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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Veritas
Exam Format
105 min
75-85
69%
Specialist
Registration
$225 USD
Proctored exam or online proctoring
English
Validity
Veritas certification validity varies by program
Pass current version of the exam; Earn continuing education credits through Veritas training
VCS-413 Exam Topics and Domains
VCS-413 is organized into 12 weighted domains. Expect to work with Clearwell Commander, Configuration management, Custodian portal, Active Directory connector, and more.
1
Architecture and Installation
eDiscovery Platform Architecture
Basic Architecture ComponentsDistributed Architecture
- Describe basic and distributed architecture components
- Understand appliance overview and deployment models
Installation and Configuration
Service Accounts ConfigurationApplication InstallationPatch Management
- Configure service accounts for eDiscovery Platform
- Install and configure the application
- Manage patches and updates
2
System Configuration and Maintenance
Server Configuration
Web Server ConfigurationSystem Properties Configuration
- Configure server settings for eDiscovery Platform
- Set up web server for Legal Holds
Backup and Recovery
Backup Procedures
- Implement backup procedures
- Perform system recovery
Utilities and Tools
Clearwell CommanderVeritas eDiscovery Utility
- Use Clearwell Commander for system management
- Utilize eDiscovery Utility for maintenance and support
3
Legal Hold Management
Legal Hold Creation and Management
Legal Hold NoticesDelivery and SchedulingAuthentication and Security
- Create and manage legal hold notices
- Configure authentication for Legal Holds
- Ensure only specified custodians respond to holds
Legal Hold Operations
Notice LibraryTracking and ReportingRelease Procedures
- Manage Notice Library and templates
- Track and report on legal holds
- Release legal holds appropriately
Active Directory Integration
AD Discovery Process
- Configure Active Directory integration
- Troubleshoot AD discovery failures
4
Case Management
Case Creation and Setup
Case ConfigurationGlobal Settings
- Create and configure cases
- Manage case folder sources
- Configure processing settings
5
Data Processing
Data Processing Operations
Pre-processingProcessing ExecutionFilters and Analytics
- Perform data pre-processing
- Execute processing operations
- Apply filters and analytics
6
Collection Management
Data Collection
Collection OperationsInteractive Data MapSource Connections
- Identify and collect electronic items
- Use Interactive Data Map
- Create and manage data source connections
7
Custodian and Employee Management
Custodian Management
Employee and Custodian CreationCustodian PortalAudit and Reporting
- Create and manage employees and custodians
- Manage custodian portal
- Generate surveys and audit reports
8
Search and Analytics
Search Operations
Advanced SearchingSearch Troubleshooting
- Perform advanced searching
- Use concept searching
- Troubleshoot and optimize searches
9
Review and Production
Document Review
Tags and FoldersReview Workflows
- Manage tags and folders
- Configure review workflows
Production Management
Export and Production
- Create and manage productions
- Export data for production
10
User Management
User Administration
User Creation and ManagementSecurity and Access Control
- Create and manage users
- Configure security and access control
11
Enterprise Vault Integration
Enterprise Vault Integration
Enterprise Vault SearchSystem Connectivity
- Configure Enterprise Vault integration
- Use Enterprise Vault Search and Hold in Place
12
Troubleshooting and Maintenance
System Troubleshooting
Common Issue ResolutionMonitoring and Optimization
- Troubleshoot common issues
- Monitor and optimize system performance
How do I earn this certification?
Passing VCS-413 earns the Veritas Certified Specialist (VCS) certification. It sits in the Archiving and eDiscovery track.
Next Level Options
Veritas Certified Professional (VCP) Demonstrates expertise across multiple Veritas products in the Insights solution area
Alternative Paths
- VCS-324 - Administration of Veritas Enterprise Vault 12.3 Complementary archiving and information management skills
- VCS-261 - Administration of Veritas InfoScale Storage 7.3 for UNIX/LinuxInfrastructure skills for storage management
- VCS-260 - Administration of Veritas InfoScale Availability 7.3 for UNIX/Linux High availability skills for critical systems
- VCS-326 - Administration of Veritas Backup Exec 21 Data protection and backup expertise
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
ACTIVE
Updates
- Active Directory Integration
- Legal Hold Management
- Enterprise Vault 12.x Integration
- Clearwell Commander
Who should take this exam?
- 3-6 months experience working with Veritas eDiscovery Platform 8.2
- Completion of 'eDiscovery Platform 8.2: For Users' course
- Completion of 'eDiscovery Platform 8.2: For Administrators' course