Product Description

A Sun Certified MySQL 5.1 Cluster Database Administrator (SCMCDBA) is capable of administering databases built on the MySQL Cluster technology. In addition to being a Sun Certified MySQL Database Administrator, a SCMCDBA can design, deploy, configure and maintain MySQL Clusters, to provide a highly available and scalable database. Specific associated skills include addition of Cluster nodes, performing software upgrades, and setting up replication without suffering downtime. The typical job role for a SCMCDBA is maintaining and performing continuous service on one or more MySQL Cluster setups, in cooperation with users and developers. The SCMCDBA understands the underlying logic and influence of hardware components in a Cluster system, and is able to provide the necessary degree of security and performance throughout the system.

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Details

• Delivered at: Authorized Prometric Testing Centers
• Prerequisites: Sun Certified MySQL Database Administrator is required
• Exam type: Multiple choice
• Number of questions: 70
• Pass score: 60%
• Time limit: 90 minutes

 

Languages

English  

Assignment Objectives

SECTION 1: Clustering Concepts (5%)

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• High Availability
• Scalability
• Clustering Architectures

SECTION 2: Architecture and Organization (10%)

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• Components
• Organization

SECTION 3: Software Processes (5%)

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• Local Replication
• Cluster Partitioning
• Failure Detection/Recovery

SECTION 4: The NDB Storage Engine (15%)

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• Usage
• Transactions
• Indexes
• Disk Based Storage
• Limitations

SECTION 5: Cluster Deployment (5%)

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• General
• Physical Configuration
• Hardware Requirements/Recommendations
• Topologies

SECTION 6: Configuration (10%)

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• Configuration Files
• Connectstring
• Generic Options
• Storage Options

SECTION 7: Starting, Stopping and Monitoring a Cluster (10%)

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• Start/Stop/Restart
• Adding/Removing Nodes
• Monitor/Management

SECTION 8: Security (5%)

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SECTION 9: Backup and Recovery (10%)

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• General
• Native Backup
• Mysqldump

SECTION 10: Global Replication (5%)

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• Global Replication (General)
• Binlog
• Setting Up Replication

SECTION 11: Performance and Tuning (10%)

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• Data Access Methods
• Configuration
• Query Cache
• Network Issues
• Mysqld Options

SECTION 12: Troubleshooting and Problem Solving (10%)

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• Monitoring
• Node Failure
• General Issues

 
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