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IBM C4040-120 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Networking and Communications | - IBM i network configuration
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| Topic 2: IBM i System Architecture and Concepts | - IBM i operating system overview
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| Topic 3: System Administration and Configuration | - System setup and configuration tasks
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| Topic 4: Storage and Backup/Recovery | - Data protection and recovery strategies
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| Topic 5: User and Security Management | - Security administration
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| Topic 6: Work Management and Performance | - System performance and workload management
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The IBM Associate: IBM i 7.1 Administration is the official IBM exam behind the IBM Certified Associate certification at the Associate level. It's how the vendor verifies that your skills meet its standard — and how employers know they do. Related credentials include IBM Certified System Administrator - IBM i, IBM i Administration and Support certifications, useful context if you're mapping a longer certification path.
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The IBM Associate: IBM i 7.1 Administration blueprint divides into 6 domains, with IBM i System Architecture and Concepts, Storage and Backup/Recovery, User and Security Management among the headline areas. Let the weightings steer your hours — they tell you where the questions concentrate. The full outline above shows every subtopic.
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No formal prerequisite required, but basic knowledge of IBM i (AS/400) system administration is recommended. Vendor policies evolve, so before booking, confirm the latest eligibility details on the official exam page (official C4040-120 exam information).
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