Understanding VAST Admin Areas Of Expertise: What To Know And How To Get Certified

Join us for a webinar for key items every VAST Administrator needs to know and learn more about the VAST Certified Administrator Exam. Phillip Wagstrom, the key instructor for VAST Administrator training sessions will provide insight on each area and demonstrate several tasks. Esper Chawah, program manager for VAST Certification, will cover logistical details on how and when participants can take this new exam. This webinar will include a study guide list as a pdf resource for attendees.

Key Takeaways:

• Gain the exact list from our panel of experts on what areas of expertise a VAST Administrator needs to know

• See demonstration of several key items the key Admin tasks

• Learn more about the first opportunity to take the VAST Certified Administrator Exam

Key Topics:

• VAST Admin areas of expertise 

  • Basic Data Architecture

  • Distinguish CLI vs. WebUI vs. API

  • Create / Define Networking

  • Understand Data and Client Segmentation

  • Identify Effects of Configuration Changes on End Users

  • Create / Define Administrative Access

  • Multi-Tenancy

  • Auditing Access

  • Monitor Performance KPIs

  • Configure and View Alerting

  • How to Escalate Support to VAST

  • Software Maintenance

  • Manage Hardware Maintenance

• Preparing for the exam 

  • Exam Guide PDF Shared: What you need to know with tasks for each item

  • Customer Training Resources To Brush Up Your Skills

  • Overview information about the VAST Certified Administrator program

    • The first exam opportunity at VAST Forward: Logistics & FAQs

    • Future opportunities to take the exam online