Server and desktop virtualization technology from VMware optimizes IT activities across the basic framework, storage systems, the cloud, and portable devices. When it comes to data center technology, vSphere from VMware is their most popular product.
Most of VMware's revenue comes from its professional services, including technical assistance, advisory services, training, and a broad range of VMware-specific certifications. VMware has been a part of EMC Corporation, Dell Technologies, since its founding in 1998, and an independent company. Palo Alto, California, serves as the company's headquarters.
Overview of the VMware certifications
Virtualization platform vSphere is the foundation for all VMware certification exams. Hence certification requirements are subject to change. Although new virtualization technologies are often released, certification upgrades are typically delayed.
As new
examinations for Version 7 become available, VMware is gradually phasing out
certificates for Version 6. As a result, this page focuses mostly on criteria
for Version 7 certifications and includes info for Version 6 certifications
where appropriate. There are six main types of VMware certifications:
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Desktop
and Mobility
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Cloud
Management and Automation
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Digital
Business Transformation
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Data
Center Virtualization
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Digital
Workspace
● Network Virtualization
Different levels
of certification are available in each of these categories, including:
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VMware
Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
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VMware
Certified Associate (VCA)
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VMware
Certified Design Expert (VCDX)
● VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
You must typically pass only one test to get certified as an associate. Passing an exam is required for candidates for the Professional and Advanced Professional certificates, which need either training or the completion of a prior qualification.
Badges from VMware
Individuals who have obtained particular qualification combinations from VMware are recognized with digital badges. The VCIX badge, for example, requires obtaining VCAP Design and VCAP Deploy certifications within the same remedy track (DCV, NV, CMA, or DTM) without needing to complete extra examinations to acquire.
To be eligible
for the VCIX badge, both VCAP certifications should be on the same edition
level. As a requirement for VCDX certifications, the VCIX badge is accepted.
The Double VCP and vSAN 2017 Specialist are only two of the many VMware badges
available, depending on the solution track.
Desktop and Mobility (DTM) certifications
These certificates are aimed at IT professionals responsible for implementing and managing VMware Horizon with View infrastructures.
A baseline of
six months of vSphere seven and Horizon 7 with View expertise is needed for the
VMware Certified Professional 7 – Desktop and Mobility exam (VCP7-DTM).
Applicants must take VMware courses, pass the vSphere 6
or 6.5 Foundations exam (2V0-620), and then take and pass the VMware Certified
Professional 7 Desktop and Mobility exam (2V0-602).
Cloud Management and Automation
Meanwhile, two
VCP-CMA certifications are available: one for V7 and one for V6. The latest
VCP-CMA certification is the VMware Certified Professional – Cloud Management
Automation. Applicants for this qualification should have at least six months
of experience working with vRealize Automation deployments. To get the VCP7-CMA
certificate, you must first complete a required training course, pass either
the vSphere 6 (2V0-620) or vSphere Foundations exam, and then pass the VCP7-CMA
exam.
Digital Business Transformation
Meanwhile, two VCP-CMA certifications are available: one for V7 and the other for V6. Cloud management automation (VCP7-CMA) is the latest VCP-CMA certification to be released. This accreditation requires at least six months of hands-on experience with vRealize Automation implementations.
Data Center Virtualization
VCP6.5-DCV and VCP6-DCV are popular credentials for individuals with at least six months of expertise with VMware infrastructure technologies. Both are designed for applicants with at least six months of experience with VMware infrastructure technologies. VCP6-DCV certifications are presently held by more than 100,000 people, according to VMware.
Digital Workspace
It is aimed at IT professionals who can set up, install, handle, enhance, troubleshoot and support Workspace ONE systems in the VMware Digital Workspace portfolio. Candidates interested in working with Workspace ONE should also be familiar with Digital Workspace solutions.
Network Virtualization
Installation, configuration, and administration of NSX deployments focus on the VMware Certified Professional 6 – Network Virtualization (VCP6-NV) exam for professionals with six months of expertise. Individuals need to complete a training course and pass two tests to get the certificate
Jobs and career choices that are closely related
VMware has
controlled the server virtualization industry for years, with far more than
500,000 clients across all major sectors. Because of this, firms are always
searching for competent people to install, manage, and support VMware systems.
Additionally, people who can provide solutions to clients and interact with
account executives, engineers, and project managers to deliver such products on
schedule are needed by consulting companies and resellers alike.