Exam 250-440: Administration of Symantec PacketShaper 11.9.1*

Exam 250-440: Administration of Symantec PacketShaper 11.9.1* tests the candidate’s understanding of designing, planning, deploying, and optimization of Symantec PacketShaper. This understanding acts as a basis of technical knowledge as well as a competency for Symantec PacketShaper solutions in an enterprise environment.

Prerequisites

It is recommended for the candidate to have 0-3 months of work experience with Symantec PacketShaper products in a production or lab environment.

Scheduling the exam

You can register for the exam by following the given steps:

1. You should know your CertTracker login credentials in order to register for a Pearson VUE exam.
2. No same day or next day walk-in test center registration will be allowed as 24-48 hour advance registration is required to sign up for the exam.
3. If you are an “Existing User” and have already participated in a Symantec Certification or Accreditation exam, you have a Symantec CertTracker account ID. Click here  to access Symantec’s CertTracker. If you need assistance logging into your account, select the “Account Recovery” link from the CertTracker login page if you have forgotten your CertTracker login credentials and follow the instructions provided.
4. However, if you are a “New User” and have never attempted a Symantec Certification or Accreditation exam, you need to create a new Symantec CertTracker account in order to register for an exam at Pearson VUE. An “Account Activation” notice will include a link and detailed instructions on how to access the site.
5. For further assistance, please contact [email protected] with your existing CertTracker login credentials.

Note: Your name must exactly match what is listed in Symantec CertTracker and your identification that is presented at a Pearson VUE test center otherwise you will be unable to take an exam and forfeit your exam fee. However, name changes can only be made by submitting a CertTracker Incident or emailing [email protected]; please allow 24-48 hours for CertTracker updates to reflect in all systems.

Exam Details

No. of questions	70-80
Type of questions	Multiple-choice questions
Passing Score	70% and above
Exam Language	English
Time Duration	90 min

For more details and any other queries, visit the Exam 250-440: Administration of Symantec PacketShaper 11.9.1* FAQs

Exam 250-440: Administration of Symantec PacketShaper 11.9.1* Course Outline

Moreover, the syllabus of the exam has been classified broadly into the following domains:

1. Introduction to PacketShaper and the course
2. Intro to PacketShaper and Architecture
3. Initial configuration, CLI and WebUI
4. Classifying and Analyzing Applications
5. Rate limiting, Partitions and Policies
6. Traffic Analysis and Control
7. Management Interfaces and Reporting
8. Maintenance and Health

{Course: Symantec PacketShaper 11.9.1 Essentials, Documentation: PacketGuide, Quick Start Guide and Student Guide}

Exam 250-440: Administration of Symantec PacketShaper 11.9.1* Study Guide

Go through the exam objectives

First of all, you should familiarize yourself with all the topics and subtopics that are there in the Exam 250-440: Administration of Symantec PacketShaper 11.9.1* exam syllabus. This will help you gather a fair idea about required learning and will help you distribute your learning preparation. Also, the practical application of what you learn is really important so keep that in mind while studying. So, start your preparation by going through the syllabus thoroughly.

1. Introduction to PacketShaper and the course
2. Intro to PacketShaper and Architecture
3. Initial configuration, CLI and WebUI
4. Classifying and Analyzing Applications
5. Rate limiting, Partitions and Policies
6. Traffic Analysis and Control
7. Management Interfaces and Reporting
8. Maintenance and Health

Explore exam details

The next step towards preparing for the exam is to thoroughly go through the important details of the exam including details about the type and number of questions and also the time allotted. This helps you give a direction to your learning and also analyze the time allotted to manage time well, during the exam. Thus, make sure that you are aware of all the minute details.

Study Resources

• Symantec eLibrary

Over the Symantec eLibrary, you can find various learning resources like documentation, white papers, online classes, etc. So, join the Symantec eLibrary now.

• Online course

You can access the PacketShaper 11.9.1 Administration course. These classes are prepared by world-class experts on the subject matter and can really be helpful in preparation. Thus, this course will help you in clearing your doubts and also provide the study material and practice tests.

• Instructor-led training:
  • live classes by instructor.
  • Training Courses

• You can also refer to the sample questions provided by broadcom.

Join study groups

Also, joining study groups and communities can prove to be of great help. This acts as a platform that connects professionals and beginners, which helps you get your queries solved. It also allows you to have healthy discussions with peers from the same background. Hence, joining these groups helps to keep you updated.

Practice tests

Lastly, comes the most crucial step of preparation is practicing questions. This helps in refining the knowledge that you have gathered from different study resources. This not only helps in the evaluation of your current preparation but also helps in boosting your confidence such that the actual exam feels like just another practice test. Various practice tests are available online, but the practice tests offered by us are highly reliable. They are designed by professionals and are enough for you to practice and ace the exam.