Symantec 251-300 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Symantec |
| Exam Name: | Administration of Backup Exec 10 for Windows |
| Exam Number: | 251-300 (also referenced as 250-300) |
| Exam Duration: | 90–105 |
| Passing Score: | 68%–80% |
| Exam Price: | USD 225–250 |
| Related Certifications: | Symantec Backup Exec Family Certifications |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 70–75 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario-Based |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired / No longer active |
| Recommended Training: | Symantec Backup Exec 10 Administration Training (retired) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE (historical delivery partner) |
| Exam Way: | Proctored, computer-based test (on-site test center or online proctoring) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended 3–6 months hands-on experience with Backup Exec 10 |
| Official Syllabus URL: | No longer available (exam retired) |
Symantec 251-300 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Monitoring, Reporting and Performance | 10% | - Generating reports - Optimizing performance - Job monitoring and alerts |
| Topic 2: Media and Device Management | 15% | - Media rotation and retention - Media cataloging and inventory - Managing storage devices and media |
| Topic 3: Troubleshooting and Maintenance | 10% | - Diagnosing common errors - Upgrades and patches - Log analysis |
| Topic 4: Restore Operations | 20% | - Restore verification and validation - Granular recovery options - Disaster recovery basics - Restoring files, folders, and system state |
| Topic 5: Installation and Configuration | 20% | - Initial setup and configuration - Installation process - Licensing and activation - System requirements and compatibility |
| Topic 6: Backup Operations | 25% | - Defining backup policies and jobs - Scheduling backup jobs - Selection of data sources - Backup types and strategies |

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