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Official specifications published by Dell
Exam Format
90 min
~60
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D-VPX-OE-A-24 Exam Topics and Domains
D-VPX-OE-A-24 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with VPLEX Management Console, Unisphere, VPLEX CLI, VPLEX VS2, and more.
1
VPLEX Concepts
25%
VPLEX Terminology and Configurations
VPLEX Core TerminologyVPLEX Configurations
- Understand VPLEX terminology and object model
- Differentiate between VPLEX configurations
- Identify appropriate configuration for specific requirements
VPLEX Product Hardware and Software Architecture
Hardware ComponentsSoftware Architecture
- Describe VPLEX hardware architecture
- Explain VPLEX software components
- Understand how hardware and software interact
VS2 and VS6 Technology
VS2 vs VS6 ComparisonUpgrading from VS2 to VS6
- Compare VS2 and VS6 technologies
- Plan and execute VS2 to VS6 upgrades
- Troubleshoot upgrade scenarios
VPLEX I/O Operations
I/O Flow and Processing
- Explain VPLEX I/O processing
- Describe cache operations and coherence
- Understand distributed I/O in Metro configurations
2
VPLEX Storage Provisioning
35%
Virtual Volume Provisioning
Creating Virtual VolumesStorage Views
- Provision virtual volumes from backend storage
- Configure storage views for host access
- Select appropriate RAID configurations
Integrating VPLEX and Encapsulating Storage
Storage EncapsulationArray Integration
- Integrate VPLEX with existing storage arrays
- Perform storage encapsulation
- Execute non-disruptive data migration
Creating VPLEX Distributed Devices
Distributed Device ArchitectureCreating Distributed Volumes
- Create distributed devices across clusters
- Configure consistency groups
- Understand distributed volume architecture
Device and Extent Management
Managing DevicesExtent Operations
- Manage VPLEX devices and extents
- Perform device expansion operations
- Optimize storage utilization
3
Volume Management and Protection
25%
Expanding VPLEX Devices
Device Expansion Methods
- Expand VPLEX devices without downtime
- Verify expansion at host level
- Troubleshoot expansion issues
Data Migration Using VPLEX
Device MobilityStorage Migration Scenarios
- Plan and execute data migrations
- Use device mobility for technology refresh
- Monitor and manage migration jobs
Protecting VPLEX with RecoverPoint
RecoverPoint IntegrationVPLEX with MetroPointData Protection Operations
- Integrate RecoverPoint with VPLEX
- Configure MetroPoint for multi-site protection
- Perform failover and failback operations
- Manage replication and recovery
4
VPLEX Monitoring
15%
VPLEX Events and ESRS Integration
Event ManagementESRS Gateway Integration
- Configure event notifications
- Integrate VPLEX with ESRS
- Analyze system events for troubleshooting
SNMP Monitoring
SNMP ConfigurationSNMP Data Collection
- Configure SNMP on VPLEX
- Integrate with monitoring platforms
- Collect performance data via SNMP
Performance Monitoring
Setting Up Performance MonitorsAnalyzing Monitoring DataHealth Monitoring
- Set up performance monitors
- Analyze performance data and trends
- Monitor system health proactively
- Use monitoring data for troubleshooting
How do I earn this certification?
Passing D-VPX-OE-A-24 earns the Dell VPLEX Operate certification. It sits in the Storage Administration track.
Current Level Exams
D-VPX-DY-A-24 - Dell VPLEX Deploy Complementary VPLEX credential focused on deployment
Next Level Options
E20-260 - Specialist - Implementation Engineer, VPLEX Higher-level VPLEX certification for implementation engineers
Alternative Paths
- D-UN-OE-23 - Dell Unity Operate Other Dell storage platform expertise
- D-PSC-MN-23 - PowerScale Maintenance Complementary Dell enterprise storage skills
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-02-03
- Announcement date: 2024-02-03
Updates
- VPLEX GeoSynchrony 6.2 Current version covered in D-VPX-OE-A-24
- RecoverPoint Current RecoverPoint and MetroPoint integration remain key exam topics
- Metro Node MN-215 Not covered in VPLEX exams but emerging as alternative technology
Who should take this exam?
- Experience with VPLEX storage systems
- Understanding of SAN technologies
- Knowledge of VNX arrays
- Familiarity with storage administration