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EMC E20-357 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Dell Technologies (formerly EMC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Dell EMC Proven Professional - Specialist - Implementation Engineer, Isilon Solutions |
| Exam Number: | E20-357 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Select |
| Passing Score: | 60% |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Dell EMC Certified - Implementation Engineer, Isilon Solutions |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at Pearson VUE testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: Basic knowledge of networking, storage concepts, and Linux administration. Dell EMC recommends completing relevant Isilon training courses before attempting the exam. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://dell.com/certification |
EMC E20-357 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Installation and Configuration | 25% | - Initial cluster setup procedures - Storage pool and pool configuration - Pre-installation planning and requirements - Network configuration and connectivity |
| Topic 2: Data Protection and Security | 20% | - Access zone and authentication integration - Snapshot strategies and management - SyncIQ replication configuration - Data at rest encryption |
| Topic 3: Isilon Platform Overview and Architecture | 15% | - Isilon hardware components and models - OneFS operating system fundamentals - Cluster architecture and scaling |
| Topic 4: Troubleshooting and Maintenance | 20% | - Common issues and diagnostic procedures - Upgrade and patch procedures - Hardware replacement procedures - Log analysis and monitoring tools |
| Topic 5: Storage Management and Optimization | 20% | - Performance monitoring and tuning - Cloud tiering and integration - File system management with OneFS - Quota management and enforcement |
Questions and Answers About EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, Isilon Solutions
EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, Isilon Solutions is an official Dell Technologies (formerly EMC) exam, listed under exam code E20-357. A passing result earns you the EMC Certification certification at the Specialist level. It also ties into Dell EMC Certified - Implementation Engineer, Isilon Solutions, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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Recommended: Basic knowledge of networking, storage concepts, and Linux administration. Dell EMC recommends completing relevant Isilon training courses before attempting the exam.
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The EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, Isilon Solutions syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Data Protection and Security (20%), Installation and Configuration (25%), and Isilon Platform Overview and Architecture (15%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
EMC Specialist - Implementation Engineer, Isilon Solutions Sample Questions:
A customer created one month of snapshots consisting of one snapshot every 8 hours for 30 days on an Isiloncluster using SnapshotIQ. The customer is now deleting the snapshots randomly and is experiencing overheadto the cluster. How can the customer remove the snapshots and avoid the overhead caused by the process?
- A. Delete the snapshots in order
- B. Move the snapshot data to a different tier with SmartPools Complete collection of E20357 Exam's Questionand answers.
- C. Remove the directory
- D. Snapshots cannot be deleted
A potential customer requires 800TB of usable capacity to store medical images for their network of healthclinics. The IT department has limited staff and currently manages four storage arrays from other vendors.
During a meeting with the Director of IT, you learn that the company is planning to deploy a scale-out NASsolution from a competitor of EMC.
Which factors can demonstrate a lower TCO using Isilon?
- A. An IDC study found that Isilon requires 30% less downtime per year compared to other solutions Isilonlinear scalability eliminates over buying and over provisioning
- B. An IDC study found that Isilon requires 95% less downtime hours per year compared to other competitorsIsilon linear scalability eliminates over buying and over provisioning
- C. An IDC study found that Isilon requires 95% less downtime hours per year compared to other competitors Isilon linear scalability closely aligns with additional staff requirements as capacity grows
- D. An IDC study found that Isilon requires 95% less downtime per year compared to other solutions Isilon useslower speed NL-SAS drives which reduces overall power and cooling requirements
When configuring Isilon SmartConnect in a customer environment, which records are required for a supportedimplementation?
- A. SOA record for the SmartConnect Service IP and corresponding CNAME record for each SmartConnectzone
- B. SmartConnect Service IP host record and a zone delegation for the SmartConnect zone delegated to theSSIP
- C. An overloaded host record with each SmartConnect zone member's IP address and an SRV record toprovide resolution services
- D. SmartConnect Service IP host record and a corresponding PTR record for each SmartConnect zone
You meet a customer for the first time. They explain that their current environment for NAS does not meet theirneeds. You want to make sure that Isilon is a good fit for their needs.
What would be a good prequalifyingquestionto ask?
- A. Where will the data center be installed?
- B. How many users are in your Directory Services?
- C. Are you currently using a UPS for your main power source?
- D. How many concurrent clients are accessing your NAS?
Which technology is used by Isilon OneFS to re-write data when a disk read fails?
- A. Isilon Data Integrity
- B. Dynamic Sector Repair
- C. NVRAM
- D. CRC
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