I have today  just passed my IBM 000-206 High-End Disk Solutions for Open Systems Version 1. I thought I will post out my tips for what to study to help others pass the exam as well.

1- Make sure you know when to use DS8000, DS6000, DS4000, Nseries & SVC. There are so many scenario questions that will require you to be able to distinguish between the usage of each of the above storage types.

2- Make sure you are aware of the different versions of IBM TotalStorage Productivity Center, when to use which version, & what its used for.

3- Make sure you know the IBM DS8000 in and out. Make sure you know when to use DS8100 & when do you need DS8300. Make sure you know what LPARs on the DS8000 are used for. There are many questions on the exam that test your understanding of IBM DS8000 LPARs basics.

4- Make sure you that you understand the smaller the disk size the more performance you will get.

5- Make sure you know the IBM Storage copy services & understand what they are used for. Look at the IBM Copy services redbook & make sure you understand when to use FlashCopy, FlashCopy SE, Metro Mirror, Global Copy, Global Mirror & so on.

6- Make sure you know your Raid Levels, & when to use each.

7- Make sure what multi-pathing driver is used for each IBM Storage & for what host type is it used for.

If you cover the points above, you shall be ready to go. I wish everyone good luck on their exam. Please post your feedback.

Enjoy,

TSMGuru