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Exam Information
Official specifications published by VMware
Exam Format
135 min
300
Professional
Registration
$250 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English, Japanese
Validity
2 years
Pass a current VCP exam in any solution track; Pass a VCAP Deploy or Design exam; Pass a VCDX Design defense
2V0-11-25 Exam Topics and Domains
2V0-11-25 is organized into 5 weighted domains. Expect to work with SDDC Manager, vCenter Server, Aria Operations, NSX, and more.
1
IT Architectures, Technologies, and Standards
2
VMware by Broadcom Solution
20%
VMware Cloud Foundation Components and Architecture
Identify VCF ComponentsVCF Architecture
- Identify VMware Cloud Foundation components and architecture
- Understand the role of each component in the VCF stack
Private Cloud Implementation Requirements
Requirements for VCF-based Private Cloud
Describe implementation requirements for a private cloud solution based on VMware Cloud Foundation
VMware Aria Suite and Add-Ons
VMware Aria Suite Use CasesvSphere IaaS Control PlaneData Services ManagerVCF Add-Ons
- Identify use cases for VMware Aria Suite components
- Understand vSphere IaaS control plane capabilities
- Describe Data Services Manager functionality
- Identify VCF Add-Ons and their purposes
3
Plan and Design the VMware by Broadcom Solution
4
Install, Configure, and Administer the VMware by Broadcom Solution
60%
VCF Installation and Configuration
VCF Bring-up ProcessNetwork Configuration
- Identify the installation and configuration process for VCF components
- Configure network settings for all VCF components
Management Domain Operations
Backup ConfigurationCertificate ManagementPassword Management
- Configure backup for VCF management components
- Manage certificates in VCF environment
- Configure password management policies
NSX Edge Cluster Deployment
Edge Cluster PrerequisitesUplink ConfigurationTEP (Tunnel Endpoint) Configuration
- Validate prerequisites for NSX Edge Cluster deployment
- Identify uplink requirements
- Configure TEP requirements
Workload Domain Management
VI Workload Domain DeploymentDomain Scaling
- Deploy VI workload domains using SDDC Manager
- Scale VCF deployment
Lifecycle Management
VCF Lifecycle ManagerAsync Patch Tool
- Use VMware Lifecycle Manager for ESXi hosts
- Apply asynchronous patches using CLI tool
Day 2+ Operations
Resource ManagementStorage OperationsVM Lifecycle
- Perform day 2+ operations for network setup
- Manage vSphere resources
- Configure storage operations
- Manage VM lifecycle
5
Troubleshoot and Optimize the VMware by Broadcom Solution
20%
VCF Deployment Troubleshooting
Health VerificationCommon Deployment Issues
- Verify the health of VCF deployment
- Diagnose technical issues in VCF deployment
Component-Specific Troubleshooting
vSphere TroubleshootingvSphere Networking IssuesvSAN TroubleshootingNSX Troubleshooting
- Troubleshoot vSphere issues
- Resolve vSphere networking problems
- Diagnose vSAN issues
- Fix NSX problems
SDDC Manager and Aria Suite Troubleshooting
SDDC Manager IssuesSOS CLI ToolAria Suite Optimization
- Use SDDC Manager for troubleshooting
- Utilize SOS CLI for log collection
- Optimize using VMware Aria Suite
Specific Troubleshooting Scenarios
Host Maintenance IssuesCertificate ProblemsPassword and Workflow Issues
- Troubleshoot host maintenance procedures
- Resolve certificate issues
- Fix password or workflow problems
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 2V0-11-25 earns the VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator certification. It sits in the Cloud Management and Automation track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
- 3V0-21.23 - Advanced Deploy VMware vSphere 8.x
- 3V0-22.23 - Advanced Design VMware vSphere 8.x
- 3V0-31.24 - Advanced Deploy VMware Aria Automation 8.x
Alternative Paths
- 2V0-41.24 - VMware NSX 4.x ProfessionalDeep dive into NSX networking component
- 2V0-62.23 - VMware Workspace ONE 22.x ProfessionalEnd-user computing management
- 2V0-71.23 - VMware Tanzu for Kubernetes Operations ProfessionalKubernetes and containerization focus
- 5V0-23.20 - VMware vSAN SpecialistSpecialized storage expertise
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-01-01
- Announcement date: 2024-12-15
Updates
- VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 Major update requiring new exam version • Release date: 2024-08-27
- vSphere 8.0 Update 2 Updated vSphere features included in VCF exam • Release date: 2024-09-19
- NSX 4.1.2 NSX networking scenarios updated in exam • Release date: 2024-07-09
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by System Administrators and Cloud Administrators.
- 6+ months experience with VMware Cloud Foundation
- 1-2 years general IT experience
- Knowledge of vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and Aria Suite
- Completion of 'VMware Cloud Foundation: Deploy, Manage, Configure' course