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| Certification Vendor: | EMC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | EMC Isilon Solutions and Design Specialist Exam for Technology Architects |
| Exam Number: | E20-555 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 (approx.) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | Dell EMC Technology Architect (DTA) Dell EMC Isilon Administration Specialist |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | $200 USD (approx.) |
| Passing Score: | 63% (approx.) |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based questions, Multiple Choice, Proctored exam |
| Recommended Training: | Dell EMC Isilon Administration and Design Training Dell Technologies Isilon OneFS Courses |
| Exam Registration: | Dell Technologies Certification Portal Pearson VUE Exam Registration |
| Sample Questions: | EMC E20-555 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based proctored exam via Pearson VUE (online or test center) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended hands-on experience with Dell EMC Isilon systems and general storage/networking knowledge; no strict formal prerequisite required. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.dell.com |
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Data Protection and Storage Management | - SnapshotIQ and snapshot management - SmartPools policies |
| Isilon OneFS Architecture | - Cluster architecture and node types - OneFS file system fundamentals |
| Data Replication | - SyncIQ configuration and workflows |
| Security and Access Control | - Authentication and authorization - Role-based access control (RBAC) |
| Installation and Implementation | - Initial cluster setup - Deployment best practices |
| Cluster Design and Components | - Cluster sizing and scalability - Hardware components and compatibility |
| Monitoring and Troubleshooting | - System health monitoring - Common troubleshooting scenarios |
| Performance and Scalability | - Scalability planning - Performance tuning considerations |
| Networking and Client Access | - SmartConnect load balancing - NFS, SMB, and multiprotocol access |
The E20-555 exam, officially titled Isilon Solutions and Design Specialist Exam for Technology Architects, is the qualifying exam for the Dell EMC Technology Architect – Isilon Solutions and Design Specialist certification, which sits at the Specialist level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a EMC career path. It also connects to Dell EMC Technology Architect (DTA), Dell EMC Isilon Administration Specialist, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The E20-555 exam gives you 60 (approx.) questions to complete within 90 minutes. Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what TestSimulate's test engines are designed for.
The passing score for EMC Isilon Solutions and Design Specialist Exam for Technology Architects is 63% (approx.), and the official registration fee is $200 USD (approx.). Keep in mind that a retake means paying that fee again in full, which makes an honest self-check worthwhile: before you book, sit a timed practice test and make sure you are consistently scoring above the passing line with some margin to spare.
According to the official requirements: Recommended hands-on experience with Dell EMC Isilon systems and general storage/networking knowledge; no strict formal prerequisite required.. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
Registration for the E20-555 exam is handled through the official channels below:
The exam is delivered in the following format: Computer-based proctored exam via Pearson VUE (online or test center). Pick a date that leaves room for at least one full timed practice test beforehand.
EMC recommends the following official training options for candidates preparing for EMC Isilon Solutions and Design Specialist Exam for Technology Architects:
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The current EMC Isilon Solutions and Design Specialist Exam for Technology Architects syllabus is organized into 9 exam domains. The first three are:
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your TestSimulate practice questions are mapped to.
What accurately represents Isilon SyncIQ Automated Failover?
Independent of protocol, what does Isilon OneFS use to translate identities?
What is appropriate for capturing packets for later analysis of I/O request sizes and randomness on Isilon clusters?
Your customer is a major metropolitan newspaper. Your previous discussion centered on their storage requirements, and you asked them some of the Top Ten questions.
They responded: "Well, it's not the prettiest or most high-tech solution...we use Secure FTP (SFTP) to upload the stories and images and put them in a workflow that formats them for printing in the newspaper." "What really worries us is the fact that our Storage Array from your competitor is going out of maintenance in 120 days, and they are dropping support for Secure FTP. This isn't even considered in our D/R Plan. Do you have a better solution with Isilon?" Which top 10 questions led to this information?
Refer to the exhibit.
A customer calls you and asks if you could come by and interpret their InsightIQ dat a. You see that namespace reads are 63% of the work load.
What would you recommend to help this cluster's namespace performance?
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