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D-ECS-OE-23 Exam Topics and Domains
D-ECS-OE-23 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Dell ECS 3.8, Amazon S3, OpenStack Swift, Active Directory, and more.
ECS Overview
ECS Key Features, Functions, and Capabilities
Identify ECS key features, functions, and capabilities
ECS Architecture and Components
- Differentiate ECS architecture and components
- Describe the ECS solution, including hardware configuration, typical single and multi-site deployments, and case scenarios
ECS Security Features
- Identify ECS D@RE features and functionality
- Identify Active Directory integration with ECS
ECS Administration
ECS Data Protection
Define how ECS packages and protects data within a local site and federation
ECS Portal Configuration
Configure ECS using the portal
Storage Policies and Access Control
Configure ARM, ACLs, quotas, or retention policies on namespaces and buckets
Monitoring and Troubleshooting
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
Data Domain Cloud Tier Integration
Integrate ECS and Dell Cloud Tier
PowerScale 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-OE-23 earns the Dell ECS Operate 2023 Certification certification. It sits in the Dell ECS Object Storage track.
- D-PST-OE-23 - Dell PowerStore Operate 2023Expand storage operations skills to PowerStore platform
- D-PDD-OE-23 - Dell PowerProtect DD Operate 2023Data protection operations with PowerProtect DD (integrates with ECS)
- D-VXR-OE-23 - Dell VxRail Operate 2023 HCI operations skills
- D-PE-OE-23 - Dell PowerEdge Operate 2023Server operations skills
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-12-08
- Announcement date: 2023-12-08
- Dell ECS 3.8 3.8 Primary platform version tested in D-ECS-OE-23 • Release date: 2023
- Amazon S3 Protocol Current Major focus area (30% of exam) - S3 API compatibility is core ECS feature • Release date: Ongoing
- OpenStack Swift Current Included in Data Client Access domain (30% of exam) • Release date: Ongoing
- Data Domain Cloud Tier 6.2 Covered in ECS Integrated Solutions (9% of exam) • Release date: 2023
- PowerScale CloudPools 9.x Covered in ECS Integrated Solutions (9% of exam) • Release date: 2023
- NetWorker CloudBoost 9.1 Covered in ECS Integrated Solutions (9% of exam) • Release date: 2023
Who should take this exam?
- Hands-on product experience with Dell ECS
- Completion of recommended training courses
- Understanding of object storage concepts
- Familiarity with S3 and Swift protocols