With the rapidly evolving world of IT and virtualization, staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and obtaining relevant certifications is crucial for career growth and professional success.
VMware is the gold standard when it comes to the most renowned and respected virtualization certifications. In this blog post, we’ll explore the state of VMware certifications in 2023 and identify the best certifications for you.
Is it worth getting a VMware certification?
Short answer: Yes! Obtaining one or more VMware certifications is worth it for IT professionals looking to advance their careers and validate their knowledge and expertise. VMware certifications are well-regarded in the industry and validate the skills and knowledge required to implement and manage VMware products effectively. They can also open doors to new job opportunities and increase earning potential.
What are the VMware certification tracks?
VMware offers certifications that align with technology tracks across the VMware portfolio. Each track focuses on different VMware products and solutions. There are occasionally small amounts of overlap between tracks, but this is typically only with a handful of test objectives.
Six tracks are currently available:
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Data Center Virtualization: Design, install, manage, and support vSphere environments
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Cloud Management and Automation: Design, install, configure, optimize, and support VMware Aria and other cloud solutions
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Security: Configure, manage, and support security features of key VMware products
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Network Virtualization: Design, implement, manage, and support an NSX-T environment
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Digital Workspace: Design, configure, deploy, manage, optimize, and troubleshoot Workspace ONE and Horizon with View
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Application Modernization: Develop, manage, and migrate applications through the VMware Tanzu portfolio
What are the VMware certification levels?
Within each VMware certification track, you can achieve different levels of certification. These levels are Technical Associate, Professional, Advanced Professional, and Design Expert. As you can see, these levels align to job roles. Most tracks have all levels available for certification (though there are a few where some of these levels might not exist).
VMware Certified Technical Associate (VCTA)
This is an entry-level technical based certification for those new to the technology, or even new to the industry, and targeted at those who can perform operational tasks with the technology.
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
These are typically broad technical-based certifications for those who install, configure, manage, and optimize the technology. It’s expected that individuals going for a VCP have worked with the technology in the test for more than a year.
VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
There are two certifications at this level. The first is a VCAP Deploy certification for those who manage and optimize the VMware technology in question. The VCAP Deploy test is a hands-on experience in a real environment, where you need to show hands-on skills with managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing the products. The second is a VCAP Design certification for those who design and build solutions for VMware technology.
VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)
This represents the pinnacle of VMware expertise and the highest level of certification. Candidates must hold the VCAP certifications in the relevant VCDX track, submit a design proposal, and defend their design in front of a panel of VMware experts. There are currently 300 VCDXs in the world.
The key VMware certifications available in 2023
With around 30 available certifications, it’s difficult to suggest a few key certifications. If your expertise is in a particular area, such as digital workspace, it makes sense to go deep into that stack from a certification standpoint.
However, if you’re looking for suggestions on key VMware certifications that are helpful from a knowledge perspective and to advance your career in the ever-evolving world of virtualization and modern workloads, the following three certifications top the list.
VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
The VCP-DCV certification is designed for IT professionals who want to demonstrate knowledge and expertise in deploying and managing core VMware vSphere environments. The certification validates their skills in working with VMware’s chief virtualization technology.
The VCP-DCV is VMware’s flagship certification and often singled out as a key requirement in virtualization role job descriptions. Studies have shown holders of the VCP-DCV have improved career opportunities and higher earning potential compared to those without it.
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VMware Certified Professional - Network Virtualization (VCP-NV)
The VCP-NV certification is targeted at IT professionals, virtualization specialists, and network administrators who want to demonstrate proficiency in deploying and managing VMware NSX, which is VMware’s software-defined networking solution.
Networking plays an important role in the reliability and performance of applications, especially as you start to support modern and next-generation workloads in the data center and provide hybrid connectivity between multiple environments and clouds.
I remember sitting for the VCP-NV back in 2018 when the main NSX product was NSX-V. I learned so much about networking in general and took that knowledge into other roles and when working with public cloud platforms.
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VMware Certified Professional - Application Modernization (VCP-AM)
Cloud-native and modern applications are hot right now. The VCP-AM certification is targeted at IT professionals and developers who want to showcase expertise and knowledge in modern application design, development, and containerization using VMware Tanzu and Kubernetes.
