Symantec 250-312 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Symantec (now Broadcom) |
| Exam Name: | Administration of Symantec Backup Exec 12 for Windows Server |
| Exam Number: | 250-312 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired, no active validity |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 90-105 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-80 |
| Passing Score: | 69%-70% |
| Exam Price: | Approx. $250 USD |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Drag-and-Drop, Simulation |
| Recommended Training: | Symantec Backup Exec 12 Administration Course |
| Exam Registration: | No active registration (exam retired) |
| Sample Questions: | Symantec 250-312 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Proctored at authorized test centers or online proctoring |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; 6+ months hands-on experience recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | No longer available (exam retired) |
Symantec 250-312 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Backup Job Configuration | 20% | - Defining backup selections and schedules - Protecting file systems, databases and applications - Backup methods and strategies - Advanced job settings and templates |
| Topic 2: Monitoring, Troubleshooting and Security | 15% | - Securing backup data and access control - Monitoring job status and logs - Diagnosing common errors and failures - Using LiveUpdate and applying patches |
| Topic 3: Installation and Upgrade | 15% | - System requirements and compatibility - Licensing and service account configuration - Fresh installation of Backup Exec 12 - Upgrading from previous versions |
| Topic 4: Restore and Recovery Operations | 15% | - Granular and disaster recovery scenarios - Performing file, folder and system restores - Restoring from different media types |
| Topic 5: Architecture and Administration Console | 15% | - Navigating the administration console - Configuring global settings and options - Backup Exec 12 architecture overview |
| Topic 6: Storage and Media Management | 20% | - Media inventory and catalog management - Media sets, rotation and retention policies - Configuring tape drives and libraries - Managing disk storage and B2D folders |

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