Question 1

What happens when files fail to find a match in the file cache during a backup of an EMC Avamar client computer?
A) An "is present" call to the Avamar server
B) Fewer chunks are compressed
C) More files are processed for backup
D) Increased memory swapping

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Question 2

An EMC Avamar backup client is backing up the Windows file system and SQL database using the same dataset for their backup policy. What backup behavior is expected to occur?
A) One backup is created, then executed
B) Two backups are created, then run one at a time
C) Two backups are created, then run simultaneously
D) Backup will fail; a backup group must be created for each backup type

Accepted Answer

Avamar creates separate backups for different data types (file system and SQL database) and runs them one at a time to ensure data integrity and proper handling of each data type.

Question 3

A company has 50 clients backing up to an EMC Avamar server. The storage administrator has decided to implement Desktop/Laptop (DTLT) support for several of the Microsoft Windows client machines. Where is this support deployed?
A) Avamar client software installation
B) Avamar Administrator Policy window
C) Windows File System plug-in options
D) Avamar Windows Client Options menu

Accepted Answer

The Desktop/Laptop support is deployed through the Avamar client software installation, which includes the necessary components for DTLT functionality.

Question 4

You are checking the network cabling on a multi-node EMC Avamar Gen4 Data Store. Which port should be used to connect the utility node to the first switch?
A) GB1 is connected to port 1 on the switch
B) GB1 is connected to port 5 on the switch
C) GB2 is connected to port 1 on the switch
D) GB2 is connected to port 5 on the switch

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Question 5

An EMC Avamar server is integrated with an EMC Data Domain system. A backup has expired on the Avamar server and garbage collection runs. What is the impact to the backup stored on the Data Domain system?
A) The backup is deleted based on Data Domain retention policies
B) The backup is deleted from the Data Domain system
C) HFS check is run on the backup on the Data Domain
D) The backup is immediately replicated to another Data Domain

Accepted Answer

When a backup expires on the Avamar server, the corresponding backup data is deleted from the Data Domain system during the garbage collection process.

Question 6

On a single-node Gen4 EMC Avamar Data Store, what is the optional use of the GB2 port?
A) Outgoing replication
B) MC and administrative traffic
C) High availability
D) Connection to the internal switch

Accepted Answer

The GB2 port on a single-node Gen4 EMC Avamar Data Store can be optionally used for outgoing replication to another Avamar system.

Question 7

Which level of data can be restored using EMC Avamar?
A) Directories only
B) Files only
C) Files, directories, and file systems
D) File systems only

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Question 8

A company with EMC Avamar wants to back up an EMC Celerra running DART 6.0. What is the maximum number of simultaneous backups that are supported by a single accelerator?
A) 2
B) 4
C) 8
D) 12

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Question 9

In EMC Avamar, what is the default setting for the checkpoint retention policy?
A) Retain the last two checkpoints and the last validated checkpoint
B) Retain the last two checkpoints and the last two validated checkpoints
C) Retain all checkpoints for the last three days
D) Retain the last five checkpoints and three validated checkpoints

Accepted Answer

The default setting for the checkpoint retention policy in EMC Avamar is to retain the last two checkpoints and the last validated checkpoint. This ensures that there is always a recent checkpoint available for recovery, as well as a validated one for consistency.

Question 10

What is the maximum number of nodes currently available in an Avamar server?
A) 12
B) 16
C) 17
D) 18

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Question 11

Which basic network settings are required when configuring an EMC Avamar node at installation?
A) IP address, DNS parameters, subnet, hostname and domain, gateway
B) IP address, SMTP server, subnet, hostname and domain, gateway
C) IP address, DNS parameters, duplex, hostname and domain, gateway
D) IP address, DNS parameters, subnet, MTU size, gateway 54

Accepted Answer

The basic network settings required for configuring an EMC Avamar node include IP address, DNS parameters, subnet, hostname and domain, and gateway. These settings are essential for network communication and integration into the existing network infrastructure.

Question 12

What is the physical memory requirement for an EMC AVE with 1 TB capacity?
A) 6 GB
B) 8 GB
C) 16 GB
D) 32 GB

Accepted Answer

An EMC AVE (Avamar Virtual Edition) with 1 TB capacity requires 8 GB of physical memory.

