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• If you need to develop skills in utilizing XtremIO and X2 storage systems to set, perform, and architect solutions, then obtaining the Dell EMC Specialist – Technology Architect, XtremIO Solutions Version 2.0 is what you really need. This designation testifies your proficiency in dealing with the core elements of the XtremIO and X2 systems, their characteristics, and best practices. This means that you are able to create and offer solutions for customers’ environments. The process of becoming a certified specialist is possible after gaining the associate-level designation in information storage and management (v. 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0, or 5.0) and passing the E20-526 exam.

  Exam E20-525 is also known as the Specialist – Technology Architect, XtremIO Solutions and Design. Proving your ability to deal with XtremIO and X2 solutions in a customer environment implies a comprehensive knowledge of XtremIO families, including their features, use cases, configurations. In addition, it includes your capability of creating XtremIO and X2 storage solutions for apps that are characterized by high availability and high performance. Consider the fact, that before sitting for the actual exam, you need to be competent in dealing with such products as XtremIO and X2, XIO/XMS v6.0 /v.6.0.1, VPLEX, VMware ESXi, and RecoverPoint. Besides, to check your skills and knowledge of the exam topics, you can train with free practice tests offered by the vendor.

  Regarding the topics covered in the exam, it includes 7 of them. The first one refers to XtremIO and X2 management and operations. Here, you should be able to define software and hardware elements of XtremIO X2, know the dissimilarity between XtremIO and X2 and be ready to describe it. You also should be knowledgeable of such concepts as XtremIO X2 Management Server, NVRAM protection, and multi-cluster XtremIO X2 management. To add more, you should be capable of operating XtremIO X2 with the CLI and with the GUI.

  The second topic is devoted to Host Configurations in XtremIO and X2 Environments. In this part, you should be capable of describing the general host and unique configurations, explaining such OS configurations as Linux, Microsoft Windows, IBM AIX, HP-UX, Sun Solaris.

  The third part aims to check your skills in XtremIO X2 Data Replication. In this domain, your ability to explain the management of XtremIO X2 snapshots, RecoverPoint for remote and local replication with XtremIO X2 will be assessed.

  The fourth domain covers the XtremIO X2 Optimization and Performance Management. This implies that you are knowledgeable of XtremIO X2 architecture and performance overview, host and benchmarking tools. You are also capable of enumerating the elements of the Technical Support page, E-lab, documentation, and matrixes and describing how an XrremIO X2 PoC should be operated.

  The fifth domain deals with Positioning XtremIO and X2. Here, applicants must be proficient in explaining the advantages of XtremIO and All-Flash arrays, describing how XMS Simulator should be used, describing the advantages of post-processing procedures. Besides, they should have skills in showing the importance of XDP-performance, and explaining the features of XtremIO X2.

  The sixth part is focused on Data Gathering and Analysis. This means that you possess the skills to define the customer needs and record the setting, explain the tools and practices intended for data gathering, as well as how they should be implemented to analyze the data. You also are expected to offer an XtremIO X2 solution to meet the customer’s requirements.

  And finally, you need to be familiar with Designing an XtremIO X2 Solution domain. In this section, your understanding of the performance design considerations will be checked. You also should demonstrate how to create an XtremIO X2 solution for various environments as VDI and database. In addition, you will be tested on your ability to explain the Cloud and P3 design considerations and their usage in the XtremIO X2 solution.

  Speaking of the salary that you can earn with the Dell EMC Specialist – Technology Architect, XtremIO Solutions certification, the figures range from $88,784 to $151,486 depending on your expertise, as stated on the Glassdoor website.

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