This Veritas Training goes beyond generic backup theory to address a critical 2026 reality: NetBackup certification now runs through Cohesity, while InfoScale and the discontinued Backup Exec sit under Arctera. Learners build real configuration skills in enterprise backup, storage clustering, and disaster recovery through guided labs on live environments, then leave with a clear roadmap for which current certification track actually matches their target role.
There are no strict academic prerequisites for this Veritas Training Course, though comfort with core IT infrastructure concepts significantly shortens the learning curve. Recommended background:
This Veritas Course is designed for IT professionals responsible for keeping enterprise data backed up, available, and recoverable, regardless of which corporate entity currently issues the certification.
Backup and data protection administration remains one of the most stable, in-demand infrastructure skill sets, regardless of which vendor currently owns a given product line.
igmGuru's Veritas Software Training is built around current, correctly branded certification paths, not outdated exam codes still circulating online.
Upon successful completion of this Veritas training course, you will receive a course completion certificate from igmGuru. The training prepares you for Veritas Certified Specialist (VCS) certification, including the VCS-285: Veritas NetBackup 10.x and NetBackup Appliance 5.x Administrator exam. Passing the official VCS-285 exam earns the Veritas Certified Specialist credential, validating skills in configuring, administering, monitoring, and troubleshooting NetBackup and NetBackup Appliance environments.
Not in its previous form. Veritas's enterprise data protection business, including NetBackup, was acquired by Cohesity in December 2024. Its InfoScale, Backup Exec, and Data Compliance businesses spun off into a separate company, Arctera, which was itself acquired by Cloud Software Group in December 2025.
Most learners searching this term are looking for NetBackup skills, which are now certified through Cohesity as the Cohesity Certified Protection Professional track rather than a Veritas-branded exam. This course prepares you for that current exam.
Backup Exec's end-of-sale was March 31, 2026, with end-of-life set for April 30, 2029, and Arctera has confirmed there is no direct successor product. This course covers Backup Exec at a fundamentals and migration-planning level for professionals supporting existing installations.
No, though general server administration and storage fundamentals make the course easier to follow. The course builds from architecture basics into hands-on policy and cluster configuration.
NetBackup covers backup, recovery, and ransomware resilience, while InfoScale covers storage volume management and high-availability clustering. Both are covered, since many enterprise environments run them together.
Yes. Legacy architecture and terminology are covered directly, and Module 9 specifically addresses migration planning for organizations still running Backup Exec or older NetBackup versions.
Primarily the Cohesity Certified Protection Professional – NetBackup track, with supplementary preparation for InfoScale-focused Arctera certifications for learners who need both.
Common roles include Backup Administrator, Data Protection Engineer, Storage Administrator, and Disaster Recovery Specialist.
Yes. Systems administrators, infrastructure engineers, and IT operations analysts who touch backup and availability infrastructure as part of a broader role also benefit from the hands-on labs.
Yes, resume review, mock interviews, and interview preparation support are included as part of the program.
