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Data Protection  ·  Pure Storage Certified

DPP
Pure Storage Certified
Data Protection Professional

Validate your comprehensive knowledge and experience of Pure Storage data protection methods and technologies — from local protection and SafeMode snapshots to cross-platform replication, ActiveDR, ActiveCluster, Kubernetes protection, and Pure Protect.

DPP Data Protection SafeMode ActiveDR ActiveCluster Pure Protect Protection Groups Snapshot Replication Object Replication Kubernetes Protection Cyber Resilience Pure1
DPP — Data Protection Professional
Pure Storage Certified
Exam CodeDPP
CredentialData Protection Professional
VendorPure Storage
LevelProfessional
Experience3 yrs DP + 2 yrs Pure
Time Limit120 Minutes
StatusActive
3
Domains
60+
Questions
2 hr
Duration
Pro
Level
Certification Overview

What This Certification Validates

The DPP certification demonstrates that your Pure Storage data protection knowledge is both broad and deep. It validates understanding of business and technical requirements relevant to data protection across the entire Pure Storage platform — FlashArray, FlashBlade, and Cloud — and the ability to identify the most appropriate data protection solution for any given business scenario.

This Professional-level exam covers 3 domains: Off System Protection (40%), Local Protection (32%), and Tools and Planning (28%) — with 60 scored plus 10–15 unscored questions in 120 minutes. Candidates should have 3+ years of data protection experience and 2+ years of hands-on Pure Storage experience.

Exam Domains

Domain Weightings

1. Off System Protection 40%
2. Local Protection 32%
3. Tools and Planning 28%
Skills & Knowledge

What You Will Learn

Configure and manage local data protection — volume snapshots, protection groups, snapshot policies, and SafeMode immutable snapshots for ransomware-resistant data recovery on FlashArray and FlashBlade

Implement off-system protection strategies — snapshot replication, file replication, object replication, pod-based replication, and cloud offload targets across Pure Storage platforms

Deploy and manage ActiveDR for asynchronous replication and ActiveCluster for synchronous zero-RPO replication — providing business continuity across sites and cloud environments

Protect Kubernetes-native workloads using Pure Storage integrations — Portworx Data Protection, PSO snapshots, and application-consistent backup for containerised environments

Use Pure1 Data Protection Assessment Dashboard, Pure1 Anomaly Detection, and Pure1 Data Resiliency Score to assess and optimise the data protection posture of Pure Storage environments

Architect comprehensive data protection strategies — evaluate feature compatibility, use the Sizer Tool for capacity planning, and align ESG sustainability goals with data protection architecture decisions

Who Should Attend

Target Audience

Data protection architects and senior storage engineers with 3+ years of DP experience and 2+ years of Pure Storage hands-on experience who want a Professional-level credential validating platform-wide data protection expertise

Enterprise IT professionals responsible for backup, recovery, business continuity, and disaster recovery strategy across FlashArray, FlashBlade, and cloud — who need to demonstrate depth and breadth of Pure Storage DP knowledge

Platform engineers managing Kubernetes data protection using Pure Storage integrations (Portworx, PSO) who need certified knowledge of container-native backup and recovery on Pure platforms

Storage consultants and pre-sales engineers who design and present Pure Storage data protection solutions and need the DPP credential to validate their authority on Pure DP best practices and product features

Exam at a Glance
Exam CodeDPP
CredentialData Protection Professional
VendorPure Storage
Questions60 Scored + 10–15 Unscored
Time Limit120 Minutes
LevelProfessional
Experience3 yrs DP + 2 yrs Pure
Domains3 Exam Domains

Zetlan Technologies covers all 3 DPP domains — Off System Protection, Local Protection, and Tools & Planning — with expert-led instruction.

Course Curriculum

DPP — 3 Exam Domains

Click any domain to explore the full topic coverage for the Pure Storage Data Protection Professional exam.

