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Study Tips for EMC E20-001 (ISM Examination)
Hi,
It has been observed by me that many people asking how to prepare for ISM examination. I recently cleared the examination with 75% in my first attempt and I would like to brief out the strategy to clear the examiantion.
1) It is absolutley necessary to purchase the book on ISM by Mr.Alok Srivastava.
2) In case u have had in Instructor Led Training then first attempt practice test present in the EMC website.
3) In case u did not have the ILD training u also first attempt to take the practice test and start reading the book and underline the topics in 'ITALICS' and 'SIDE HEADINGS' like water mark flushing, cache vaulting, ISCI naming conventions like EUI , IQN' and possible areas where questions can be framed which can be understood when u attempt the practice test.In the examination Questions can be on topics like Attack Surface, Port Lock down, Integrity, availability, Iscsi names ... and so on which are in ITALICS.
4) Have special attention to diagrams given in the book since based on the diagrams few questions can be asked.
5) Have special focus on features of EMC products where in u can be asked few questions.
6) It is necessary to revise the topics underlined just before a day to the examination.
7) Last but not the least a complete understanding of the concepts will make u clear the pass percent since questions are not directly framed on lines in the book, but on your understanding of the topic and the above steps will help u to maximise your score in the examination.
Disclaimer: These tips are my personal opinions and doesnt guarentee u to clear the examination.
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December 16th, 2009 07:00
Allen Ward
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December 22nd, 2009 07:00
I agree with you whole heartedly on using the book as a study guide. I've been doing storage (EMC storage mostly) for years now, and I still know there were a few areas I would not have made it through on the exam without the book as a reference to guide my thoughts on everything. That being said, I only had the book for a day and a half before I wrote the exam, but it was incredibly valuable as both a review tool, and a way of focusing my thoughts in the same "frame of mind" as the exam requires.
I've said it elsewhere (and lots of other people have too)... If you are going to take this exam... get this book!!!
chilkuru
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December 26th, 2009 03:00
Sir,
Having cleared the proven associate examination, I am planning to write examination (E20-011 or E20-012) which would help me obtain specialist level. Could u please help me by providing materials for those examinations.Waiting for your reply.
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December 29th, 2009 07:00
minksg
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Hi -
For recommended study materials, exam descriptions and links to practice exams for any of the EMC Proven Professional Program exams follow the instructions below.
If you are a Customer or Partner -
If you are an EMC Employee -
mrdenny1
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January 4th, 2010 00:00
Can you post a link to where this book can be purchased from, or the ISBN for the book?
Thanks,
Denny
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January 4th, 2010 03:00
Hi Denny, we have all the information on the ISM book right in this community! Here's the link https://community.emc.com/docs/DOC-3185
Not only is it a great book to prepare for the E20-001 exam, many are telling us it's a great resource; enjoy!
mrdenny1
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January 4th, 2010 19:00
Michelle,
Awesome, thanks. I found it on Amazon (for a lot less than Borders wants for it) so I'll pick it up there.
Thanks,
Denny
minksg
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January 5th, 2010 06:00
Denny (and everyone else), don't forget to register your book so you can get access to more resources .... like simulators, etc. Details are in this thread.
chilkuru
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August 25th, 2010 02:00
Friends, I hope my post is helpful for those who are preparing for ISM examination. I on my personal note have experienced the value of the certification in IT industry. Those who find the above post helpful in preperation of the examination please reply.Your participation encourages me to post more relevant topics.
Karthik_Krishna
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August 26th, 2010 02:00
Thanks a ton Raghunath..
I was definitely looking for some tips from people who have already cleared the exam..
Your inputs are ideal.. I am planning to take up the in the comming months so it would surely help me..
Cheers!!!
rodinhas
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December 21st, 2010 02:00
Hi everyone,
This tips from all of you is very useful. I’m starting my path to certification EMCISA, and will start study from the ISM book.
Then, I’ll purchase the starter kit, if the reading from the book is not enough.
Continue writing this useful tips.
Regards,
apk_786
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January 10th, 2011 19:00
Thanks a lot for all ur valuable and informative posts... I too had Storage elective in my 7th sem ..now preparing for EMC E20-001 exam ....any more tips aside the book ?
mahadevappa_dee
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March 26th, 2011 13:00
Ragunath,
Thank you very much for these helpful tips.
I was able to pass the ISM exam during my first attempt. These inputs helped me a lot as I am new to Storage Domain.
Keep up the good work.
chilkuru
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April 7th, 2011 03:00
Mahadevappa,
Congrats on your achievement. Any information which you would like to know related to storage domain you can contact me. Good Luck for your future endeavours.