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EMC E20-598 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Dell EMC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Specialist | Technology Architect, Isilon Solutions and Design Exam (also known as Specialist - Systems Administrator, Avamar Exam) |
| Exam Number: | E20-598 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Exam Price: | USD 230 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50-60 |
| Related Certifications: | Specialist - Systems Administrator, Data Domain Specialist - Systems Administrator, NetWorker Associate - Data Protection and Management Version 2.0 Associate - Data Protection and Management Version 1.0 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Passing Score: | 63% |
| Recommended Training: | Avamar Concepts (MR-1WN-AVAM) Avamar Administration (ES102DPS01502) Dell Avamar Implementation and Administration |
| Exam Registration: | Dell Technologies Education Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Associate - Data Protection and Management Version 1.0 or 2.0 certification |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.dellemc.com/content/dam/dell-emc/documents/en-us/e20_598_SA_Backup_and_Recovery_Avamar_exam.pdf |
EMC E20-598 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Avamar Concepts | 18% | - Avamar features and capabilities - System architecture and components - Use cases and deployment scenarios |
| Topic 2: Avamar Installation and Maintenance | 24% | - Avamar Data Store (ADS) solution - Daily maintenance activities - Node addition and replacement - Hardware installation and network connection |
| Topic 3: Avamar Implementation | 13% | - Avamar Virtual Edition - Upgrade and licensing - Installation prerequisites and procedures |
| Topic 4: Avamar Administration | 45% | - Replication and Cloud Tier configuration - Backup and restore configuration - Fitness Analyzer functionality - Monitoring and capacity management tools - Best practices and AUI navigation - Integration with Data Domain and NDMP |
Common Questions About the EMC E20-598 Exam
The E20-598 exam, officially known as EMC Specialist | Technology Architect, Isilon Solutions and Design, is the EMC test that leads to the Dell EMC Certified Specialist - Systems Administrator, Avamar certification at the Specialist level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as Associate - Data Protection and Management Version 1.0, Associate - Data Protection and Management Version 2.0, Specialist - Systems Administrator, NetWorker, Specialist - Systems Administrator, Data Domain.
The E20-598 exam contains 50-60 questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the E20-598 exam is 63%, and the official registration fee is USD 230. If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
Recommended: Associate - Data Protection and Management Version 1.0 or 2.0 certification
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://education.dellemc.com/content/dam/dell-emc/documents/en-us/e20_598_SA_Backup_and_Recovery_Avamar_exam.pdf.
You can book the E20-598 exam through the official registration channels below:
Exam delivery: Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers. Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.
EMC recommends the following training options for EMC Specialist | Technology Architect, Isilon Solutions and Design candidates:
- Dell Avamar Implementation and Administration
- Avamar Concepts (MR-1WN-AVAM)
- Avamar Administration (ES102DPS01502)
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The official EMC Specialist | Technology Architect, Isilon Solutions and Design outline is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:
- Avamar Implementation — 13% of the exam
- Avamar Installation and Maintenance — 24% of the exam
- Avamar Concepts — 18% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
EMC Specialist | Technology Architect, Isilon Solutions and Design Sample Questions:
Question 1
In which ways can Avamar Replication be configured?
A. Avamar Administrator, MCCLI, Enterprise Manager
B. MCCLI, BRM, Avamar Administrator
C. MCCLI, BRM, EnterpriseManager
D. Avamar Administrator, Enterprise Manager, BRM
Question 2
An EMC Avamar Gen4 server has arrived at a customer's site. You begin reviewing the hardware for an Avamar 6 installation. You find that two of the five nodes are Gen3 running RHEL OS and the others are running SLES OS.
Can you proceed with the install?
A. Yes. The two nodes running RHEL can bere-kickstarted with SLES OS.
B. Yes. The three nodes running SLES can be re-kickstarted with RHEL OS.
C. No. All nodes in a Gen4 server must be Gen4 running RHEL OS.
D. No. All nodes in a Gen4 server must be Gen4 running SLES OS.
Question 3
You are performing an ad-hoc backup from a Microsoft Windows client. Which log file would you use to investigate communication issues between the Avamar client and the Avamar server utility node?
A. avagent.log
B. MOD-workorder-Windows.log
C. COD-workorder-Windows.log
D. err.log
Question 4
What is used to transfer configuration files to the EMC Avamar switch?
A. FTP
B. SFTP
C. TFTP
D. SCP
Question 5
A customer is unable to connect to their EMC Avamar server when using the Avamar
Administrator GUI. If default settings are being used, which port must be open for a successful connection?
A. 8080
B. 5555
C. 7778
D. 8443
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: D | Question 2 Answer: D | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: C |
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