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DELL TECHNOLOGIESDell Avamar Deploy
The Dell Avamar Deploy certification validates your ability to plan, deploy, configure, and integrate Avamar data protection solutions in enterprise environments. It is designed for deployment engineers and technical professionals who implement Avamar systems, including integration with Data Domain and other backup ecosystems. Earning this credential demonstrates you can deliver reliable, scalable data protection deployments that meet business continuity requirements.
Exam formatProctored exam
DeliveryPearson VUE
Free questions404
Content last reviewed 30 July 2026 · Up to date
The certification
What Dell Avamar Deploy proves, and what it asks of you
What this certification covers, who it is written for, and what the exam itself looks like on the day.
4domains
22objectives
128concepts
What it is
What this certification is
What it validates, who it is written for, and the experience it assumes.
About this certification
The Dell Avamar Deploy certification validates the skills required to successfully deploy and integrate Avamar backup and recovery solutions. It covers the full deployment lifecycle, from pre-installation planning and environment preparation to the configuration of Avamar servers, clients, and integrated Data Domain systems. This certification is part of the Dell Technologies Proven Professional program, designed for professionals who implement and manage data protection infrastructure.
Earning this credential demonstrates your ability to execute Avamar deployments that meet performance, capacity, and availability requirements. You will be equipped to handle complex integration scenarios, ensure system readiness, and apply best practices for a smooth and efficient deployment. This certification is a key step for professionals seeking to advance their careers in data protection and storage management.
Who it’s for
This certification is for deployment engineers, systems engineers, and technical consultants who are responsible for planning and implementing Dell Avamar data protection solutions. It is also suitable for IT professionals who support Avamar environments and need a deep understanding of deployment best practices. Candidates should have hands-on experience with Avamar deployment and be familiar with enterprise backup and recovery concepts, including integration with Data Domain and other storage systems.
Recommended experience
Dell recommends that candidates have hands-on experience with Avamar deployment and a solid understanding of data protection principles. Experience with Avamar installation and configuration; Knowledge of Data Domain integration; Understanding of backup and recovery concepts; Familiarity with network and storage fundamentals
The syllabus
What you’ll learn
Every domain and objective Dell Technologies measures, with the weight they carry on the exam.
The official Dell Technologies exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
Avamar Concepts
- Identify use cases where Avamar can be used
- Give examples of how to use Avamar to address the use cases
- List Avamar features and capabilities
- Describe Avamar system architecture and components
- Explain the key concepts required to administer and use Avamar
Avamar Implementation
- Explain Avamar Virtual Edition solution
- Understand the prerequisites for Avamar Installation and Upgrade
- Explain Avamar Installation procedures, best practices, and understand licensing options
- Explain Avamar Upgrade procedures and best practices
Avamar Installation and Maintenance
- Describe Avamar Data Store (ADS) solution
- Install Avamar Data Store hardware
- Explain the node replacement and node addition processes
- Summarize how to connect Avamar Data Store to the customer network
Avamar Administration
- Identify Avamar tools for system monitoring, maintenance, and capacity management
- Navigate through the Avamar Web User Interface (AUI)
- Configure and perform backups and restores
- Configure and run Avamar replication solutions
- Configure and run Cloud Tier solution
- Identify best practices for configuring an Avamar backup environment
- Explain and conduct Avamar server daily maintenance activities
- Explain Avamar Fitness Analyzer and its functionalities
- Integrate Avamar with Data Domain and NDMP
On the day
The exam itself
Everything Dell Technologies publishes about sitting it, and nothing we inferred.
Prerequisites
No mandatory prerequisites — this certification has no required predecessor exam or credential.
CertificationDell Avamar Deploy
Exam formatProctored exam
DeliveryPearson VUE
LanguagesEnglish
After you pass
Where this credential goes next
The path Dell Technologies lays out, how the credential is kept, and where to book.
