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D-PST-OE-23 Exam Topics and Domains
D-PST-OE-23 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with PowerStore Manager, PowerStore Migration Feature, CloudIQ, PowerStore Data Protection, and more.
PowerStore Concepts and Features
PowerStore System and Use Cases
Describe the PowerStore system and use cases
PowerStore System Configurations and Models
Identify the PowerStore system configurations and models
PowerStore Architecture and Hardware Components
Provide an overview of PowerStore architecture and hardware components
PowerStore Administration
Management User Administration
Create and administer management users on PowerStore
Host and Host Group Management
Configure and manage host and host groups
Data Protection Policy Management
Manage data protection policies for storage resources
PowerStore Block Provisioning
Block Storage Management
Manage block storage
Host Access to Block Storage
Manage host access to block storage resources
Protection Policies for Block Storage
Apply a protection policy to block storage resource
Block Storage Snapshots
- Create a manual snapshot of block storage resource
- Perform snapshot restore and refresh operations
Intercluster Data Migration
Perform intercluster data migration
Thin Clones
Configure and manage Thin Clones
Data Encryption
Describe and administer data encryption
Block Storage Monitoring
Monitor PowerStore block storage resources
PowerStore File Provisioning
File Storage Management
Manage file storage
Client Access to File Storage
Manage client access to file storage resources
Protection Policies for File Storage
Apply a protection policy to a file storage resource
File Storage Snapshots
- Create a manual snapshot of a file storage resource
- Perform snapshot restore and refresh operations
File System Quotas
Configure and administer file system quotas
NDMP Backup Support
Configure and administer NDMP backup support
File Storage Monitoring
Monitor PowerStore file storage resources
PowerStore VMware Provisioning
VMware Storage Configuration
Configure VMware storage
ESXi Host Access to VMware Storage
Configure ESXi host access to PowerStore VMware storage resources
Protection Policies for Virtual Machines
Apply a protection policy to a virtual machine created on a vVol
Intercluster Virtual Machine Migration
Describe and configure intercluster virtual machine migration (vMotion)
VMware Storage Monitoring
Monitor VMware storage resources
PowerStore Remote Protection
Remote Replication of Block Storage
Manage remote replication of block storage resources
Remote Replication of File Storage
Manage remote replication of file storage resources
Remote Replication of VMware Storage
Manage remote replication of VMware storage resources
PowerStore Migration
PowerStore Migration Feature Overview
Describe the PowerStore Migration feature and process
Migration Requirements and Capabilities
Identify the PowerStore Migration requirements and capabilities
Configure Migration Feature
Configure the migration feature to import data from supported sources
Perform Migration Operations
Perform migration operations
How do I earn this certification?
Passing D-PST-OE-23 earns the Dell Technologies Proven Professional - PowerStore Operate 2023 certification. It sits in the PowerStore Storage track.
- PowerStore Maintenance - Dell PowerStore Maintenance V2
- Advanced PowerStore - Advanced PowerStore Certifications
- D-PST-DY-23 - Dell PowerStore Deploy 2023Complementary deployment skills - covers initial PowerStore setup and configuration
- DEA-1TT5 - Associate - Information Storage and Management Version 5Foundational storage knowledge - recommended for those new to storage
- D-PE-OE-23 - Dell PowerEdge Operate 2023Complementary server skills - useful for full data center management
- D-PDD-OE-23 - Dell PowerProtect DD Operate 2023Data protection and backup skills - integrates with PowerStore environments
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-02-06
- Announcement date: 2023-02-06
- PowerStore OS 4.0 4.0 Future exam updates may include PowerStore Prime features and APEX AIOps integration • Release date: 2024-05-21
- PowerStore OS 3.5 3.5 Current exam content based on PowerStore 3.0 features, OS 3.5 enhancements may be included • Release date: 2023
- PowerStore 3.0 Base Platform 3.0 Core exam content - all exam objectives based on PowerStore 3.0 capabilities • Release date: 2022-05
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Storage administrators and System administrators.
- Hands-on PowerStore product experience
- Completion of recommended training courses
- Understanding of storage fundamentals
- Experience with block and file storage
- VMware vSphere knowledge (for VMware provisioning topics)