Data Domain Specialist Exam for Storage Administrators (E20-585) - EMC

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Question #1 Verified Q&A
Which protocol is used with Dell EMC Data Domain Cloud Tier to transfer data between a Data Domain system and the cloud?
A SFTP
B HTTP
C FTP
D NFS
Correct Answer: NFS
Explanation:
Dell Data Domain replicator protocols:<br />
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References: https://www.emc.com/collateral/software/white-papers/h7082-data-domain-replicator-wp.pdf
Question #2 Verified Q&A
An administrator is looking for a way to change each company department for storage utilization on their Dell EMC Data Domain systems. How can this be implemented in Data Domain?
A Create a restricted data zone for each department.
B Add a controller for each department to each Data Domain system.
C Create an MTree for each department with soft and hard quotas.
D Configure an administrative file system for each department.
Correct Answer: Create an MTree for each department with soft and hard quotas.
Explanation:
The Cloud Unit may be used by multiple MTrees. Individual data movement policies are set for each MTree moving data to the Cloud Unit.<br />
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References: ECS And Data Domain Cloud Tier Architecture Guide
Question #3 Verified Q&A
When implementing Extended Retention on a Dell EMC Data Domain system, which license is required?
A Shelf Capacity
B Retention Lock Governance
C Replication
D Retention Lock Compliance
Correct Answer: Shelf Capacity
Explanation:
EMC Data Domain Extended Retention is a licensed software option installed on a supported EMC Data Domain controller, and a shelf capacitylicense for each storage shelf. The appropriate shelf capacity license is required for any new shelf that you add. The license is specific to either an active or archive tier shelf. An Expanded-Storage license is required to expand the Active Tier Storageabove the following capacity, depending on the controller model: You cannot use additional storage without first applying the appropriate licenses.<br />
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References: Data Domain Extended Retention Administration Guide DD OS 5.2, page 14
Question #4 Verified Q&A
Which Dell EMC Data Domain model supports Data Domain Extended Retention software?
A DD2200
B DD6300
C DD860
D DD2500
Correct Answer: DD860
Explanation:
EMCData Domain Extended Retention is a licensed software option installed on a supported EMC Data Domain controller, and a shelf capacity license for each storage shelf. The appropriate shelf capacity license is required for any new shelf that you add. The license is specific to either an active or archive tier shelf. An Expanded-Storage license is required to expand the Active Tier Storage above the following capacity, depending on the controller model: You cannot use additional storage without first applying the appropriate licenses.<br />
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Which Dell EMC Data Domain model supports Data Domain Extended Retention software?
Question #5 Verified Q&A
A delivery specialist wants to integrate a Dell EMC Data Domain system into an existing backup environment using NAS. What are the supported protocols?
A CIFS, NFS, and DD Boost only
B CIFS, NFS, DD Boost, and VTL
C CIFS and NFS only
D CIFS, NFS, and VTL only
Correct Answer: CIFS, NFS, DD Boost, and VTL
Explanation:
Dell Data Domain replicator protocols:<br />
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References: https://www.emc.com/collateral/software/white-papers/h7082-data-domain-replicator-wp.pdf

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