Symantec 251-521 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Symantec (now Veritas/Broadcom) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Design of DP Solutions for Windows using NBU 5.0 |
| Exam Number: | 251-521 |
| Related Certifications: | 250-622 Implementation of DP Solutions for UNIX using NBU 5.0 251-421 Design of DP Solutions for UNIX using NBU 5.0 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 65–75 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $225–$250 USD |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-based |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Duration: | 90–120 |
| Recommended Training: | Veritas NetBackup Documentation |
| Exam Way: | Proctored computer-based exam at authorized testing centers; exam retired as of 2012–2014 |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: 6+ months experience designing and managing NetBackup 5.0 in Windows environments; no mandatory prerequisites |
Symantec 251-521 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Monitoring, Security & Optimization | 10% | - Performance tuning and capacity planning - Logging, reporting, and alert configuration - Access control and security settings |
| Backup Strategy Design | 25% | - Scheduling and retention policies - Full, incremental, differential backup types - Backup window and performance planning |
| Windows Environment Protection | 25% | - Microsoft SQL Server, Exchange, Active Directory protection - Volume Manager and cluster-aware backup design - File system, registry, and system state backup |
| Recovery & High Availability | 15% | - Restoration procedures for Windows workloads - Disaster recovery planning - Fault tolerance and media redundancy |
| NetBackup 5.0 Architecture & Components | 25% | - Windows platform integration - Master Server, Media Server, Client roles - Storage units, devices, and media management |
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