Exam Format

•  Exam Code: D-VXR-DY-01
•  Certification Level: Proven Professional
•  Exam Duration: 120 minutes
•  Passing Score: Not officially published (estimated in official preparation guides)
•  Unscored Content: The exam may include unscored research questions that do not affect your final score and are not identified to the candidate. Time is adjusted accordingly.

Exam Details

•  Question Types: Multiple choice, multiple answer, scenario-based questions
•  Number of Questions: Approximately 40–60 questions (Dell typically does not publish an exact count)
•  Hands-On Questions: The exam focuses on design and scenario-based questions reflecting practical deployment tasks rather than live labs.

Exam Policies

•  Offline Proctoring: Can be rescheduled or cancelled per Pearson VUE rules at least 48 hours before the scheduled time.
•  Online Proctoring: Must be rescheduled or cancelled at least 30 minutes before the scheduled session.
•  Waiting Period: A minimum 5-calendar-day wait is typically required before retaking a failed attempt (Pearson VUE policies apply).
•  Retake Fee: Full exam fee must be paid for each retake attempt in accordance with Dell and Pearson VUE policies.

Certification Validity and Renewal

•  Validity: Dell Technologies certifications generally remain valid until updated or retired by Dell Technologies. Specific validity duration for this credential is typically defined by Dell’s certification policy.
•  Renewal Options: Recertify by passing an updated version of the same exam, take a relevant advanced Dell exam, or complete approved continuing education activities per Dell Certification Program rules.

Exam Fee

•  Base Fee: Pricing varies by region and currency and is set at the time of exam registration through Pearson VUE.
•  Taxes: Local VAT/GST may apply based on your country’s tax regulations.
•  Example: In India, applicable GST (e.g., 18%) would be added to the base fee at checkout.

Note: Official pricing must be verified at the time of booking on Pearson VUE.

Prerequisites

•  Hands-on experience with VxRail hyperconverged infrastructure products
•  Familiarity with VMware vSphere, vSAN, and vCenter
•  Understanding of networking fundamentals relevant to cluster deployment
•  Completion of recommended Dell Technologies VxRail training courses prior to exam attempt

Exam Topics

• VxRail Cluster Architecture & Physical Components – Cluster design and physical requirements
•  Deployment Planning – vCenter, physical networking, VLANs, DNS, node discovery methods
• Using VxRail Configuration Tools – Project configuration and validation
• Hardware Installation & Initialization – Physical install procedures, iDRAC setup
•  Network Environment Setup – Network configuration validation
•  Deploying the VxRail Cluster – Initialization with managed or external vCenter
•  Post-Deployment Procedures – Validation, required settings and backups
•  Cluster Upgrade & Expansion Concepts – Scale-out/expansion and upgrades
•  Troubleshooting – Logs, tools, and common issue resolution
•  REST API – API basics and functionality available in VxRail deployments

Intended Audience

•  Infrastructure Engineer
•  Systems Engineer
•  VxRail Deployment Specialist
•  IT Consultant – Hyperconverged Infrastructure
•  Solutions Architect (Deployment Focus)

Career Impact

• VxRail Deployment Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Systems Engineer, Hyperconverged Infrastructure Specialist, IT Consultant

• VxRail is a core hyperconverged infrastructure platform used in enterprise environments; certification validates practical deployment and implementation knowledge that supports career growth in virtualization and infrastructure roles.

Exam Mode

• In-person at authorized Pearson VUE test centres
•  Online through Pearson VUE’s online proctoring system (where available)

Exam Booking Link

• Book your Dell Technologies VxRail Deploy exam via Pearson VUE: https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/dell.html

Once you pass the exam

•  Your certification status will be updated in Dell CertTracker (the Dell Technologies credential management system) within 24–48 hours of passing.
•  Log in to CertTracker to access your certification details and download your certificate (PDF).
•  CertTracker link: https://www.dell.com/support/education-certification/certtracker

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