Certification Exam

250-265: Data Protection Administration for UNIX using NetBackup 6.5

New Exam Available: Version 7.0

Although each product varies in complexity and depth, all certification exams are created specifically for customers and cover core elements measuring technical knowledge against factors such as installation, configuration, product administration, day-to-day maintenance, and troubleshooting.
This program consists of the Veritas NetBackup technical exam at a product/version level that validates that the successful candidate has important knowledge and skills necessary to plan, install, configure, and maintain a data protection environment using NetBackup version 6.5 and below on the UNIX platform.
To achieve this level of certification, candidates must pass the technical exam and accept the Symantec Certification Agreement.

Exam Details

# of Questions: 85 - 95
Exam Duration: 120 minutes
Passing Score: 73%

Suggested Preparation

Below includes the recommended preparation to achieve this level of expertise.
  • Exam Objectives (PDF)
  • Sample Exam
  • The study guide is targeted for those who have attended the recommended 5 day training course. This self-study guide summarizes the key lessons and topics in the corresponding certification exam
  • Recommended 12 months of hands-on experience using NetBackup
  • Familiarity with with the administration and configuration of a UNIX operating system supported by NetBackup
  • Product documentation for NetBackup 6.5
  • Preparation Time for Certification Exams
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Note: Be cautioned that attendance in a training course does not guarantee passage of a certification exam.

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