The EMC Academic Associate Cloud Infrastructure and Services test assesses knowledge in cloud computing infrastructure, service management, security, and migration strategies. It covers a range of topics including cloud deployment models, storage technologies, and virtualization. Successful candidates receive recognition upon passing the 35-question exam with a passing score of 70% within 90 minutes.

1. EMC Academic Associate
Cloud Infrastructure and Services
Test Overview
This test focuses on infrastructure, service management, security, and migration strategy for cloud
computing. It includes the Virtualized Data Center building blocks – Virtual Compute, Storage,
Network, Desktop, and Application – along with details on Classic Data Center environment. A limited
number of questions refer to product examples that are used in the training to reinforce the knowledge
of technologies and concepts.
Successful candidate will be awarded the EMC Academic Associate recognition.
Total # of Questions: 35
Passing Score: 70%
Duration: 90 minutes
Recommended study materials:
Cloud Infrastructure and Services student guide
Test Topics
Topics likely to be covered on this exam include:
 Journey to the Cloud and Cloud Primer
 Business drivers and characteristics of Cloud
 Phases and activities of journey to the Cloud
 Cloud deployment and service models
 Cloud benefits and challenges
Classic Data Center
 RAID Technology and intelligent storage system
 Storage Networking options: DAS, FC and IP SAN, NAS, FCoE, and unified storage
 Backup and Replication
 Data Center management in classic environment
Virtualized Data Center
 Compute virtualization
 Storage virtualization and virtual provisioning
 Network virtualization including virtual LAN and SAN
 Desktop and application virtualization
 Business Continuity in a virtualized environment
Cloud Services and Management
 Cloud infrastructure, service creation and management
 Cloud security concerns, solution, and best practices
 Best practices and consideration for migration to the Cloud