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| Certification Vendor: | Dell EMC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Dell Technologies Data Protection Design 2023 Exam |
| Exam Number: | D-DP-DS-23 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 63% |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Price: | $230 USD |
| Exam Format: | Design scenario-based questions, Multiple choice |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Related Certifications: | Dell Technologies Proven Professional - Data Protection |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65 |
| Recommended Training: | Dell Technologies Education Services - Data Protection Design Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite testing at Pearson VUE centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended hands-on experience with Dell data protection products and related training |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.dell.com/content/dam/dell-emc/documents/en-us/D-DP-DS-23-Design_Data_Protection_Exam.pdf |
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: NetWorker Solutions Design | 9% | - Scalability and performance planning - Backup policies and workflow design - Architecture design and component placement |
| Topic 2: Avamar Solutions Design | 9% | - Sizing and capacity planning - Integration with other Dell products - Client and server architecture design |
| Topic 3: Cloud and Hybrid Data Protection Design | 6% | - Hybrid cloud protection strategies - Cloud tiering and long-term retention - Cloud backup and archive solutions |
| Topic 4: PowerProtect DD Solutions Design and Sizing | 9% | - Data reduction and efficiency planning - Deployment models and best practices - Sizing methodology and tools |
| Topic 5: Requirements Analysis and Design Methodology | 12% | - Risk assessment and availability requirements - Capacity planning and growth considerations - Business and technical requirement gathering |
| Topic 6: RecoverPoint and Replication Solutions Design | 9% | - Continuous data protection design - Disaster recovery planning and failover - Replication topology and connectivity |
| Topic 7: Dell Data Protection Product Architecture and Features | 28% | - PowerProtect Data Manager capabilities and integration - Avamar architecture, features, and use cases - PowerProtect DD architecture, features, and use cases - RecoverPoint and RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines - NetWorker architecture, features, and use cases - PowerProtect Cyber Recovery solution design |
| Topic 8: Monitoring, Management, and Optimization | 3% | - Lifecycle management and upgrades - Operational monitoring and reporting - Performance tuning and optimization |
| Topic 9: Data Protection Concepts and Fundamentals | 15% | - Data protection compliance and regulatory requirements - RPO and RTO definitions and application - Backup, restore, replication, and disaster recovery principles |
The D-DP-DS-23 exam is the official test for the EMC Dell Data Protection Design 2023 certification from EMC. It measures whether you can apply the skills described in the exam objectives to realistic scenarios. Earning the credential shows employers that your knowledge has been checked against a recognized industry standard, which is why many candidates treat it as essential armor in a competitive job market.
The passing score for the D-DP-DS-23 exam is 63%, and the exam fee is $230 USD. Because retakes mean paying the fee again, most candidates prefer to prepare thoroughly first — working through practice questions with expert-verified answers until the exam format feels familiar is a common approach.
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The D-DP-DS-23 exam contains 65 questions and allows 120 minutes minutes to complete them. That works out to limited time per question, so practicing under similar time pressure beforehand helps you pace yourself on the real day.
EMC lists the following training options for candidates preparing for the D-DP-DS-23 exam:
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No mandatory prerequisites; recommended hands-on experience with Dell data protection products and related training
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A customer plans to use their public cloud account to perform disaster recovery (DR) of their on-premises VMs. The customer requirements include not only VM image-level protection but also full application consistent DR.
What are the minimum requirements for deploying this solution?
Response:
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
When using PowerProtect Data Manager with a multi-node SAP HANA system, where is the database application agent deployed?
Response:
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
What is the expected compression rate for protection operations with Dell EMC Cloud DR before sending data to the cloud?
Response:
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A customer wants to understand which PowerProtect DD technology is used to keep their data protected from deletion with an immutable technology. Which technology can be used with a PowerProtect Cyber Recovery solution to provide this functionality?
Response:
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
A customer has Dell EMC Avamar, Data Domain, and Avamar with Data Domain systems. They recently added an Integrated Data Protection Appliance (IDPA) into the environment. They are now looking for a way to consolidate their management and backup windows.
In addition, the customer is interested in a more unified search for backups, analytics, and reporting. What should be recommended to the customer?
Response:
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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