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D-ECS-DY-23 Exam Topics and Domains
D-ECS-DY-23 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with ECS Portal, ECS 3.8, ECS OS, Active Directory, and more.
ECS Overview
ECS Key Features and Functions
- Identify ECS key features, functions, and capabilities
- Differentiate ECS architecture and components
ECS Solutions and Deployments
- Describe the ECS solution, including hardware configuration, typical single and multi-site deployments, and case scenarios
- Identify ECS D@RE features and functionality and Active Directory integration with ECS
ECS Implementation
Site and System Preparation
Prepare the site and ECS system for installation
ECS Core OS Installation
Install the ECS core OS and configure network separation and network configuration
ECS Software Installation and Configuration
- Perform ECS Software installation
- Perform the initial configuration of an ECS
Installation Troubleshooting
Troubleshoot ECS installation issues
ECS Administration
ECS Data Protection and Packaging
Define how ECS packages and protects data within a local site and federation
ECS Portal Configuration
Configure ECS using the portal
Namespace and Bucket Configuration
Configure ARM, ACLs, quotas, or retention policies on namespaces and buckets
ECS Monitoring
Monitor an ECS solution for problems
ECS Data Client Access
Amazon S3 Integration
Configure the ECS integration with Amazon S3 using the ECS Portal, the Amazon S3 browser, and REST APIs
OpenStack Swift Integration
Configure the ECS integration with OpenStack Swift using the management interfaces and APIs
Object Client Applications
Configure object client applications with ECS
ECS Access Tools
Configure ECS GeoDrive, ECS CLI, and REST API
ECS Integrated Solutions
Dell Cloud Tier Integration
Integrate ECS and Dell Cloud Tier
Isilon CloudPools Integration
Integrate ECS and Isilon CloudPools
NetWorker CloudBoost Integration
Integrate ECS and NetWorker with CloudBoost
How do I earn this certification?
Passing D-ECS-DY-23 earns the Dell Technologies Proven Professional - ECS Deploy certification. It sits in the Storage - Enterprise Cloud Solution (ECS) track.
- D-PSC-DY-23 - PowerScale Deploy 2023Complementary Dell storage platform skills
- D-PST-DY-23 - PowerStore Deploy 2023Complementary Dell storage platform skills
- D-VCFVXR-A-01 - Dell VCF on VxRail AchievementIntegrated infrastructure solutions
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-12-08
- ECS 3.8 3.8 Current version tested in D-ECS-DY-23
- Data Domain Cloud Tier 6.2 Integration scenarios included in exam
- Isilon Cloud Pools 9.0.x Integration with ECS covered in exam
- NetWorker CloudBoost 9.1 Backup integration scenarios in exam
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Deployment engineers and Implementation engineers.
- Hands-on experience with ECS object storage solutions
- Understanding of object storage concepts
- Familiarity with Amazon S3 and OpenStack Swift APIs
- Basic networking knowledge
- Experience with Dell storage products