5v0-21.21

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Exam Details

Duration100 min
Passing Score300
LevelMaster Specialist
TestingPearson VUE
Valid For2 years
Release DateDec 31, 2020
Exam Cost$250

What topics are on the 5V0-2121 exam?

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Architecture and Technologies

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VMware Products and Solutions 15%

3

Planning and Designing 35%

4

Installing, Configuring, and Setup

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Performance-tuning, Optimization, and Upgrades 20%

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Troubleshooting and Repairing 20%

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Administrative and Operational Tasks 10%

How do I earn the VMware HCI Master Specialist certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: Data Center Virtualization - vSAN

Prerequisites

Next Steps

Current Level

Certification Maintenance

  • Recertification Options:
    Pass the current version of the HCI Master Specialist examEarn a higher-level certification (VCAP or VCDX)Complete required VMware education credits through approved activitiesPass any newer version of prerequisite certifications to maintain active status

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What's changed on this exam?

Status: ACTIVE

Technology Coverage

vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA)8.0

While exam focuses on vSAN 7.x, understanding ESA architecture is valuable for future certification versions

Released: 2023-01-24
vSAN Data Protection8.0 U3

New native snapshot and protection capabilities may appear in future exam versions

Released: 2024-06-25
HCI Mesh7.0

Directly tested in exam objective 3.5 - identify use cases for HCI Mesh infrastructure

Released: 2020
vSAN File Services8.0 U3

Enhanced scalability (250 shares) may influence vSAN services design questions

Released: 2024-06-25

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Who should take this exam?

Required Prerequisites

  • Certification: VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 2022 (or newer); Exam Code: 2V0-21.23; Description: VCP-DCV 2022 or newer certification is required
  • Certification: VMware Certified Specialist - vSAN 2021 (or newer); Exam Code: 5V0-22.21; Description: vSAN Specialist 2021 or newer badge is required

Recommended Experience

  • 6-12 months hands-on experience with vSAN implementation and management
  • Experience with vSphere 7.x infrastructure
  • Understanding of storage concepts, networking, and hardware
  • Knowledge of security, business continuity and disaster recovery concepts
  • Experience troubleshooting vSAN environments

Experience Level: Advanced

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

Exam Cost$250 USD
Testing CentersPearson VUE
Online ProctoringAvailable

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For2 years
Recertification
  • Pass the current version of the exam before expiration
  • Earn a higher-level certification (VCAP or VCDX)
  • Complete VMware education credits through approved activities

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