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D-PDM-DY-01 Verified 2026 Edition

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Deploy v2 Practice Test

Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Deploy v2 (D-PDM-DY-01) certifies implementation and support engineers who deploy Dell's Data Manager backup software, replacing D-PDM-DY-23. It expects familiarity with PowerProtect Data Manager software. Practice questions here check installation, initial configuration, protection policy creation, restoration, and troubleshooting.

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Exam Information

Official specifications published by Dell EMC

Exam Format

90 min
50
Skill Certification (Deploy)

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D-PDM-DY-01 Exam Topics and Domains

D-PDM-DY-01 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with PowerProtect Data Manager, VM Direct, VMware vSphere, Application agents, and more.

1

Installation

16%

Define basic requirements for PowerProtect Data Manager vCenter deployments

vCenter/OVA deployment requirements

Define basic requirements for PowerProtect Data Manager vCenter deployments

Identify basic requirements for PowerProtect Data Manager Linux deployments

Linux-based deployment requirements

Identify basic requirements for PowerProtect Data Manager Linux deployments

Configure PowerProtect Data Manager storage

Protection storage configuration

Configure PowerProtect Data Manager storage

2

Initial Configuration

30%

Configure monitoring of the PowerProtect Data Manager software

Monitoring, alerts, and dashboards

Configure monitoring of the PowerProtect Data Manager software

Configure authentication for users

User authentication and RBAC

Configure authentication for users

Demonstrate best practices of configuring PowerProtect Data Manager asset sources

Asset source enablement and discovery

Demonstrate best practices of configuring PowerProtect Data Manager asset sources

Demonstrate the PowerProtect Data Manager engine use cases

Protection engines and use cases

Demonstrate the PowerProtect Data Manager engine use cases

Configure PowerProtect Data Manager disaster recovery

Server disaster recovery configuration

Configure PowerProtect Data Manager disaster recovery

3

Policy Creation and Configuration

28%

Demonstrate the requirements to protect an asset in PowerProtect Data Manager

Asset protection prerequisites

Demonstrate the requirements to protect an asset in PowerProtect Data Manager

Describe and create general policy configuration

Protection policy creation

Describe and create general policy configuration

Configure policy for virtual machine

VM protection policy

Configure policy for virtual machine

Describe on-demand backups using centralized policy

On-demand (ad hoc) backups

Describe on-demand backups using centralized policy

4

Restoration

12%

Perform file system restore

File system recovery

Perform file system restore

Perform VMWare virtual machine restores

VMware VM recovery

Perform VMWare virtual machine restores

5

Troubleshooting

14%

Analyze PowerProtect Data Manager jobs

Job analysis

Analyze PowerProtect Data Manager jobs

Determine health check status of PowerProtect Data Manager

System health checks

Determine health check status of PowerProtect Data Manager

Distinguish between log gatherings

Log collection

Distinguish between log gatherings

Evaluate agent challenges

Agent troubleshooting

Evaluate agent challenges

How do I earn this certification?

Passing D-PDM-DY-01 earns the Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Deploy v2 (Skill Certification) certification. It sits in the Data Protection track.

Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
Dell Data Protection Design / Solution certifications
Alternative Paths
D-PDD-DY-01 - PowerProtect Data Domain DeployComplementary protection-storage (PowerProtect DD) deployment skills

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What's changed on this exam?

Current Status
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  • Last content update: 2026-07-19
Updates
Dell PowerProtect Data Manager 19.22 Exam content is aligned to PPDM v19.22; candidates should study features and workflows at this version.

Who should take this exam?

This exam is typically taken by Implementation Engineer and Support Engineer.

  • Familiarity with Dell PowerProtect Data Manager v19.22
  • Review the PowerProtect Data Manager Info Hub
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Common Questions

What is the D-PDM-DY-01 exam?
D-PDM-DY-01 is the Dell PowerProtect Data Manager Deploy v2 certification exam. It validates your ability to deploy, configure, and manage Dell PowerProtect Data Manager (PPDM) in modern enterprise environments, covering installation, initial configuration, protection policy creation, restoration, and troubleshooting.
How many questions are on the D-PDM-DY-01 exam and how long is it?
The D-PDM-DY-01 exam contains 50 questions with a duration of 90 minutes. It is available in English and French and is delivered through Pearson VUE testing centers and OnVUE online proctoring.
What are the exam domains and their weightings for D-PDM-DY-01?
The exam covers five domains: Installation (16%), Initial Configuration (30%), Policy Creation and Configuration (28%), Restoration (12%), and Troubleshooting (14%). Initial Configuration and Policy Creation together make up more than half of the exam.
Which exam does D-PDM-DY-01 replace?
D-PDM-DY-01 (PowerProtect Data Manager Deploy v2) is the updated replacement for the prior D-PDM-DY-23 (PowerProtect Data Manager Deploy 2023) exam.
What version of PowerProtect Data Manager does the exam cover?
Candidates are expected to have familiarity with Dell PowerProtect Data Manager v19.22 and are encouraged to review the PowerProtect Data Manager Info Hub for foundational knowledge.
Are there prerequisites for the D-PDM-DY-01 certification?
There are no formal prerequisite certifications. Dell's new Proven Professional Skill Certifications (such as Deploy) do not require an Associate-level prerequisite. Dell recommends familiarity with PPDM v19.22 and completing the recommended training courses before attempting the exam.
What training does Dell recommend for D-PDM-DY-01?
Dell recommends a series of OnDemand courses and labs (Concepts, Features, Implementation, workload integrations for SQL/VM/Oracle/Exchange/SAP HANA/Kubernetes/File System/NAS, Administration, Upgrade, and Troubleshooting), or instructor-led alternatives such as PowerProtect Data Manager Administration (3 days) and Advanced Integration (2 days).

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