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Test C2160-667: Architectural Design of SOA Solutions

Contents OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................. 2

Test information: ..................................................................................................................... 2

OBJECTIVES ................................................................................................................................. 3

Section 1 - Knowledge of Applied SOA (13%) ........................................................................... 3

Section 2 - SOA Assessment and Analysis (20%) ....................................................................... 3

Section 3 - SOA Design (30%) ................................................................................................... 3

Section 4 - SOA Realization (22%) ............................................................................................ 4

Section 5 - SOA Deployment and Management (15%) .............................................................. 4

TEST PREPERATION ..................................................................................................................... 5

Redbook .................................................................................................................................. 5

Retail Book .............................................................................................................................. 6

White Paper ............................................................................................................................ 6

Web Resource ......................................................................................................................... 7

SAMPLE TEST .............................................................................................................................. 8

Assessment Test ...................................................................................................................... 8

Test Selection .......................................................................................................................... 8

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OVERVIEW

Test information:

Number of questions: 60

Time allowed in minutes: 150

Required passing score: 55%

Languages: English, Japanese

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OBJECTIVES

Section 1 - Knowledge of Applied SOA (13%)

1. Apply the SOA approach to solution architecture.

2. Position the benefits of SOA with respect to business and IT strategy

3. Define the role that standards play in an SOA solution.

4. Apply the IBM SOA Reference Architecture and leverage the IBM SOA

Foundation

5. Apply proper design guidelines for an SOA solution

Section 2 - SOA Assessment and Analysis (20%)

1. Assess and articulate the business problem

2. Perform an as-is SOA assessment using Service Integration Maturity Model

(SIMM) or similar model.

3. Capture and assess IT/technical issues and objectives

4. Capture and assess the SOA business issues and objectives (people, processes and

information)

5. Capture and assess architectural issues and objectives

6. Capture and assess governance issues and objectives

7. Create an SOA solution definition and roadmap utilizing existing reference

architectures where appropriate

8. Identify functional requirements for the SOA solution definition

9. Identify nonfunctional requirements and how they relate to the SOA solution

definition

Section 3 - SOA Design (30%)

1. Articulate architectural/design decisions as they relate to people, process,

information, connectivity, and re-use.

2. Identify candidate SOA patterns that can be applied to the customer problem.

3. Incorporate the IBM SOA Foundation into design as appropriate

4. Choose the appropriate tools for the various aspects of the design (people,

process, information).

5. Identify and define the services that are required to address the business problem.

6. Define how services would be realized with new or existing assets.

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7. Define how the SOA design maps to and affects the IT infrastructure.

8. Define in the design how the non-functional requirements are being addressed.

9. Define the aspects of the governance model and how they apply to the solution.

10. Identify and incorporate the standards appropriate for the solution in the design.

Section 4 - SOA Realization (22%)

1. Guide and review the application of the SOA infrastructure

2. Guide and review the implementation of selected patterns

3. Guide and review the services enablement for existing assets

4. Guide and review the user interaction implementation

5. Guide and review the Business Process Management implementation

6. Guide and review the information management implementation

7. Guide and review the security implementation

8. Guide and review the service management implementation

9. Guide and review quality assurance (e.g., unit, function, performance, and system

test)

10. Ensure that governance is properly applied to the SOA realization.

Section 5 - SOA Deployment and Management (15%)

1. Guide and review the Operations Management (e.g, security, monitor, systems

management, workload management)

2. Guide and review the solution distribution and deployment

3. Guide and review the Service Management (e.g., Service Level Agreements,

Operating Level Agreement, Charge Back)

4. Guide and review the deployment and management of the infrastructure specific

solution components

5. Ensure procedures are in place to feed monitored operational data into the

development lifecycle process.

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TEST PREPERATION

To prepare for Test C2160-667, it is first recommended that you are familiar with the job

role description and the parameters this certification is based on, as well as have

knowledge of the topics outlined in the test objectives/skills measured on the

test. Compare your own technical level to the test objectives and the recommended

training resources, and then determine for yourself how much preparation you require.

Note that these educational sources are recommended, but not required (*) before taking

a certification test.

Before preparing for the certification test, it is recommended that you measure your

current level of skill by taking the Sample Test (located from the Sample/Assessment

test link above). This assessment test contains a total of 49 test questions, with at least

one question for each test objective/skill listed under the Objectives link above. After

you have completed your test preparation/training, you can assess your improved level of

skill and readiness for the certification test, by re-taking the Assessment Test.

You can prepare for for the test through the Self-Study Approach. Sources collectively

cover the skills measured on the test.

To prepare via the Self-Study Approach, refer to all other sources with and without the *

in front.

(*) Notes:

1. The recommended educational resources listed are not intended to be a substitute for, but should complement, relevant practical experience.

2. Extensive product knowledge is required to pass the test. 3. Every effort has been made to make the recommended educational resources as

complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness is implied. The resources provided are on an as is basis. IBM shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from course or publication content.

Redbook

*Patterns: SOA Foundation Service Creation Scenario

Publication number: SG24-7240-00

*Patterns: SOA Design Using WebSphere Message Broker and WebSphere ESB

Publication number: SG24-7369-00

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*Understanding SOA Security - Design and Implementation (Chapters 1 & 2)

Publication number: SG24-7310-00

*Best Practices for SOA Management (Chapters 1 - 3)

Publication number: REDP-4233-00

*Patterns: SOA Foundation Service Connectivity Scenario (Chapters 1 - 4)

Publication number: SG24-7228-00

Patterns: SOA Foundation - Business Process Management Scenario (Chapters 4)

Publication number: SG24-7234-00

*Building SOA Solutions Using the Rational SDP (Chapters 4, 5, 6, 9)

Publication number: SG24-7356-00

Patterns: SOA Foundation - Business Process Management Scenario (Chapters 4)

Publication number: SG24-7234-00

Enabling SOA Using WebSphere Messaging (Chapters 3 & 4)

Publication number: SG24-7163-00

*Implementing Technology to Support SOA Governance and Management

Publication number: SG24-7538-00

IBM Connectivity Reviewer's Guide

Publication number: REDP-4434-00

Retail Book

* Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Compass: Business Value, Planning, and Enterprise Roadmap

ISBN: 0131870025

White Paper

*Testing SOA applications with IBM Rational quality management solutions

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IBM's SOA Foundation: An Architectural Introduction and Overview

Web Resource

developerWorks

*The Role of SOA Quality Management in SOA Service Lifecycle Management

*Requirements: An introduction

*Beef up SOA with real-time data integration

*Publish-Subscribe Notification for Web services

Design an SOA solution using a reference architecture

Info Center for IBM SOA Sandbox and Configuration

Info Center for IBM SOA Sandbox and Configuration

*Management of SOA Environments (Section 2)

IBM SOA configurations for security and management - Solution Architecture Guide

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SAMPLE TEST

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Number of questions: 60

Time allowed in minutes: 120

Passing score: 55%

Language: English

Test Fee: 30

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