Kubernetes has been on the rise for many years and has become the gold standard of container orchestration for modern applications in cloud-native environments. VMware has been supporting Kubernetes for a while. Achieving this certification will help you understand how cloud native applications are deployed and run on VMware platforms.
This is a great certification to earn after you have the foundations of the VCP-DCV and the VCP-NV. While they aren’t prerequisites, understanding those technologies at a VCP level will assist with the Application Modernization certification path, as Kubernetes on vSphere relies on core vSphere technologies and NSX-T for the networking provider.
Which VMware certification should I take for a rewarding career?
When you consider the different VMware product tracks, there are approximately 30 certifications available at the VMware Certified Professional (VCP), VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP), and VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) levels. The right VMware certification for you depends on your career aspirations and expertise level.
My advice is to target a few certifications at a VCP level to demonstrate broad experience and knowledge across VMware technologies. Then dive a bit deeper into tracks that make sense for your current role and technology focus by going for the advanced certifications.
If you’re looking to validate your expertise as an architect, the VCDX could be worth considering. But understand that this requires a significant investment of money and time. It’s not for the fainthearted, but I’ve read a lot of stories from people who passed and failed the VCDX noting how much they learned on the journey.
How can I prepare for a VMware certification?
Preparation for VMware certifications is essential, and while your specific approach might differ, my advice is to take a three-pronged approach:
Hands-on experience. Everything at the VCP level and above will expect you to have hands-on experience working with the relevant VMware products in the real world. Yes, you can pass the exams without this level of experience, but the recommended candidate (as described by VMware for VCP certifications) has at least one year of experience with the products and technologies being tested.
Training and study. You’ll want to ensure your knowledge and expertise cover the objectives you’ll be tested on in the exam. My suggestion is to put the test objectives in a spreadsheet and self-evaluate your knowledge on each one. Then use your favorite training material to solidify what you know and learn new skills as you study.
Test-taking skills. Sitting an test to achieve a certification from any vendor is almost a skill itself. Questions are typically worded in specific ways. And depending on how many exams you’ve taken, it can be an experience that makes you a little nervous. Take practice exams and assessments to get yourself comfortable with what to expect for the real exam.
VMware publishes documents for all their exams. These test guides provide information on how the test will be delivered, which objectives will be tested, and other material you can reference. Always review the test guide in detail when exploring a new certification.
Conclusion
VMware certifications continue to hold significant value in the IT industry and have been proven to increase your earning potential and present opportunities for career growth. By understanding the available certifications and tracks, planning for how they relate to your role and aspirations, and ensuring you know how to prepare for a certification, you’ll be setting yourself up for success with VMware certifications in 2023 and onward.
Further learning
If you’re seeking to leap into VMware certification, Pluralsight offers a number of courses that can help you prepare, as well as acquire useful working knowledge — you can sign up for a 10-day free trial with no commitments. If you’re not sure what course to start with, you can do a free Pluralsight SkillIQ assessment.
Here are some learning paths with courses you might want to check out:
David Davis’s vSphere 8 courses are also great for skill building for the core VMware vSphere product:
Where applications, networking, infrastructure and security have always played off each other, it has been historically easy to treat each of those elements somewhat independently as well. But mobility has turned that view upside down and shifted it sideways. Network engineers need to support local, remote and mobile users, and provide proper infrastructure. Application and app development is more heavily slanted toward mobile environments, so security professionals must consider mobility from every angle.
Whatever part of mobility falls in your bailiwick – networking, infrastructure or security – you should find at least one of our top five mobility certifications worth your time and effort.
You’ll see some changes in our lineup this year. The Citrix Certified Professional – Mobility (CCP-M) and the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate – Mobility (MCSA – Mobility) have been retired and are no longer available. To replace them, we added the Cisco Certified Network Professional – Wireless (CCNP – Wireless) along with GIAC’s Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB). The CCNP Wireless is geared more toward networking than toward mobility, but is popular with individuals and employers alike. Also, VMware’s AirWatch solution is now part of Workspace ONE yielding yet another change in the lineup.
