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VMware vSphere 8.x Professional

2V0-21 exam leads to the VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization 2024 (VCP-DCV 2024) certification, validating skills in implementing, managing, and troubleshooting vSphere 8 environments.

Exam code

2V0-21

Duration

105 min

Questions

70

Official Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of virtualization concepts (hypervisors, VMs, resource pools, snapshots)
  • Familiarity with networking and storage fundamentals (vSwitch, VLANs, iSCSI, NFS)
  • Experience installing, configuring, and managing ESXi hosts and vCenter Server in production or lab environments
  • Hands-on experience with vSphere 7.x or 8.x features like DRS, HA, vMotion, and vSAN recommended
  • Knowledge of Linux and Windows server administration with basic troubleshooting skills
VMware vSphere 8.x Professional

Targeted Professions

Virtualization Engineer Systems Administrator Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Data Center Administrator Infrastructure Engineer

Domain blueprint

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Describe vSphere architecture and core virtualization technologies (ESXi, vCenter Server, vSphere components), including design principles, deployment models, and infrastructure requirements.
Identify VMware products and solution capabilities related to vSphere (vSAN, vCenter features, Aria and ecosystem integrations), and select appropriate solutions for common use cases.
Perform installation and initial configuration tasks for vSphere components (deploy ESXi hosts and vCenter, configure networking and storage, content libraries, and virtual machine lifecycle operations).
Apply performance-tuning and optimization practices for compute, network, and storage; plan and execute upgrades, patching, and capacity management to maintain an efficient vSphere environment.
Execute day‑to‑day administration and operational tasks (user and role management, monitoring, backup/restore, security hardening, troubleshooting and routine maintenance procedures).

Domain 5

Administrative and Operational Tasks

17%
Execute day‑to‑day administration and operational tasks (user and role management, monitoring, backup/restore, security hardening, troubleshooting and routine maintenance procedures).

Study Tip

Build a hands-on vSphere 8 lab, follow the official exam blueprint, complete VMware Hands-on Labs, and practice timed mock exams for troubleshooting scenarios.

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