1
Off System Protection
40% Weight
Replication Technologies
Snapshot Replication (FlashArray) — configure and manage asynchronous snapshot replication between FlashArray arrays, protection groups, and replication schedules
File Replication (FlashBlade, FlashArray Files) — replicate NFS/SMB file systems across FlashBlade and FlashArray Files platforms
Object Replication (FlashBlade) — replicate S3 object buckets across FlashBlade instances and to cloud object storage
Active Replication and Business Continuity
Pods — understand Pure Storage pods as the unit of replication for synchronous and ActiveCluster replication
ActiveDR — configure asynchronous pod replication with near-zero RPO for disaster recovery scenarios
ActiveCluster — implement synchronous zero-RPO, zero-RTO active-active replication across sites for business continuity
Cloud and Modern Workload Protection
Cloud Offload — configure snapshot offload to AWS S3, Azure Blob, and Google Cloud Storage for long-term retention and cost-optimised archiving
Kubernetes Protection — protect containerised workloads using Portworx Data Protection, PSO volume snapshots, and application-consistent backup workflows
Pure Protect — understand Pure Protect //DRaaS for orchestrated disaster recovery as a service using Pure Storage infrastructure
Security — apply security controls around replication — authentication, encryption in-flight, and access control for replication endpoints
2
Local Protection
32% Weight
Data Availability and Snapshots
Data Availability — understand how Purity's RAID-3D, DirectFlash module redundancy, and dual-controller HA deliver data availability without compromising performance
Snapshots — create and manage volume snapshots and filesystem snapshots; understand space-efficient snapshot mechanics and crash-consistent vs application-consistent snapshots
SafeMode and Protection Policies
SafeMode — configure SafeMode immutable snapshots to protect against ransomware and insider threats; understand SafeMode Managed Service and eradication timer workflows
Protection Groups — create and manage protection groups spanning volumes and file systems; configure protection group membership, schedules, and retention policies
Policies — design and apply snapshot policies, replication policies, and retention policies to automate local data protection across Pure Storage arrays
3
Tools and Planning
28% Weight
Feature Compatibility and Architecture
Feature Compatibility — assess compatibility between Pure Storage data protection features across Purity versions, array models, and mixed-platform environments
Architecting Data Protection Strategies — design layered data protection strategies aligning RPO, RTO, and retention requirements to Pure Storage capabilities
Pure1 Assessment and Planning Tools
Pure1 Data Protection Assessment Dashboard — use Pure1 to assess current data protection coverage, identify gaps, and generate executive-ready data protection reports
Pure1 Anomaly Detection — leverage ML-based anomaly detection in Pure1 to identify unusual data patterns that may indicate ransomware activity or data corruption
Pure1 Data Resiliency Score — interpret the Data Resiliency Score to benchmark an organisation's data protection posture against Pure Storage best practice benchmarks
Sizer Tool — use the Pure Storage Sizer Tool to plan capacity, data reduction estimates, and cost modelling for data protection workloads
ESG — align data protection architecture decisions with ESG sustainability goals — understanding Pure Storage's lower power, cooling, and footprint advantages
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DPP — Pure Storage Certified Data Protection Professional certification?
DPP is a Professional-level certification validating comprehensive knowledge of Pure Storage data protection across the full platform — FlashArray, FlashBlade, and cloud. It covers Local Protection (SafeMode, snapshots, protection groups), Off System Protection (replication, ActiveDR, ActiveCluster, Kubernetes, Pure Protect), and Tools and Planning (Pure1, Sizer, ESG). It demonstrates both broad platform coverage and deep technical depth in data protection.
What are the experience requirements for the DPP exam?
Pure Storage recommends 3+ years of relevant data protection industry experience and 2+ years of Pure Storage hands-on experience. This is a Professional-level exam intended for experienced practitioners who understand data protection architecture across multiple technologies, not entry-level candidates.
What is the difference between Local Protection and Off System Protection in DPP?
Local Protection covers data protection mechanisms that run on the same Pure Storage array — snapshots, protection groups, policies, and SafeMode immutable snapshots. Off System Protection covers mechanisms that move data to a different system — replication to another array (FlashArray, FlashBlade), cloud offload, ActiveDR, ActiveCluster pods, Kubernetes protection, and Pure Protect DRaaS.
What is SafeMode and why is it important in 2025?
SafeMode is Pure Storage's immutable snapshot technology — once enabled, snapshots cannot be deleted even by administrators with root access without a time-delayed eradication process that requires multi-party authentication. In 2025, with ransomware attacks targeting backup infrastructure, SafeMode is a critical line of defense. The DPP exam tests its configuration, eradication timers, and Pure Storage SafeMode Managed Service.
What does Zetlan Technologies cover in DPP training?
Zetlan Technologies covers all 3 DPP domains with expert instruction — Off System Protection including ActiveDR, ActiveCluster, Kubernetes protection and Pure Protect; Local Protection with SafeMode and protection group design; and Tools and Planning using Pure1 dashboards and the Sizer Tool. Contact us for batch schedules and free counselling.
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All 3 DPP domains — Off System Protection, Local Protection, and Tools & Planning — covered with expert instruction at Zetlan Technologies.