Speaking of employers, we’ve listed the results of our informal search of several online job boards for our top five certifications. These numbers indicate how many postings across the U.S. included each certification in its qualifications or requirements on a specific day. This snapshot gives you a pretty good idea of the relative popularity of the certifications in the marketplace.
Job board search results (in alphabetical order, by certification)
| Certification | SimplyHired | Indeed | LinkedIn Jobs | >Linkup.com | >Total |
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ACMP (Aruba) |
49 | 58 | 126 | 31 | 264 |
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CCNP Wireless (Cisco) |
51 | 65 | 9 | 40 | 165 |
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GMOB (GIAC) |
15 | 17 | 58 | 14 | 104 |
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VCP-DTM 2019 (VMware) |
40 | 55 | 6 | 69 | 170 |
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VCP-DW 2019 |
130 | 156 | 732 | 145 | 1,163 |
In fact, it was challenging to come up with a worthwhile lineup this year. One of the issues we found is that there simply aren’t a lot of meaningful mobility certs available. Mobile technology is changing so quickly that it appears that mobile certs are not viewed as keeping up with industry changes.
Read on to learn more about our featured certifications for mobility and mobile technologies.
ACMP: Aruba Certified Mobility Professional
Aruba Networks, acquired by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) in 2015, is perhaps best known for its network infrastructure solutions, but it’s also a major player in next-generation mobility networks.
The HPE certification program includes several Aruba mobility and network management credentials. The Aruba Certified Mobility Professional, or ACMP, identifies network engineers who install and maintain enterprise mobility and wireless LAN (WLAN) projects. It’s a step up from the Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA) and is a prerequisite for the more advanced Aruba Certified Mobility Expert (ACMX).
The primary difference between the associate- and professional-level credentials is a focus on skills in environments with a single “Mobility Controller” versus multiple controllers, respectively. The expert-level certification is concerned with implementation and troubleshooting in large-scale WLANs.
The ACMP test covers concepts, networking and topology design for Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks. An ACMP is expected to have deep knowledge of Aruba First Network Solutions, mobility and WLAN products, UCC Voice, firewall roles and policies, operations, planning and design, intrusion detection systems, troubleshooting techniques, and applications/solutions.
ACMP facts and figures
| >Certification Name | Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP) V8 |
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| Prerequisites & Required Courses | Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA) V6.4 (currently inactive) or V8
At least one to two years of experience deploying network solutions for the enterprise plus three years of experience working with wired LAN infrastructure and switching and routing technologies is recommended. Recommended training: Scalable WLAN Design and Implementation (SWDI) 8, Rev. 17.31 or Scalable WLAN Design and Implementation (SWDI) 8.4, Rev. 19.21 |
| Number of Exams | One exam: HPE6-A71, Scalable WLAN Design and Implementation (SWDI) 8.4 (60 questions, 90 minutes) |
| Cost per Exam | $230; test administered by Pearson VUE. |
| >URL | https://www.arubanetworks.com/support-services/training-services/ |
| >Self-Study Materials | Search for “aruba” at the HPE Press site. Currently, you can purchase study guides, practice exams and self-directed labs. |
VCP-DW 2019: VMware Certified Professional – Digital Workspace 2019 (VCP-DW 2019)
Last year, we featured the VMware AirWatch Expert Accreditation: Enterprise Mobility in our list of the top five mobility certs. AirWatch, a VMware company, is an industry leader in enterprise mobility management. VMware rolled AirWatch into its Workspace ONE solution. Today, the AirWatch unified endpoint management (UEM) powers VMware’s Workspace ONE, providing end users with an integrated platform for digital workspaces. The featured cert for AirWatch/Workspace ONE is the VMware Certified Professional – Digital Workspace 2019 (VCP- DW 2019). The VCP-DW 2019 certification is geared to IT professionals able to configure and deploy Workspace ONE solutions. Ideal candidates are also able to manage and maintain solutions, as well as troubleshoot potential issues, and should be well versed in multiple operating systems (Android, iOS and Windows 10, for example).
