Certification-DSA
Pure Storage
Pure Certified
Data Storage Associate
Exam Information
Exam Weight
Level: Associate | Experience: 3-6 months +
Exam Topics
Networking (20%)
Virtualization and Containers (10%)
Data Protection (20%)
Cloud (5%)
Storage Technology (30%)
Hosts and Why Customers Have Them (15%)
Exam Description
The Pure Storage Certified Data Storage Associate highlights your
knowledge of a complete multi-vendor enterprise storage solution. Show
that you have the networking, virtualization and container, storage,
cloud, data protection, and host knowledge to operate industry-recognized
storage technology and solutions.
All on-demand courses are currently available to customers through Customer Academy, and to partners through Partner Academy.
These links require a customer or partner login ID and password. Register for instructor-led training (ILT)
and virtual instructor-led training (vILT) through your Pure Storage
Partner or Channel Account Manager.
The
Pure Storage Certified Data Storage Associate Study Guide
is a robust resource that will help you in preparing for your exam. Along
with information on all exam topics and associated subtopics, it includes
recommended study resources and sample questions. Use the study guide to
gauge your competency and tailor your study approach to achieve success in
your certification journey.
The exam consists of 60 multiple choice, scored questions with a 120-minute time limit.
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Explore our IT Professional Certifications
Learn more about our available Pure Storage IT Professional Certifications.
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Prepare for Your Exam
Review the following resources to successfully prepare for your exam.
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Schedule Your Exam
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Review Your Results
Get all the details on the results of your exam.
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Claim Your Badge
After passing your exam, look for an email from Credly with instructions on claiming and sharing your badge.
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Maintain Your Certification
All Pure Storage IT Professional Certifications expire every three years.
Two options exist for renewing the DSA:
- Retake the exam before the expiration date;
- Pass any Professional, Specialist, or Expert exam - the DSA certification validity period will automatically adjust (within 24 hours) to match the validity of the higher cert earned.
