IBM DB2 Certification : Sept 2009

My IBM DB2 Certification Story


Certificate Name - IBM Certified Database Associate, Eaxm ID - 000-730, Total Questions - 64, Passing Marks - 54%, Cost - INR 5000, Date of Exam - Sept, 24th 2009, Level - Foundation, My Score - 84%

My Certificate:

My IBM Certificate

My Experience:

I took the certification on Sept 24th 2009 at our GLC, at Capgemini, Pune.  Prior to this certification I never worked on DB2 hence I was an absolute beginner.  Please see the syllabus here. Through my research on Google, I came up with a schedule to crack this exam.

I seriously studied for 3-4 hours daily for a week and cracked the exam with decent score. I could have performed well but the SQL related questions were a bit tricky (at least for me) and some questions regarding database concepts were confusing. Over all the exam was OK and for a beginner, It is not tough but not that easy also. With good planned approach I hope everyone can easily crack this.

My References:

The Fundamentals tutorial series provides an introduction to SQL (Structured Query Language) and covers how DB2® 9 is packaged and installed, how to create databases and database objects, and the basics of database security and transaction isolation. These tutorials provide a solid base for each section of the exam. However, you should not rely on these tutorials as your only preparation for the exam. This is FREE to download from IBM DeveloperWorks website.

  • DB2 9 Fundamentals certification Study Guide by Roger E. Sanders

This book written by Roger E. Sanders, covers everything needed to know to pass the DB2 9 Fundamentals Certification Exam (Exam 730). The prerequisite for all intermediate and follow-on DB2 certifications, XML usage, basic table creation, a rich set of sample questions, and detailed answers are all included, forming the foundation for understanding the newest version of IBM’s flagship database product. Regardless of what future certification path the reader is planning on pursuing, this study guide will chart a course for proficiency in DB2 9. The sample questions at the end of each chapter and at the back are really worth. May question in actual exam were same or almost like them.

  • Dumps

They are not reliable but help to build confidence. I downloaded few latest dumps from sites across the web and found that not all are accurate but few were pretty close to being called a dump. I answered them to evaluate my proficiency. One of my friends had recently scored 90% in this exam, she was a great help. Her QnA(provided by some Institute) were good for practice.  All in all I would strongly recommend that you test yourself with dumps but only after studying the core topics thoroughly.

I still have these resources as soft copy. Please write a comment describing your need and I will email you the same. I would appreciate your feedback and queries. I would love to answer any queries related to the same. My other certification experiences are here. Please read them too.

All the best for your Attempt :-)

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22 Responses to “IBM DB2 Certification : Sept 2009”

  1. Vicky S on March 9th, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    hmm….

    Thanx for this info shared here…

    This information help me alot.

  2. Chinna on March 11th, 2010 at 4:05 PM

    A “Dedicated Person” is all I can say about this Guy.I’m not flattering or flaunting him,instead expect the same from those who would like to follow the above repleted matter.

    I know him before he had this website.He used to help each and every person and now he’s able to make it through this website.I have seen him studying day and night to get the certificate.

    I wish him all the very best for adding more certificates in his list.:-)

  3. Sunny Verma on April 5th, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    Instructions which are given in the above link are qite useful for the DB2 certification, and i will surely refer to some of my friends who are looking for the certification of the given level.

  4. ashish on April 7th, 2010 at 12:23 AM

    bhai sahi bol re la hain…
    its good to go thru dese buks n offcourse his advice…
    highly dedicated person i must say

  5. [ RD ] on April 14th, 2010 at 8:49 PM

    Hey Sunny,

    Please use it yourself :-P and do refer if you like them. I will soon email you the practice questions.
    All the best :-)
    [RD]

  6. Amit on April 25th, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    may i have your email id please.

    thanks

  7. SAMAY on April 30th, 2010 at 3:23 AM

    hi,
    Can you plz share the latest dumps for db2730 as i am appearing this exam next month

  8. Renu Alluri on July 15th, 2010 at 5:08 PM

    Hi,

    It is very inspiring. I am going to write 730 exam as a begginer . could you please guide me how to study for this exam.

  9. Deepa on July 15th, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    Hi,
    Can you plz share the latest dumps foe 730 exam, i am going to appear within a week

  10. Abirami on July 15th, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Hi,
    I want to help one of my frnds,who is writing 730 exam. can you please share the dumps.
    It will be more helpfull to her

  11. renu on July 16th, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    Hi,
    I got the dumps thankyou somuch for your help.

  12. [ RD ] on July 17th, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    Hi All,

    All those who have requested DB2 material :-) , I have emailed . Please revert in case you havent recived or need more assistance.

    Thanks, All the best

    [ RD ]

  13. Teja on July 18th, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    Hi Mr.RD ,
    I am going to apper to the certification next week and i request you to kindly send me the material so that it would help me out in this exam and thank you for your valueable information in this post!!

    TQ,
    Teja

  14. Teja on July 18th, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Hi,
    Mr.RD
    I request you to kindly forward me the material as i am going to attend the exam next week……
    Plz Plz do help me out with this Exam

  15. [ RD ] on July 20th, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    Hi Teja,

    Wish you all the best for the exam. One important advice - Practice all the questions (total around 140) given at the back of Roger E Sanders official Study Guide. If you don’t have it, I am sending the Q&A to you. Please make sure you read and understand all of them

    All the Best :-)
    [ RD ]

  16. Rohit Kank on July 21st, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    Can you please share the study material, dumps, and questions that you used while preparing for the DB2 Exam 730?

    Thanks in advance,
    Rohit Kank
    rohit.kank@gmail.com

  17. Rohit on July 21st, 2010 at 12:03 AM

    Can you please share the study material, dumps, and questions that you used while preparing for the DB2 Exam 730?

    Thanks in advance,
    Rohit

  18. Rohit on July 21st, 2010 at 5:34 PM

    Can you please share the study material/dumps you have for DB2 Exam 730?

    Thanks,
    Rohit

  19. Teja on July 21st, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    Hi, Mr.RD
    I’ve not recieved the material yet and i am in very urgency please please do send them once again
    to bskteju@gmail.com

    Teja

  20. raja on July 22nd, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    hiiiiiiiiiii
    i am writing my db2 exam in the month of august, information provided by u help me alot and i require some dumps like practise questions etc..
    waiting for ur reply

  21. Kunal Ashwini on July 23rd, 2010 at 12:08 AM

    Hi Romil,

    Could you please share the DB2 material with me as well.

    Really appreciate your help in guiding us.

    Thank You.

    Kunal.

  22. raja on July 23rd, 2010 at 9:19 PM

    hi,
    this is raja i`m going to attend my db2 exam in month of august.so please provide me the dumps or
    practise questions.

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