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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Dell
Exam Format
90 min
~60
63%
Deploy
Registration
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
Does not expire (as of October 21, 2022)
D-AV-DY-23 Exam Topics and Domains
D-AV-DY-23 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Avamar, Avamar Data Store, Avamar Data Store Gen4T, Avamar Server, and more.
1
Avamar Concepts
18%
Avamar Use Cases and Features
Identify use cases where Avamar can be usedGive examples of how to use Avamar to address the use casesList Avamar features and capabilities
- Identify appropriate use cases for Avamar backup solutions
- Demonstrate practical application of Avamar features
- Explain Avamar capabilities and their benefits
Avamar Architecture and Components
Describe Avamar system architecture and componentsExplain the key concepts required to administer and use Avamar
- Describe the complete Avamar system architecture
- Identify key components and their functions
- Explain fundamental administrative concepts
2
Avamar Implementation
13%
Avamar Virtual Edition
Explain Avamar Virtual Edition solution
- Explain Avamar Virtual Edition architecture and use cases
- Identify resource requirements for AVE deployment
Installation and Upgrade
Understand the prerequisites for Avamar Installation and UpgradeExplain Avamar Installation procedures, best practices, and understand licensing optionsExplain Avamar Upgrade procedures and best practices
- Identify prerequisites for Avamar installation and upgrade
- Explain installation procedures and best practices
- Describe licensing options and their applications
- Outline upgrade procedures and validation steps
3
Avamar Installation and Maintenance
24%
Avamar Data Store (ADS)
Describe Avamar Data Store (ADS) solutionInstall Avamar Data Store hardware
- Describe ADS architecture and components
- Explain installation procedures for ADS hardware
Maintenance Operations
Explain the node replacement and node addition processesSummarize how to connect Avamar Data Store to the customer network
- Explain node replacement and addition procedures
- Describe network connectivity configuration for ADS
4
Avamar Administration
45%
System Monitoring and Management
Identify Avamar tools for system monitoring, maintenance, and capacity managementNavigate through the Avamar Web User Interface (AUI)
- Identify appropriate tools for monitoring and management
- Navigate the Avamar Web User Interface effectively
Backup and Restore Operations
Configure and perform backups and restores
- Configure backup policies and schedules
- Perform backup and restore operations
- Implement retention policies effectively
Replication and Cloud Tier
Configure and run Avamar replication solutionsConfigure and run Cloud Tier solution
- Configure and manage Avamar replication
- Implement Cloud Tier solutions
- Optimize cloud storage usage
Best Practices and Maintenance
Identify best practices for configuring an Avamar backup environmentExplain and conduct Avamar server daily maintenance activities
- Implement Avamar configuration best practices
- Perform daily maintenance activities
- Optimize backup environment performance
Integration and Advanced Tools
Explain Avamar Fitness Analyzer and its functionalitiesIntegrate Avamar with Data Domain and NDMP
- Use Avamar Fitness Analyzer for capacity planning
- Configure integration with Data Domain
- Implement NDMP backup solutions
How do I earn this certification?
Passing D-AV-DY-23 earns the Dell Technologies Certified - Avamar Deploy 2023 certification. It sits in the Data Protection - Avamar track.
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2022-10-21
- Announcement date: 2024-02-03
Updates
- Avamar v19.10 SP1 19.10 SP1 Version update may influence future exam revisions • Release date: 2024
- Cloud Tier - Azure Stack HCI Support Latest Expanded cloud integration directly tested in exam (Cloud Tier 4.3.2) • Release date: 2024
- DD Boost API Integration Latest Critical for Data Domain integration exam topic (4.5.2) • Release date: 2024
- Immutable Backups - Period Locking 2024 New security feature relevant to backup best practices (4.4.1) • Release date: 2024
Who should take this exam?
Type: certification; Name: Dell Avamar Operate 2023; Exam Code: D-AV-OE-23
- Hands-on product experience with Dell Avamar
- Experience with backup and recovery solutions
- Understanding of data protection concepts
- Familiarity with storage systems