Step-by-step path to Dell Avamar Deploy
Credential earnedDell Avamar Deploy Certification Lifecycle status
This certification is currently active and available. Dell Technologies maintains this certification to validate current skills and industry relevance.
Exam status: ActiveMaintained by Dell Technologies
Exam registration
Register for the exam through Pearson VUE, Dell Technologies’s authorized testing partner.
Schedule your examVisit the official Dell Technologies certification page for exam policies and requirements.
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Questions people ask
How does the Avamar Deploy exam relate to the Avamar Operate exam?
The Avamar Deploy exam focuses on the planning, installation, and integration of Avamar solutions, while the Avamar Operate exam covers the day-to-day management and operational tasks. They are separate certifications within the Dell Proven Professional program.
Is a lower-level Dell certification required before taking the Avamar Deploy exam?
No. Dell Technologies does not require a lower-level certification as a prerequisite for the Avamar Deploy exam. You can take it directly.
How do I schedule, reschedule, or cancel my Avamar Deploy exam appointment?
You can schedule, reschedule, and cancel your exam through your Pearson VUE account. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are subject to a same-day forfeit fee, and no-shows are charged the full exam fee.
What are the retake policies for the Avamar Deploy exam if I don't pass?
If you do not pass on your first attempt, you must wait 7 days to retake. After a second failed attempt, you must wait at least 14 days between each additional attempt. If you need to retake an exam you have already passed to fulfill a certification track requirement, you may do so after 3 months.
Is there a hands-on or lab component in the Avamar Deploy exam?
The exam is a proctored, computer-based test. Dell's Skills Certification exams are proctored exams administered through Pearson testing centers and OnVUE. The exam format is not specified as including a separate hands-on lab component.
What job roles does the Dell Avamar Deploy certification map to?
This certification is designed for deployment engineers, systems engineers, and technical consultants who are responsible for planning and implementing Dell Avamar data protection solutions.
How soon will I receive my exam results?
All exams are computer scored immediately upon completion, and candidates will immediately receive a provisional score report. The final score is transmitted to your CertTracker account within 72 hours after a statistical analysis is conducted.
Are testing accommodations available for candidates with disabilities?
Yes. Dell Technologies and Pearson VUE provide exam accommodations for candidates with disabilities. You can request an accommodation through the Pearson VUE website.
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The curriculum
The whole exam, mapped and written
Every domain, every objective, and every concept Dell Technologies measures — each one written out.
4domains
22objectives
128concepts
88free pages
The domains, and what sits inside them
Every objective below is a page you can open and practise now, without an account.
The official Dell Technologies exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
1Avamar Concepts95 questions
Identify use cases where Avamar can be used4 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Give examples of how to use Avamar to address the use cases3 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →List Avamar features and capabilities8 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →Describe Avamar system architecture and components5 concepts · 2 pagesOpen →Explain the key concepts required to administer and use Avamar9 concepts · 2 pagesOpen →
2Avamar Implementation59 questions
Explain Avamar Virtual Edition solution6 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →Understand the prerequisites for Avamar Installation and Upgrade5 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Explain Avamar Installation procedures, best practices, and understand licensing options3 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →Explain Avamar Upgrade procedures and best practices7 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →
3Avamar Installation and Maintenance37 questions
Describe Avamar Data Store (ADS) solution6 concepts · 1 pagesOpen →Install Avamar Data Store hardware5 concepts · 1 pagesOpen →Explain the node replacement and node addition processes6 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →Summarize how to connect Avamar Data Store to the customer network4 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →
4Avamar Administration213 questions
Identify Avamar tools for system monitoring, maintenance, and capacity management3 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →Navigate through the Avamar Web User Interface (AUI)10 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Configure and perform backups and restores4 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Configure and run Avamar replication solutions8 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Configure and run Cloud Tier solution6 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Identify best practices for configuring an Avamar backup environment1 concepts · 2 pagesOpen →Explain and conduct Avamar server daily maintenance activities8 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →Explain Avamar Fitness Analyzer and its functionalities6 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Integrate Avamar with Data Domain and NDMP11 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →
Not a table of contents
Every line on this map already opens
In front of every objective the practice pages are already there, free and without an account. This is one objective, opened.