To earn the credential, candidates should possess at least six months of experience working with Workspace ONE Platform (AirWatch EMM and Identity manager) and installing, configuring, managing, and optimizing computing solutions for end users. In addition, candidates must pass a single, professional-level exam. Depending on the current VMware certifications held, some candidates may also be required to attend mandatory training courses. The table below reflects the certification requirements based on credentials held.
VMware AirWatch Expert Accreditation requirements
| Credential | Experience | Training course | Exams |
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| AirWatch accreditation | Workspace ONE and Digital Workspace | Required (AirWatch and Workspace ONE training required) | VCP – Digital Workspace 2018 OR Professional Workspace ONE 2019 |
| VCP6.x (DCV, CMA or NV) OR VCP7 (CMA or DTM) OR VCP-DTM 2018 | Workspace ONE and Digital Workspace | Recommended | VCP – Digital Workspace 2018 OR Professional Workspace ONE 2019 |
| VCP-DW 2018 | Workspace ONE and Digital Workspace | Recommended | Professional Workspace ONE 2019 |
| No VCP | Workspace ONE and Digital Workspace | Required | VCP – Digital Workspace 2018 OR Professional Workspace ONE 2019 |
* Six months of experience is recommended.
Although VMware encourages candidates to keep their technology skills current, there is no formal recertification requirement.
VCP-DW 2019 facts and figures
| Certification Name | VMware Certified Professional – Digital Workspace 2019 (VCP- DW 2019) |
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| >Prerequisites & Required Courses | Six months of experience working with Workspace ONE Platform (AirWatch EMM and Identity manager) and installing, configuring, managing, and optimizing computing solutions for end users |
| Number of Exams | One test required: 2V0-761 VMware Certified Professional – Digital Workspace 2018 (65 questions, 135 minutes)
or 2V0-61.19 VMware Professional Workspace ONE 2019 (65 questions, 105 minutes) |
| Cost per Exam | $250 each |
| URL | https://www.vmware.com/products/workspace-one.html |
| >Self-Study Materials | The respective test web pages contain links to recommended training and test guides, along with additional resources, including the VMware Press, Certification Market Place, the VCP community, and Learning Zone. |
CCNP Wireless: Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless
A newcomer to the top five list, the Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless (CCNP Wireless) is an advanced credential geared to IT professionals working with Cisco wireless enterprise networks. Ideal candidates are able to design, implement and secure Cisco wireless networks as well as troubleshoot issues as they arise. As senior team members, CCNP Wireless certification holders can assess business requirements, make recommendations and implement solutions.
Earning the CCNP Wireless is not easy. Candidates must first obtain either the Cisco Certified Network Administrator Wireless (CCNA Wireless) or Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) credential. In addition, candidates must pass four exams covering designing, deploying, troubleshooting and security Cisco wireless enterprise networks.
On February 24, 2020, Cisco will roll out new certification exams. The CCNP Wireless cert will migrate to the new CCNP Enterprise credential. Cisco encourages all candidates currently working on their CCNP Wireless cert to continue, indicating that any work completed in preparation for earning the CCNP Wireless will be credited toward earning the new CCNP Enterprise certification.
For more information, interested candidates should visit the CCNP Wireless Migration Tool to learn more about how their exams map to the new Cisco certification. The last date to test on the existing CCNP Wireless exams is February 23, 2020.
The CCNP Wireless is valid for three years. To recertify, candidates must pass one of the following exams: a 642-XXX or 300-XXX professional-level exam, the CCIE written exam, the CCDE written or practical exam, or the CCAr interview and board review. Recertification requirements will change once Cisco releases its new exams, so credential holders should check with Cisco close to February 24, 2020, for the new recertification requirements.
