Veritas NetBackup VCS-285

A Veritas credential carries real weight with employers, and the Veritas NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x Administrator exam is the step that earns it. Getcertkey makes that step shorter with 235 expert-prepared practice questions for the VCS-285 exam.

Veritas VCS-285 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Veritas Technologies
Exam Name:	Veritas NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x Administrator
Exam Number:	VCS-285
Exam Price:	$225 USD
Exam Format:	Drag-and-drop, Scenario-based, Multiple choice
Passing Score:	65%
Related Certifications:	VCS-284 (NetBackup 10.x Administrator)
Available Languages:	English
Certificate Validity Period:	3 years
Exam Duration:	105 minutes
Real Exam Qty:	75-85
Recommended Training:	Veritas NetBackup 10.x Administration Training
Exam Registration:	Pearson VUE Registration Veritas Official Certification Page
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE authorized test centers
Pre Condition:	Recommended 6-12 months hands-on experience with NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x; no mandatory prerequisite exams
Official Syllabus URL:	https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/certification/exams/vcs-285

Veritas VCS-285 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Veritas NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x Administrator Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most

What is the Veritas VCS-285 exam?

The VCS-285 exam is the official Veritas Technologies exam behind the Veritas Certified Specialist (VCS) - NetBackup certification, validating the skills measured by the Veritas NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x Administrator credential. It sits at the Specialist level of the Veritas Technologies certification program. It also connects to VCS-284 (NetBackup 10.x Administrator), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the VCS-285 exam, and how much time do I get?

The VCS-285 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-285 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the VCS-285 exam is 65%, and the official registration fee is $225 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 235 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-285 exam?

Recommended 6-12 months hands-on experience with NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x; no mandatory prerequisite exams Requirements can change when Veritas Technologies 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-285 exam?

You can book the Veritas NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x Administrator exam through the official registration channels below:

• Veritas Official Certification Page
• Pearson VUE Registration

As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE authorized test centers. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.

What official training is recommended for the VCS-285 exam?

Veritas Technologies recommends the following training resources for the Veritas NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x Administrator exam:

• Veritas NetBackup 10.x Administration Training

Official courses build the foundation; the 235 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.

Can I try the VCS-285 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free VCS-285 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-285 exam, and how is my order delivered?

Every Veritas NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x Administrator 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-285 exam?

The Veritas NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x Administrator exam blueprint is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:

• Perform Backup and Recovery Operations — 25% of the exam
• Configure NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x — 25% of the exam
• Monitor and Maintain NetBackup Environment — 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.

Veritas NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x Administrator Sample Questions:

Question #1
An administrator is preparing to perform disaster recovery for many clients whose backups are stored on multiplexed tapes.
Which host property should the administrator modify, prior to the restores, to ensure the best recovery time?

A. increase "Restore retries"
B. add the client IP addresses to "Resilient Networks"
C. set "Enable unrestricted media sharing for all media servers"
D. increase the "MPX_RESTORE_DELAY" setting on the master server

Question #2
An administrator navigates to NetBackup Management > Catalog, and selects Action: Import. After clicking the Search Now button, the following message appears:
INF - Found no images matching the selection criteria that were ready for phase 2 import.
Which step must the administrator perform in order to get search results?

A. run the Initiate Import command in the Catalog > Action menu
B. increase the "Catalog cleanup wait time" in the Clean-up host property
C. run the "Recover the catalogs" wizard
D. enable Catalog > Override default priority, and increase the Job Priority value

Question #3
A NetBackup restore job has failed with the status code 702. What does this status code mean?

A. The restore job was unable to read the backup data from the target device.
B. The restore job was unable to connect to the target device.
C. The restore job was unable to access the target data.
D. The restore job was terminated by the user.

Question #4
An administrator is configuring a new device and receives the following error message:
Unable to determine robot type
What are two possible solutions? (Choose two.)

A. ensure the tape drive is closed and ready for use
B. verify compatibility for the library with NetBackup
C. perform a rescan of the available tape drives
D. select the correct device type for the drives
E. download a new device_mapping file from the Veritas Support website

Question #5
Which of the following is NOT a role that can be assigned in NetBackup RBAC?

A. Backup administrator
B. Restore administrator
C. Storage administrator
D. Network administrator

Solutions: