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EMC E20-559 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Dell Technologies |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Dell EMC Isilon Solutions Specialist Exam |
| Exam Number: | E20-559 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | Dell EMC Isilon Administration Training |
| Exam Registration: | Dell Technologies Education Services |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam (online or test center depending on provider availability) |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://education.dell.com |
EMC E20-559 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Installation and Configuration | - Initial cluster setup
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| Administration and Management | - Storage management
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| Monitoring and Troubleshooting | - Troubleshooting procedures
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| Isilon Fundamentals | - OneFS architecture overview
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| Data Protection and Replication | - Replication technologies
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Common Questions About the EMC E20-559 Exam
What is the EMC Specialist, Systems Administrator | Isilon Solutions exam all about?
The E20-559 exam is the official Dell Technologies exam behind the Dell EMC Specialist, Systems Administrator | Isilon Solutions certification, validating the skills measured by the EMC Specialist, Systems Administrator | Isilon Solutions credential. It sits at the Specialist level of the Dell Technologies certification program.
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As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Proctored exam (online or test center depending on provider availability). Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the E20-559 exam?
Dell Technologies recommends the following training resources for the EMC Specialist, Systems Administrator | Isilon Solutions exam:
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What topics are covered in the E20-559 exam?
The EMC Specialist, Systems Administrator | Isilon Solutions exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Installation and Configuration
- Administration and Management
- Data Protection and Replication
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 Specialist, Systems Administrator | Isilon Solutions Sample Questions:
Question 1
Traditional NAS storage architectures deploy simple two-way failover between two controllers in storage systems, such as highly available configurations. How is the Isilon architecture different in terms of system resiliency and availability?
A. Isilon clustered architecture deploys standby failover nodes to ensure the highest available solution.
B. Use of client-side drivers can enable failover to other nodes.
C. OneFS enables each node to have a designated partner node for simple failover between the pair.
D. OneFS enables each node to be a peer to any other node in an Isilon cluster. Any node can take over for any other node.
Question 2
An organization wants to monitor disk performance on their Isilon cluster. Which software module will provide this functionality?
A. SmartPools
B. SmartQuotas
C. InsightIQ
D. SmartConnect
Question 3
In an Isilon environment, what is the total protection level offered by N+2:1?
A. Two drives or one node can fail without any data loss in the cluster
B. Two hot nodes and one cold node are available for node failures
C. Two drives on one node can fail without causing any data loss in the cluster
D. Two hot spare drives and one cold spare drive are available for disk failures
Question 4
Isilon SmartLock Compliance clock has drifted from the system clock. How can the difference between compliance and system clocks be corrected?
A. Administrative user "root" can manually adjust the compliance clock
B. Administrative user "compadmin" can manually adjust the compliance clock
C. Compliance clock drift correction is not allowed
D. Compliance clock drifts towards system clock automatically
Question 5
On the Isilon cluster CLI, which command will display the most active nodes every two seconds, from highest to lowest?
A. isi alert list --newest=2 --nodes=all
B. isi statistics system --top --nodes --interval=2
C. isi devices -a status -d 2
D. isi_for_array -s isi status
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: D | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: B |


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