STEP 1 : (Required) Earn the VCP-DCV 2023 (Or hold a VCP-DCV 2022)
Certification Paths
Path if you hold
Certification Paths
Path if you hold
Data Center Virtualization Certification Path
Certification Path if you hold no VCAP certifications
STEP 2 : (Recommended) Attend ONE of the following training courses
Courses used by VMware to develop this exam and strongly recommended to you for exam preparation:
VMware vSphere: Advanced Administration Workshop [V7]
Courses VMware will accept which meet training course requirements (List includes the courses used to develop this exam):
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7]
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7] - On Demand
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting Fast Track [V7]
STEP 3 : (Recommended) Practice Exam
STEP 4 : (Required) Pass the VCAP-DCV Deploy 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.
Advanced Deploy VMware vSphere 7.x (3V0-22.21N)
205 Minutes 17 Questions $450 USD
Certification Path if you hold a VCAP-DCV Deploy 2020 or Newer OR VCAP-DCV Design 2020 or Newer
STEP 1 : (Recommended) Attend ONE of the following training courses
Courses used by VMware to develop this exam and strongly recommended to you for exam preparation:
VMware vSphere: Advanced Administration Workshop [V7]
Courses VMware will accept which meet training course requirements (List includes the courses used to develop this exam):
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7]
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7] - On Demand
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting Fast Track [V7]
STEP 2 : (Recommended) Practice Exam
STEP 3 : (Required) Pass the VCAP-DCV Deploy 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.
Advanced Deploy VMware vSphere 7.x (3V0-22.21N)
205 Minutes 17 Questions $450 USD
Certification Path if you hold a VCAP in any track with a 2020 version or newer
STEP 1 : (Required) Earn the VCP-DCV 2023 (Or hold a VCP-DCV 2022)
STEP 2 : (Recommended) Attend ONE of the following training courses
Courses used by VMware to develop this exam and strongly recommended to you for exam preparation:
VMware vSphere: Advanced Administration Workshop [V7]
Courses VMware will accept which meet training course requirements (List includes the courses used to develop this exam):
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7]
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7] - On Demand
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting Fast Track [V7]
STEP 3 : (Recommended) Practice Exam
STEP 4 : (Required) Pass the VCAP-DCV Deploy 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.
Advanced Deploy VMware vSphere 7.x (3V0-22.21N)
205 Minutes 17 Questions $450 USD
Certification Path if you hold a VCAP-DCV Design 2019 or Older OR VCAP-DCV Deploy 2018 or Older
STEP 1 : (Required) Earn the VCP-DCV 2023 (Or hold a VCP-DCV 2022)
STEP 2 : (Recommended) Attend ONE of the following training courses
Courses used by VMware to develop this exam and strongly recommended to you for exam preparation:
VMware vSphere: Advanced Administration Workshop [V7]
Courses VMware will accept which meet training course requirements (List includes the courses used to develop this exam):
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7]
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7] - On Demand
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting Fast Track [V7]
STEP 3 : (Recommended) Practice Exam
STEP 4 : (Required) Pass the VCAP-DCV Deploy 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.
Advanced Deploy VMware vSphere 7.x (3V0-22.21N)
205 Minutes 17 Questions $450 USD
Certification Path if you hold a VCAP-DCV Deploy 2022
STEP 1 : (Recommended) Practice Exam
Option 1 : Attend ONE of the training courses in 2023
Courses used by VMware to develop this exam and strongly recommended to you for exam preparation:
VMware vSphere: Advanced Administration Workshop [V7]
Courses VMware will accept which meet training course requirements (List includes the courses used to develop this exam):
VMware vSphere: Operate, Scale and Secure [V8] - On Demand
VMware vSphere: Operate, Scale and Secure [V8]
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7]
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V7] - On Demand
VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale plus Troubleshooting Fast Track [V7]
Option 2 : Pass the VCAP-DCV Deploy 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.
Advanced Deploy VMware vSphere 7.x (3V0-22.21N)
205 Minutes 17 Questions $450 USD
FAQs
Why does the VCAP-DCV Deploy 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 exam and training content, and more importantly, provides certification candidates the ability to communicate how current their skills are in relation to other certifications.
Can I use my VCP-DCV 2019 as a pre-requisite for the VCAP-DCV Deploy 2023 certification?
No, the VCP needs to be the same version as the VCAP you are pursuing. Since this is a new version of the certification, with new objectives, skills, and knowledge required, the VCP-DCV 2022 or VCP-DCV 2023 is required for new candidates to earn the VCAP-DCV Deploy 2023.
Are the courses listed required?
No, but we strongly recommend them because they are designed to prepare you for this exam.
Do I have to complete the requirements in the order listed?
No, however we strongly recommend that you do so. Also, please note that successfully registering to take an exam does not imply that you meet the certification requirements in full.
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