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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Hitachi
Exam Format
90 min
60
61%
Expert
Registration
$225 USD
Kryterion testing centers worldwide or online proctoring
English
Validity
3 years
Pass the current version of the HCE-3700 exam; Complete Hitachi Vantara continuing education requirements; Achieve a higher-level Hitachi Vantara certification
HCE-3700 Exam Topics and Domains
HCE-3700 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with Ops Center Analyzer, Automated alerting systems, Cache partitioning, Cache partitions, and more.
1
Storage Systems Architecture
17%
RAID Performance Characteristics
RAID Level Performance Analysis
- Identify the performance characteristics of different RAID levels available with Hitachi storage systems
- Analyze RAID performance trade-offs for specific use cases
Processing and Path Architecture
Storage Controller ArchitectureHost-to-Storage Connectivity
- Identify characteristics of Hitachi storage systems processing and path architecture that relate to performance optimization
- Demonstrate understanding of connectivity between host and storage array as it relates to performance
- Describe concepts of logical devices, LUNs per port, and queuing as they relate to performance
Cache Architecture and Optimization
Cache Memory ManagementCache Partitions for Virtual Environments
- Identify characteristics of Hitachi storage systems cache architecture that relate to performance optimization
- Describe the performance aspects of cache partitions as they relate to virtualized storage solutions
2
Pools, Tiers and Workload Profiles
17%
Pool Architecture and Design
Tiering vs Non-Tiering Pools
Describe the characteristics and principles of tiering and non-tiering pools, and how to choose between them
Workload Profiling
Workload Analysis and Characterization
- Demonstrate understanding of workload profiling for the design of storage pools and tiers
- Identify the performance-related data to be collected prior to a design
Hitachi Dynamic Provisioning and Tiering
Dynamic Provisioning ConceptsDynamic Tiering Implementation
- Demonstrate knowledge of Hitachi Dynamic Provisioning and Hitachi Dynamic Tiering concepts as they relate to customer requirements
- Demonstrate how to review Hitachi Dynamic Tiering performance data from Hitachi Performance Monitor and Hitachi Tuning Manager
3
Storage Virtualization
17%
Virtualized Storage Deployment
Best Practices for Virtual Environments
Describe Hitachi Vantara recommended practices for the deployment of virtualized storage solutions
Performance Optimization for Virtualization
Cache Optimization for VMsDynamic Provisioning and Tiering for VMs
- Demonstrate the performance aspects of Hitachi Dynamic Provisioning with virtualized storage solutions
- Demonstrate the performance aspects of Hitachi Dynamic Tiering with virtualized storage solutions
4
Performance Tools and Data Acquisition
17%
Industry-Standard Performance Tools
Monitoring and Analysis ToolsWorkload Simulation and Testing
- Identify industry-standard tools used for performance-data monitoring, data collection, data analysis and workload simulation
- Demonstrate how to apply workload profile information to industry-standard workload generators
Hitachi Performance Tools
Hitachi Performance Monitor and Tuning ManagerHitachi Products for Performance Investigation
- Describe the performance and configuration data that Hitachi Performance Monitor and Hitachi Tuning Manager collect
- Describe the Hitachi products and services available to investigate and identify performance problems
5
Solution Design and Deployment Planning
16%
Performance-Oriented Design
Requirements Gathering and AnalysisArchitectural Design Decisions
- Assess, plan and design storage solutions that meet business needs and performance expectations
- Develop proposals that address customer requirements
Deployment Planning
Implementation Strategy
- Present and propose deployment and support plans for solutions
- Plan migrations considering performance implications
6
Monitoring and Troubleshooting
16%
Performance Monitoring Strategy
Proactive Performance Management
- Implement proactive monitoring to prevent performance issues
- Establish performance baselines and thresholds
Performance Troubleshooting
Problem Identification and IsolationReplication Performance IssuesPerformance Optimization and Tuning
- Describe how to troubleshoot performance issues outside of the storage array
- Describe how to recognize a replication-related performance problem
- Provide services to customers for location, identification and resolution of performance issues
How do I earn this certification?
Passing HCE-3700 earns the Hitachi Vantara Certified Expert - Performance Architect certification. It sits in the Storage Performance Architecture track.
Current Level Exams
- HCE-3710 - Hitachi Vantara Certified Expert - Replication Solutions Architect
- HCE-3210 - Hitachi Vantara Certified Specialist - NAS Solutions Architect
Alternative Paths
- HCE-3710 - Hitachi Vantara Certified Expert - Replication Solutions Architect Complementary skills in data protection and replication
- HCE-5700 - Hitachi Vantara Block Storage Solutions Implementation Expert Implementation expertise to complement architecture skills
- HCE-5710 - Hitachi Vantara Certified Expert - Replication Solutions Implementation Implementation-focused replication expertise
- HQT-6701 - Hitachi Vantara Qualified Professional - Storage Performance Analysis with Ops Center Analyzer Specialized performance analysis tool certification
- HQT-6741 - Hitachi Vantara Qualified Professional - Hitachi Ops Center Administration Management platform expertise
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: Unknown - contact Hitachi Vantara
Updates
- Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) VSP 5000 Series and Midrange Family Current exam covers latest VSP architectures • Release date: Recent product line
- Hitachi Ops Center Current versions Performance monitoring and management platform central to exam • Release date: Ongoing updates
- Dynamic Tiering and Dynamic Provisioning Current implementations Major exam domain covering these technologies • Release date: Core technologies
Who should take this exam?
- Deep understanding of RAID, I/O concepts and storage-design principles
- Experience as a Hitachi Vantara employee or partner solutions architect
- Pre-sales engineering or storage architecture role experience
- Familiarity with Hitachi Virtual Storage Platform (VSP) product line
- Knowledge of storage performance concepts and tools