Midrange Storage Solutions Design 2023 (D-MSS-DS-23)
The Midrange Storage Solutions Design 2023 (D-MSS-DS-23) course by Dell EMC equips storage architects and system designers with advanced skills to plan, size, and optimize Dell Unity and PowerStore midrange storage environments. It solves the critical challenge of designing scalable, high-performance storage solutions in hybrid cloud infrastructures—where 78% of enterprises now deploy mixed workloads. You’ll master best practices for configuration, data services, and migration strategies aligned with real-world deployment demands.
This course prepares learners for the official D-MSS-DS-23 Proven Professional certification exam, validating expertise recognized by Dell’s global partner network. Koenig offers official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring hands-on mastery. Certification holders report up to 35% higher career mobility in storage design roles within two years.
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Course Overview
The Midrange Storage Solutions Design 2023 (D-MSS-DS-23) course by Dell EMC is designed for IT professionals aiming to master the design and deployment of midrange storage solutions using Dell’s Unity and PowerStore platforms. This course specifically prepares candidates for the D-MSS-DS-23 certification exam, which validates expertise in creating efficient, scalable storage architectures. Target roles include storage engineers, systems architects, and solution designers responsible for planning and implementing enterprise storage environments. With over 70% of Fortune 500 companies relying on Dell EMC storage infrastructure, this certification addresses a critical industry need for skilled professionals who can optimize data management across hybrid environments.
Students engage with core technologies including Dell Unity 5.2, PowerStore 3.0, Midrange Sizer for Unity, and PowerSizer for PowerStore, gaining hands-on experience through guided design exercises. The course includes practical lab components where learners configure storage pools, implement RAID strategies, optimize front-end connectivity, and deploy data services such as snapshots, replication, and thin cloning. Using the Dell EMC learning environment, participants complete a real-world scenario involving end-to-end storage solution design for a mid-sized enterprise, including workload characterization, capacity planning, and migration strategy. These labs reinforce best practices in system configuration, backend connectivity, and performance tuning aligned with Dell EMC’s official design guidelines.
Achieving the D-MSS-DS-23 certification enhances career prospects, with certified professionals seeing up to a 25% increase in earning potential, and average salaries ranging from $85,000 to $110,000 annually. This Dell EMC certification is globally recognized and validates a candidate’s ability to design robust, high-performance storage solutions that meet modern business demands. Koenig Solutions supports learners with official courseware, Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, and access to expert instructors for 1-on-1 training sessions. Completing the Midrange Storage Solutions Design 2023 (D-MSS-DS-23) course positions professionals to lead storage modernization initiatives and advance into senior infrastructure design roles.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- 6+ months of hands-on experience with Dell PowerStore and Unity XT hardware platforms, including familiarity with the Unisphere management interface.
- Completion of the Dell Technologies Proven Professional track, specifically foundational exams such as D-PST-OE-23 or equivalent certification.
- Proficiency in configuring storage systems, including RAID levels, storage pools, and capacity planning to optimize performance.
- Knowledge of data services like snapshots, replication, and data reduction technologies to ensure data integrity and efficiency.
- Technical proficiency in connectivity protocols including iSCSI and Fibre Channel, and integration with common OS environments like VMware vSphere.
- Experience with host application configurations, including AppsON and standard applications, to improve deployment success.
- Ability to implement Dell EMC midrange best practices for drive setup, network performance, and switch configurations to maximize system reliability.
Certification Exam
Everything you need to know about the DS-23 certification exam
Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Mastering Midrange Storage Solutions Design 2023 (D-MSS-DS-23) Sales
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Day 2– Site Evaluation and Remediation for Dell EMC
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Day 3– Advanced Solution Design and Sizing Techniques
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Day 4– Strategic Data Migration Planning for Dell EMC
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Day 5– Data Protection and Remote Replication Mastery
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of DS-23 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the DS-23 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Storage Solutions Architect
- Midrange Storage Design Engineer
- Storage Systems Consultant
- Data Center Storage Specialist
- Enterprise Storage Designer
- Storage Infrastructure Architect
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking DS-23 certified professionals
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