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1V0-31-21 Exam Topics and Domains
1V0-31-21 is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with vRealize Operations, vRealize Log Insight, CloudHealth, Health Service, and more.
Architecture and Technologies
VMware Cloud Management Solution Components
- Identify the components of a VMware cloud management solution
- Identify the functionality of the components of a vRealize Automation and vRealize Automation Cloud architecture
- Identify the functionality of the components of a vRealize Operations and vRealize Operations Cloud architecture
Lifecycle Management
Identify the lifecycle management of the vRealize Automation, vRealize Operations, vRealize Log Insight, vRealize Network Insight through vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager (vRSLCM)
VMware Cloud Services
- Identify the components of the VMware Cloud Services
- Differentiate between VMware Cloud Management when deployed/consumed via SaaS or on-premises
VMware Products and Solutions
vRealize Automation Services
- Identify the role of VMware vRealize Automation Services in a Cloud Management solution
- Identify the role of Cloud Assembly
- Identify the role of Service Broker
- Identify the role of Code Stream
Automation and Orchestration Tools
- Identify the role of vRealize Orchestrator
- Identify the role of SaltStack Config
- Identify the role of the Migration Assistant
Supporting Solutions
- Identify the role of vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager in the Cloud Management solution
- Identify the role of Workspace ONE Access in the Cloud Management solution
- Identify the role of vRealize Log Insight in the Cloud Management solution
- Identify the role of vRealize Operations Manager in the Cloud Management solution
- Identify the role of CloudHealth in the Cloud Management solution
- Identify the role CloudHealth Secure State
- Identify the role of vRealize Network Insight in the Cloud Management solution
Troubleshooting and Repairing
Troubleshooting Tools and Processes
Identify the Tools and Processes available for troubleshooting cloud management components
vRealize Operations Troubleshooting
- Understand the Getting Started dashboard page with vRealize Operations
- Identify use case for troubleshooting Workbench in vRealize Operations
Monitoring and Health Management
- Monitor vRealize Operations dashboards
- Monitor Log Insight dashboards
- Monitor cloud management components using the SDDC Health Monitoring Solution
Administrative and Operational Tasks
Basic Operational Tasks
Perform basic operational tasks within graphical user interface
Data Source Management
Add data sources
Environment Management
Create a simple environment using vRSLCM
Health and Query Management
- Check the health of the cloud management solution
- Create simple search queries
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 1V0-31-21 earns the VMware Certified Technical Associate - Cloud Management and Automation (VCTA-CMA) certification. It sits in the Cloud Management and Automation track.
- 1V0-21.20 - VCTA-DCVFoundation in vSphere and virtualization
- 1V0-71.21 - VCTA-AMKubernetes and modern app platforms
- 5V0-31.22 - VMware Cloud Foundation SpecialistIntegrated SDDC management
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-05-06
- vRealize Automation 8.8 8.8.1 Minor updates to Cloud Assembly and Service Broker features • Release date: 2024-06-01
- vRealize Operations 8.x 8.10 Enhanced troubleshooting workbench features • Release date: 2024-04-01
- SaltStack Config 8.8 Integration with Cloud Templates as resources • Release date: 2024-03-01
- CloudHealth Platform Latest Continued focus on cost optimization and governance • Release date: Ongoing
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Cloud Administrators and System Administrators.
- Basic understanding of virtualization concepts
- Familiarity with cloud computing principles
- Experience with VMware vSphere basics
- Understanding of automation concepts