Exam Format

• Exam Code: 5V0-31.23
• Certification Level: Professional
• Exam Duration: 135 minutes
• Passing Score: Not publicly disclosed by VMware (scaled score model)
• Unscored Content: The exam may include unscored questions for research purposes. These do not affect your score and are not identified. Time is adjusted accordingly.

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple choice, multiple response
• Number of Questions: Approximately 60 questions
• Hands-On Questions: Scenario-based questions focused on real-world VMware Cloud Foundation deployment, configuration, and validation tasks.

Exam Policies

• Offline Proctoring: Must be rescheduled or canceled at least 48 hours before the scheduled exam time.
• Online Proctoring: Must be rescheduled or canceled at least 30 minutes before the scheduled exam time.
• Waiting Period: A minimum 5-calendar-day wait is required after a failed attempt before retaking the exam.
• Retake Fee: Full exam fee must be paid for each retake.

Certification Validity and Renewal

• Validity: 3 years
• Renewal Options: Recertify by passing another qualifying VMware exam or by earning approved VMware Continuing Education (CE) credits within the validity period.

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: $250 USD (excluding taxes)
• Taxes: Country-specific VAT/GST may apply
• Example: In India, 18% GST applies, making the total approximately $295 USD ($250 + $45 tax)

Prerequisites

• Hands-on experience with VMware Cloud Foundation deployment workflows
• Familiarity with SDDC Manager architecture and lifecycle operations
• Understanding of vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and VCF networking concepts
• Experience with data center infrastructure planning and validation

Exam Topics

• VCF Architecture and Components: SDDC Manager, management domain, workload domains
• Deployment Planning: Bill of Materials (BOM), host preparation, network and storage prerequisites
• VCF Bring-Up: Initial VCF deployment and validation using SDDC Manager
• Workload Domain Deployment: Cluster creation, host commissioning, and domain expansion
• Post-Deployment Configuration: Identity integration, certificates, networking, and lifecycle readiness
• Troubleshooting Deployment Issues: Common bring-up and deployment failures and remediation steps

For a detailed blueprint and official objectives, candidates should refer to the VMware Cloud Foundation Deployment exam guide.

Intended Audience

• Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
• VMware Administrators
• Data Center Engineers
• Professional Services Consultants
• Implementation Specialists

Career Impact

• Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, VMware Consultant, VCF Deployment Engineer, Data Center Engineer

• Varies by country — U.S.: $85,000–$130,000 USD, India: ₹8,00,000–₹18,00,000 INR, United Kingdom: £45,000–£70,000 GBP, UAE: 120,000–220,000 AED per year

• Demonstrates validated skills in deploying enterprise-grade VMware Cloud Foundation environments, a critical requirement for private and hybrid cloud initiatives.

Exam Mode

• In-person at authorized Pearson VUE test centres
• Online through Pearson VUE’s remote proctoring system

Exam Booking Link

• Book your VMware exam via Pearson VUE — Click herehttps://www.pearsonvue.com/vmware

Once you pass the exam:

• Download your certificate from the VMware Certification / Broadcom Cert Portal
• Processing Time: Certificate available within 24–48 hours after passing
• Log in to your certification account
• Navigate to the Certifications section
• Download your certificate (PDF format)

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