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C1000 121 Datacap Development
The course teaches IBM Certified Developer‑Datacap V9.1.8, covering architecture, server setup, capture, recognition, validation, and integration, enabling professionals to design, implement, and optimize end‑to‑end document processing solutions.
90
Minutes
62
Questions
62/100
Passing Score
$200
Exam Cost
Who Should Take This
Mid‑level developers, system integrators, and solution architects who have hands‑on experience with IBM automation tools and aim to specialize in document capture workflows should enroll. They seek to validate expertise, advance career prospects, and lead implementations of Datacap V9.1.8 across enterprise environments.
What's Covered
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Domain 1: Datacap Architecture and Server Configuration
2
Domain 2: Document Capture and Image Processing
3
Domain 3: Recognition Engines and Data Extraction
4
Domain 4: Data Validation and Exception Handling
5
Domain 5: Export Connectors and System Integration
6
Domain 6: Application Design and Production Operations
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Course Outline
80 learning goals
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Domain 1: Datacap Architecture and Server Configuration
3 topics
Datacap Architecture Components
- Analyze the multi-tier architecture of Datacap v9.1.8 including client, application server, and database tiers
- Configure Datacap Server components including Task Manager, Recognition Manager, and Export Manager services
- Implement load balancing strategies for multiple Datacap Server instances in enterprise environments
- Apply security configurations for Datacap Server including SSL certificates and user authentication
- Evaluate system requirements and hardware specifications for optimal Datacap v9.1.8 deployment
Task Profiles and Configuration
- Create and configure task profiles defining document processing workflows and business rules
- Design hierarchical task profile structures with parent-child relationships for complex document types
- Apply task profile inheritance and override mechanisms for efficient configuration management
- Analyze task profile performance metrics and optimize processing parameters
- Implement dynamic task profile selection based on document characteristics and metadata
Datacap Services Management
- Configure Windows services for Datacap components including startup parameters and dependencies
- Implement monitoring and alerting for Datacap Server services using performance counters
- Analyze service logs and troubleshoot common Datacap Server startup and runtime issues
- Design high availability configurations with failover and disaster recovery strategies
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Domain 2: Document Capture and Image Processing
3 topics
Scanning and Image Acquisition
- Configure scanner integration using ISIS and TWAIN drivers for various scanner models
- Implement batch scanning workflows with automatic document separation and page orientation
- Apply image quality settings including resolution, color depth, and compression parameters
- Analyze scanner performance metrics and optimize throughput for high-volume environments
- Design multi-station scanning architectures with centralized image processing
Image Enhancement and Processing
- Apply image enhancement techniques including deskewing, despeckling, and contrast adjustment
- Configure automatic image rotation and orientation detection algorithms
- Implement noise reduction and image smoothing filters for optimal OCR accuracy
- Analyze image quality metrics and establish processing thresholds for automated decision making
- Evaluate trade-offs between image quality enhancement and processing performance
Document Classification
- Configure document classification rules using image characteristics and barcode detection
- Implement template matching algorithms for automated document type identification
- Apply machine learning classification models for complex document categorization
- Analyze classification accuracy rates and fine-tune recognition parameters
3
Domain 3: Recognition Engines and Data Extraction
3 topics
OCR and ICR Configuration
- Configure OCR engines including IBM Datacap OCR and third-party recognition providers
- Implement ICR recognition for handwritten text with training sets and accuracy thresholds
- Apply zone-based recognition templates with field definitions and validation rules
- Analyze recognition confidence scores and implement quality-based processing workflows
- Design adaptive recognition strategies that improve accuracy through machine learning feedback
Barcode and Symbol Recognition
- Configure barcode recognition for 1D and 2D symbologies including Code 128, QR, and PDF417
- Implement barcode zone detection with automatic positioning and orientation handling
- Apply barcode validation rules including check digits and format verification
- Analyze barcode recognition failure patterns and implement error handling strategies
Advanced Recognition Features
- Configure OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) for checkbox and bubble form processing
- Implement signature detection and verification capabilities for form authentication
- Apply table recognition and structured data extraction from complex document layouts
- Evaluate recognition engine performance across different document types and optimize settings
- Design multi-engine recognition workflows with fallback and consensus algorithms
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Domain 4: Data Validation and Exception Handling
3 topics
Validation Rules Implementation
- Configure field-level validation rules including data type, format, and range checks
- Implement cross-field validation logic with conditional rules and business constraints
- Apply database lookup validation against external reference data sources
- Analyze validation rule performance impact and optimize processing efficiency
- Design dynamic validation frameworks that adapt rules based on document context
Exception Processing Workflows
- Configure exception queues and routing rules for different validation failure types
- Implement user interfaces for manual verification and correction of flagged data
- Apply automated exception resolution using confidence thresholds and business rules
- Analyze exception processing metrics and identify opportunities for automation improvement
Quality Assurance and Monitoring
- Configure quality sampling and random verification processes for processed documents
- Implement audit trails and logging for all validation and correction activities
- Apply statistical quality control methods to monitor recognition and validation accuracy
- Design quality feedback loops that improve recognition models and validation rules
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Domain 5: Export Connectors and System Integration
3 topics
FileNet and ECM Integration
- Configure FileNet P8 connector with document class mapping and property assignments
- Implement Content Engine integration including security contexts and version management
- Apply CMIS connector configuration for generic ECM system connectivity
- Analyze export performance and implement batch optimization strategies for large document volumes
- Design hybrid storage architectures combining multiple ECM platforms
Database and File System Exports
- Configure database export connectors for SQL Server, Oracle, and DB2 platforms
- Implement XML and CSV export formats with custom field mapping and transformation
- Apply file system export with hierarchical folder structures and naming conventions
- Evaluate export connector reliability and implement error handling and retry mechanisms
Custom Integration Development
- Develop custom export connectors using Datacap SDK and .NET framework
- Implement web services integration using SOAP and REST APIs for external system connectivity
- Apply message queue integration patterns for asynchronous document processing
- Analyze integration patterns and select optimal approaches for specific business requirements
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Domain 6: Application Design and Production Operations
3 topics
Rulerunner and Batch Processing
- Configure Rulerunner for automated batch processing with scheduling and resource management
- Implement parallel processing strategies to optimize throughput in multi-core environments
- Apply batch prioritization and load balancing algorithms for mixed workload scenarios
- Analyze batch processing performance metrics and identify bottlenecks in the processing pipeline
Application Architecture Design
- Design scalable Datacap applications using modular architecture patterns and component reuse
- Implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans for critical document processing systems
- Apply DevOps practices including version control and automated deployment for Datacap applications
- Evaluate architectural trade-offs between performance, scalability, and maintainability
System Monitoring and Maintenance
- Configure comprehensive monitoring dashboards using Datacap performance counters and system metrics
- Implement automated alerting and notification systems for critical system events and failures
- Apply proactive maintenance procedures including database optimization and cleanup routines
- Analyze system trends and capacity planning data to predict future infrastructure requirements
Scope
Included Topics
- All domains of C1000-121 IBM Certified Developer - Datacap V9.1.8: Datacap v9.1.8: architecture, Datacap Server, task profiles; document capture, scanning, image processing; recognition engines (OCR, ICR, barcode); validation rules, data verification, exceptions; exp.
- Exam-specific technical content covering ort connectors (FileNet, CMIS, database); application design, rulerunner, batch processing, monitoring..
Not Covered
- Topics outside the C1000-121 exam scope and other certification levels.
- Current pricing, promotional offers, and vendor-specific values that change over time.
- Implementation details for competing vendor products and platforms.
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