问题:单选题A customer is putting together a high-performance computing cluster of p655 nodes. They need a total of 48 processors and want to get the best performance possible out of those systems. They are evaluating four options and have asked the pSeries technical specialist to recommend which one would provide the best performance based on total rPerf. Their workload may grow over time. Which of the following should the pSeries technical specialist recommend?()A Twelve 4-way p655 nodes and add more as neededB Six 8-way p655 nodes and add more as neededC Six 4-way p655 nodes with four processors CoD on each node in case of growthD Three 8-way p655 nodes with eight processors CoD on each node in case of growth
Sunday, October 8, 2023
问题:单选题A customer needs both a database and application server to communicate over a network. The new systems will be connected to the same network as the current IBM equipment with known IBM serial numbers. How could a pSeries technical specialist best determine which type of network card is appropriate, without making an additional call to the customer?()A Use an Inventory Services retrieval to show adapter features.B Retrieve previous eConfig proposals to see what others had shown.C Call the Account Executive to ask what the customer has used in the past.D Query the Supportline problem record database for the customer and LAN keyword matches.
Thursday, October 6, 2022
问题:单选题A customer left a message on the pSeries technical specialist’s voicemail that a proposal is needed for a p5-550 4-way 1.4GHz 8GB machine. The specialist configured a p5-570 4-way 1.5GHz 8GB machine and sent it to the customer with a note that this system was the closest match to that requested.could the specialist have done to minimize any customer dissatisfaction in an efficient manner?()AABBCCDD
Saturday, November 26, 2022
问题:单选题A customer has requested the most cost-effective p5 solution allowing for growth. Which of the following should the pSeries technical specialist consider doing when configuring each p5 system using eConfig?()A Implementing CoDB Using Express Configurations with processor upgradesC Meeting the minimum Value Pak rulesD Engaging the pSeries representative to identify appropriate discounts
Sunday, September 18, 2022
问题:单选题The pSeries technical specialist is designing a two LPAR p5-570 with eight total processors. The system is a test system to run AIX 5.2. The customer has stated a preference for internal disks for the boot devices. The customer has said they may later need to run three or four LPARs without increasing the number of processors. What should the pSeries technical specialist tell the customer about the ability of the p5-570 to meet their requirements?()A It will require additional SCSI adapters and I/O drawers or external disks to support more than two LPARs.B It has sufficient built-in SCSI controllers and disk enclosures to support four total LPARs by only adding the necessary additional disks.C It is unable to use internal disks for LPARs and therefore additional adapters I/O drawers or external disks must be used to support all LPARs.D It can support six LPARs with internal disks but will require special features, cables and an adapter to support the additional LPARs with internal disks.
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Monday, April 8, 2024
问题:单选题The customer has recently installed a pSeries p5-570 with EMC attached disk storage. After installation, the customer complained that the disk access appeared to be too slow. How should the pSeries technical specialist best assist the customer?()A Recommend the customer call EMC.B Recommend the customer call IBM hardware support.C Recommend the customer contact SupportLine.D Recommend the customer re-creates the volume groups.
问题:单选题A solution provider has proposed a pSeries solution to a new customer. The solution is complex with a number of technologies that are new to the customer. They have a tight timeline for implementation. The solution provider has not been able to get a clear understanding as to how the customer will backup the system. What would be the most appropriate action to address the risks with this solution?()A Sell SysbackB Conduct a SARC Sell SupportlineD Provide a project timeline
Saturday, December 9, 2023
问题:单选题A customer is purchasing a 12-way p5-570 to run light development workloads on eight AIX 5.3 partitions with two network adapters each. When the current network configuration was reviewed, it was discovered that they only have four Ethernet ports available on their network switch. Which of the following solutions would prevent them from having to buy another network switch or hub?()A Add two HMCs with two Ethernet adapters each and run EtherChannel for the original eight partitions.B Add two HMCs with two Ethernet adapters each and run Virtual Ethernet for the original eight partitions.C Add two hosting partitions with two Ethernet adapters each and run EtherChannel for the original eight partitions.D Add two hosting partitions with two Ethernet adapters each and run Virtual Ethernet for the original eight partitions.