CCNP Wireless facts and figures
| Certification Name | Cisco Certified Network Professional Wireless |
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| Prerequisites & Required Courses | Cisco Certified Network Administrator Wireless (CCNA Wireless) or any Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification |
| Number of Exams | Four exams:
300-360 WIDESIGN 300-365 WIDEPLOY 300-370 WITSHOOT (55-65 questions, 90 minutes) 300-375 WISECURE |
| Cost per Exam | $300 each |
| URL | https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/training-certifications/certifications/professional/ccnp-wireless.html |
| Self-Study Materials | Links to training resources, including self-study materials (study groups, learning library, books), e-learning, classroom training, practice exams, learning labs, games, and more, are maintained on the CCNP Wireless web page. Exam syllabus and trial questions, along with study recommendations are also available on the test web pages. |
GMOB: GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB)
Making its first appearance on the top five list is GIAC’s Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB). Part of GIAC’s Penetration Testing certification domain, the GMOB is geared toward penetration testers, network or system administrators, ethical hackers, technical auditors and security professionals who support tables and mobile devices.
The GMOB certification validates a candidate’s ability to assess and secure mobile devices, mobile applications, systems and networks. Successful candidates are also able to mitigate damage from malware, stolen devices, and penetration testing; unlock and root mobile devices; manage iOS and Android devices; and analyze and manage network activity.
A single test is required to earn the credential. While recommended, training is not required to earn any GIAC credential. Candidates have 120 days from the date the application is approved to attempt the exam.
To maintain the GMOB, certification holders must earn a minimum of 36 hours of continuing professional education (CPE) credits every four years and pay a renewal fee of $429.
GMOB facts and figures
| Certification Name | GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst |
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| >Prerequisites & Required Courses | None |
| Number of Exams | One test (75 questions, 2 hours, 71% required to pass) |
| Cost per Exam | $769 if purchased in conjunction with training; $1,899 if purchased independently of training
Each certification attempt includes two practice exams ($318 value) |
| URL | https://www.giac.org/certification/mobile-device-security-analyst-gmob |
| Self-Study Materials | GIAC maintains links to test objectives on the certification web page. Live and online training is also available, along with other learning resources.
Self-paced online training (called SANS OnDemand) and interactive virtual training (called SANS vLive) |
VCP-DTM (2019): VMware Certified Professional – Desktop and Mobility 2019
VMware tackles mobility with virtual desktop infrastructures and a host of technologies that enable administrators to support mobile users using virtualization tools and platforms.
The VMware Certified Professional – Desktop and Mobility 2019 (VCP-DTM 2019) certification identifies individuals who can configure and manage environments running on Horizon 7.5 and install, design, and manage Horizon with View in vSphere implementations. The VCP-DTM 2019 is well suited for professionals engaged in the delivery of personalized solutions online services geared to end users, applications and virtual desktops.
The path to earn the VCP-DTM 2019 varies depending on whether the credential seeker currently possesses a VCP and the type of VCP held. The table below reflects the requirements for the various paths to certification.
VCP-DTM 2019 requirements and prerequisites
| Credential | Experience | Training course | Foundation exams | Professional exams |
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| VCP-DTM 2018 credential holders | Horizon 7.5 or 7.6 | Recommended | Not required | Horizon 7.7 test 2019 |
| VCP6-DT, VCP6-DTM or VCP7-DTM | Horizon 7.5 or 7.6 | Recommended | Not required | Horizon 7.5 test 2018 or Horizon 7.7 2019 |
| VCP-DTM | Horizon 7.5 or 7.6 | Required | Foundations 6, 6.5 or 6.7 | Horizon 7.5 test 2018 or Horizon 7.7 2019 |
| VCP6 (in DCV, CMA, or NV) or VCP7-CMA or VCP6.5-DCV | Horizon 7.5 or 7.6 | Recommended | Not required | Horizon 7.5 test 2018 or Horizon 7.7 2019 |
| VCP-DW 2018 | Horizon 7.5 or 7.6 | Recommended | Foundations 6, 6.5 or 6.7 | Horizon 7.5 test 2018 or Horizon 7.7 2019 |
| No VCP | Horizon 7.5 or 7.6 | Required | Foundations 6, 6.5 or 6.7 | Horizon 7.5 test 2018 or Horizon 7.7 2019 |
* Six months of experience is recommended.
In the past, VMware certifications expired after two years. However, on February 4, 2019, VMware announced that mandatory recertification is no longer required for active certifications.
