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S2000 019 Cloud SAP
The IBM Certified Specialty Cloud for SAP v1 exam validates expertise in deploying SAP workloads on IBM Cloud, covering infrastructure fundamentals, networking, storage, high availability, and migration strategies.
90
Minutes
60
Questions
62/100
Passing Score
$200
Exam Cost
Who Should Take This
It is designed for SAP architects, cloud engineers, and solution consultants who have at least two years of experience managing SAP environments and seek to design, implement, and optimize SAP solutions on IBM Cloud. Learners aim to demonstrate strategic competence and earn a credential that validates their ability to ensure performance, resilience, and seamless migration.
What's Covered
1
Domain 1: SAP on IBM Cloud Infrastructure Fundamentals
2
Domain 2: Networking and Connectivity for SAP
3
Domain 3: Storage Management and Backup
4
Domain 4: High Availability and Disaster Recovery
5
Domain 5: SAP Migration and Deployment
6
Domain 6: Monitoring and Operations
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Practice Questions
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20 Activity Formats
Course Outline
65 learning goals
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Domain 1: SAP on IBM Cloud Infrastructure Fundamentals
2 topics
IBM Cloud Bare Metal for SAP HANA
- Configure SAP HANA certified bare metal server profiles based on memory, CPU, and storage requirements
- Implement bare metal server provisioning for SAP HANA workloads using IBM Cloud console or API
- Analyze performance characteristics of BI.S3.H2.192, BI.S4.H2.384, and BI.S4.H2.768 profiles within the IBM cloud platform environment.
- Evaluate bare metal network interface bonding and VLAN configuration for SAP environments
- Design multi-node SAP HANA scale-out architecture on IBM Cloud bare metal infrastructure
VPC Infrastructure for SAP NetWeaver
- Deploy SAP NetWeaver application servers on IBM Cloud VPC virtual server instances
- Configure VPC subnets, security groups, and network ACLs for SAP three-tier architecture
- Implement load balancers for SAP NetWeaver ASCS/ERS high availability configuration
- Analyze VPC bandwidth allocation and network performance for SAP workload requirements
- Design hybrid cloud connectivity between on-premises SAP systems and IBM Cloud VPC
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Domain 2: Networking and Connectivity for SAP
2 topics
VPC Networking Architecture
- Configure VPC routing tables and network gateways for SAP system communication
- Implement network segmentation using multiple VPCs and transit gateways for SAP landscapes
- Apply network security policies and firewall rules for SAP database and application tiers
- Analyze network latency and throughput requirements for SAP HANA inter-node communication
- Design cross-region VPC peering strategy for SAP disaster recovery scenarios
IBM Cloud Direct Link and DNS
- Establish IBM Cloud Direct Link dedicated or connect connections for SAP hybrid scenarios
- Configure BGP routing and VLAN tagging for Direct Link SAP traffic segregation
- Implement IBM Cloud DNS services for SAP system hostname resolution and failover
- Analyze Direct Link bandwidth utilization and redundancy options for SAP critical workloads
- Evaluate network path optimization between on-premises SAP systems and IBM Cloud via Direct Link
3
Domain 3: Storage Management and Backup
2 topics
SAP Storage Sizing and Configuration
- Calculate SAP HANA memory-to-storage ratios and configure appropriate block storage volumes
- Configure file storage for SAP NetWeaver shared directories including /sapmnt and transport
- Implement storage encryption and performance optimization for SAP database workloads
- Analyze IOPS requirements and storage tier selection for SAP HANA data, log, and backup volumes
- Design storage layout strategy for SAP HANA multi-tenant database containers and tenant isolation
HANA Backup to Object Storage
- Configure SAP HANA backup to IBM Cloud Object Storage using backint interface
- Implement automated HANA backup scheduling with retention policies in Cloud Object Storage
- Apply backup compression and encryption settings for HANA backups stored in COS buckets
- Analyze backup performance metrics and optimize backup window for large HANA databases
- Evaluate cross-region backup replication strategies for HANA disaster recovery requirements
4
Domain 4: High Availability and Disaster Recovery
3 topics
HANA System Replication
- Configure SAP HANA System Replication between primary and secondary HANA instances
- Implement synchronous and asynchronous replication modes based on RPO requirements
- Apply HANA System Replication operation modes including delta_datashipping and logreplay
- Analyze replication performance metrics and network bandwidth impact for System Replication
- Design multi-tier HANA System Replication topology for both HA and DR requirements
Pacemaker Clustering
- Deploy and configure Pacemaker cluster software on RHEL for SAP HANA HA
- Configure cluster resources including SAPHana, SAPHanaTopology, and virtual IP resources
- Implement fencing mechanisms and STONITH devices for cluster split-brain protection
- Analyze cluster status, resource migration, and failover scenarios using pcs commands
- Evaluate cluster performance tuning and resource constraints for optimal SAP HANA availability
Cross-Region Disaster Recovery
- Establish cross-region HANA System Replication between IBM Cloud multi-zone regions
- Configure automated failover procedures and runbooks for cross-region DR scenarios
- Implement monitoring and alerting for cross-region replication lag and connectivity issues
- Analyze RTO and RPO metrics for cross-region disaster recovery architecture
- Design comprehensive DR testing procedures including planned failover and failback operations
5
Domain 5: SAP Migration and Deployment
2 topics
Database Migration Option (DMO)
- Execute SAP DMO migration from source database to HANA using SUM tool
- Configure DMO migration parameters including memory settings and parallel processing options
- Apply DMO downtime optimization techniques including table partitioning and migration monitor
- Analyze DMO migration phases, error handling, and rollback procedures for large SAP systems
- Evaluate pre-migration testing strategies and system sizing for DMO in IBM Cloud environment
SAP Software Provisioning Manager (SWPM)
- Deploy SAP NetWeaver systems using SWPM on IBM Cloud VPC infrastructure
- Configure SWPM parameter files for automated SAP system installation and configuration
- Implement post-installation tasks including transport configuration and client setup within the IBM cloud platform environment.
- Analyze SWPM installation logs and troubleshoot common deployment issues on IBM Cloud
- Design standardized SAP installation templates and automation scripts for IBM Cloud deployments
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Domain 6: Monitoring and Operations
2 topics
SAP System Monitoring
- Configure IBM Cloud monitoring services for SAP system performance and availability metrics
- Implement SAP Solution Manager or third-party monitoring tools for comprehensive system oversight
- Apply monitoring thresholds and alerting rules for SAP HANA memory, CPU, and disk utilization
- Analyze monitoring data trends and performance baselines for capacity planning decisions
- Evaluate monitoring tool integration strategies for hybrid SAP landscapes across IBM Cloud
Operational Management
- Execute routine SAP administrative tasks including user management and system maintenance
- Implement change management procedures and approval workflows for SAP system modifications
- Configure automated backup verification and recovery testing procedures for SAP systems
- Analyze system performance reports and recommend optimization strategies for IBM Cloud SAP workloads
- Design operational runbooks and escalation procedures for SAP incident response and resolution
Scope
Included Topics
- All domains of S2000-019 IBM Certified Specialty - Cloud for SAP v1: SAP on IBM Cloud: HANA deployment on Bare Metal, NetWeaver on VPC, certified profiles; VPC networking for SAP, Direct Link, DNS; SAP storage sizing, HANA backup to Object Storage; HANA System Replicat.
- Exam-specific technical content covering ion HA, Pacemaker clustering, cross-region DR; SAP migration (DMO, SWPM), monitoring, operations..
Not Covered
- Topics outside the S2000-019 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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