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Veritas VCS-278 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Veritas Technologies |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Veritas Administration of Veritas NetBackup 8.1.2 |
| Exam Number: | VCS-278 |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based Questions, Multiple Choice |
| Related Certifications: | Veritas NetBackup Administration Veritas Certified Specialist (VCS) - NetBackup |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | Veritas NetBackup 8.1.2 Administration Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Veritas Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam delivered online or at authorized testing centers (typically via Pearson VUE). |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended experience with NetBackup administration and basic knowledge of enterprise backup concepts. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.veritas.com/services/education-services/certification |
Veritas VCS-278 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Backup and Restore Operations | - Restore Procedures and Strategies - Backup Policies and Schedules |
| Topic 2: Catalog Management and Recovery | - Catalog Backup and Recovery |
| Topic 3: Storage Management | - Tape and Disk Storage Management - Storage Units and Disk Pools |
| Topic 4: Monitoring and Troubleshooting | - Job Monitoring and Logs - Troubleshooting Backup Failures |
| Topic 5: Installation and Configuration | - NetBackup Installation and Initial Setup - Media and Storage Device Configuration |
| Topic 6: Security and Access Control | - User Authentication and Authorization |
| Topic 7: NetBackup Architecture and Components | - Master Server, Media Server, and Client Architecture - NetBackup Catalog Structure |
Common Questions About the Veritas VCS-278 Exam
The VCS-278 exam, officially known as Veritas Administration of Veritas NetBackup 8.1.2, is the Veritas test that leads to the Veritas Certified Specialist (VCS) - NetBackup certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as Veritas Certified Specialist (VCS) - NetBackup, Veritas NetBackup Administration.
Recommended experience with NetBackup administration and basic knowledge of enterprise backup concepts.
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.veritas.com/services/education-services/certification.
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The official Veritas Administration of Veritas NetBackup 8.1.2 outline is organized into 7 domains. The first three are:
- Backup and Restore Operations
- Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Storage Management
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
Veritas Administration of Veritas NetBackup 8.1.2 Sample Questions:
What should be selected as the source in the BAR console for a restore of individual files backed up using a VMware policy?
- A. The media server that backed the client up.
- B. The VMware backup host that performed the backup.
- C. The identifier for the VM used in the VMware policy.
- D. The hostname of the VM.
Refer to the Exhibit.
Which diagram is supported for backups spanning BasicDisk storage?
- A. C
- B. D
- C. B
- D. A
An administrator tries to suspend an active job from the NetBackup Activity Monitor, but discovers that the option is grayed out.
What is preventing the administrator from suspending the job?
- A. Checkpoint restart is disabled.
- B. Multiplexing is enabled.
- C. Child jobs are still active.
- D. The parent job is still active.
What is the certificate deployment and management behavior when the security level is set to High?
- A. Certificates are deployed automatically for known hosts and the Certificate Revocation List (CRL) is refreshed every 4 hours.
- B. Certificates are deployed with a token for all hosts and the Certificate Revocation List (CRL) is refreshed every 4 hours.
- C. Certificates are deployed automatically for all hosts and the Certificate Revocation List (CRL) is refreshed every hour.
- D. Certificates are deployed automatically for known hosts and the Certificate Revocation List (CRL) is refreshed every hour.
A NetBackup environment with a single tape storage unit is experiencing performance issues when running full backups of a Windows file server with over a million small files. Backups for all other clients on the same network are performing adequately.
What should the administrator modify to improve performance for the client?
- A. enable the Use Accelerator policy attribute.
- B. modify data buffer settings for the data path.
- C. use Flashbackup-Windows policy type.
- D. enable Windows Change Journal.
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