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| Certification Vendor: | Dell Technologies |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Data Domain Specialist for Implementation Engineers |
| Exam Number: | E20-385 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 63% |
| Exam Price: | Paid (varies by region) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Related Certifications: | Associate – Information Storage and Management Associate – Data Protection and Management Associate – Backup Recovery |
| Certificate Validity Period: | N/A (certification does not expire) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Sample Questions: | EMC E20-385 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at Pearson VUE authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Associate level certification (e.g., Information Storage and Management, Backup Recovery, or Data Protection and Management) |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learning.dell.com/content/dell/en-us/home/certification-overview.html |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Data Domain Extended Retention | 10% | - Extended retention features and configuration |
| Topic 2: Data Domain Fundamentals | 15% | - Data Domain product capabilities and software options - Key deduplication technologies and architecture |
| Topic 3: Backup Environment Implementation and Integration | 15% | - Integration with backup software and protocols - Best practices for backup workflows |
| Topic 4: Data Domain System Administration | 35% | - Replication, security, and recovery operations - Administration tasks and performance tuning |
| Topic 5: Data Domain Cloud Tier | 10% | - Cloud tier features and configuration |
| Topic 6: Data Domain Hardware Installation | 15% | - Network and hardware setup - System preparation and initial configuration |
The E20-385 exam, officially titled Specialist - Implementation Engineer, Data Domain Exam, is the qualifying exam for the EMC Certification 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 Associate – Information Storage and Management, Associate – Backup Recovery, Associate – Data Protection and Management, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The E20-385 exam gives you 60 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 Specialist - Implementation Engineer, Data Domain is 63%, and the official registration fee is Paid (varies by region). 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: Associate level certification (e.g., Information Storage and Management, Backup Recovery, or Data Protection and Management). Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
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The current EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, Data Domain syllabus is organized into 6 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.
Question 1
Which criteria are used as the basis for configuring the data movement policy of a Dell EMC Data Domain system enabled with Extended Retention?
A. Creation time of every file stored in the system Frequency of data movement
B. Last modified time of each directory stored in the system Frequency of updates to each directory
C. Last modified time of every file stored in the system Schedule of data movement
D. Frequency of file activity Availability of space on the target tier
Question 2
Which hardware and capacity license options are available for an EMC Data Domain system?
A. Expanded-Storage, Global Compression, and DD Extended Retention
B. Expanded-Storage, Capacity-Active, Gateway, and Capacity-Archive
C. Expanded-Storage, Capacity-Active, DD Extended Retention, and Capacity-Archive
D. Expanded-Storage, DD Extended Retention, Capacity-Active, Global Deduplication, and Capacity-Archive
Question 3
A customer reports that their EMC Data Domain system is running out of space. They manually removed many fast copies from their system. However, this has not increased available space on the system.
What else must be done to regain space used by fast copies?
A. Remove the MTrees that contain the fast copies
B. Expire and remove the snapshots that were used to create the fast copies
C. Expire the fast copies when they are removed
D. Run file system cleaning to reclaim space
Question 4
How many characters are used in barcodes (tape identifiers) for Dell EMC Data Domain VTL?
A. 8
B. 7
C. 6
D. 9
Question 5
What is the correct sequence of steps to configure storage for a Dell EMC Data Domain Cloud Tier in the System Manager GUI?
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: Only visible for members |
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