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RAD – 255 Certification Overview
Vikas Manoria
IT Specialist – IBM Academic Initiative
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ƒ IBM Certified RAD Associate for IBM Certified RAD Associate for WebSphere Software(Test – 255)WebSphere Software(Test – 255)
ƒ Objective type examObjective type examNo. of questions : 55No. of questions : 55Passing % required : 67 % Passing % required : 67 % Duration of exam : 90 minutesDuration of exam : 90 minutes
CERTIFICATION EXAMCERTIFICATION EXAM
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RAD End-2-End Design & Construction
ApplicationModeling
Java/J2EEDevelopment
Web/PortalDevelopment
XML Web ServicesDevelopment
Database AppDevelopment
Business ProcessSOA Integration
Cobol, CICS/IMS,4GL Development
Development Roles
Web Presentation Servers
Web Application Servers
Directory and Security Servers
DataServers
Integration Servers
TransactionServersCustomers
PartnersSuppliers
Employees
GUIs, Pervasive Devices, Voice, etc.
XML, Web Services, Portlets, Servlets,
Java Server Faces/Pages
Services, EJBs, and SOA Work
Flows
Relational and Non-relational
Data
Applications, Transactions and Processes
Web
Serv
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SO
AP
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SD
L,
UD
DI
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Section 1 - Section 1 - Workbench Basics (15%)Workbench Basics (15%)
Set Workbench preferences Set Workbench preferences
Work with perspectives and views Work with perspectives and views
Use the import and export wizards Use the import and export wizards
Use the Help feature to aid in development activities Use the Help feature to aid in development activities
Use the Local History to compare and replace Use the Local History to compare and replace resources resources
Manage workspacesManage workspaces
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Section 2 - Section 2 - Java Development (24%)Java Development (24%)
Create Java projects packages, classes, and methods Create Java projects packages, classes, and methods Manage the Java Build Path Manage the Java Build Path Use the Outline view Use the Outline view Use the refactoring features Use the refactoring features Use the Java editor features such as content assist and Use the Java editor features such as content assist and
code formatting code formatting Add and organize import declarations Add and organize import declarations Use the Java search function Use the Java search function Use the Task and Problems views Use the Task and Problems views Use the Hierarchy view Use the Hierarchy view Use the resource and project property dialoguesUse the resource and project property dialogues
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Section 3 - Section 3 - Web Development (20%)Web Development (20%)
Create dynamic and static Web projects Create dynamic and static Web projects
Understand classpath and module dependencies Understand classpath and module dependencies
Use Page Designer to add and modify HTML, Use Page Designer to add and modify HTML, JavaScript, and JSP content JavaScript, and JSP content
Configure Web project properties Configure Web project properties
Understand the available JSF (JavaServer Faces) Understand the available JSF (JavaServer Faces) development tools development tools
Understand the available Struts development tools Understand the available Struts development tools
Create and configure ServletsCreate and configure Servlets
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Section 4 - Section 4 - Databases (5%)Databases (5%)
Create a database connection Create a database connection
Use the SQL Statement wizard Use the SQL Statement wizard
Sample contents of a database tableSample contents of a database table
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Section 5 - Section 5 - Running Applications (9%)Running Applications (9%)
Use WebSphere Application Server V6 to run Use WebSphere Application Server V6 to run J2EE applications J2EE applications
Create and configure data sources Create and configure data sources
Add and remove projects from the server Add and remove projects from the server
Run stand-alone Java applicationsRun stand-alone Java applications
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Section 6 - Section 6 - Debugging and Testing (18%)Debugging and Testing (18%)
Manage breakpoints Manage breakpoints
Step through and examine Java code Step through and examine Java code
View variables and execute, display and inspect View variables and execute, display and inspect expressions expressions
Create and run code in Scrapbook page Create and run code in Scrapbook page
Perform JSP debugging Perform JSP debugging
Use step-by-step debugging Use step-by-step debugging
Locate and view WebSphere application server logs Locate and view WebSphere application server logs
Perform unit testing using JUnitPerform unit testing using JUnit
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Section 7 - Section 7 - Packaging and Deployment (9%)Packaging and Deployment (9%)
Create J2EE projects Create J2EE projects
Import and export J2EE modules Import and export J2EE modules
Create and locate resources in the appropriate Create and locate resources in the appropriate location of the project hierarchy location of the project hierarchy
Work with Web and Application Deployment Work with Web and Application Deployment Descriptor EditorsDescriptor Editors
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Important Websites -Important Websites -
For information about Tests - For information about Tests -
http://www.ibm.com/certifyhttp://www.ibm.com/certify
To appear in Test - To appear in Test -
http://ibt.prometric.com/ibmhttp://ibt.prometric.com/ibm
Job Opportunities for Certified professionals - Job Opportunities for Certified professionals -
http://www.ibm.com/in/universityhttp://www.ibm.com/in/university
http://www.ibm.com/universityhttp://www.ibm.com/university
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