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Veritas VCS-273 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Veritas |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Administration of Veritas NetBackup 7.6.1 and NetBackup Appliances 2.6.1 |
| Exam Number: | VCS-273 |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75-85 |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based, Multiple-choice, Multiple-select |
| Exam Duration: | 105 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | Veritas NetBackup 7.6.1 Administration Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Veritas Certification & Exam Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Basic knowledge of networking, storage, Windows, UNIX/Linux operating systems; recommended hands-on experience with NetBackup 7.6.1 |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.veritas.com/en/be/services/education-services/certification/exams/vcs-273 |
Veritas VCS-273 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring, Troubleshooting and Recovery | 10% | - Monitoring jobs, logs, and system health - Troubleshooting common failures and errors - Performing restores and recovery operations |
| Installation and Configuration | 20% | - Setting up communication and network connectivity - Configuring security, authentication, and encryption - Installing and configuring master, media, and client servers |
| Storage and Media Management | 20% | - Media lifecycle and expiration policies - Managing volumes, pools, and groups - Configuring devices, drives, and storage units |
| Backup Policy Configuration | 20% | - Policy types and client selection rules - Scheduling, frequency, and retention settings - Creating and modifying backup policies |
| NetBackup Architecture and Concepts | 15% | - Media and image retention principles - Licensing and feature activation - NetBackup components and hierarchy |
| NetBackup Appliance Administration | 15% | - Appliance configuration, monitoring, and updates - Using CLISH and Appliance Web UI - Appliance backup and restore operations |
VCS-273 Exam FAQs for 2026 Candidates
Which certification does the VCS-273 exam lead to?
The VCS-273 exam is the official Veritas exam behind the Veritas Certified Specialist (VCS) - NetBackup certification, validating the skills measured by the Veritas Administration of Veritas NetBackup 7.6.1 and NetBackup Appliances 2.6.1 credential. It sits at the Specialist level of the Veritas certification program.
How many questions are on the VCS-273 exam, and how much time do I get?
The VCS-273 exam contains 75-85 questions to be completed within 105 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 VCS-273 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the VCS-273 exam is 70%, and the official registration fee is $250 USD. 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 125 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 VCS-273 exam?
Basic knowledge of networking, storage, Windows, UNIX/Linux operating systems; recommended hands-on experience with NetBackup 7.6.1 Requirements can change when Veritas revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the VCS-273 exam?
You can book the Veritas Administration of Veritas NetBackup 7.6.1 and NetBackup Appliances 2.6.1 exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Proctored at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the VCS-273 exam?
Veritas recommends the following training resources for the Veritas Administration of Veritas NetBackup 7.6.1 and NetBackup Appliances 2.6.1 exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 125 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
Can I try the VCS-273 practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free VCS-273 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Veritas revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
What if I fail the VCS-273 exam, and how is my order delivered?
Every Veritas Administration of Veritas NetBackup 7.6.1 and NetBackup Appliances 2.6.1 purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.
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What topics are covered in the VCS-273 exam?
The Veritas Administration of Veritas NetBackup 7.6.1 and NetBackup Appliances 2.6.1 exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- Backup Policy Configuration — 20% of the exam
- Storage and Media Management — 20% of the exam
- Installation and Configuration — 20% 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.
Veritas Administration of Veritas NetBackup 7.6.1 and NetBackup Appliances 2.6.1 Sample Questions:
Question #1
Which status code applies only to disk storage units?
A. 219
B. 86
C. 129
D. 2805
Question #2
An administrator wants to review the throughput of backup clients to improve performance.
Which area of the NetBackup Administration Console displays the throughput of backups for all clients?
A. Device Monitor
B. Status of Backups
C. All Log Entries
D. Client Backups
Question #3
Which user account is allowed remote login access to the appliance command line interface shell (CLISH)?
A. root
B. administrator
C. admin
D. sysadmin
Question #4
Which Storage Unit Group option causes NetBackup to choose the least recently selected storage unit in the list as each new job is started?
A. Prioritized
B. Failover
C. Round Robin
D. Media Server Load Balancing
Question #5
A UNIX client has the mount points listed below: /var /usr /opt /home A backup policy for this client has "Allow multiple data streams" enabled and contains a
backup selections list with the ALL_LOCAL_DRIVES directive. It also contains an exclude
list that excludes /home.
What happens when this backup policy runs?
A. backup jobs are created for all mount points except for /home
B. the backup job for /home fails because /home is excluded
C. all backup jobs complete successfully
D. the backup job for /home is partially successful because /home is excluded
Solutions:
| Question #1 Answer: C | Question #2 Answer: C | Question #3 Answer: C | Question #4 Answer: C | Question #5 Answer: B |
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