VCP-DTM (2019) facts and figures
| Certification Name | VMware Certified Professional – Desktop and Mobility 2019 |
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| Prerequisites & Required Courses | Six months of experience with Horizon 7.5 and 7.6
One required training course for VCP-DTM and candidates with no current VCP |
| Number of Exams | One or two exams required depending on current credentials held:
One Foundation Exam: 2V0-620: vSphere 6 Foundations test (65 questions, 115 minutes, passing score 300); or 2V0-602: vSphere 6.5 Foundations test (70 questions, 105 minutes, passing score 300); or 2Vo-01.19: vSphere 6.7 Foundations test 2019 (65 questions, 105 minutes) Plus One Professional Desktop and Mobility Exam: 2VO-51.18: VMware Professional Horizon 7.5 test 2018 (59 questions, 135 minutes) or 2VO-51.19: VMware Professional Horizon 7.7 test 2019 (65 questions, 105 minutes) |
| Cost per Exam | All Foundation exams are $125; Professional Desktop and Mobility exams are $250. Exams administered by Pearson VUE. |
| >URL | https://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/plan.cfm?plan=64296&ui=www_cert |
| Self-Study Materials | VMware provides several free learning videos on the VMware Education & Certification YouTube channel. The VMware Certification test Prep page lists videos for each certification (for a fee) as well as links to private training, Lab Connect and free resources. |
Beyond the Top 5: More mobility certs
There are many more mobility certifications that can deliver job or promotion seekers an advantage in this IT niche.
Android professionals should check out the Android Certified Application Developer. If you’re interested in SAP, that company offers several SAP Mobile certifications on application mobility architectures that leverage the SAP Mobile Platform.
Professionals who work with Oracle Mobile Suite should consider either the Oracle Mobile Development Certified Implementation Specialist or the Oracle Cloud Platform Enterprise Mobile 2018 Associate Developer certification.
Some honorable mention goes to the Certified Casper certifications by Jamf and the Mobility certification from NetMotion. Also, keep your eye on the Credentialed Mobile Device Security Professional (CMDSP) from the Mobile Resource Group. This credential aims at Android and iOS device administrators and architects.
Please note that only three of the exams listed below are still in a pencil and paper format. Two of them, the ACT and SAT are available through the local high school. GRE Subject Specific Tests are still paper/pencil. The GRE Subject test along with the LSAT, which is now in a digital testing format, will be administered by us in the Business Building on national testing days, which are usually Saturdays. Please check your admission ticket for the exact location. All of the other exams listed are computer-based and will be administered at our location in Knight Hall.
To register for these exams, click on the links below attached to the test name and register online.
*The asterisk indicates that online registration is available!
It's been a while since I have finished the re-edition of our FREE VCP-DCV on vSphere 8 Study Guide, but as some edits were still ongoing and then our sponsor took also some time for finishing the edits on their end, it seems that it took a while. The wait is over and now, the VCP-DCV on vSphere 8 FREE Study Guide Released – Get Your Copy Now.
We have our VCP-DCV on vSphere 8 Study Guide Page being updated with the links and images. The Free study guide will help you to prepare to pass your VMware VCP-DCV Exam. (Exam 2V0-21.23), which has 70 question and is 135 min of long. Passing score is 300, as for all VMware exams of this type. VMware exams are scaled on a range from 100-500, with the determined raw cut score scaled to a value of 300. Your test may contain unscored questions in addition to the scored questions, this is a standard testing practice. You will not know which questions are unscored, your test results will reflect your performance on the scored questions only.
The price of the test is $250.
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At the moment you can still pass the test based on the vSphere 7. VMware will be retiring this possibility by the end January 2024. When you do, you'll get VCP-DCV 2023 title.
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I know it would seems strange to pass the test on the older product, but VMware gives you this possibility, and all I can say, there is less material to study. We do have VCP-DCV for vSphere 7 study guide page too so in case you want to go this way you can still do so. On that page you can obtain your FREE VCP7-DCV study guide too.
My thoughts
I have passed several VMware certification exams in the past, including VCP, VCAP-DCA, VCAP-DCD…. To be able to successfully implement, deploy, manage and troubleshoot VMware vSphere installations, you can't take VCP for granted. You must study further and pass another level, which is VCAP. I passed a VCAP-DCD and VCAP-DCA.
