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Exam Number: D-VXB-DY-A-24

Available Languages: English, French

Certification Overview

This assessment validates core knowledge of technical concepts related to deploying and implementing Dell EMC VxBlock Systems.

Target Audience

Cloud Integration Managers; Implementation Specialists; Storage Implementation Engineers; Systems Engineers; Technical Consultants; Technical Support

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Exam Topics

The table below lists the topics that are included in this exam, and the approximate percentage of the exam devoted to each topic.

Category	Topics	Coverage
VxBlock Hardware Installation	Describe the VxBlock System site installation process Identify key information in VxBlock System documentation Power on and connect the VxBlock System to the customer network Troubleshoot the installation	14%
VxBlock 1000 Implementation	Locate the validation procedures and support documentation Connect the VxBlock System to the customer network Validate a VxBlock 1000 installation using the LCS and Test Plan Describe how to perform knowledge transfers	19%
VxBlock Hardware Expansion Implementation	Describe requirements and considerations for VxBlock hardware expansion Locate required documentation and other resources supporting expansion Describe the process used to expand the VxBlock system Validate a VxBlock 1000 expansion	19%
RCM Upgrades on VxBlock	Describe the phases of an RCM upgrade and responsible parties Identify tools used to plan and execute an RCM upgrade Describe how to perform an RCM upgrade using the provided documentation	19%
Software Defined Networking (SDN) Concepts and CI/HCI Considerations	Discuss the elements that make up an SDN Explain VMware NSX components, their functions and benefits Explain Cisco ACI components, their functions and benefits Identify considerations for implementing NSX and ACI on CI systems Explain the architectural differences between VMware NSX and Cisco ACI	8%
Cisco ACI Integration with DELL EMC CI Systems	Identify ACI use cases, key features, and related hardware Explain the ACI Logical Model Describe ACI integration with Dell EMC VxBlock systems	5%
VMware NSX Integration with DELL EMC CI Systems	Discuss specific use cases for VMware NSX Describe how VMware NSX is integrated into Dell EMC CI infrastructure Explain the procedure for configuring a logical switch using VMware NSX	5%
CPSD Technology Extension for Isilon	Describe the nature and use of the CPSD Technology Extension, touching on benefits Describe hardware components, with an emphasis on the newly added Isilon storage system	5%
Extending Networks in the Datacenter	Discuss network virtualization as it relates to a Converged Infrastructure Explain the VXLAN Overlay Network architecture and how it extends IP addressing to a virtual environment on Converged Infrastructure Explain various transport layer protocols and how they are used for communications in a Converged Infrastructure environment Discuss network services that provide connectivity, authentication, presentation, and communications to Converged Infrastructure	6%

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