Exam Format

• Exam Code: 2V0-21.23
• Certification Level: Professional (VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization)
• Exam Duration: 135 minutes
• Passing Score: Not officially disclosed by VMware (scaled scoring 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, scenario-based questions
• Number of Questions: Approximately 60 questions
• Hands-On Questions: Scenario-driven questions assessing real-world vSphere administration, configuration, and troubleshooting 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 administering VMware vSphere environments
• Strong understanding of virtualization concepts and data center infrastructure
• Experience with ESXi hosts, vCenter Server, and cluster management
• Familiarity with vSphere networking, storage, and security features

Exam Topics

• vSphere Architecture & Components: ESXi, vCenter Server, clusters, resource management
• Installation & Configuration: Host installation, vCenter deployment, initial configuration
• Compute & Resource Management: vSphere HA, DRS, resource pools
• Storage Management: VMFS, NFS, vSAN integration, storage policies
• Networking: Standard and distributed switches, networking policies
• Lifecycle Management: Patching, upgrades, compliance using Lifecycle Manager
• Security & Access Control: Roles, permissions, certificates, and identity integration
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Performance monitoring, logs, and issue resolution

For detailed objectives and topic weightings, candidates should refer to the official VMware vSphere 8.x Professional exam guide.

Intended Audience

• VMware Administrators
• Systems Administrators
• Data Center Engineers
• Cloud Infrastructure Engineers
• Virtualization Engineers

Career Impact

Jobs You Can Get:

• VMware Administrator, Systems Engineer, Virtualization Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer

• Varies by country — U.S.: $85,000–$130,000 USD, India: ₹7,00,000–₹16,00,000 INR, United Kingdom: £45,000–£75,000 GBP, UAE: 120,000–200,000 AED per year

Why It’s Valuable:

• Demonstrates validated, job-ready skills in managing VMware vSphere 8.x environments, which remain the foundation of most enterprise private cloud and virtualization platforms.

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 here
  https://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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