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EMC E20-597 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Dell EMC |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Specialist - Systems Administrator, NetWorker Exam |
| Exam Number: | E20-597 |
| Related Certifications: | Backup and Recovery Specialist EMC Proven Professional Technology Foundations |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Passing Score: | 63% |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Price: | $230 USD |
| Recommended Training: | Dell EMC Education Services NetWorker Administration and Management Course |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended 6–12 months hands-on experience with NetWorker |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.emc.com/_content/_common/docs/exam_descriptions/e20_597_SA_Backup_and_Recovery_Specialist_exam.pdf |
EMC E20-597 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| NetWorker Overview | 20% | - Host roles, control data and administrative interfaces - Backup concepts and terminology - NetWorker architecture and components |
| NetWorker Cloud Enablement | 10% | - CloudBoost and Cloud Tier configuration - Backup and recovery in cloud environments |
| NetWorker Implementation and Management | 25% | - Device and media pool configuration - Installation and configuration of NetWorker server and NMC - Backup policies, schedules and groups |
| NetWorker Administration and Management | 30% | - Recovery operations and database management - Monitoring, reporting and notifications - Security features, authentication and access control |
| NetWorker Modules Overview | 15% | - Integration with applications (NMM, NMDA) - Module-specific backup and recovery workflows |
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What subject areas does the E20-597 exam cover?
EMC structures the EMC Specialist - Systems Administrator, NetWorker exam around 5 domains. The heaviest hitters are NetWorker Implementation and Management (25% of the exam), NetWorker Modules Overview (15% of the exam), NetWorker Overview (20% of the exam). Start your revision where the weight is, and scroll up to the outline section on this page for the complete topic list.
Where does the E20-597 exam fit in the EMC certification track?
The E20-597 exam is the official EMC assessment that awards the Dell EMC Certified Specialist - Systems Administrator - NetWorker (DECS-SA) certification — a credential at the Specialist level. Passing it proves vendor-validated skills that employers actively look for. It belongs to a broader track that includes EMC Proven Professional Technology Foundations, Backup and Recovery Specialist, making it a solid anchor for further certifications.
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How many questions and how much time does the E20-597 exam give me?
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Which official courses does EMC recommend for the E20-597 exam?
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Is there anything I must do before registering for the E20-597 exam?
No formal prerequisites; recommended 6–12 months hands-on experience with NetWorker Because EMC can revise these requirements, verify the current rules on the official exam page — https://education.emc.com/_content/_common/docs/exam_descriptions/e20_597_SA_Backup_and_Recovery_Specialist_exam.pdf — before scheduling your EMC Specialist - Systems Administrator, NetWorker exam.
EMC Specialist - Systems Administrator, NetWorker Sample Questions:
Question #1
What is a characteristic of EMC NetWorker Snapshot Management?
A. Leverages volume manager snapshot capability
B. Leverages Microsoft VSS snapshot capability
C. Leverages proxy server to support impact-free backup
D. Leverages proxy server to support block based backup
Question #2
When backing up an Oracle database with EMC NetWorker Module for Databases and Applications, how is the Oracle backup level determined?
A. NSR_BACKUP_LEVEL parameter in RMAN backup script.
B. Level specified in RMAN backup script.
C. NSR_BACKUP_LEVEL parameter in NMDA configuration file.
D. Level specified in EMC NetWorker Schedules resource.
Question #3
An administrator experienced a power failure in their data center. After checking their Dell EMC NetWorker servers, the administrator discovered an error message on one of the NetWorker servers. The message indicates that the media database does not exist.
What is recommended way to resolve any corruption in the database?
A. Allow NetWorker to recreate the new/nsr/res directory and create a new bootstrap save set
B. Delete the old/nsr/mm directory and create a new bootstrap save net
C. Delete the old/nsr/res directory and create a new bootstrap save set
D. Rename the old/nsr/mm directory and recover from the bootstrap save set
Question #4
Which binary is present on a host when the EMC NetWorker client software is installed?
A. nsrindexd
B. nsrexecd
C. nsrsnmd
D. nsrd
Question #5
In EMC NetWorker, what happens to the volume when Auto Media Management is enabled in "Device" properties for standalone devices?
A. Status is set to "suspect"
B. Status is set to "recyclable"
C. Automatically labeled to store backup data
D. Manually loaded into the device for backup
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: C | Question #2 Correct Answer: B | Question #3 Correct Answer: D | Question #4 Correct Answer: D | Question #5 Correct Answer: D |
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