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Exam Information
Official specifications published by VMware
Exam Format
145 min
60
300 / 500
Advanced Professional (VCAP)
Registration
$450 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
Validity
2 years from passing date
Pass current version of VCAP-CMA Design exam; Pass any VCAP-level exam in Cloud Management track; Pass VCDX defense
3V0-32-23 Exam Topics and Domains
3V0-32-23 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with VMware Aria Operations, VMware Aria Automation, VMware Aria Operations for Logs, VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Manager, and more.
1
Architecture and Technologies
Cloud Architecture Principles
Differentiate Deployment ModelsDistinguish Business vs Technical RequirementsDesign Maturity LevelsAMPRS Design Framework
- Differentiate between SaaS and on-premises deployment models with cloud proxy
- Contrast business requirements versus technical requirements
- Differentiate between conceptual, logical, and detailed design approaches
- Evaluate solutions against AMPRS criteria (Availability, Manageability, Performance, Recoverability, Security)
2
Products and Solutions
VMware Validated Solutions (VVS)VVS Design Principles
VMware Cloud FoundationCloud Foundation Architecture
VMware Cloud Management Ecosystem
Aria Suite Components
- Understand design principles behind VMware Validated Solutions
- Comprehend VMware Cloud Foundation architecture and components
- Identify components and capabilities of VMware Cloud Management solution
- Map business requirements to appropriate products
3
Planning and Designing
Conceptual Design CreationHigh-Level Architecture
Requirements Analysis and Gathering
Business Requirements AnalysisTechnical Requirements Gathering
Risk, Constraints, and Assumptions (RCA)
Risk IdentificationConstraint AnalysisAssumption Documentation
Cloud Management Logical Design
VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle DesignVMware Identity Manager DesignVMware Aria Automation Logical DesignVMware Aria Operations DesignVMware Aria Operations for Logs DesignVMware Aria Automation Orchestrator DesignVMware Aria Automation Config Design
- Design logical architecture for each Aria Suite component
- Map business requirements to logical design decisions
- Create integration designs between Aria components
- Design authentication and authorization frameworks
- Design tenant and organizational structures
- Design automation workflows and integrations
Cloud Management Physical Design
VMware Identity Manager Physical DesignVMware Aria Automation Physical DesignVMware Aria Operations Physical DesignVMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Physical Design
- Complete physical design for Identity Manager deployment
- Design Aria Automation physical infrastructure
- Size and configure Aria Operations cluster
- Design Aria Suite Lifecycle deployment
- Calculate resource requirements for all components
- Design high availability and disaster recovery solutions
4
Installing, Configuring, and Setup
Deployment of Cloud Management Components
Suite Lifecycle DeploymentIdentity Manager ConfigurationAria Automation Deployment
- Deploy VMware Cloud Management tools in proper sequence
- Configure initial integration between components
- Set up cloud accounts and integrations
- Configure authentication and authorization
5
Performance-tuning, Optimization, and Upgrades
Resource Optimization
Aria Operations OptimizationAria Automation Performance
Upgrade Management
Suite Lifecycle Upgrades
- Optimize resource allocation and utilization
- Plan and execute upgrades using Suite Lifecycle Manager
- Tune performance of Aria components
- Implement capacity planning strategies
6
Troubleshooting and Repairing
Diagnostic Methodologies
Log AnalysisPerformance Issue Resolution
- Use Aria Operations for Logs for troubleshooting
- Diagnose performance issues using Aria Operations
- Resolve common configuration problems
- Troubleshoot integration issues between components
7
Administrative and Operational Tasks
Day-to-Day Operations
Operational MonitoringUser and Access ManagementBackup and RecoveryGovernance and Compliance
- Perform day-to-day administrative tasks
- Manage user access and permissions
- Implement backup and recovery procedures
- Enforce governance and compliance policies
- Monitor cloud management deployments
How do I earn this certification?
Passing 3V0-32-23 earns the VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Cloud Management and Automation Design 2024 certification. It sits in the Cloud Management and Automation track.
Current Level Exams
3V0-31.22 - VCAP-CMA Deploy Alternative VCAP-level certification in same track
Next Level Options
VMware Certified Design Expert - Cloud Management and Automation Highest level VMware certification demonstrating expert-level design skills
Alternative Paths
- 3V0-21.23 - VMware vSphere 8.x Advanced DesignComplementary infrastructure design skills for virtualization layer
- 3V0-42.23 - VMware NSX 4.X Advanced Design Network virtualization design expertise to complement cloud automation
- 5V0-61.22 - VMware Workspace ONEIdentity and access management expertise (Workspace ONE integrates with Aria)
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How to study for this exam?
Use the official PlanetCert Practice Test alongside the study plan below to prepare efficiently for 3V0-32-23.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-Q2
Updates
- VMware Aria Automation 8.12 Current exam version focuses on 8.10-8.12 capabilities • Release date: 2024-03-15
- VMware Aria Operations 8.12 Sizing and design patterns updated for 8.12 • Release date: 2024-03-15
- VMware Cloud Foundation 5.1 VCF integration scenarios updated to 5.1 architecture • Release date: 2023-11-14
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Cloud Architects and Solution Architects.
- VMware Certified Professional - Cloud Management and Automation (VCP-CMA)
- 5+ years of general IT experience
- 2+ years designing vRealize/Aria cloud management solutions
- Experience with VMware recommended practices
- Understanding of virtualization and cloud concepts