EMCSA: EMC Storage Administrator Track

EMC has one of the longest-standing and best-recognized certification programs for storage, in keeping with its lengthy presence and excellent recognition as a leading provider of storage solutions of all kinds. The EMC Storage Administrator track includes 12 different specialties or platforms at the Associate, Specialist and Expert levels, as shown on the EMCSA home page.

For most EMCSA candidates, their work begins with the Associate-level Information Storage and Management Version 3 exam (E05-001). This qualifies candidates for Associate-level status in all specialty tracks. From there, a candidate pursuing a Specialist certification must pass one more exam in a chosen track. Finally, an Expert credential requires successful completion of an additional exam, available only for the CLARiiON and Symmetrix systems.

Certification Name

EMC Storage Administrator (EMCSA) Track

Prerequisites & Required Courses

Training is recommended but not required. Third-party information and training sources are spotty or lacking, depending on the credential.

Number of Exams

EMCSA credentials at Associate, Specialist and Expert levels involve a single exam. Each exam is 90 minutes, 60 multiple-choice questions.

Cost of Exam

$200 USD

Exam : EMC exams

URL

https://education.emc.com/guest/certification/framework/sa/default.aspx

Self-Study Materials

Certification specialty pages, such as those for Avamar, NetWorker, CLARiion and so on, include pointers to relevant courses (ILT and e-learning), books and videos. Search Amazon by exam ID for aftermarket EMC books, practice tests and study materials.