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EMC E20-018 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | EMC (Dell EMC) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Virtualized Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure Design Specialist |
| Exam Number: | E20-018 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2–3 years |
| Passing Score: | 63%–67% |
| Exam Price: | ~$200 USD (varies by region) |
| Related Certifications: | EMC Cloud Architect (EMCCA) Track |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Response |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Virtualized Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure (MR-1CP-NPVICE) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: knowledge of storage, virtualization, and data center infrastructure |
| Official Syllabus URL: | http://education.emc.com/content/_common/docs/exam_descriptions/E20-018_Virtualized_Data_Center_and_Cloud_Infrastructure.pdf |
EMC E20-018 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Governance, Risk, Compliance and Management | 5% | - Governance and compliance frameworks - Operations and management tools |
| Network Infrastructure Design | 15% | - Network scalability and resilience - Virtual networking and convergence - QoS, security and isolation |
| Introduction to Virtualized Data Center and Cloud | 15% | - Cloud service and deployment models - VDC and Cloud concepts - Private Cloud and ITaaS models |
| VDC and Cloud Architecture | 25% | - Converged infrastructure design - Design methodology and principles - Architectural framework and components |
| Compute Infrastructure Design | 20% | - Server virtualization technologies - High availability and scalability - Resource pooling and elasticity |
| Storage Infrastructure Design | 20% | - Virtual storage and software-defined storage - Data protection and provisioning - EMC storage platforms (VMAX, VPLEX, Isilon) |
E20-018 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the E20-018 exam lead to?
The E20-018 exam is the official EMC (Dell EMC) exam behind the EMC Cloud Architect (EMCCA) – Virtualized Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure Design Specialist certification, validating the skills measured by the EMC Virtualized Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure Design Specialist credential. It sits at the Specialist level of the EMC (Dell EMC) certification program. It also connects to EMC Cloud Architect (EMCCA) Track, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the E20-018 exam, and how much time do I get?
The E20-018 exam contains 60 questions to be completed within 90 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the E20-018 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the E20-018 exam is 63%–67%, and the official registration fee is ~$200 USD (varies by region). Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 290 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the E20-018 exam?
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: knowledge of storage, virtualization, and data center infrastructure Requirements can change when EMC (Dell EMC) revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the E20-018 exam?
You can book the EMC Virtualized Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure Design Specialist exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Proctored exam at Pearson VUE test centers. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the E20-018 exam?
EMC (Dell EMC) recommends the following training resources for the EMC Virtualized Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure Design Specialist exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 290 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
Can I try the E20-018 practice questions before I buy?
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What topics are covered in the E20-018 exam?
The EMC Virtualized Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure Design Specialist exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- Compute Infrastructure Design — 20% of the exam
- Introduction to Virtualized Data Center and Cloud — 15% of the exam
- VDC and Cloud Architecture — 25% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
EMC Virtualized Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure Design Specialist Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which backup solution(s) should be your preferred choice(s) when you require consistent backups for ease of recovery?
A. VM-based backup and image-based backup
B. Storage-based backup only
C. Hypervisor-based ("VM as flat file") backup
D. Storage-based backup and VM-based backup
Question 2
Refer to the exhibit.
A VDC design requires 300 blade server chassis, each with two embedded Fibre Channel switches, which are connected to two separate SAN fabrics. For ease of management, each fabric can only be configured with two VSANs. Each blade server chassis must connect to both VSANs.
How should you configure this environment to meet the requirements?
A. Configure the blade server switches in NPV mode. Configure the storage edge switches in NPIV mode.
B. Configure the blade server switches in NPV mode. Configure the SAN core switches in NPIV mode.
C. Configure the blade server switches in NPIV mode. Configure the storage edge switches in NPV mode.
D. Configure the blade server switches in NPIV mode.
Configure the SAN core switches in NPV mode.
Question 3
Which backup solution(s) are possible candidates when there is a need to restore specific files on a VM?
A. VM-based backup and image-based backup
B. Storage-based backup and image-based backup
C. Storage-based backup only
D. Hypervisor-based ("VM as flat file") backup
Question 4
You are designing a VDC that uses converged networking to support both LAN and SAN traffic. FCoE is used exclusively for storage access. The access and aggregation layer switches that have been chosen support both 10 and 40 Gigabit Ethernet and Data Center Bridging.
You have determined that the traffic between the access layer and aggregation layer switches is:
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Average SAN (FCoE) - 60 Gb/s
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Average LAN (Ethernet) - 100 Gb/s
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Burst SAN (FCoE) - 80 Gb/s
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Burst LAN (Ethernet) - 130 Gb/s
Performance cannot be degraded due to a failure of a single switch.
Which port configuration would support the average and burst traffic between the access and aggregation layer switches?
A. Six 40 Gb/s ports
B. Four 40 Gb/s ports and eight 10 Gb/s ports
C. Three 40 Gb/s ports and six 10 Gb/s ports
D. Five 40 Gb/s ports and one 10 Gb/s port
Question 5
A company has finished the design for their VDC. They realize that they should also include a few design considerations to prepare them for cloud.
What is a key organizational reason for the company to build a cloud-based service?
A. Lines of business obtain what they want from IT
B. Lines of business can self provision resources
C. Lines of business can more easily reorganize
D. Service levels are guaranteed to improve
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: B |
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