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Training Courses to Be Completed for Actual Exam
For every professional test, a training course is the easiest way to gain mastery over exam content and ace the affiliated subject matter. Of course, the vendor does a commendable job in offering E20-526 specific training. Up next on the list are some high-end on-demand training courses. Any class from the below-mentioned options can be picked:
- RecoverPoint Fundamentals - Gain a quick introduction to the RecoverPoint and its entire product family in this training program. Notably, RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines is well covered here. Also, a quick overview of the architecture, features, and functionality of these two technologies can be gained easily by this class.
- VPLEX Fundamentals - This free training course is here to help the test-taker to gain elementary expertise in VPLEX and all its core facets.
- XtremIO and X2 Integration with Oracle Best Practices - This training, as all other options, is available via on-demand class format. Overall, it gives enough exposure to the best methods as well as procedures required at the time of XtremIO and X2 storage arrays integration in an Oracle environment.
- XtremIO X2 Fundamentals - Again being a free training by the vendor, this course is here to explain XtremIO X2 product.
- XtremIO Fundamentals - A free training course designed to impart introductory knowledge about EMC XtremIO products. The overview of XtremIO architecture and management options are explained well in this class.
- XtremIO and X2 Integration with VDI Best Practices - Being another wonderful training program from the vendor, this one imparts in applicants the expertise needed for XtremIO and X2 storage arrays integration in a VDI environment.
Other than these two, XtremIO Infrastructure Solutions and XtremIO Solutions Design classes are also viable alternatives for all aspiring candidates who want to nail the actual test. Note that both are on-demand training video sessions.
Dell EMC E20-526 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Topic | Details | Weights |
|---|---|---|
| XtremIO X2 Data Replication | -Describe the operation and management of XtremIO X2 snapshots -Describe the operation and management of RecoverPoint for local and remote replication with XtremIO X2 | 7% |
| XtremIO X2 Optimization and Performance Management | -Performance overview, XtremIO X2 architecture, and describe the environmental/host tools as well as the available benchmarking tools -List the components of Technical Support page, matrixes, documentation, E-Lab and other pieces of XtremIO Support structure -Explain how an XtremIO X2 Proof of Concept (PoC) is managed | 6% |
| Data Gathering and Analysis | -Identify and capture the customer requirements and document the environment -Identify and describe the data gathering tools and practices -Identify the data analysis tools and how they are used to analyze the data -Position an XtremIO X2 solution to meet the customer's requirements | 13% |
| XtremIO and X2 Operations and Management | -Identify and describe XtremIO X2 hardware and software components -Describe architectural differences between XtremIO and X2 -Describe the XtremIO X2 Management Server -Manage XtremIO X2 with the GUI and with the CLI -Data in NVRAM - protection, operation -Describe multi-cluster XtremIO X2 management | 20% |
| Designing an XtremIO X2 Solution | -Performance Design Considerations -Design an XtremIO X2 solution to include features such as deduplication, compression, encryption, etc.; including replication -Design an XtremIO X2 solution for VDI environments -Design an XtremIO X2 solution for database environments -Design for scalability -Describe the Cloud and Platform 3 (P3) design considerations in an XtremIO X2 solution | 27% |
| Host Configurations in XtremIO and X2 Environments | -Describe common host configurations; such as HBAs, multipathing, etc. -Describe the unique configuration associated with the ESXi operating system -Describe other OS configurations such as Microsoft Windows, Linux, Sun Solaris, IBM AIX, and HP-UX | 15% |
| Positioning XtremIO and X2 | -Describe the benefits of All-Flash arrays and XtremIO -Describe usage of XMS Simulator - what to demo, when to use it -Explain the benefits of post-processing operations -Demonstrate the value of XDP – performance -Describe the XtremIO X2 features such as deduplication, compression, encryption, etc. | 12% |
EMC E20-526 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Dell Technologies (formerly EMC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | XtremIO Solutions and Design Specialist Exam for Technology Architects |
| Exam Number: | E20-526 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-67 |
| Related Certifications: | Associate - Information Storage and Management Dell EMC Proven Professional Technology Architect |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | Not officially disclosed (approx. 60-70%) |
| Exam Price: | $230 USD |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Response, Multiple Choice |
| Recommended Training: | XtremIO Fundamentals XtremIO Solution Design |
| Exam Registration: | Dell Technologies Certification Portal Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | EMC E20-526 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Hold Associate - Information Storage and Management (v1.0 to v5.0) certification; recommended experience with enterprise storage systems |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learning.dell.com/content/dam/dell-emc/documents/en-us/E20_526_XtremIO_Solutions_and_Design_Specialist_Exam.pdf |
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