1.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the IBM System z SAPR guide?
2.
A customer created a z/VM with a Linux environment. After installation, the customer notices that some Linux applications are not running as fast as expected. A decision is made to tune the system because of these performance problems. Which of the following must be done before making tuning changes to the system or workload?
3.
A company wants to enable customers to access their sales catalog via the Internet but is concerned about security. What z9 features are available to prevent an unauthorized person from viewing the data as it passes through the Internet?
4.
A customer is installing a z9 EC for their DR site. There is a short narrow driveway to the loading dock at the DR site. Which of the following should the customer do to ensure the truck can deliver the z9 EC?
5.
A performance analysis indicates that a customer's current z9 needs more processing power. The MES is being requested based on the analysis to add additional processors as soon as possible. The customer cannot afford the maintenance window for installation. Which of the following is the preferred action?


 
6.
The z990 Model A08 has 2 SAPs, 2 spares, and how many characterizable processor units?
7.
A customer is planning to replace several older mainframes with z9, but is concerned about the current operating system levels installed. What is the first release of z/OS that requires a System z hardware architecture?
8.
A performance analysis indicates that a customer's current z9 needs more processing power. The MES is being requested based on the analysis to add additional processors as soon as possible. There is significant risk as the customer maintenance  window for installation is extremely tight. Which of the following actions will minimize this risk at minimal cost?
9.
A customer has a z9 running on z/OS 1.8 with On/Off Capacity On Demand (OOCoD) support. The customer wants to add the capacity concurrently to running LPARs. What factor must be considered in this situation?
10.
A z9 insurance customer is within 60 days of installing a system upgrade. A new requirement has just surfaced for both the secure key and the accelerator function on the incoming z990. Which feature must be added to the incoming configuration to meet this need?