The Dell EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, RecoverPoint Version 2.0 certification has been designed for candidates to assess their skills in installing, configuring, and deploying Dell EMC RecoverPoint solutions correctly. This certification can be obtained only after passing the associate-level designation in Information Storage and Management (version 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0), and passing the E20-375 evaluation.
The E20-375 is also known as the RecoverPoint Specialist exam which is intended for Implementation Engineers. This qualifying test for the DCS-IE track contains 60 questions which you need to complete within 90 minutes. Achieving 63% of the correct answers means that you succeed in the exam. Before sitting for this test you should have a solid knowledge of such products as RecoverPoint Virtual Appliances, RecoverPoint Physical Appliances, RecoverPoint 5.x, Connectrix SAN switches, VMAX arrays, VNX arrays, Unity Arrays, VPLEX arrays, XtremIO arrays, Unix, Windows, and ESXi host platforms. In addition, the vendor offers you to use free practice tests in your prep process to check the topics tested, types of questions included, and fill in the gaps in the knowledge if any.
Speaking of the topics tested, there are 7 of them included in the exam. The first one focuses on RecoverPoint Concepts. Here, you will be checked on your ability to explain RecoverPoint key capabilities, functions, and data flow, as well as the elements and architecture of RecoverPoint system.
The second topic deals with RecoverPoint Cluster Installation. Within this subtopic, you should demonstrate your skills in explaining the steps of how to perform the installation of a RecoverPoint cluster, virtual & physical RPA. You also should be knowledgeable of how to provide a RecoverPoint deployment with VNX and CL cluster & RecoverPoint EX installation, and how RecoverPoint clusters are connected with the help of Deployment Manager.
The third topic is dedicated to configuring Storage Arrays for utilizing with RecoverPoint. In this part, you should be skilled at setting up RecoverPoint array-based write splitters for VNX, VPLEX, Unity, and VMAX. Your knowledge of how to create an XtremIO array for Snap-based replication with the help of RecoverPoint will be assessed as well.
The fourth topic is all about RecoverPoint Management. In this domain, you are required to know how RecoverPoint administration tasks are carried out and how Consistency Groups should be created and managed. Your ability to explain factors involved in Consistency Group deployment, and advanced characteristics of Consistency Groups will also be evaluated.
The fifth part is centered on RecoverPoint Operations. In this section, the examinees should be able to explain how recovery tasks are carried out with the help of Unisphere for RecoverPoint. Besides, you should be knowledgeable of how to modify the given RecoverPoint.
The sixth topic refers to RecoverPoint System Analysis. Here, you should know the steps of the usage of the analysis tools related to RecoverPoint system. You also have to know how to provide simple environment troubleshooting by utilizing the RecoverPoint CLI commands.
The final topic aims to check your skills in RecoverPoint Cluster Maintenance. In this part, you should be proficient in using the Deployment Manager Wizard. Thus, the tasks you need to complete will require to show your ability to add RPAs to a given cluster, convert environments, and change installation parameters.
Speaking of the annual salary that you can earn with the Dell EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, RecoverPoint certification, it ranges from $94,469 to $144,912. So, this accreditation is a wise choice to build a successful career in IT and flourish in your niche.