EMC Academic Associate Exam Description - Cloud Infrastructure and Services
1. EMC Academic Associate
Cloud Infrastructure and Services
Test Overview
This test focuses on infrastructure, service management, security, and migration strategy for cloud
computing. It includes the Virtualized Data Center building blocks – Virtual Compute, Storage,
Network, Desktop, and Application – along with details on Classic Data Center environment. A limited
number of questions refer to product examples that are used in the training to reinforce the knowledge
of technologies and concepts.
Successful candidate will be awarded the EMC Academic Associate recognition.
Total # of Questions: 35
Passing Score: 70%
Duration: 90 minutes
Recommended study materials:
Cloud Infrastructure and Services student guide
Test Topics
Topics likely to be covered on this exam include:
Journey to the Cloud and Cloud Primer
Business drivers and characteristics of Cloud
Phases and activities of journey to the Cloud
Cloud deployment and service models
Cloud benefits and challenges
Classic Data Center
RAID Technology and intelligent storage system
Storage Networking options: DAS, FC and IP SAN, NAS, FCoE, and unified storage
Backup and Replication
Data Center management in classic environment
Virtualized Data Center
Compute virtualization
Storage virtualization and virtual provisioning
Network virtualization including virtual LAN and SAN
Desktop and application virtualization
Business Continuity in a virtualized environment
Cloud Services and Management
Cloud infrastructure, service creation and management
Cloud security concerns, solution, and best practices
Best practices and consideration for migration to the Cloud