Thursday, August 10, 2023
问题:单选题Which of the following is a key advantage of AIX v5.3 over AIX v5.2?()A Dynamic LPARB Micro-PartitioningC Small Memory Real ModeD Capacity Upgrade on demand for memory
问题:单选题A bank is interested in technology that will enhance competitiveness and flexibility in the financial trading market by harnessing the typically unused power of idle machines. The pSeries technical specialist should make the customer aware of which IBM offering?()A IBM Grid ToolboxB IBM Capacity on DemandC IBM Cluster Systems ManagementD IBM Global Solutions Directory
Sunday, May 14, 2023
问题:单选题During a presentation on the p5 machines, a customer asks the pSeries technical specialist a question regarding the differences between POWER4+ and POWER5. In addition to new advanced power management, SMT, and larger L2 and L3 caches in POWER5, which of the following describes some of the key improvements in POWER5?()A Micro-Partitioning support and the L3 controller is now between L2 and main memory.B Dynamic partitioning support and the L3 controller is now between L2 and main memory.C Micro-Partitioning support and the L3 controller is no longer between L2 and main memory.D Dynamic partitioning support and the L3 controller is no longer between L2 and main memory.
Thursday, October 19, 2023
问题:单选题A customer is ready to place an order for a p5-570 Express. The external storage proposed for this solution is a 1TB FAStT600 storage server. The customer now wishes to attach a SCSI LTO-2 tape drive to the server to enable them to backup their data. Which of the following should the pSeries technical specialist recommend for the tape drive?()A Add a PCI-X Dual Channel Ultra320 SCSI Adapter (FC 5712).B Add a PCI-X Fibre Channel Adapter (FC 5716).C Add the optional External SCSI Port Enablement Cable (FC 4273).D Use the integrated external SCSI port on the p5-570 Express server.
问题:单选题A customer plans to purchase a p5-570 that will run in SMP mode to host a large financial database on AIX 5.2. The application is sized for an 8-way 1.65-GHz machine. They do not currently have an existing HMC that supports p5 machines. This organization experiences unpredictable short-term spikes in processor utilization. To mitigate the risk to their business, they are interested in IBM’s CoD offering. In addition to the 8-way system, what else should the pSeries technical specialist recommend to the customer?()A Another p5-570 building blockB Capacity Backup p5-570 building blockC Another p5-570 building block and at least one HMCD Capacity Backup p5-570 building block and at least one HMC
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
问题:单选题A hospital customer with an experienced AIX and Microsoft Windows staff wants to consolidate all of their file/print services onto fewer systems. They currently use multiple Microsoft Windows-based Intelsystems that are experiencing reliability problems. They also have POWER4+ systems that are running multiple AIX LPARs that have experienced no reliability issues. They need at least 99.99% uptime. Which solution will meet their uptime needs at the lowest cost?()A Combine the file/print servers onto a larger Intel-based machine (x445).B Bring up a Linux LPAR on the pSeries and run Samba to provide file/print services.C Bring up another AIX LPAR on the pSeries and run Samba to provide file/print services.D Bring up another AIX LPAR on the pSeries and run Connect Direct to provide file/print services.
Friday, December 15, 2023
问题:单选题A customer is very concerned about maintaining a competitive advantage through the use of state-of-the-art technology. Assuming all solutions meet the customer’s technical requirements, which solution should the IBM team propose to maximize customer satisfaction?()A p690 with Dynamic LPARB Grid of SP switch-attached p5-550sC p690 with Advanced POWER VirtualizationD p5-570 with Advanced POWER Virtualization
问题:单选题In the context of Advanced Power Virtualization, the shared pool refers to which of the following?()A A pool of physical memory that can be used by any partitionB A pool of physical processors that can be used by any virtual or dedicated partitionC A pool of physical memory that can be used by multiple Micro-PartitionsD A pool of physical processors that can be used by multiple Micro-Partitions
问题:单选题A customer asks the pSeries technical specialist to recommend which remote access (SSH or Telnet) method to use. What question should the customer be asked to best determine the proper recommendation?()A Is there a need for a PKI Management System?B Is there a need for end-to-end encryption?C Do they currently have a Kerberos domain in place?D Which clients are installed on their desktops -- SSH, Telnet or both?
问题:单选题A customer is evaluating the purchase of a new p570 8-way Express to replace their current set of ten 2-way database and application servers that are more than five years old. In addition to savings potential in the areas of operating system and database charges, what other significant savings component should be highlighted?()A Maintenance savings due to warranty on new machinesB Reliability savings of using one machine versus tenC Financial savings due to cash outlays now versus laterD Power savings even if the current power usage is unknown
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Saturday, December 31, 2022