Identify use cases where Avamar can be used5 pagesOpen →
Free in front of it
23 questions on this objective, five to a page. Every range above is a real page, open now, with no account.
Reading the map is not the same as knowing the ground
The curriculum tells you what is on the exam. Proving you know it is a different job — and it is the one the closed-book run does.
Free questions
404 questions. No account, no card.
The whole bank is open. 5 questions to a page, every answer explained, and a discussion thread on each one.
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Browse by domain
Every objective, and every page range, is a link — so you can pick up exactly where you left off.
1Avamar Concepts95 questions
2Avamar Implementation59 questions
3Avamar Installation and Maintenance37 questions
4Avamar Administration213 questions
What a practice page gives you
1Five to a page
Short enough to finish, long enough to matter.
2Every answer explained
Not only which one is right — why the others are wrong.
3A discussion on each
Ask, answer, and vote. Every question has its own thread.
A question, and the idea behind it
Every question comes from a concept
These are not trivia. Each one is written against a concept in the book, so when you get one wrong there is somewhere to go and find out why.
The visual book
See it once. Carry it into the exam.
The pages shown here come from our AI-900 book — an example of how each concept is written in plain language and, where the idea needs one, drawn as a full page you can take in at a glance.
128concepts
404free questions
Why a picture, and not another paragraph
Three reasons, and each one is a real finding rather than a slogan.
You can see it againThe whole idea at onceWhere it starts, what happens in the middle, what comes out, and the mistake to avoid.
Multimedia principle · MayerThe look-alikes sit togetherThe pairs the exam tests are drawn side by side, so the difference is seen, not told.
Dual coding · PaivioWhat one page is made of
You are never asked to read a poster here — only to see how one is built. After that, every other page is legible at a glance.
1A numbered strip on top
The idea as a sequence, followed with a finger before a word is read.
2Panels for the parts
What it is, how the machine learns it, when it is the right tool.
3The trap, framed
The distinction the exam tests, given its own box instead of buried in prose.
4One line at the bottom
The sentence to carry into the exam room.
Open book, on purpose
Answer it with the picture beside you
This is the part that teaches. The illustration and the written explanation stay where they are while you work, so a scenario stops being a memory test and becomes something you can simply look at.
It teaches · it does not count
A smartphone uses AI to unlock when the owner looks at the camera. Which AI capability is being used?
AImage classification
BFacial recognition
COptical character recognition
DObject detection
Look at the five steps. Detect finds a face, align straightens it, encode turns it into numbers, search compares it with a stored face, and decide answers one question: is this the same person? Classification would only say “a face”. Detection would only draw a box. Neither decides whose.
Then the page shuts, and it starts counting
The same questions come back with the book closed — that run is the one that counts. After it, your coach picks one thing for tonight, sized to the time you have, and brings pages back before you lose them.
Testing effect · Roediger & Karpicke 2006 · spacing effect · Cepeda et al. 2006
Official resources
Straight from Dell Technologies
Where the exam is defined, scheduled and scored.
3official links
128concepts mapped
The source
Dell Technologies’s own pages
We link to them rather than repeat them, so nothing here goes stale behind them.
Checked against the source
Every objective on the official Dell Technologies outline already has questions here
We build from the official skills outline, not from a summary of it — 22 objectives, 128 concepts written under them, and free questions against every one. When Dell Technologies changes the outline, this page changes with it.
22objectives on the outline→128concepts written→404free questions
An official page tells you what will be asked. It cannot tell you what you will get right.
That is the only question worth answering the night before, and no link answers it. You answer it by taking the questions with the book closed, and seeing what comes back.