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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: | Scenario-based, Drag-and-drop, Multiple choice |
| Related Certifications: | VCS-284 (NetBackup 10.x Administrator) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75-85 |
| Exam Duration: | 105 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | 65% |
| 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:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Troubleshoot NetBackup and Appliance Issues | 25% | - Job failures and status codes - Storage and deduplication problems - Performance bottlenecks - Connectivity and authentication issues - Appliance health and recovery |
| Topic 2: Configure NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x | 25% | - Security, RBAC, certificates, and encryption - Servers and clients installation/configuration - Backup policies, schedules, and retention - Appliance configuration via CLISH and Web UI - Architecture and components - Storage units, disk pools, and MSDP |
| Topic 3: Monitor and Maintain NetBackup Environment | 25% | - Software updates and upgrades - Alerting, reporting, and logs - Capacity and performance monitoring - Catalog management and backup - Activity Monitor and dashboards |
| Topic 4: Perform Backup and Recovery Operations | 25% | - Auto Image Replication and duplication - Cloud and remote protection - Full, incremental, and differential backups - File, application, and Bare Metal Restore |
Veritas NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x Administrator Exam FAQ — Complete Answers
The Veritas NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x Administrator blueprint spans 4 domains — including Troubleshoot NetBackup and Appliance Issues (25%), Monitor and Maintain NetBackup Environment (25%), Configure NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x (25%). Weightings show where the exam concentrates; the full outline above covers every subtopic.
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Training covers theory; interactive practice covers readiness. After any course, rehearse with the 235 practice questions for the Veritas NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x Administrator — every answer expert-verified.
The Veritas NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x Administrator is Veritas's certification exam for Veritas Certified Specialist (VCS) - NetBackup, at the Specialist level. It demonstrates verified, job-relevant capability to employers. Related credentials include VCS-284 (NetBackup 10.x Administrator).
105 minutes for 75-85 questions. Rehearse the format interactively: the ValidVCE online engine recreates the test atmosphere, so pacing is trained before it counts.
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Recommended 6-12 months hands-on experience with NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x; no mandatory prerequisite exams Eligibility rules change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements on the official page (official VCS-285 exam page) before booking.
Veritas NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x Administrator Sample Questions:
What is the name of the feature that allows NetBackup to deduplicate data across multiple domains or sites?
- A. Accelerator (ACC)
- B. Optimized Duplication (OD)
- C. Cloud Catalyst (CC)
- D. Auto Image Replication (AIR)
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
What is the purpose of the NetBackup 10.0 Release Notes?
- A. To offer free training courses on how to use NetBackup.
- B. To provide a list of new features and enhancements in the latest version of NetBackup.
- C. To provide support for NetBackup users.
- D. To list the prices of NetBackup licenses.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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What is the name of the feature that lets you configure immutability and indelibility of data in NetBackup?
- A. Data Security
- B. Data Protection
- C. Data Lock
- D. Data Integrity
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
What can be tuned in NetBackup using the data buffer parameters?
- A. Host Properties
- B. Backup performance
- C. Backup policies
- D. Deduplication options
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Backups are failing with status code 96 because tapes have NOT returned to the scratch volume pool after all the images on the tapes have expired.
What may be preventing the media from returning to the scratch pool?
- A. The media is in an off-site location.
- B. The media was written with multiplexed images.
- C. The media was created in volume pools other than the scratch pool.
- D. The media is in a Suspended state.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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