Are you considering becoming certified as a VMware Certified Professional in Data Center Virtualization? If so, you’ve made an excellent choice. As one of the most widely used virtualization solutions in the world, VMware certification provides an opportunity to gain valuable skills in managing and deploying virtualized environments. VMware Certified Professionals are recognized for their technical expertise. In addition to increasing your credibility, certification will give you more career options. When you’re a certified professional, you will enjoy more career growth and opportunities. Certifications make you more attractive to employers, and they are always in demand.
What is the VCP-DCV certification?
The VCP-DCV 2023 certification validates candidate skills to implement, manage, and troubleshoot a vSphere infrastructure, using best practices to supply a powerful, flexible, and secure foundation for business agility that can accelerate the transformation to cloud computing. According to a recent Skillsoft survey taken by 2,557 IT professionals, The VMware Certified Professional in Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) is among the 15 top paying IT certifications of 2022 at a US salary of $138,349.17 and widely considered the foundational certification for anyone serious about building a career in VMware technologies.
Who is this exam for?
A minimally qualified candidate (MQC) has 6-12 months of firsthand experience implementing, managing, and troubleshooting a vSphere infrastructure. They are typically administrators, capable of performing deployment and administration of a virtual infrastructure using vSphere. The candidate also has a working knowledge of storage, networking, hardware, security, business continuity, and disaster recovery concepts.
Could you still pass the exam without the experience? It is possible, but a keen understanding of how to manage, operate, and maintain a highly available and scalable virtual infrastructure is essential.
Details of the exam
The VMware vSphere 8.x Professional exam (2V0-21.23) which leads to the VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization 2023 (VCP-DCV 2023) certification.
Questions: 70-item exam
Exam score needed: Passing score of 300 using a scaled scoring method.
Experience Level: Intermediate
Expiration date: Certification does not expire; however, it is recommended to stay current with the latest version when it becomes available.
Five tips to successfully take the exam
1. Gain Experience
There is no better way for a person to learn than through direct experience. As the exam assesses your knowledge and expertise in vSphere environments, aside from having 6-12 months working with vSphere, you should also have a solid understanding of virtualization technologies, configure and manage the VMware vSphere environment, and be able to troubleshoot issues.
By practicing your skills beforehand on real-world projects, you’ll increase your chances of success. You can also get experience on the job by shadowing a senior system administrator, setting up your own lab, or taking part in our Hands-on Labs demo environments.
2. Understand the Exam Requirements
Once you are ready to consider taking the exam, visit the Certification website and review the certification objectives outlined in the exam guide. These are the exam guide sections covered in the VMware vSphere 8.x Professional exam:
– Architecture and Technologies
– Products and Solutions
– Installing, Configuring, and Setup
– Performance-tuning, Optimization, and Upgrades
– Administrative and Operational Tasks
For more information, download the comprehensive VCP-DCV exam guide.
3. Take the proper VMware courses
VMware Authorized Training Courses are developed by experienced professionals and contain the latest information. These courses will help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to pass the certification exam. Before enrolling in VMware courses, make sure you know what courses you need to complete. By downloading the VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization 2023 (VCP-DCV) – Certification Preparation Guide, you will have all the information you need. By doing this, you can determine which courses you need, and how long and how much money it will cost.
The right training is essential for success, and VMware Authorized Training Courses are the best place to start.
4. Develop a comprehensive study plan.
Examine your knowledge and expertise against the exam objectives to identify your skills gaps and what areas you need to improve. Assessing your current skills and comparing them to the exam requirements is the next step. Then you can determine what additional skills need to be learned or developed to fill in any gaps. If you are looking for specific product information on new features, be sure to check out our VMware vSphere Documentation website.
What is the best amount of time you should spend preparing for the exam? It will be different for everyone. If you are new to VMware technology and are preparing for your first exam, you will need to invest enough time to adequately prepare. If you already have a VMware Certified Professional (VCP) certification in a different track, you may not need to spend as much time on preparation as those who are just starting out.
5. Network with your peers and be open to feedback
Visit VMware communities and network with peers to learn from their experiences taking similar exams. These forums are a wonderful place to get advice, feedback, and solutions to common problems. Additionally, you will find people who are more than happy to share their experience with you and help a fellow candidate. Additionally, you can learn tips that can help you do better on the exam just by asking for feedback on something you are currently working on. Taking advantage of these communities and the resources available will give you valuable insight into the exam material and help you succeed.
Become a VCP-DCV
By becoming a VMware Certified Professional – Data Virtualization Professional, you will not only increase your credibility and professional value, but you will also open a world of opportunities for yourself. You will have the ability to take your career to the next level, as you have proven your ability and knowledge in the field of VMware solutions. Do not miss this great chance to reach your full potential.
Get certified today!
Once you are ready, here is the link to schedule the exam. Are you attending VMware Explore this year in Las Vegas? We also will be discounting our exams during the event! Learn more by registering today!
