Alfresco Content Services Certified Administrator (ACSCA) Practice Exam

The Alfresco Content Services Certified Administrator (ACSCA) certification validates your ability to administer and manage Alfresco Content Services (ACS), a leading enterprise content management (ECM) system. 

Who Should Take This Exam?

This certification is ideal for:

• IT Professionals: System administrators, information security specialists, and anyone seeking to manage Alfresco Content Services within an organization.
• Content Management Specialists: Professionals working with document management systems (DMS) who want to specialize in administering Alfresco.
• Alfresco Enthusiasts: Those with a basic understanding of ECM principles aiming to gain hands-on experience with Alfresco administration.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for taking the exam. However, a foundational understanding of computer networks, file systems, and basic security principles would be beneficial. Additionally, familiarity with content management systems can give you a head start.

Roles and Responsibilities 

• Alfresco Content Services Administrator: Installing, configuring, managing, and maintaining Alfresco Content Services environments.
• ECM Specialist (Alfresco Focus): Providing technical support and managing Alfresco-based ECM solutions within an organization.
• Content Repository Administrator: Administering and managing content repositories within the Alfresco Content Services platform.

Exam Details 

• Exam Duration 75 mins
• Exam Format Multiple Choice
• Number of Questions 60 Questions

Course Outline

The Alfresco Content Services Certified Administrator (ACSCA) exam covers the following topics - 

1. Alfresco Content Services Architecture 

• Alfresco Products 
• Architecture 
• Integrations 
• Solr
• Subsystems 

2. Managing the Installation 

• Authentication 
• File Servers 
• Installation and Configuration 
• Monitoring Health 
• Preventive Maintenance 
• Upgrades 

3. Repository Management 

• Auditing o Backup and Recovery 
• Content Model and Lifecycle 
• Content Rules 
• Permissions and Security 
• Workflow Management 

4. Troubleshooting  

• JMX 
• Support for End Users 
• Support for Developers 
• Troubleshooting 

5. Server Management 

• High Availability 
• Load Balancing 
• Managing Storage, Indexes and Content 
• Performance Tuning 
• Replication and Synch 
• Transformers and Metadata Extraction 

6. User Interface Customization  

• Share Configuration