What topics are on the D-PSC-DY-23 exam?

NAS, PowerScale, and OneFS 13%

1.1

PowerScale Storage Concepts

5 subtopics

1.1.1Scale-out vs. Scale-up Architecture

1.1.2OneFS Operating System Details

1.1.3PowerScale Hardware Components

1.1.4Cluster Access and Administration

1.1.5OneFS Directory Structure

Learning Objectives

Describe PowerScale storage concepts such as scale out versus scale up, architecture, and OneFS details
Describe PowerScale hardware components and intended use cases, for both Gen 5 and Gen 6 hardware
Describe how an administrator accesses a PowerScale cluster and conducts common operations
Describe the OneFS directory structure and configure base directories

Hands-on Skills

Access PowerScale cluster via web UI and CLI
Navigate OneFS directory structure
Configure base directories
Identify node types and specifications

Common Mistakes

Confusing scale-out with scale-up benefits
Not understanding OneFS distributed architecture
Incorrect node type selection for use cases

Configuring the Foundations for Access 17%

Configuring Identity Management and Authorization 10%

Configuring Client Access to Data 13%

Foundations of Data Protection and Layout 12%

Configuring Storage Pools 13%

Configuring Data Services 15%

Monitoring Tools 7%

How do I earn the Dell PowerScale Deploy 2023 certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: PowerScale (formerly Isilon)

Prerequisites

Optional
Optional
Training strongly recommended but not mandatory

Next Steps

Complete additional PowerScale certifications
Expand to other Dell Technologies storage certifications

Current Level

D-PSC-DY-23PowerScale Deploy 2023Deploy
D-PSC-DS-23PowerScale Design 2023Design
D-PSC-MN-01PowerScale Maintenance Version 2Maintenance

Alternative Paths

D-PSC-DS-23PowerScale Design 2023
D-DP-DS-23Data Protection Design 2023
D-PDC-DY-23PowerSwitch Data Center Deploy 2023

Career Progression

Entry Level

Complete Dell Technologies Proven Professional foundational certifications
Gain hands-on experience with PowerScale systems

Current Level

D-PSC-DY-23: PowerScale Deploy 2023 certification

Advanced Level

Complete all three PowerScale certifications (Deploy, Design, Maintenance)
Pursue Dell Technologies Expert-level certifications
Consider complementary certifications in data protection or networking

Certification Maintenance

Recertification Options:
Take updated exam versions as they become availableComplete continuing education through Dell Technologies Proven Professional program

How do I study for the D-PSC-DY-23 Exam?

Practice the Dell PowerScale Deploy 2023 with our Exam Simulator

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Study Plans

What's changed on this exam?

Technology Coverage

OneFS 9.109.10

Current exam based on OneFS 8.2, but newer features may appear in future updates

Released: 2024-12-10

200GbE NetworkingOneFS 9.9+

Network configuration topics may be updated to reflect high-speed networking

Released: 2024-08-20

Project Lightning (Parallel File System)Beta/Preview

Future exam versions may include AI-specific deployment topics

Released: 2024-Q4

Industry Trends

AI workload optimization becoming dominant theme in PowerScale deployments
Transition from traditional NAS to AI-optimized storage configurations
Increasing emphasis on 200GbE and high-speed networking
Security and ransomware protection as core deployment requirements
Cloud integration with File-to-Object SmartSync for hybrid architectures

Who should take this exam?

Experience Level: Intermediate

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

Exam Cost	$230 USD
Testing Centers	Pearson VUE
Online Proctoring	Available

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Exam Details

What topics are on the D-PSC-DY-23 exam?

NAS, PowerScale, and OneFS 13%

PowerScale Storage Concepts

Configuring the Foundations for Access 17%

Configuring Identity Management and Authorization 10%

Configuring Client Access to Data 13%

Foundations of Data Protection and Layout 12%

Configuring Storage Pools 13%

Configuring Data Services 15%

Monitoring Tools 7%

How do I earn the Dell PowerScale Deploy 2023 certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Prerequisites

Next Steps

Current Level

Alternative Paths

Career Progression

Entry Level

Current Level

Advanced Level

Certification Maintenance

How do I study for the D-PSC-DY-23 Exam?

Practice the Dell PowerScale Deploy 2023 with our Exam Simulator

Official Training

Official Documentation

Community Resources

Study Plans

What's changed on this exam?

Technology Coverage

Industry Trends

Who should take this exam?

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

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