Passing 000-415 certifications without Hands On

nkln@you · Post by **nkln@you** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:13 pm

Hi,

I have been working on Datastage Server Edition for the past 4 years.

I never worked on Enterprise Edition except once for a period of 5 days an year ago

I want to pass 000-415 certification. But I do not have the Software to do hands-on on Enterprise Edition as my customer currently uses Server edition only.

I have gone through Vincent McBurney Blog and Studyguide. It asks to exercises which I would not be able to do as I do not have software.

Is it possible to pass the exam without the installed software and reading only manuals and discussion forums? If so can you guide me correct path

lstsaur · Post by **lstsaur** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:53 pm

Give youself a break; it's better just to take a DS EE trainning class.

ray.wurlod · Post by **ray.wurlod** » Fri Apr 04, 2008 4:23 pm

If you go to IOD 2008 in Las Vegas (as an attendee) you can take a certification preparation class (from memory it's about $400) and then attempt the exam itself for free. Check out the IOD web site for more information.

Of course there are no guarantees - you will definitely not pass if you go into the exam with a server developer's mindset.

John Smith · Post by **John Smith** » Sun Apr 06, 2008 5:15 pm

you can always get the evaluation copy of the software from our friends in IBM,install it and have a play.
i'd still strongly recommend attending the training course because some of the fundamentals are best learnt in class.

nkln@you · Post by **nkln@you** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:22 pm

Hi Smith,

How could I get an evaluation copy . What is the process for this. Whom should I contact for this?

John Smith · Post by **John Smith** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:55 am

If you require further information please contact Sales Administration.
http://www.ascential.com/iisp/public/contact.do

Product downloads can be found at:
https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/i ... e=wiiseval