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D-PVM-OE-01 Exam Topics and Domains
D-PVM-OE-01 is organized into 8 weighted domains. Expect to work with Unisphere for PowerMax 10, Solutions Enabler 10, PowerMaxOS 5978, TimeFinder SnapVX, and more.
PowerMax Family Storage Provisioning
PowerMax Family Models and System Architecture
- Describe PowerMax family models and system architecture
- Identify hardware and software components
- Explain how PowerMax architecture delivers performance
PowerMax Family Configurations
- Describe PowerMax family configurations
- Explain storage protection mechanisms
Port Management
- Explain PowerMax family port management
- Configure and manage different port types
Device Management
- Explain PowerMax family device management
- Create and manage storage devices using Unisphere and SYMCLI
Service Level-Based Provisioning
- Perform service level-based provisioning using Unisphere for PowerMax
- Manage SLOs and SRPs effectively
Auto-Provisioning Groups
Perform storage allocation using auto-provisioning groups
PowerMax Family Monitoring and Workload Planning
Storage Environment Monitoring
- Explain how monitoring of storage environment is performed using Unisphere for PowerMax
- Perform monitoring of storage environment in Unisphere for PowerMax
Workload Planning
Explain how Workload Planning is performed using Unisphere for PowerMax
PowerMax Family Management in a Virtual Environment
VMware vSphere Integration
- Describe vSphere and VSI features
- Perform monitoring of virtual environment using Unisphere for PowerMax
PowerMax Family Local and Remote Replication Concepts
TimeFinder SnapVX
- Describe TimeFinder SnapVX features
- Compare SnapVX snapshots and clones
SRDF (Symmetrix Remote Data Facility)
Describe SRDF features and topologies
PowerMax Family Business Continuity Administration
TimeFinder SnapVX Operations
Perform TimeFinder SnapVX operations using Unisphere for PowerMax
TimeFinder Clone Operations
Perform TimeFinder Clone operations using Unisphere for PowerMax
SRDF Operations
- Describe SRDF operations
- Perform SRDF operations using Unisphere for PowerMax and SYMCLI
Unisphere for PowerMax 10 Implementation and Administration
Unisphere Installation
Explain Unisphere for PowerMax installation process and Unisphere post-installation tasks
Unisphere Navigation and Interface
Describe how to navigate the Unisphere for PowerMax interface
Unisphere Administration
Perform the administration tasks using Unisphere for PowerMax
Solutions Enabler 10 Implementation
Solutions Enabler Concepts
- Describe Solutions Enabler concepts
- Describe the functions of and supported platforms of commonly used Solutions Enabler daemons
Installation and Upgrade
Explain Solutions Enabler Installation and Upgrade process
Gatekeeper Management
Explain Gatekeeper management
Configuration Files and Environment Variables
Explain option files usage and environment variables
PowerMaxOS 10 Data Mobility
Data Mobility Features
Describe Data Mobility features
Non-Disruptive Migration (NDM)
- Describe Non-Disruptive Migration features and benefits
- Perform Non-Disruptive Migrations using Unisphere for PowerMax
Open-Minimally Disruptive Migration (O-MDM)
- Explain how Minimally Disruptive Migrations are performed using SYMCLI
- Perform O-MDM Migration session operations using Unisphere for PowerMax and SYMCLI
How do I earn this certification?
Passing D-PVM-OE-01 earns the Dell Technologies Certified - PowerMax Operate Version 2 certification. It sits in the Storage - PowerMax track.
- D-PVM-DS-23 - Dell PowerMax and VMAX Family Solutions Design 2023 Advance to design-focused certification for PowerMax solutions
- DES-1D12 - Specialist - Technology Architect, PowerMax and VMAX All Flash SolutionsAdvance to architecture-level certification for PowerMax solutions
- D-PE-OE-23 - Dell PowerEdge Operate 2023Complementary server infrastructure operations certification
- D-UN-OE-23 - Dell Unity Operate 2023 Alternative storage platform operations certification
- D-DP-DS-23 - Dell Data Protection Design 2023Expand into data protection and backup solutions
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-09-18
- Announcement date: 2024-09-18
- PowerMaxOS 5978 Primary OS version tested in D-PVM-OE-01 • Release date: 2024
- Unisphere for PowerMax 10 Primary management interface tested in exam • Release date: 2024
- Solutions Enabler 10 SYMCLI commands and daemon management heavily tested • Release date: 2024
- TimeFinder SnapVX Current with PowerMaxOS 5978 20% of exam covers business continuity administration including SnapVX
- SRDF Current with PowerMaxOS 5978 Critical component of business continuity administration domain (20%)
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Storage Administrators and Systems Administrators.
- Hands-on experience managing PowerMax Family storage arrays
- Understanding of storage area network (SAN) concepts
- Familiarity with enterprise storage administration
- Knowledge of data protection and replication concepts
- Experience with command-line interfaces (CLI)
- Basic understanding of VMware vSphere (for virtual environment topics)