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( VCP-DCV)
VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization
About the Certification
The VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) is an advanced, professional-level certification focused on vSphere 8.x – Data Center Virtualization. It is considered one of the strongest virtualization certifications for professionals and is designed to develop skills in designing, planning, and managing enterprise-grade vSphere environments with a strong emphasis on performance, availability, and business continuity.
The certification focuses on vSphere architecture management, compute, storage, and network resources, configuring vCenter and ESXi, troubleshooting, and implementing security and backup policies. It is a core certification for professionals managing virtualized data centers at an enterprise level.
Main Curriculum
The curriculum is divided into six main sections
- vSphere 8.x Architecture
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- ESXi and vCenter components
- Data center object management
- New features and updates in vSphere 8.x
- Virtual Machine Lifecycle & Availability
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- Virtual machine creation and management
- High Availability (HA)
- Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) and live migration
- Backup and recovery
- Security & Hardening
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- Security policies
- Virtual machine encryption
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Compute, Storage & Network Management
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- Resource management (resource pools)
- Datastore management
- vSAN fundamentals
- Standard and distributed virtual switches
- vSphere Installation & Configuration
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- ESXi installation
- vCenter deployment and configuration
- Compatibility management
- Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization
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- vCenter troubleshooting
- Performance monitoring and optimization
- Diagnostic and assessment tools
Exam Details :
- Exam code: VCP-DCV (2V0-21.23)
- Exam duration: 130 minutes
- Number of questions: 70 questions
- Question types: Multiple choice + Multiple response + Scenario-based questions
- Language: English
- Passing score: 60%–65% (Pass / Fail)
- Exam fee: USD 250 (may vary by country and may include taxes)
- Certification validity: 2 years
Do I need certifications before it ?
No, not officially.
However, in practice, it is recommended to have VCTA-DCV or equivalent knowledge, a strong understanding of virtualization concepts, hands-on experience with vSphere administration, and foundational knowledge of networking and storage.
Which certifications are recommended after this one ?
Not mandatory.
However, for professionals seeking a strong career path in managing VMware-based virtual data center environments—especially in vSphere deployment, resource management, and infrastructure security—the VCP-DCV certification is the strongest professional foundation.
What are the main uses of the VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization certification ?
- VCAP-DCV (Design / Deploy) – Advance to expert-level design and implementation of complex vSphere environments
- VMware Cloud (AWS / Azure VMware Solution) – Integrate on-prem virtual environments with cloud and hybrid platforms
- NSX (Network Virtualization & Security) – Specialize in virtual networking and data center security
- vSAN & Advanced Storage – Deepen expertise in software-defined storage, performance, and high availability
- Automation & IaC (PowerCLI / Terraform / Ansible) – Automate large-scale virtual infrastructure operations
- Infrastructure / Data Center Architect – Transition into infrastructure and data center architecture roles
Your Professional Step in Data Center Virtualization :
This certification is the professional gateway to managing virtual infrastructure using vSphere 8.x. It provides strong hands-on expertise and positions you as an infrastructure engineer capable of efficiently operating enterprise virtual data centers.
Who is this certification suitable for ?
- System Administrators
- Data Center Engineers
- Virtualization Engineers
- Cloud and Infrastructure teams
- IT Operations teams
- Anyone working with VMware vSphere seeking professional-level expertise