If you think that by cheating test questions is worth it, I'd laugh. It's not. The knowledge you get is pure gold. I know that there is a lot a lot of work to do, studying, learning, then “labbing” things through, but that's all we like while in this industry, right? If you're in the IT and don't like what you do, then change orientation and do something else. The IT is a continuous study.
FAQ:
Why does the VCP-DCV 2023 have a year designator as its version?
Data Center Virtualization solutions are frequently updated. Having a year as its certification version allows VMware to better maintain the test and training content, and more importantly, provides certification candidates to communicate how current their skills are in relation to other certifications.
I have attended the latest course (V7) but taken older version VCP-DCV test (2V0-621/2V0-622)
If you have taken one of the qualifying V7 courses and passed the older 2V0-621 or 2V0-622 test you will be required to pass the latest Professional VMware vSphere 7.x (2V0-21.20) exam to earn the VCP-DCV 2023 certification you are pursuing.
Check the official VMware VCP-DCV 2023 test guide (blueprint) here.
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Any person found to have violated any of the rules governing ABA Professional Certifications exams, or to have conducted themselves in a dishonest or unethical manner with respect to the taking of an ABA Professional Certifications test is subject to sanctions determined to be appropriate by ABA Professional Certifications, in its sole discretion, including, but not limited to: denial of certification; denial of the right to take any or all ABA Professional Certifications examinations. Answer sheets provided at paper/pencil testing sites determined, before grading, to have been completed by a person who has violated ABA Professional Certifications examination rules will not be graded. We reserve the right to pursue any and all remedies available to it, including legal remedies, with respect to any violation of its examination rules against anyone who violated ABA Professional Certifications examination rules or aided another in violating these rules.
Any person found to have violated any of the rules governing ABA Professional Certifications exams, or to have conducted themselves in a dishonest or unethical manner with respect to the taking of an ABA Professional Certifications test is subject to sanctions determined to be appropriate by ABA Professional Certifications, in its sole discretion, including, but not limited to: denial of certification; denial of the right to take any or all ABA Professional Certifications examinations. Answer sheets provided at paper/pencil testing sites determined, before grading, to have been completed by a person who has violated ABA Professional Certifications examination rules will not be graded. We reserve the right to pursue any and all remedies available to it, including legal remedies, with respect to any violation of its examination rules against anyone who violated ABA Professional Certifications examination rules or aided another in violating these rules.
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Long-standing partners Stratodesk, pioneer of secure managed endpoints for modern workspaces, and VMware, a leading provider of multi-cloud services for all apps, enabling digital innovation with enterprise control, are pleased to announce their latest technology cooperation with passwordless authentication specialist AuthX. Together, Stratodesk, VMware and AuthX offer an efficient and hyper-secure end-to-end healthcare technology solution that safeguards patient data, boosts efficiency, and lowers the total cost of ownership for healthcare organizations.
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Stratodesk and AuthX at VMware Explore 2023 in Las Vegas. (Photo: Business Wire)
With AuthX’s cloud-hosted, multi-factor, passwordless authentication solutions, healthcare professionals can log into their digital workspaces from anywhere at any time. A platform for easy identification and access management, AuthX enables healthcare organizations to streamline their operations while keeping providers productive and patient information secure.
Stratodesk's small footprint, Linux-based managed OS, NoTouch, gives IT teams the freedom to transform any end-user computing device, regardless of make or model, into a highly secure VDI/cloud workspace endpoint. Stratodesk NoTouch enables hospitals, outpatient clinics, and at-home services to cost-effectively and productively manage their now unified endpoint deployments with the NoTouch Center management platform. Together with AuthX and VMware, Stratodesk OS endpoints are equipped with reliable cloud workstations and multi-factor passwordless authentication, built to streamline work for professionals in healthcare, financial services, and other industries.
VMware Horizon and Horizon Cloud Excellerate the quality of patient care with an integrated digital foundation for healthcare by supporting secure access to applications and critical protected health information (PHI) from any device, anywhere. Physicians and nurses have immediate access to mission-critical applications such as EHR and imaging software, alongside web, SaaS and mobile apps, through a unified digital workspace.
