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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Veeam
Exam Format
720 (scale 300-900)
Professional
Registration
Varies by region
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English (US), Japanese, Chinese (Simplified)
Validity
Does not expire
Take newer version exam when available; No mandatory recertification required
VMCE-V12 Exam Topics and Domains
VMCE-V12 is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with Data Mover, Immutability service, Repository Service, vSphere API, and more.
1
Building Backup Capabilities
18%
Backup Infrastructure Components
Backup Server ConfigurationComponent Communication
- Deploy and configure backup server components
- Understand component roles and responsibilities
- Configure network and security settings
Backup Repositories
Repository TypesHardened Repositories
- Configure different repository types
- Implement security hardening
- Plan repository capacity and performance
Scale-Out Backup Repository (SOBR)
SOBR ArchitectureData Management
- Design and implement SOBR architecture
- Configure data placement and offload policies
- Calculate storage requirements and offload patterns
2
Backup Methods and Job Configuration
20%
Backup Methods
Backup Chain TypesSynthetic Operations
- Select appropriate backup methods
- Understand backup chain management
- Configure synthetic operations
Job Types
VM Backup JobsBackup Copy JobsReplication Jobs
- Configure different job types
- Implement appropriate retention policies
- Plan replication and disaster recovery
3
Retention and GFS Strategy
22%
Retention Policies
Simple RetentionGFS Retention
- Calculate restore points accurately
- Design GFS retention strategies
- Determine storage requirements
Restore Point Management
Chain Dependencies
- Understand backup chain dependencies
- Manage restore point lifecycle
- Ensure chain integrity
4
Restore Operations
15%
VM Recovery
Full VM RestoreInstant VM Recovery
- Select appropriate restore methods
- Perform instant recovery operations
- Migrate recovered VMs to production
Granular Recovery
File-Level RecoveryApplication Item Recovery
- Perform file-level restores
- Recover application items
- Understand recovery prerequisites
5
Security and Compliance
15%
Data Protection Security
EncryptionImmutability
- Implement encryption strategies
- Configure immutable backups
- Ensure compliance requirements
Access Control
AuthenticationMalware Detection
- Configure authentication methods
- Implement malware detection
- Manage access control
6
Enterprise Management and Monitoring
10%
Enterprise Manager
Multi-Server ManagementReporting and Self-Service
- Configure Enterprise Manager
- Implement reporting
- Setup self-service recovery
How do I earn this certification?
Passing VMCE-V12 earns the Veeam Certified Engineer certification. It sits in the Veeam Data Platform track.
Next Level Options
- VMCA - Veeam Certified Architect Being replaced by VMCSE
- VMCSE - Veeam Certified Sales Engineer Will be the highest level certification
- VMCT - Veeam Certified Trainer Requires VMCE certification plus training authorization
Alternative Paths
- VMSP - Veeam Sales Professional Sales-focused certification for partner sales teams
- VMTSP - Veeam Technical Sales Professional Technical pre-sales certification
- VeeamON Training - Various specialized courses Deep dive into specific Veeam technologies
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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 VMCE-V12.
What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-01-15
- Announcement date: 2023-09-01
Updates
- Veeam Data Platform 12.3 Minor updates, core v12 content remains valid • Release date: 2024-08-20
- Immutability Features Enhanced in v12 Critical exam topic - high importance • Release date: 2023-10-01
- Enterprise Manager v12 Replaced VeeamONE content in exam • Release date: 2023-10-01
- Scale-Out Backup Repository v12 Enhanced Major exam focus - must understand offload methods • Release date: 2023-10-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Backup administrators and System engineers.
Must complete official VMCE v12 training course (instructor-led or on-demand)
- Minimum 6 months experience with Veeam Backup & Replication
- Understanding of VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V
- Knowledge of storage technologies
- Basic understanding of networking (routing and subnetting)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows Server
- Basic tape (LTO) technology knowledge