1V0-31-21 Verified 2026 Edition

Cloud Management and Automation Associate (VCTA-CMA)Practice Test

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Exam Format

105 min
58
300
Associate

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$250 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
No waiting period for first retake, 14 days for subsequent retakes

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Pass a higher-level certification exam; Pass the latest version of the same certification; Note: As of 2025, course-only renewal is no longer available

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.

1

Architecture and Technologies

25%

VMware Cloud Management Solution Components

Core Cloud Management 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

vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager

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

Cloud Services Components
  • Identify the components of the VMware Cloud Services
  • Differentiate between VMware Cloud Management when deployed/consumed via SaaS or on-premises
2

VMware Products and Solutions

35%

vRealize Automation Services

Cloud AssemblyService BrokerCode Stream
  • 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

vRealize OrchestratorSaltStack Config
  • Identify the role of vRealize Orchestrator
  • Identify the role of SaltStack Config
  • Identify the role of the Migration Assistant

Supporting Solutions

Identity and Access ManagementMonitoring and Analytics
  • 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
3

Troubleshooting and Repairing

20%

Troubleshooting Tools and Processes

Available Troubleshooting Tools

Identify the Tools and Processes available for troubleshooting cloud management components

vRealize Operations Troubleshooting

Getting Started DashboardTroubleshooting Workbench
  • Understand the Getting Started dashboard page with vRealize Operations
  • Identify use case for troubleshooting Workbench in vRealize Operations

Monitoring and Health Management

Dashboard MonitoringSDDC Health Monitoring
  • Monitor vRealize Operations dashboards
  • Monitor Log Insight dashboards
  • Monitor cloud management components using the SDDC Health Monitoring Solution
4

Administrative and Operational Tasks

20%

Basic Operational Tasks

GUI Operations

Perform basic operational tasks within graphical user interface

Data Source Management

Adding Data Sources

Add data sources

Environment Management

vRSLCM Environment Creation

Create a simple environment using vRSLCM

Health and Query Management

Health CheckingSearch Queries
  • 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.

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What's changed on this exam?

Current Status
  • ACTIVE
  • Last content update: 2024-05-06
Updates
  • 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

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