Hiring managers recognize EMC certifications on sight, and the EMC Dell VxRail Deploy exam is the gate you have to pass through. The 46 practice questions at ActualCollection keep your preparation aligned with what the exam actually measures.
EMC D-VXR-DY-01 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Dell Technologies |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Dell VxRail Deploy v2 Exam |
| Exam Number: | D-VXR-DY-01 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions |
| Exam Price: | USD (varies by region, typically through Pearson VUE / OnVUE) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 (split into two parts: 90 + 30) |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese, French |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Credential expiry and renewal follow Dell Technologies Proven Professional policies |
| Related Certifications: | D-VXR-OE-01 VxRail Operate D-VXR-DS-00 VxRail Design |
| Real Exam Qty: | Not officially published (exam blueprint covers sections and weightings) |
| Passing Score: | Pass requirements on both parts (Dell does not publicly publish a single overall %) |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam delivered via Pearson VUE testing centers or OnVUE online proctoring |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended hands-on experience with VxRail deployments and completion of Dell recommended training courses |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learning.dell.com/content/dell/en-us/home/certification-overview/certificationandbadges/vxrail-deploy-v2.htmlail-deploy.html |
EMC D-VXR-DY-01 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Using VxRail Configuration Tools | 4% | - Review completed configuration for implementation - Create VxRail projects and configurations |
| Topic 2: VxRail Cluster Upgrade and Expansion | 10% | - Describe cluster expansion process - Describe upgrade requirements and activities - Describe scale-out best practices |
| Topic 3: VxRail Physical Components | 4% | - Describe VxRail cluster architecture - Describe VxRail rack requirements |
| Topic 4: VxRail Deployment Planning | 12% | - Describe DNS options - Describe physical networking components - Describe vCenter server role - Identify node discovery options - Describe vSAN options - Explain vSphere Distributed Switch usage |
| Topic 5: Network Environment Requirements and Initialization | 8% | - Validate network environment - Configure network settings |
| Topic 6: Deploying the VxRail Cluster | 24% | - Perform initialization with vSAN ESA - Perform initialization with customer-managed vCenter - Perform VxRail initialization with managed vCenter |
| Topic 7: VxRail Post-Deployment Procedures | 18% | - Configure required vSAN settings post-deployment - Configure native backups - Post-installation validation |
| Topic 8: VxRail REST API | 6% | - Use VxRail REST APIs to perform tasks - Identify REST API functionality |
| Topic 9: VxRail Troubleshooting | 6% | - Troubleshooting using vSAN tools - Perform VxRail log collections |
| Topic 10: VxRail Hardware Installation and Initialization | 8% | - Installing and cabling hardware - Describe installation procedures - Configure iDRAC and system time |
Your EMC Dell VxRail Deploy Questions, Answered
EMC Dell VxRail Deploy is an official Dell Technologies exam, registered under the code D-VXR-DY-01. A passing score earns you the Dell Hyperconverged Infrastructure certification, positioned at the Implementation Specialist / Professional level. The credential also connects to D-VXR-OE-01 VxRail Operate, D-VXR-DS-00 VxRail Design, so it can anchor a broader certification path. Because Dell Technologies designs its exams around real job tasks, holding this certification signals practical skill rather than memorized theory.
Candidates face Not officially published (exam blueprint covers sections and weightings) questions inside a 120 (split into two parts: 90 + 30) window on the EMC Dell VxRail Deploy exam. That ratio leaves little slack, which is why pacing deserves as much practice as the content itself. Learn to budget your minutes, park stubborn questions instead of wrestling them, and rehearse under a real clock: a few timed runs in the ActualCollection test engine will make the official time limit feel routine rather than threatening.
The passing bar for EMC Dell VxRail Deploy is set at Pass requirements on both parts (Dell does not publicly publish a single overall %), and registering for the exam officially costs USD (varies by region, typically through Pearson VUE / OnVUE). There is no reduced price for a second try: fail, and you pay USD (varies by region, typically through Pearson VUE / OnVUE) in full again. That makes honest self-testing the cheapest insurance available, so hold off on booking until your ActualCollection practice scores sit clearly above the passing line, attempt after attempt.
Recommended hands-on experience with VxRail deployments and completion of Dell recommended training courses
Vendor policies are revised from time to time, so double-check the eligibility details before registering on the official exam page.
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EMC Dell VxRail Deploy is divided into 10 official domains. Among the headline areas are VxRail Cluster Upgrade and Expansion (10%), VxRail Deployment Planning (12%), and VxRail Post-Deployment Procedures (18%). Scroll up to the exam topics section for the full breakdown, and use it as a checklist: any line you cannot confidently explain deserves another round of practice.
EMC Dell VxRail Deploy Sample Questions:
Refer to the exhibit.
Which component is included in future VxRail Manager updates when the deployment of a VxRail Cluster is completed using the Global Settings shown?
- A. DNS Server
- B. NTP Server
- C. Windows Server
- D. vCenter Server
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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What must be enabled on ToR switch ports that are connected to VxRail nodes to support multiple VLANs?
- A. Access Mode
- B. Rapid Spanning Tree
- C. Link Aggregation
- D. Trunk Mode
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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When following Dell best practices during an implementation, where do you assign the VxRail Manager permanent IP address?
- A. Primary node
- B. All nodes
- C. Any node
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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An implementation engineer is performing a precheck on a VxRail cluster before expansion. During validation, they find out that the host is not compatible.
Use the VxRail simulator to describe why the host is Incompatible.
Note: It is necessary to close (x) the simulator window before you can select a response to this question.


- A. bmc and bios are running older versions
- B. Insufficient number of vSphere licenses
- C. Firmware of ESXi host needs to be updated
- D. Invalid vCenter 5erver license
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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What scenario requires deploying a new VxRail cluster with a customer-managed vCenter server instead of a VxRail-managed vCenter?
- A. The customer plans to manage an existing non-VxRail vSAN cluster in the same vCenter.
- B. The new VxRail cluster is a dynamic node cluster using FC-attached storage.
- C. The customer plans to add an additional VxRail cluster to the same vCenter.
- D. The new VxRail cluster is a 2-node vSAN cluster.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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