C1000-130 Exam Dumps - IBM Cloud Pak for Integration V2021.2 Administration

In IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I), distributed tracing allows administrators to monitor the flow of requests across multiple services. This feature helps in diagnosing performance issues and debugging integration flows.

Tracing must be enabled during the initial deployment of an integration capability instance.

Once deployed, tracing settings cannot be changed dynamically without redeploying the instance.

This ensures that tracing configurations are properly set up and integrated with observability tools like OpenTelemetry, Jaeger, or Zipkin.

A. If tracing has not been enabled, the administrator can turn it on without the need to redeploy the integration capability. (Incorrect)

Tracing cannot be enabled after deployment. It must be configured during the initial deployment process.

B. Distributed tracing data is enabled by default when a new capability is instantiated through the Platform Navigator. (Incorrect)

Tracing is not enabled by default. The administrator must manually enable it during deployment.

C. The administrator can schedule tracing to run intermittently for each specified integration capability. (Incorrect)

There is no scheduling option for tracing in CP4I. Once enabled, tracing runs continuously based on the chosen settings.

D. Tracing for an integration capability instance can be enabled only when deploying the instance. (Correct)

This is the correct answer. Tracing settings are defined at deployment and cannot be modified afterward without redeploying the instance.

Analysis of the Options:

IBM Cloud Pak for Integration - Tracing and Monitoring

Enabling Distributed Tracing in IBM CP4I

IBM OpenTelemetry and Jaeger Tracing Integration

IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) v2021.2 Administration References:

In IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) v2021.2, the IBM License Service collects and retains license usage data for a default period of 90 days. This data is crucial for auditing and compliance, ensuring that software usage aligns with licensing agreements.

The IBM License Service continuously collects and stores licensing data.

By default, it retains data for 90 days before older data is automatically removed.

Users can query and retrieve usage reports from this 90-day period.

The License Service supports regulatory compliance by ensuring transparent tracking of software usage.

B. The full period from the deployment – Incorrect. The License Service does not retain data indefinitely; it follows a rolling 90-day retention policy.

C. 30 days – Incorrect. The default retention period is longer than 30 days.

D. 60 days – Incorrect. The default is 90 days, not 60.

IBM License Service Documentation

IBM Cloud Pak for Integration v2021.2 – Licensing Guide

IBM Support – License Service Data Retention Policy

Key Details About the IBM License Service Data Retention:Why Not the Other Options?IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) v2021.2 Administration References

In IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) v2021.2, when App Connect Operator is deployed in a restricted network (air-gapped environment), access to external cloud-based services (such as AWS S3) is typically not available.

A restricted network means no direct internet access, so external storage services like Amazon S3 cannot be used to store Broker Archive (BAR) files.

BAR files contain packaged integration flows for IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE).

In restricted environments, administrators must use internal storage options, such as:

Persistent Volume Claims (PVCs)

Ephemeral storage (temporary, in-memory storage)

Why Option A (S3 Cannot Be Used) is Correct:

B. Ephemeral storage cannot be used for BAR files. → Incorrect

Ephemeral storage is supported but is not recommended for production because data is lost when the pod restarts.

C. Only Ephemeral storage is supported for BAR files. → Incorrect

Both Ephemeral storage and Persistent Volume Claims (PVCs) are supported for storing BAR files.

Ephemeral storage is not the only option.

D. Persistent Claim storage cannot be used for BAR files. → Incorrect

Persistent Volume Claims (PVCs) are a supported and recommended method for storing BAR files in a restricted network.

This ensures that integration flows persist even if a pod is restarted or redeployed.

Explanation of Incorrect Answers:

IBM App Connect Enterprise - BAR File Storage Options

IBM Cloud Pak for Integration Storage Considerations

IBM Cloud Pak for Integration Deployment in Restricted Environments

IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) v2021.2 Administration References:

When installing an IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) operator in an OpenShift cluster, issues like hanging installations often occur due to problems with the Operator Lifecycle Manager (OLM). The best approach for debugging a stalled installation is to systematically check the key Operator OLM objects in the following order:

Subscription:

The Subscription (Subscription CR) manages the operator installation and upgrades.

Check if the subscription is in the correct state (kubectl get subscription -n ).

Look for events that might indicate why the operator is stuck.

InstallPlan:

The InstallPlan determines the installation process for the operator.

If an InstallPlan is pending, it might indicate that dependencies or permissions are missing.

Use kubectl get installplan -n to check its status.

ClusterServiceVersion (CSV):

The ClusterServiceVersion (CSV) represents the installed operator and its status.

If the CSV is in a "Pending" or "Failed" state, logs will provide insights into what is wrong.

Use kubectl get csv -n to check its status.

Option A (Log Aggregator in openshift-operators and then Subscription) – Incorrect:

While logging is useful, the first step should be checking the OLM objects like Subscription, InstallPlan, and CSV.

Option B (InstallPlan and pod logs from the hanging operator) – Incorrect:

The InstallPlan is useful, but checking Subscription and CSV as well is necessary for a complete diagnosis.

Checking pod logs is a later step, not the first thing to do.

Option D (ibm-operator-catalog CatalogSource and ClusterServiceVersion) – Incorrect:

The CatalogSource is used to fetch the operator package, but it is not the first thing to check.

Checking Subscription, InstallPlan, and CSV first provides a more direct way to diagnose the issue.

IBM Cloud Pak for Integration Operator Troubleshooting

OpenShift Operator Lifecycle Manager (OLM) Guide

Debugging Operator Installation Issues in OpenShift

Why the other options are incorrect:IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) v2021.2 Administration References:

When installing the Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) operator on OpenShift, administrators must select an appropriate OpenShift project (namespace).

IBM recommends using dedicated namespaces for CP4I installation to ensure proper isolation and resource management. The two commonly used namespaces are:

cp4i → A custom namespace that administrators often create specifically for CP4I components.

openshift-cp4i → A namespace prefixed with openshift-, often used in managed environments or to align with OpenShift conventions.

Both of these namespaces are valid for CP4I installation.

A. openshift-infra → ❌ Incorrect

The openshift-infra namespace is reserved for internal OpenShift infrastructure components (e.g., monitoring and networking).

It is not intended for application or operator installations.

B. openshift → ❌ Incorrect

The openshift namespace is a protected namespace used by OpenShift’s core services.

Installing CP4I in this namespace can cause conflicts and is not recommended.

C. default → ❌ Incorrect

The default namespace is a generic OpenShift project that lacks the necessary role-based access control (RBAC) configurations for CP4I.

Using this namespace can lead to security and permission issues.

Explanation of Incorrect Answers:

IBM Cloud Pak for Integration Installation Guide

OpenShift Namespace Best Practices

IBM Cloud Pak for Integration Operator Deployment

IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) v2021.2 Administration References:

https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/cloud-paks/cp-integration/2021.2?topic=installing-operators