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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Veeam
Exam Format
75 min
50
70%
Professional
Registration
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English (US)
Validity
Does not expire (but may become obsolete as product versions advance)
Certification does not expire, but staying current requires pursuing newer versions (e.g., VMCE v12)
VMCE-2021 Exam Topics and Domains
VMCE-2021 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with Veeam Backup & Replication v11, VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Veeam ONE, and more.
1
Building backup capabilities
28%
Create, modify and delete backup copy jobs
Creating Backup JobsManaging BackupsBackup Methods
- Create and configure backup jobs for virtual machines
- Understand different backup methods and their use cases
- Configure backup retention and scheduling policies
Use advanced VMware vSphere features
Advanced VMware vSphere Features
- Leverage VMware vSphere advanced features for backup operations
- Troubleshoot CBT and snapshot issues
- Optimize backup performance with vSphere integration
Create, modify and delete NAS backup jobs
NAS Backup Support
- Configure NAS backup jobs for file shares and NAS filers
- Understand NAS backup protocols and requirements
- Optimize NAS backup performance
Create, modify and delete physical/agent jobs
Veeam Agent for WindowsVeeam Agent for LinuxVeeam Agent for MacFailover Cluster SupportStorage Snapshots Support
- Deploy and configure Veeam agents for Windows, Linux, and Mac
- Manage protection groups and backup policies
- Configure failover cluster and storage snapshot backups
Back up application workloads
Guest Processing (vSphere)Guest Processing (Hyper-V)Database Backup (SQL Server, Oracle)
- Configure application-aware processing for VMs
- Manage guest processing for vSphere and Hyper-V
- Backup databases with transaction log truncation
Back up the Veeam configuration
Configuration Backup and Restore
- Configure automatic Veeam configuration backups
- Restore Veeam configuration database
- Plan for Veeam server disaster recovery
2
Secondary backups
10%
Create, modify, and delete backup copy jobs
Backup Copy JobsBackup Copy Modes
- Create and configure backup copy jobs
- Understand different backup copy modes
- Implement 3-2-1 backup strategy
Leverage WAN accelerators
WAN Acceleration
- Deploy and configure WAN accelerators
- Optimize WAN traffic for backup copy jobs
- Manage WAN accelerator cache
Create, modify, and delete tape jobs
Tape Devices Support
- Configure tape backup jobs
- Manage tape libraries and media pools
- Implement GFS tape rotation schemes
3
Protecting data in the Cloud
6%
Store data in the Cloud
Capacity TierCopying Backups to Capacity TierMoving Backups to Capacity Tier
- Configure scale-out backup repository with capacity tier
- Understand copy vs move modes for cloud storage
- Optimize cloud storage costs with tiering policies
4
Restoring from backup
16%
Recover VM files
VM Files Restore
- Restore VM files from backup
- Recover VM configuration files
- Restore VMDKs to alternate locations
Recover VM restores
Entire VM RestoreInstant VM Recovery
- Perform entire VM restore
- Use Instant VM Recovery for rapid recovery
- Migrate VMs from backup to production storage
Perform a secure/staged restore
Secure RestoreStaged Restore
- Configure secure restore with malware scanning
- Perform staged restore to isolated environment
- Test recovered VMs before production deployment
Recover virtual disks
Virtual Disk RestoreInstant Disk RecoveryData Restore in Direct SAN Access Mode
- Restore virtual disks from backup
- Use Instant Disk Recovery for rapid access
- Configure and use Direct SAN Access mode
Perform a restore from an agent backup
Veeam Recovery MediaAgent Restore Operations
- Create Veeam Recovery Media for bare-metal recovery
- Restore from agent backups (file, volume, machine)
- Perform bare-metal recovery using recovery media
Restore and migrate the Veeam configuration
Configuration Backup and Restore
- Restore Veeam configuration database
- Migrate Veeam server to new hardware
- Recover from Veeam server failure
5
Object recovery
14%
Recover guest OS files
Guest OS File Recovery (vSphere)Guest OS File Recovery (Hyper-V)
- Restore individual files from VM backups
- Navigate guest OS file systems in backup
