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C1000-174 IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment v9.0.5 Administrator
Main CurriculumAbout the Certification
This is a professional certification from IBM focused on administering and operating WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment (ND) v9.0.5 within enterprise environments. The certification aims to prepare candidates to understand the WebSphere ND architecture and how to deploy and manage applications at an enterprise scale, with a strong focus on server and topology configuration (Cells / Nodes / Clusters), resource management, scalability, and high availability. It also covers performance monitoring, security and access management, backup and recovery, and troubleshooting, ensuring a stable and reliable runtime environment. This certification is well suited for System Administrators and Middleware Administrators, and represents a strong professional credential for working in enterprise environments that rely on WebSphere to run mission-critical applications.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into five main sections
- WebSphere ND Fundamentals & Architecture
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- Overview of WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment (WAS ND)
- WAS ND environment components (Deployment Manager / Nodes / Clusters)
- Profiles, Cells, and Node Agents concepts
- Designing a WAS ND environment based on enterprise requirements
- Clustering, High Availability, and Workload Management
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- Creating and managing Clusters
- High Availability configuration
- Workload Management
- Performance optimization and scalability
- Application Deployment & Management
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- Deploying and managing applications
- Enterprise application management
- Application configuration and runtime properties
- Session management and Web Container configuration
Exam Details
- Exam code: C1000-174
- Exam duration: 90 minutes
- Number of questions: 60 questions
- Question type: Multiple choice – with strong focus on installation, configuration, and day-to-day administration
- Language: English
- Security, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting
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- Security configuration and access management
- SSL protocols and digital certificate management – core concepts
- Monitoring and log analysis
- Fault isolation and problem resolution
- Passing score: 70%
- Exam fee: USD 200 (may vary by country and may include taxes)
- Certification validity: No fixed renewal period
- Installation, Configuration, and Administration
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- Installing WAS ND and setting up the runtime environment
- Creating and managing Profiles
- Configuring core resources such as JDBC and JMS
- General system configuration and administration
Do I need certifications before it ?
No, not officially required.
However, a solid understanding of application server administration, hands-on experience with WebSphere Application Server ND, and basic knowledge of Linux/Windows and networking are strongly recommended.
Which certifications are recommended after this one ?
Not mandatory.
However, for professionals seeking a strong career path in administering and deploying IBM WebSphere Application Server especially in network configuration, server administration, and ensuring high application performance the C1000-174 IBM WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment v9.0.5 Administrator certification is the strongest option.
What are the main uses of the certification ?
- Enterprise WebSphere ND Architecture (Cells / Clusters) – Design multi-cell and multi-node WebSphere environments with scalability and reliability.
- High Availability & Disaster Recovery (HA / DR) – Build highly available setups and disaster recovery strategies for critical services.
- Performance Tuning & Capacity Planning – Optimize performance, manage resources, and plan capacity under heavy workloads.
- Security Administration (SSL / LDAP / SSO) – Secure WebSphere environments using certificates, LDAP integration, and access policies.
- Monitoring, Troubleshooting & Operational Excellence – Rapid fault detection, log analysis, and operational stability improvement.
- Middleware Administrator / WebSphere Engineer / Application Server Lead – Progress into operational and leadership roles in application server and middleware management .
Your Step Toward Professional WebSphere Administration
Practical expertise in administering WebSphere Application Server ND in enterprise environments. This certification is a key step toward mastering enterprise application platform administration. It provides hands-on expertise in operating WebSphere ND, tuning performance, and managing reliability and high availability, strengthening your position as an Application Server Administrator and qualifying you to work in large-scale enterprise environments.
Who is this certification suitable for ?
- Middleware Administrators or Application Server Administrators
- Professionals experienced in operating and managing Java application servers.
- Engineers managing WebSphere ND at an enterprise scale.
- Specialists working with clustering, high availability, and performance tuning.
- Professionals aiming to advance in Enterprise Middleware and Application Infrastructure careers.