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DES-1221 Exam Topics and Domains
DES-1221 is organized into 8 weighted domains.
PowerStore Concepts and Features
PowerStore System and Use Cases
Describe the PowerStore system and use cases
PowerStore Configurations and Models
Identify the PowerStore system configurations and models
PowerStore Architecture and Hardware
Provide an overview of PowerStore architecture and hardware components
PowerStore Cabling
Front-End Cabling
Demonstrate front-end cabling for PowerStore models
Back-End Cabling
Demonstrate back-end cabling for PowerStore
Ethernet Cabling
Describe Ethernet cabling for PowerStore
PowerStore Implementation
Installation Planning
Perform PowerStore installation planning
Physical Installation
Rack and stack PowerStore systems
Ethernet Switching Configuration
Configure Ethernet switching for PowerStore
Initial System Configuration
Discover and perform initial system configuration of PowerStore
Licensing Process
Describe and perform licensing process for PowerStore
PowerStore Configuration
Storage Provisioning
Provision and configure block, file, and VMware storage
Host and Client Access
Configure host and client access to PowerStore block, file, and VMware storage
Data Protection Configuration
Describe and configure local and remote data protection on PowerStore storage resources
Intercluster Data Migration
Describe and configure intercluster data migration
PowerStore Administration
User Management
Create and administer management users on PowerStore
Storage Administration
Perform administrative operations for PowerStore block, file, and VMware storage
Data Protection Operations
Perform PowerStore local and remote data protection operations
Migration Operations
Perform PowerStore intercluster data migration operations
PowerStore Migration
Migration Feature Overview
Describe the PowerStore Migration feature and process
Migration Requirements
Identify the PowerStore Migration requirements and capabilities
Migration Configuration
- Configure the migration requirements and capabilities
- Configure the migration feature to import data from supported sources
Migration Execution
Perform migration operations
PowerStore Software and Hardware Upgrades
Software Upgrades
Describe and perform PowerStore software upgrade
Hardware Expansion
- Add an appliance into a cluster
- Add an expansion shelve to a PowerStore appliance
- Add drives to a PowerStore appliance
PowerStore Basic Troubleshooting
System Monitoring
View system alert, events, and jobs
Support Materials
Gather support materials
Hardware Fault Identification
Identify PowerStore system fault LEDs
How do I earn this certification?
Passing DES-1221 earns the Specialist - Implementation Engineer, PowerStore Solutions Version 1.0 certification. It sits in the Storage - PowerStore track.
- DES-series - Other Specialist Storage certifications Expand storage platform expertise
- DCA-series - Cloud Architect certifications Move into cloud and hybrid storage architectures
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What's changed on this exam?
- RETIRED
- Last content update: 2022-02-18
- Announcement date: 2023-02-06
- PowerStore AppsON Various Original exam covered basic AppsON concepts; newer certifications may expand coverage • Release date: Ongoing
- PowerStore Metro Node N/A Advanced features may not be covered in DES-1221 but included in replacement exams • Release date: Post-initial release
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Storage administrators and Implementation engineers.
- Hands-on experience with PowerStore storage arrays
- Understanding of SAN/NAS storage concepts
- Familiarity with VMware environments