Question 13

You are working in a Microsoft Windows Active/Passive cluster environment. On which cluster node(s) must the EMC Avamar Windows file system client be installed?
A) Active and passive clients only
B) Active client only
C) Virtual client only
D) Active, passive, and virtual clients

Accepted Answer

The EMC Avamar Windows file system client must be installed on both active and passive nodes to ensure that backups can be performed regardless of which node is currently active.

Question 14

You are installing a single-node Gen4 Avamar Data Store. Which label is on the port that is optionally used to connect the node to the second customer switch for high availability?
A) GB1
B) GB2
C) GB3
D) GB4

Accepted Answer

The GB3 port is optionally used to connect the node to the second customer switch for high availability.

Question 15

What is the last step in the hardware installation portion of an EMC Avamar multi-node deployment?
A) Connecting to the customer network
B) Cabling the nodes to the switch
C) Powering on the nodes
D) Configuring the internal switches

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Question 16

Which type of VMware backup methods does EMC Avamar version 5.x and above support for ESX Server 4.0 and later versions?
A) Guest and VMware Image Proxy
B) Guest, VCB, and VMware Image Proxy
C) Guest and VCB
D) VCB and VMware Image Proxy

Accepted Answer

EMC Avamar version 5.x and above supports Guest and VMware Image Proxy backup methods for ESX Server 4.0 and later versions.

Question 17

When using YAST to set up networking on a Gen4 Avamar node, how do you backspace in a field?
A) Ctrl-h
B) Ctrl-b
C) Backspace
D) Ctrl-c

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Question 18

What is considered a CRU (Customer Replaceable Unit) for Avamar Gen4?
A) Accelerator Node
B) ATI 9924 24-port switch
C) 1 Gb Network Interface Cards
D) RAM Memory Modules

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Question 19

What is the minimum number of EMC Avamar active storage nodes required for a supported RAIN configuration?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5

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Question 20

What is the maximum number of simultaneous backups that can be performed using an EMC Avamar NDMP accelerator with 32 GB of RAM for EMC Celerra DART 6?
A) 4
B) 8
C) 12
D) 16

Accepted Answer

An EMC Avamar NDMP accelerator with 32 GB of RAM for EMC Celerra DART 6 can perform a maximum of 4 simultaneous backups.

Exam 9: Backup and Recovery - Avamar Specialist for Implementation Engineers

What happens when files fail to find a match in the file cache during a backup of an EMC Avamar client computer?

An EMC Avamar backup client is backing up the Windows file system and SQL database using the same dataset for their backup policy. What backup behavior is expected to occur?

A company has 50 clients backing up to an EMC Avamar server. The storage administrator has decided to implement Desktop/Laptop (DTLT) support for several of the Microsoft Windows client machines. Where is this support deployed?

You are checking the network cabling on a multi-node EMC Avamar Gen4 Data Store. Which port should be used to connect the utility node to the first switch?

An EMC Avamar server is integrated with an EMC Data Domain system. A backup has expired on the Avamar server and garbage collection runs. What is the impact to the backup stored on the Data Domain system?

On a single-node Gen4 EMC Avamar Data Store, what is the optional use of the GB2 port?

Which level of data can be restored using EMC Avamar?

A company with EMC Avamar wants to back up an EMC Celerra running DART 6.0. What is the maximum number of simultaneous backups that are supported by a single accelerator?

In EMC Avamar, what is the default setting for the checkpoint retention policy?

What is the maximum number of nodes currently available in an Avamar server?

Which basic network settings are required when configuring an EMC Avamar node at installation?

What is the physical memory requirement for an EMC AVE with 1 TB capacity?

You are working in a Microsoft Windows Active/Passive cluster environment. On which cluster node(s) must the EMC Avamar Windows file system client be installed?

You are installing a single-node Gen4 Avamar Data Store. Which label is on the port that is optionally used to connect the node to the second customer switch for high availability?

What is the last step in the hardware installation portion of an EMC Avamar multi-node deployment?

Which type of VMware backup methods does EMC Avamar version 5.x and above support for ESX Server 4.0 and later versions?

When using YAST to set up networking on a Gen4 Avamar node, how do you backspace in a field?

What is considered a CRU (Customer Replaceable Unit) for Avamar Gen4?

What is the minimum number of EMC Avamar active storage nodes required for a supported RAIN configuration?

What is the maximum number of simultaneous backups that can be performed using an EMC Avamar NDMP accelerator with 32 GB of RAM for EMC Celerra DART 6?