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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Dell
Exam Format
Skills Certification
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Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
Retake the current version of the exam; Take updated version when released
D-PVM-DS-01 Exam Topics and Domains
D-PVM-DS-01 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with Unisphere for PowerMax, PowerMaxOS 10, Solutions Enabler, SRDF, and more.
1
PowerMax Family Features
15%
PowerMax Models and Features
Compare PowerMax ModelsHardware Components FunctionalitySystem Configuration and RackingAccessing PowerMax Systems
- Compare PowerMax models, features, and offerings
- Identify and describe the functionalities of PowerMax hardware components
- Identify PowerMax system configuration and racking options
- Access PowerMax and PowerMaxOS 10 systems
2
PowerMax Design Resources and Environment
15%
Dell Design Sites and Tools
Solutions Design SitesMy Work OperationsPowerSizer Analysis
- Identify Dell sites used for Solutions Design
- Perform My Work operations
- Compare and analyze PowerSizer output summary to the manufacturing bin file
3
PowerMax Upgrades and Migrations
17%
Upgrade Planning and Execution
Supported UpgradesUpgrade Rules and ConstraintsHardware and Software Upgrade ProcessConfiguration Changes for UpgradesMigration Environment
- Identify supported PowerMax upgrades
- Outline rules for PowerMax upgrades
- Explain PowerMax hardware and software upgrade process
- Classify configuration changes for upgrades
- Explain and identify migration environment
4
PowerMax Local and Remote Replication
19%
Local Replication with TimeFinder SnapVX
TimeFinder SnapVX ConceptsSnapVX Operations
Explain TimeFinder SnapVX concepts and operations
Remote Replication with SRDF
SRDF TopologiesSRDF Concepts and Use CasesSRDF Operations with Unisphere
- Identify different SRDF topologies
- Explain SRDF concepts and use cases
- Perform SRDF operations using Unisphere for PowerMax
5
Unisphere for PowerMax
12%
Unisphere Architecture and Deployment
Architecture and FeaturesDeployment Options
Describe Unisphere for PowerMax architecture, features, and deployment options
Workload Planning and Monitoring
Workload Planning ActivitiesData Exclusion and HeadroomVirtual Environment Monitoring
- Describe and perform Workload Planning activities using Unisphere for PowerMax
- Interpret Data Exclusion and Headroom features
- Monitor virtual environments using Unisphere for PowerMax
6
Solutions Enabler Implementation
7%
Solutions Enabler Concepts and Implementation
Solutions Enabler ConceptsInstallation and UpgradeDaemons and Platform Support
- Describe Solutions Enabler concepts
- Install and upgrade Solutions Enabler on Unix, Linux, and Windows hosts
- Describe the functions and supported platforms of commonly used Solutions Enabler daemons
7
PowerMax File
15%
PowerMax File Concepts and Operations
File Concepts - eNAS and SDNASFile ReplicationFile System Clone OperationsFile System Snapshot Management
- Describe PowerMax File concepts (eNAS and SDNAS)
- Explain File replication and methods to manage File replication
- Perform File system clone operations
- Perform File system snapshot management operations
How do I earn this certification?
Passing D-PVM-DS-01 earns the Dell PowerMax Design v2 Certified certification. It sits in the Storage - PowerMax track.
Alternative Paths
- D-PWF-DS-01 - Dell PowerFlex Design v2 Alternative Dell storage platform design certification for software-defined storage
- D-PSC-DS-23 - Dell PowerScale Design Design certification for Dell scale-out NAS solutions
- D-PST-DS-23 - Dell PowerStore Design Design certification for Dell midrange storage solutions
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-04-18
Updates
- PowerMaxOS 10 10.1 New features covered in exam - SDNAS enhancements, CloudIQ integration • Release date: 2025
- Unisphere for PowerMax 10 Management interface for 12% of exam topics • Release date: 2024
- Solutions Enabler 10 SYMCLI commands and automation - 7% of exam • Release date: 2024
- TimeFinder SnapVX Current Local replication technology - part of 19% replication domain
- SRDF Current Remote replication - major portion of 19% replication domain
Who should take this exam?
- Hands-on product experience with PowerMax systems
- Completion of recommended training courses
- Understanding of enterprise storage design principles
- Familiarity with Dell storage management tools