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EMC D-ISM-FN-02 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Security and Management | 16% | - Information security goals, domains, and threats - Storage infrastructure management functions and processes - Security controls for storage infrastructure |
| Topic 2: Storage Networking Technologies | 19% | - NVMe over Fabrics and software-defined storage/networking - FC SAN components, topologies, and virtualization - iSCSI, FCIP, and FCoE connectivity |
| Topic 3: Backup, Archive, and Replication | 24% | - Data deduplication and archiving architecture - Information availability and fault tolerance - Backup architecture, granularity, and methods - Replication, migration techniques, and use cases |
| Topic 4: Modern Data Center Infrastructure | 18% | - Big Data, AI/ML, IoT, Edge computing, and 5G technologies - Software-defined data center architecture - Compute, storage, and connectivity in data centers - Data classification and data center elements - Cloud characteristics, service models, and deployment models |
| Topic 5: Storage Systems | 23% | - Storage provisioning and tiering - Intelligent storage system components and RAID - Block, file, object, and unified storage systems |
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The D-ISM-FN-02 exam (Dell Information Systems and Management Foundations Exam) is the official EMC exam that leads to the Information Systems and Management Foundations certification, a credential at the Foundations level. Related certifications include Dell Information Storage and Management Foundations v2 (D-ISM-FN-01 — retired Oct 15, 2026). GetValidTest provides 0 practice questions to help you prepare for it with confidence.
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No mandatory prerequisites; basic knowledge of computer architecture, operating systems, networking (TCP/IP), and storage concepts recommended; 6–12 months of IT experience in storage/data center management beneficial Requirements can change over time, so always double-check the latest eligibility rules before you register on the official EMC exam page.
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The D-ISM-FN-02 syllabus is organized into 5 exam domains. Among the first three are Modern Data Center Infrastructure (18%), Security and Management (16%), Backup, Archive, and Replication (24%). For the complete breakdown of topics and subtopics, see the Exam Topics section above.
