Becoming TSM Consultant!!!

[Hema]

How to become TSM Consultant. What is the basic criteria/strategy to be followed?


Regards,
Hema

 

[sandeepkontham]

relevant question In which location of IBM, TSM R&D going on? and how to become part of the TSM R&D department? what all skills required and needed ..... I think information on those things gives picture to TSM administrators who all aspiring to become TSM SME Consultant and be part to R&D department.

 

[DanGiles]

R&D? I think he wants to become a consultant, not a developer. I'd suggest having at least 5 years experience, and at least 1 of those years doing architecture. If all you do is pure admin, I'd ask why you would want to become a consultant -- better full time in that kind of role.

 

[kreddy]

Hi Hema,

Please provide email and I can help

 

[Hema]

@Daniel & @Sandeep: Not in specific to any competency in IBM. I aim for a IBM Certified TSM consultant.

Any certifications that could grade me as consultant?

Regards,
Hema

 

[DanGiles]

Well, you should have IBM Deployment Professional Certification for TSM, and SNIA certification would also be good. Various o/s certifications may be useful, but what you need most is experience.

 

[Hema]

Thanks Daniel.

Well aware of the IBM deployment certification, I attempted to gather idea on SNIA, I understood that various levels of grade is available which are as:
Professional (SCSP)
Engineer (SCSE)
Expert (SCSN-E)
Architect (SCSA)
SNIA Sales Qualification (SQSSP)

I'm confused, which could be the one I shuld start up with, Can you guide me.

Regards,
Hema

 

[DanGiles]

You HAVE to start with with SCSP, and if you've done any work with storage, it should be pretty easy. I saw a practice exam on the SNIA web site, but I can't recall exactly where it was -- you may want to look around.

The SCSE is mostly for SAN administration, so it may be of limitted value, but again. Personally, I'd go for the SCSA.

 

[chris_magic]

How to become TSM Consultant. What is the basic criteria/strategy to be followed?


Regards,
Hema

First, it is a matter of experience ...
Secondly, you need to have work in complex environments TSM ...

I don't think there is a specific way to become a consultant TSM.
It is a question of opportunity, interest and motivation for TSM.

 

[Hema]

Thanks Chris & Dan