- Restore files to original or alternate locations
Recover applications with explorers
Veeam Explorer for Microsoft Active DirectoryVeeam Explorer for Microsoft SQL ServerVeeam Explorer for OracleVeeam Explorer for Microsoft ExchangeVeeam Explorer for Microsoft SharePoint
- Use Veeam Explorers for application-level recovery
- Restore AD objects, SQL databases, and Exchange mailboxes
- Perform granular recovery for enterprise applications
6
Replication
16%
Create, modify, and delete replication jobs
Replication jobs (vSphere)Replication jobs (Hyper-V)
- Create and configure replication jobs for vSphere and Hyper-V
- Configure RPO and retention settings
- Manage replica VMs and restore points
Create a failover plan
Failover Plans
- Create failover plans for orchestrated disaster recovery
- Configure VM boot order and dependencies
- Test failover plans without affecting production
Execute failover/failback
Failover and Failback (vSphere)Failover and Failback (Hyper-V)
- Execute planned and emergency failover
- Perform failback to original production site
- Commit or undo failover operations
Leverage WAN accelerators
WAN Acceleration for Replication
- Deploy WAN accelerators for replication jobs
- Optimize replication traffic over WAN
- Manage WAN accelerator cache for replication
7
Monitoring and administration
10%
Use Enterprise Manager roles
Configuring Accounts and Roles
- Configure user roles in Enterprise Manager
- Assign permissions based on job scope
- Implement multi-tenant access control
Configure Veeam ONE
Configuring Veeam ONE
- Deploy and configure Veeam ONE
- Connect Veeam ONE to backup infrastructure
- Configure monitoring data collection
Perform data protection monitoring
Data Protection Monitoring
- Monitor backup job success rates
- Track data protection compliance
- Perform capacity planning based on trends
Perform reporting using the Veeam ONE Web Client
Predefined Dashboards and Reports
- Generate predefined reports in Veeam ONE
- Schedule automated report delivery
- Customize dashboards for specific needs
Perform virtual infrastructure monitoring
vSphere MonitoringHyper-V Monitoring
- Monitor vSphere and Hyper-V infrastructure
- Identify resource bottlenecks and health issues
- Track virtual infrastructure performance trends
Perform monitoring using alarms
Configuring Alarms
- Configure alarms for backup and infrastructure events
- Set up notification rules and escalation
- Manage alarm lifecycle and resolution
How do I earn this certification?
Passing VMCE-2021 earns the Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) certification. It sits in the Veeam Data Protection track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
- VMCE-ADO - Veeam Certified Engineer - Advanced Design and Optimization
- Veeam Accredited Service Partner (VASP) certification
Alternative Paths
VMTSP - Veeam Technical Sales Professional For sales engineers and pre-sales roles
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- RETIRED
- Last content update: 2021-01-01
- Announcement date: 2023-08-15
Updates
- Continuous Data Protection (CDP) v11 New major feature tested in VMCE 2021 exam • Release date: 2021-02-24
- Archive Tier for Scale-Out Backup Repository v11 Cloud storage tiering tested in 'Protecting data in the Cloud' domain (6%) • Release date: 2021-02-24
- Hardened Repository v11 Ransomware protection feature relevant across multiple domains • Release date: 2021-02-24
- Instant Recovery for SQL Server and Oracle v11 Enhanced recovery capabilities tested in 'Object recovery' domain (14%) • Release date: 2021-02-24
- RESTful API v11 Automation and integration capabilities relevant for advanced scenarios • Release date: 2021-02-24
- Veeam ONE Monitoring v11 10% weight in 'Monitoring and administration' domain - REMOVED in v12 exam • Release date: 2021-02-24
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Administrators and engineers responsible for protecting data with Veeam Availability Suite.
MANDATORY: Must attend Veeam Availability Suite v11: Configuration and Management course
- 6+ months hands-on experience with Veeam Availability Suite
- Experience with virtualization (VMware vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V)
- Knowledge of storage technologies
- Basic tape (LTO) technology experience
- Microsoft Windows server understanding
- Network understanding (routing and subnetting)