VCP Certification demonstrates skills and expertise in datacenter virtualization.
A VMware Certified Professional (VCP) has the knowledge and technical skills to install, configure, administer, and support datacenter virtualization in VMware's vSphere environment. VCP certification candidates are typically infrastructure personnel with 6+ months of experience working with a vSphere implementation.
VMware is the undisputed market leader in corporate virtualization solutions, so getting VCP certified is a distinctive step toward a lucrative career in the red-hot data center virtualization field. Technical schools offer virtualization courses and specialized degree programs that include VCP certification exam prep and/or align with VMware Certified Professional curriculum. Compare matching VMware training programs in the U.S. and online below.
Skills Measured by VMware Certified Professional Exam
Here are some of the key skills covered in the VCP certification exam. VMware Certified Professionals can...
- install, configure, upgrade & secure vCenter Server and VMware ESXi.
- properly identify vSphere Architecture and Solutions.
- configure vNetwork Standard and Distributed Switches.
- identify and configure VLAN settings, vSS and vDS Policies.
- plan and deploy Shared Storage and the Storage Virtual Appliance (SVA) for vSphere.
- create, deploy and manage Virtual Machines, VM Clones, Templates and vApps.
- migrate VMs, and backup/restore Virtual Machines using VMware Data Recovery.
- perform basic troubleshooting for the vSphere Network, Storage and ESXi Hosts.
- monitor a vSphere implementation and administer vCenter Server Alarms.
VMware Certified Professional Exam
- VCP: VMware Certified Professional
VCP5 Test Format: Computer based, multiple choice
VCP5 Time Limit: 90 minutes
VCP5 Exam Length: 85 questions
VCP5 Exam Cost: $225 USD
VCP5 Passing Score: 300 out of 500
VMware Certified Professional Prerequisites
- Required: VCP5 candidates must attend one of two VMware authorized training courses: VMware vSphere: Fast Track v5.0 or VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage v5.0
- Recommended: 6 months experience working with a VMware vSphere implementation, or equivalent hands-on education
VMware Certified Professional Training & Education
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VMware Certified Professional Salary
The average salary for VMware certified professionals is $88,000 per year.
VMware Certified Professional Salary $88,000 |
Average salaries for VMware Datacenter certified professionals:
- VCP: VMware Certified Professional: $88,000
- VCAP: VMware Certified Advanced Professional: $103,000
- VCDX: VMware Certified Design Expert: $156,000
Average salaries for VMware Desktop certified professionals:
- VCA-DT: VMware Certified Associate: $81,000
- VCP-DT: VMware Certified Professional: $98,000
- VCAP-DT: VMware Certified Advanced Professional: $115,000
Mean Salary by VMware Certification
Source: Payscale.com
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