IBM C2040-958 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | IBM |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | IBM SmartCloud Notes Hybrid Config & Onboard Data Transfer |
| Exam Number: | C2040-958 |
| Related Certifications: | C2040-430 IBM SmartCloud Notes Hybrid Config & Onboard Data Transfer V2 C2040-985 Developing IBM Lotus Notes and Domino 8.5 Applications |
| Real Exam Qty: | 106 (approximate based on available exam resources) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Sample Questions: | IBM C2040-958 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Delivered through Pearson VUE's authorized testing channels, including in-person test centers or online proctored delivery via OnVUE. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} |
| Pre Condition: | Experience with IBM SmartCloud Notes hybrid setup and Lotus Domino administration is recommended; there are no strictly mandated prerequisites listed. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.ibm.com/training/ |
IBM C2040-958 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Mail Routing and Services | - FTP and Manifest Validation - Mail Hub and NRPC Routing |
| Onboarding Planning and Transfer | - Data Transfer Methods - Onboarding Planning Tool (OPT) - Onboarding Transition Tool (OTT) |
| Hybrid Configuration Concepts | - Hybrid Environment Overview - Configuration Tools and Utilities |
| Troubleshooting and Validation | - Logs and Configuration Tests - Error Resolution Processes |
| Directory Synchronization and Servers | - Directory Sync Server - Passthru and Staging Servers |
IBM SmartCloud Notes Hybrid Config & Onboard Data Transfer Sample Questions:
Question 1
When configuring the hybrid account settings, an administrator will need to know _________
A. only the name of the directory server and domain certifier.
B. the names of the required on-premises servers, the required directories, internet domain(s),
base name for virtual servers, and the virtual
server OU-certifier ID with password, if required.
C. how to edit the domain CNAME record to verify ownership of the domain(s).
D. how to create the company account in the service.
Question 2
Sam is about to transfer a batch of users from the Onboarding Planning Tool (OPT) into the Onboarding Transition Tool (OTT). Which one of the following statements is correct?
A. He can only transfer users for whom he has resolved any errors reported by OPT.
B. He can transfer users even if they have errors reported by OPT, but OTT will not allow users to be transferred to the service.
C. He must mark any errors as "acknowledged" in OPT before transferring the users.
D. The total size of the mail files transferred cannot exceed 250GB.
Question 3
When setting up an on-premises environment, which statement is true about the passthru server?
A. The passthru server handles the transfer of network packets and performs mail-routing and
replication with IBM SmartCloud Notes servers.
B. The server ID for the passthru server must be registered with a unique OU-level certifier,
separate from the OU-level certifier that is used to
register the hub/mail server.
C. The passthru server handles inbound connections from the SmartCloud Notes directory sync
and mail hub servers.
D. The passthru server is outside the corporate DMZ.
Question 4
How do users who access IBM SmartCloud Notes using a browser receive credentials needed for logging into SmartCloud Notes the first time?
A. Users access the URL for SmartCloud Notes from a browser, log in with the temporary login
name and password provided by the company
administrator, then users can update their own login name and password.
B. Users receive a registration URL in an email sent by the SmartCloud team to the user's existing
mail account, then users are able to register
their own credentials.
C. Users log into SmartCloud Notes using their IBM Lotus Notes client. Then, they open the
Welcome letter from the SmartCloud Notes team,
which provides the needed credentials for SmartCloud Notes.
D. Users access the URL for SmartCloud Notes from a browser, log in with the login name and
temporary password provided by the company
administrator, then users must update their password on first login.
Question 5
Sam is about to transfer a batch of users from the Onboarding Planning Tool (OPT) into the Onboarding Transition Tool (OTT). Which one of the following statements is correct?
A. He can only transfer users for whom he has resolved any errors reported by OPT.
B. He can transfer users even if they have errors reported by OPT, but OTT will not allow users to be transferred to the service.
C. He must mark any errors as "acknowledged" in OPT before transferring the users.
D. The total size of the mail files transferred cannot exceed 250GB.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: C | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: B |

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