“We are thrilled to announce the technology collaboration with VMware and AuthX as Stratodesk continues to optimize endpoints, security, and management. As organizations everywhere become increasingly more security aware and sensitive, we invest on expanding the options for our customers to meet their environment access, security, and compliance requirements. This partnership marks an exciting journey of growth and advancement for the EUC and MFA space,” said Emanuel Pirker, CEO of Stratodesk.
“This solution leverages the power of authentication, endpoint management, and cloud integration that is timely for Healthcare customers as they face increasing demands for secure and agile workflows. VMware innovation is driven through partnerships like the one presented here with Stratodesk and AuthX.” - Michael Robinson, VP of Healthcare, VMware.
“Our co-development work integrates with VMware Horizon and Stratodesk NoTouch OS delivering a step forward into AuthX’s journey to provide complete and unified security solutions. As the leader in SaaS-based SSO and MFA including Badge 'Tap & Go' offerings we bring together user-friendly identity and access management with security, privacy and control for an optimized user experience,” said Marc Potash, Authx CEO.
Stratodesk is a sponsor of VMware Explore in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Stratodesk, VMware and AuthX solution is demonstrated at the Stratodesk booth #209.
About Stratodesk
Founded in 2010, Stratodesk drives the adoption of secure managed endpoints for accessing the modern workspace. Stratodesk NoTouch software gives IT users endpoint security and full manageability while allowing the flexibility to choose endpoint hardware, workspace solution, cloud or on-premises deployment, and the cost consumption model that fits their business. Through its U.S. and European offices, Stratodesk is growing a disruptive community of channel partners and technology providers committed to modernizing and digitizing workspaces. Today, with one million licenses deployed globally across multiple industries, Stratodesk prides itself on its authenticity and dedication to delivering the most innovative software solution to its customers. For more information, visit www.stratodesk.com.
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While ABA recommends these resources as appropriate examination preparation, ABA does not guarantee that you will pass the test by studying these materials alone. The CISP test assesses not only your knowledge of the syllabus on the test outline, but also your application of that knowledge. You should refer frequently to the CISP Examination Outline when preparing for the exam.
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Any person found to have violated any of the rules governing ABA Professional Certifications exams, or to have conducted themselves in a dishonest or unethical manner with respect to the taking of an ABA Professional Certifications test is subject to sanctions determined to be appropriate by ABA Professional Certifications, in its sole discretion, including, but not limited to: denial of certification; denial of the right to take any or all ABA Professional Certifications examinations. Answer sheets provided at paper/pencil testing sites determined, before grading, to have been completed by a person who has violated ABA Professional Certifications examination rules will not be graded. We reserve the right to pursue any and all remedies available to it, including legal remedies, with respect to any violation of its examination rules against anyone who violated ABA Professional Certifications examination rules or aided another in violating these rules.
Any person found to have violated any of the rules governing ABA Professional Certifications exams, or to have conducted themselves in a dishonest or unethical manner with respect to the taking of an ABA Professional Certifications test is subject to sanctions determined to be appropriate by ABA Professional Certifications, in its sole discretion, including, but not limited to: denial of certification; denial of the right to take any or all ABA Professional Certifications examinations. Answer sheets provided at paper/pencil testing sites determined, before grading, to have been completed by a person who has violated ABA Professional Certifications examination rules will not be graded. We reserve the right to pursue any and all remedies available to it, including legal remedies, with respect to any violation of its examination rules against anyone who violated ABA Professional Certifications examination rules or aided another in violating these rules.
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Your virtual machines are at the heart of all that your business does, hosting practically any workload from mission-critical backup applications to dev/test environments.
In VMware Backup for Dummies, find out how you can implement agentless backup to ensure seamless recovery of critical workloads. Dive in to discover the best recovery methods and data protection solutions to ensure maximum business continuity.
Here’s what’s covered inside:
- Explore VMware backup tools and components
- How to implement VMware backup
- Understand levels of backup consistency
- Five tips for better virtual machine backup
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