Server Systems Specialty - Expert

Issued by IBM

The badge earner has demonstrated their mastery of the skills and experience required as an IBM Technical Specialist in the Server Systems specialty. At Expert level the badge earner has in depth technical skills and requires no supervision. They are a Subject Matter Expert and may lead others. This badge may form part of an application for certification at the Expert Level in the IBM Technical Specialist Profession.

Type Validation
Level Advanced
Time Weeks
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

Must be an employee of IBM
Provided evidence that the badge earner selected the appropriate server architecture to meet the client’s requirements for a specified business problem.
Demonstrated that the badge earner is able to configure a server to operate efficiently in the client environment. This includes the ability to balance the system configuration and size it appropriately for the projected workload and ensure the back-up and recovery capability also meet the requirements.
Provided examples that show the badge earner is able to position and integrate their recommended solution into an existing complex environment.
Demonstrated that the badge earner has advised on redundancy, back-up, and recovery solutions for their specialty.
The badge application must be approved by the Subject Matter Expert who conducted the review