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Dell VPLEX plays a vital role in delivering continuous data access and seamless data movement across data centers. To ensure professionals are adequately skilled in deploying and managing VPLEX environments, Dell Technologies offers two role-based certifications: VPLEX Deploy (D-VPX-DY-A-24) and VPLEX Operate (D-VPX-OE-A-24). While both certifications center around Dell VPLEX technologies, they differ significantly in focus, depth, and intended audience.
VPLEX Deploy (D-VPX-DY-A-24) This certification is designed for professionals involved in deploying VPLEX systems. It assesses skills related to installation, initial configuration, upgrades, troubleshooting, and system setup. Candidates are expected to have a hands-on understanding of building a VPLEX solution from scratch and ensuring it is correctly configured for production use.
VPLEX Operate (D-VPX-OE-A-24) In contrast, this exam focuses on the ongoing operation and management of VPLEX environments. It tests the ability to provision storage, manage consistency groups and distributed volumes, monitor system performance, and apply protection mechanisms like RecoverPoint and MetroPoint. This certification is ideal for administrators responsible for day-to-day operations of an already deployed VPLEX system.
| Domain Area | Deploy (D-VPX-DY-A-24) | Operate (D-VPX-OE-A-24) |
| VPLEX Concepts | 13% | 25% |
| VPLEX Installation and Setup | 23% | --- |
| VPLEX Storage Provisioning | 20% | 35% |
| Volume Management and Protection | 20% | 25% |
| VPLEX Monitoring | 10% | 15% |
| VPLEX Upgrades and Troubleshooting | 13% | --- |
| Protection with RecoverPoint | --- | Included in volume protection |
VPLEX Deploy (D-VPX-DY-A-24)
●Deployment engineers
●Implementation specialists
●Professional services or field engineers
●Those responsible for initial configuration, upgrades, or break/fix activities
VPLEX Operate (D-VPX-OE-A-24)
●Storage administrators
●IT operations staff
●Managed services personnel
●Those managing performance, data availability, and consistency group operations
Deploy
●Planning and performing VPLEX installation
●Configuring VPLEX clusters and management interfaces
●Troubleshooting and upgrading firmware
●Creating initial storage volumes
Operate
●Provisioning and managing VPLEX virtual volumes
●Implementing distributed volumes and consistency groups
●Monitoring system performance and health
●Protecting volumes using RecoverPoint and MetroPoint
Choose VPLEX Deploy (D-VPX-DY-A-24) if your role involves:
●Designing or deploying VPLEX systems
●Installing and configuring systems in the field
●Performing system upgrades or troubleshooting hardware/software issues
Choose VPLEX Operate (D-VPX-OE-A-24) if your responsibilities include:
●Managing an existing VPLEX environment
●Day-to-day volume provisioning and monitoring
●Implementing high availability and data protection policies
Both certifications are complementary and together provide a well-rounded understanding of Dell VPLEX. Whether you're building VPLEX systems from the ground up or ensuring their smooth daily operation, Dell Technologies’ Deploy and Operate certifications validate your expertise and commitment to data availability and business continuity.
