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VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 — Data Center Virtualization Deployment

The industry-recognized VCAP6-DCV Deploy certification validates that you know how to deploy and optimize vSphere V6 infrastructures. It proves that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to leverage best practices that provide a scalable and reliable virtualization platform for your organization.

Certification Path if you hold

1. Earn the VCP6-DCV or VCP6.5-DCV

VCP6-DCV
VCP6.5-DCV

2. (Recommended) Attend one of the training courses

VMware vSphere: Design and Deploy Fast Track [V6] (course is retired)

3. Pass the VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization Deployment exam

Preferred VCAP Deploy exam registration method is online to ensure all candidate details are received to deliver the lab exam. Lab exam appointments are required to schedule at least 24 – 48 hours prior to the appointment date.
VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization Deployment (This exam will be retired by August 30, 2019)
205 minutes 27 Questions $450
Schedule Exam 

1. (Recommended) Attend one of the training courses

VMware vSphere: Design and Deploy Fast Track [V6] (course is retired)

2. Pass the VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization Deployment exam

VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization Deployment (This exam will be retired by August 30, 2019)
205 minutes 27 Questions $450
Schedule Exam 

1. Earn the VCP6-DCV or VCP6.5-DCV

VCP6-DCV
VCP6.5-DCV

2. (Recommended) Attend one of the training courses

VMware vSphere: Design and Deploy Fast Track [V6] (course is retired)

3. Pass the VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization Deployment exam

VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization Deployment (This exam will be retired by August 30, 2019)
205 MINUTES 27 QUESTIONS $450
Schedule Exam 

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FAQs

If my VCP is expired, but I have a VCAP5 certification – do I have to earn VCP6 before I can take the VCAP6 exams? 

If my VCP is expired, but I have a VCAP5 certification – do I have to earn VCP6 before I can take the VCAP6 exams?

No, since you have a VCAP5 level certification.

If my VCP is expired, but I have a VCAP4 – do I have to get a VCP6 before I can take the VCAP6 exams? 

If my VCP is expired, but I have a VCAP4 – do I have to get a VCP6 before I can take the VCAP6 exams?

Yes, you have to earn the VCP6 first.

Which VCAP exam do I take to upgrade my VCDX5 to VCDX6? 

Which VCAP exam do I take to upgrade my VCDX5 to VCDX6?

To upgrade from VCDX5 to VCDX6, you will need to pass the VCAP6-Design exam in each specific track.

Are the courses listed required? 

Are the courses listed required?

No, but we strongly recommend them as they are designed to prepare you for this exam.

If I earn VCAP6-DCV Deploy certification and don’t already have VCP6-DCV, will I receive it as well?  

If I earn VCAP6-DCV Deploy certification and don’t already have VCP6-DCV, will I receive it as well?

No. Please see this blog post for an explanation of this policy.

How does the VCAP6-DCV Deploy count towards a VCIX6-DCV? 

How does the VCAP6-DCV Deploy count towards a VCIX6-DCV?

The VCIX6-DCV is awarded once a candidate holds both VCAP6 exams. If you hold the VCAP6-DCV Deploy certification, you need only earn the VCAP6-DCV Design certification to be awarded the VCIX6-DCV.

However, if you currently hold a previous version of the VCAP, you may upgrade to VCIX6-DCV. See your alternatives here.