This IBM® Redbooks® publication is a study guide for IBM Tivoli® Storage Manager Version 6.1 and is aimed at individuals who want to get IBM Certifications in this specific product.

The IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Certification, offered through the Professional Certification Program from IBM, is designed to validate the skills required of technical professionals who work in the implementation of the IBM Tivoli Storage Manager Version 6.1 product.

This book provides a combination of theory and practical experience needed for a general understanding of the subject matter. The book also provides a link to sample questions that can help in the evaluation of personal progress and provide familiarity with the types of questions encountered in the certification exam.

This publication does not replace practical experience, and it is not designed to be a stand-alone guide for any subject. Instead, it can be an effective tool that, when combined with educational activities and experience, can be a very useful preparation guide for the exam.

Chapter 1. Certification overview

Chapter 2. Introduction to IBM Tivoli Storage Manager

Chapter 3. What is new in IBM Tivoli Storage Manager

Chapter 4. Planning for Tivoli Storage Manager

Chapter 5. Planning the implementation

Chapter 6. Installing and configuring a solution

Chapter 7. Troubleshooting, problem determination, and performance tuning

Chapter 8. Tips and information that is good to know