Dell Data Protection Design Certification | D-DP-DS-23 Exam Guide

Certification Overview

Step into the future of data protection architecture with the Data Protection Design Certification. Whether you're planning enterprise backup strategies or modernizing infrastructure, this certification validates your ability to design and size Data Protection solutions that meet complex business and technical requirements. Covering key topics like solution mapping, performance sizing, compliance alignment, and total cost of ownership, this exam ensures you're equipped to architect secure, scalable, and cost-effective data protection environments. From disaster recovery to cyber resiliency, this certification empowers you to deliver solutions that align with customer goals and industry best practices.

Target Audience

Individuals involved in designing and delivering comprehensive data protection solutions, including internals, customers, and Dell data protection partners. This certification is ideal for Solution Architects, Storage Architects/Engineers, Data Protection Consultants, Systems Engineers, Pre-Sales Engineers, Implementation Specialists with design responsibilities, Product Technologists, Product Specialists, and members of the Global Technology Office seeking to validate and enhance their expertise in data protection design.

Purchase Recommended Individual Courses

The following training is recommended for candidates preparing to take this exam.

Dell PowerProtect Data Domain Concepts and Features

Course Id : MR-1WP-DDFUND

This course provides students with basic foundation knowledge of PowerProtect DD products. The course covers PowerProtect DD product line and common hardware features, PowerProtect DD architecture and technology overview, DD Operating System (DDOS) features and capabilities, and PowerProtect DD Management Overview..

On Demand | FREE / 0 Training Credits

Dell NetWorker Concepts

Course Id : MR-1WP-NWFUN

This course explains the purpose and use of Dell NetWorker. Students learn key terms and concepts and the key features and functionalities of NetWorker.

On Demand Lab | FREE / 0 Training Credits

Dell Avamar Concepts

Course Id : MR-1WN-AVAM

This course explains the purpose and use of Dell Avamar. Students identify Avamar system components; describe the deduplication process and integrated products.

On Demand | FREE / 0 Training Credits

Dell RecoverPoint Concepts

Course Id : MR-1WP-RPFD

This course introduces the Dell RecoverPoint solution. It presents an overview of the architecture, features, and functionality of RecoverPoint Systems. The learner will be exposed to the unique use cases and the different management options available.

On Demand | FREE / 0 Training Credits

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Exam Topics

The table below lists the topics that are included in this exam, and the approximate percentage of the exam devoted to each topic.

Category	Topics	Coverage
Dell EMC Data Protection Product Features, Functions, Software-based Architectures and Components	Identify and describe the available tools and services to assess a customer’s environment for a data protection solution. Describe the Dell EMC Cloud Data Protection Solutions features, functions, architecture, and components. Describe the Dell EMC PowerProtect DD features, functions, architecture, and components. Describe the Dell EMC NetWorker features, functions, architecture, and components. Describe the Dell EMC Avamar features, functions, architecture, and components. Describe the Dell EMC RecoverPoint and RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (VMs) features, functions, architecture, and components. Describe the Dell EMC PowerProtect DP series appliance features, functions, architecture, and components. Describe the Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager features, functions, architecture, and components. Describe the Dell EMC Cyber Recovery Solutions features, functions, architecture, CyberSense, and components.	28%
Dell EMC PowerProtect DD Solutions Design	Explain Dell EMC PowerProtect DD capacity planning and performance tuning. Identify and describe the best practices for sizing and designing a Dell EMC PowerProtect DD data protection solution.	9%
Dell EMC NetWorker Solutions Design	Explain Dell EMC NetWorker capacity planning and performance tuning. Identify and describe the best practices for sizing and designing a Dell EMC NetWorker data protection solution.	9%
Dell EMC Avamar Solutions Design	Explain Dell EMC Avamar capacity planning and performance tuning for a data protection solution. Identify and describe the features, functions, and the best practices for sizing and designing a Dell EMC Avamar data protection solution.	9%
Dell EMC RecoverPoint and RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines (VMs) Solutions Design	Explain Dell EMC RecoverPoint and Dell EMC RecoverPoint for VMs capacity planning for a data protection solution. Identify and describe the best practices for designing a Dell EMC RecoverPoint and Dell EMC RecoverPoint for VMs data protection solution.	9%
Dell EMC Cloud Data Protection Solutions Design	Explain Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager planning and performance tuning. Identify and describe the best practices for sizing and designing a Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager solution.	9%
Dell EMC PowerProtect DP Series Appliance Solutions Design	Explain Dell EMC PowerProtect DP series appliance planning and performance tuning. Identify and describe the best practices for sizing and designing a Dell EMC PowerProtect DP series appliance solution.	8%
Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager Solutions Design	Explain Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager planning and performance tuning. Identify and describe the best practices for sizing and designing a Dell EMC PowerProtect Data Manager solution.	9%
Solutions Design using Dell EMC Cyber Recovery Solutions Design	Explain Dell EMC Cyber Recovery and CyberSense planning and performance tuning. Identify and describe the best practices for sizing and designing a Dell EMC Cyber Recovery solution and CyberSense.	9%

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