 000-272 is designed for experienced integration professionals and senior-level developers with knowledge in application development and WebSphere MQ.

Exam Objectives
The exam consists of the following six sections:

Section 1 - Architecture and Connectivity
 Describe the Architecture, mechanisms and supported operating settings of WebSphere Message Broker 8.0.
 Identify suitable messaging patterns to be used for a given business scenario.
 Use supported transport protocols.
 Show integration with Enterprise Information Systems (EIS) adapters and/or connectivity packs.

Section 2 - Message Model Development
 Design message models based on different business requirements and industry message standards.
 Understand ...
... the different message domains.
 Create message definitions and/or import existing data models.
 Develop and test a Data Format Description Language (DFDL) model.

Section 3 - Message Flow Development
 Apply message flow using built in nodes and compute nodes.
 Apply message broker transaction functionality.
 Apply appropriate error/exception handling techniques.
 Perform message transformation.
 Apply web service standards in WebSphere Message Broker V8.0.
 Use the Record & Replay feature.
 Use built-in and user defined patterns to create message flows.
 Differentiate methods of subflow usage.

Section 4 - Packaging and Deployment
 Use Configurable Services.
 Demonstrate packaging and deployment of Projects, Applications and Libraries.
 Build and deploy BAR files using multiple methods.
 Use version and source control tools and technologies.

Section 5 - Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution
 Apply trace facilities.
 Use the logs produced by WebSphere Message Broker V8.0.
 Use the debugger and other tools, and facilities to prevent and resolve runtime errors.
Section 6 - Installation, Configuration and Administration
 Install and configure WebSphere Message Broker V8.0.
 Plan and implement security.
 Perform basic administrative tasks.
 Demonstrate knowledge of scalability for WebSphere Message Broker V8.0.
 Gather performance data and monitoring statistics for analysis.

Prerequisites
Candidates need to have a basic knowledge of WebSphere MQ and of current IT technologies such as Structured Query Language (SQL), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Java, and XML Path language (XPath).
Exam Preparation
Candidates are recommended to be familiar with the job description and the factors this certification is based on. They should also have an understanding of the topics outlined in the test objectives/skills measured on the test.
Candidates can prepare for the exam through the
 Tutor Approach (classroom, instructor led course): The IBM WebSphere Message Broker V8 Application Development I and IBM WebSphere Message Broker V8 Application Development II are each 5 days courses.
 Self-Study Approach through materials found on the website.

Exam Information:
The exam consists of a total of 52 multiple choice questions. The time allowed to complete the exam is 90 minutes. The passing score is 60%. Test language is in English.

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