Exam Format

• Exam Code: D-UN-DY-23
•  Certification Level: Skill / Deployment (Dell Proven Professional Program)
•  Exam Duration: 90 minutes
•  Passing Score: 63% (approximately)
•  Unscored Content: Like many professional exams, Dell may include trial questions that are not scored.

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple-choice and scenario-based questions focused on real-world deployment tasks.
• Number of Questions: ~40 questions covering core Unity deployment knowledge.
•  Hands-On Components: The exam focuses on applied knowledge and scenario problem solving, but does not include a separate lab simulator.

Exam Policies

•  Offline Proctoring: Must be rescheduled or canceled according to Pearson VUE guidelines (typically ≥24 hours in advance).
•  Online Proctoring: Available via Pearson VUE Online, with similar scheduling rules.
•  Waiting Period: Dell’s Proven Professional program generally enforces retake wait periods per Pearson VUE policies (e.g., 7 days after the first attempt, 14 days after subsequent attempts).
•  Retake Fee: Full exam fee must be paid for each retake.

Certification Validity and Renewal

• Validity: Certifications remain valid unless superseded by newer versions (Dell doesn’t use fixed expiration for Proven Professional exams).
• Renewal Options: Update certification by passing relevant newer or higher exams as Dell updates its certification portfolio.

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: Typically around $230 USD (fees may vary by country/region).
• Taxes: Local VAT/GST may apply based on candidate’s location (e.g., VAT in India). (Country-specific tax not published on Dell site; is subject to local testing center policies.)

Prerequisites

• There are no formal prerequisites to sit for the Dell Unity Deploy 2023 exam. However, recommended preparation includes hands-on experience with Dell Unity products and relevant training courses.

Exam Topics

The following topic areas are covered on the D-UN-DY-23 exam, with approximate domain weighting:

Dell Unity Platform Concepts, Features, and Architecture – ~10%

•  Dell Unity platform components, architecture, and features
•  Unity XT hardware and Unity VSA environments

Dell Unity XT and UnityVSA Installation and Service – ~10%

•  Install, initialize, and service Dell Unity and Unity VSA systems
•  Unisphere and service tasks

Dell Unity XT and UnityVSA System Administration – ~5%

•  Monitoring and managing Unity systems
•  Basic administration tasks

Dell Unity XT and UnityVSA Storage Provisioning and Access – ~25%

•  Dynamic and traditional storage pools
•  Block/file storage provisioning
•  Host access configuration (iSCSI, NFS, SMB, VMware)

Storage Efficiency, Scalability, and Performance Features – ~25%

•  FAST Cache, FAST VP
•  Data reduction, file-level retention

Data Protection and Mobility – ~25%

•  Snapshots, replication (synchronous/asynchronous)
•  Protection and data mobility features

Exam Mode

The exam is a proctored, computer-based test offered through authorized Pearson VUE test centers or via Pearson VUE Online Proctoring worldwide.

Exam Booking Link

•  Visit the Dell Technologies section on Pearson VUE → Schedule your exam.

After You Pass the Exam

• Certificate Access: After passing, your certification record is available via Dell’s CertTracker/Proven Professional dashboard within approximately 24-72 hours.
• Badge: A digital badge via Credly may also be issued for sharing on LinkedIn or other profiles.

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