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EMC D-PST-DS-00 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Migration and Expansion | 15% | - Migration planning and methodologies - Platform expansion and upgrade design |
| Topic 2: Data Protection and Security | 20% | - Replication and high availability design - Snapshot and backup strategies - Security features and compliance |
| Topic 3: Solution Design and Sizing | 30% | - Workload analysis and requirements gathering - Networking design and integration - Performance and capacity planning - Sizing tools and methodologies |
| Topic 4: PowerStore Architecture and Concepts | 25% | - Hardware components and models - Software architecture and features - Scale-up and scale-out design principles |
| Topic 5: Management and Optimization | 10% | - Management tools and monitoring - Optimization and best practices |
EMC D-PST-DS-00 Exam FAQ — What Candidates Ask Most
The D-PST-DS-00 exam is the official EMC exam for EMC Dell PowerStore Design. Passing it earns you the Dell Technologies Proven Professional - PowerStore Design credential, which sits at the Specialist level. It is also connected to Dell PowerStore Deploy, Dell PowerStore Operate, so what you learn carries over if you plan to pursue those paths as well. Employers treat the certification as verified proof of skill, which is why structured preparation with GetValidTest's practice questions pays off.
The D-PST-DS-00 exam contains 55–65 questions, and the time limit is 90 minutes. Translate that into a pacing plan before exam day: know roughly how long you can afford per item, flag anything that stalls you, and circle back at the end instead of burning minutes. Two or three full timed sessions in GetValidTest's test engine will teach you that rhythm far better than untimed reading ever will.
The passing score for the D-PST-DS-00 exam is 63%, and the official registration fee is 230 USD. Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee again in full for a retake, so treat self-assessment as part of the budget: run GetValidTest's practice questions under timed conditions and only book your seat once your scores sit comfortably above the passing bar.
Recommended: Hands-on experience with PowerStore; completion of related training courses Eligibility details can change, so before you register, confirm the current requirements on the official exam page: https://learning.dell.com/content/dell/en-us/home/certification-overview/certificationandbadges/powerstore-design.html.
You can book the D-PST-DS-00 exam through the official registration channels below:
Exam delivery method: Online proctored / Onsite test center.
EMC points candidates to the following official training options:
Once the coursework has built your foundation, the fastest way to turn theory into exam readiness is drilling with GetValidTest's 0 practice questions for the EMC Dell PowerStore Design exam.
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The official EMC Dell PowerStore Design blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The leading areas are:
- PowerStore Architecture and Concepts — 25% of the exam
- Migration and Expansion — 15% of the exam
- Data Protection and Security — 20% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown with every subtopic, see the Exam Topics outline above.


