vSphere 5.5 exam (VCP5-DCV)

Two Available VCP5-DCV Exams

On January 22, vmware released a new exam to qualify candidates for the VMware Certified Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP5-DCV) Certification. This new exam (exam code VCP550) is based on vSphere v5.5, where the existing exam (exam code VCP510) is based on vSphere 5.0/5.1. Passing either of these exams will earn VCP5-DCV certification if you have also taken an approved qualifying course.

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vSphere 5.5 Based Exam – Exam Code VCP550

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vSphere 5.0/5.1 Based Exam – Exam Code VCP510

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Approved Courses

Attendance at one of these courses, in combination with passing either the VCP510 or VCP550 exam, is required to earn VCP5-DCV certification.

The following courses are appropriate for general candidates.

• VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V5.0]
• VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.0]
• VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V5.1]
• VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.1]
• VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.5]

The following courses are only recommended for candidates who have significant experience with VMware vSphere 5.x technology and a high level of comfort with the exam objectives.

• VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V5.0]
• VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V5.1]
• VMware vSphere: Troubleshooting Workshop [V5.1]
• vSphere with Operations Management: Fast Track

The following courses fulfill the course requirement only for candidates who have already achieved the VCP4-DCV certification or have attended a VCP4-DCV qualifying class.

• VMware vSphere: What's New [V5.0]
• VMware vSphere: What's New [V5.1]
• VMware vSphere: What's New [V4.x to V5.5]