Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification (2V0.21.23) from Pluralsight

Are you interested in becoming a VMware Certified Professional? This course provides an overview of VMware’s certification tracks, explores the VCP-DCV certification, and provides guidance on the required skills needed to successfully pass the exam.

Are you looking to get certified with VMware's flagship Data Center Virtualization exam? In this course, Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification (2V0.21.23), you’ll learn about the practicalities of the VCP-DCV exam. First, you’ll explore the wider VMware certification paths and review where the VCP-DCV certification fits in. Next, you’ll review the exam prerequisites and the exam guide, to understand the objectives you’ll be knowledge tested on. Finally, you’ll delve into the resources Pluralsight has to help you be successful with the exam, and learn about some ways to get hands-on experience with vSphere in your own lab environment. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to continue studying for and achieve the VMware VCP-DCV certification.

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Introducing the VMware Certified Professional, Data Center Virtualization Certification

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Outlines essential skills and knowledge required to pass the VCP-DCV certification exam

Provides guidance on the VMware certification tracks, including the VCP-DCV certification

Offers a comprehensive study of VMware's flagship Data Center Virtualization exam

Specifically designed for individuals seeking to obtain the VCP-DCV certification

Developed by Matt Allford, an experienced instructor in the field of virtualization

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Learners who complete Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification (2V0.21.23) will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Virtualization Engineer

Virtualization Engineers design, implement, and manage virtualized environments. They work with customers to understand their business needs, and they design and implement virtualization solutions that meet those needs. Virtualization Engineers may also manage virtualized infrastructure, and they can work with other IT professionals to ensure that virtualized systems are secure and efficient. The Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification course may be useful for Virtualization Engineers who wish to gain a better understanding of VMware's virtualization products and how to use them to build and manage virtualized environments.

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IT Consultant

IT Consultants provide advice and guidance to businesses on how to use IT to improve their operations. They can work with businesses to develop and implement IT strategies, and they can also help businesses to troubleshoot and resolve IT problems. IT Consultants may also provide training to businesses on how to use IT effectively. The Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification course may be useful for IT Consultants who wish to gain a better understanding of VMware's virtualization products and how to use them to help their clients improve their IT systems and services.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators are responsible for managing computer networks and the hardware and software that make them run. They install, configure, and maintain networks, and they troubleshoot and resolve network problems. Network Administrators may also design and implement new networks, and they can work with other IT professionals to ensure that networks are secure and efficient. The Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification (2V0.21.23) course may be useful for Network Administrators who wish to gain a better understanding of VMware's network virtualization products and how to use them to improve network performance and security.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects design, build, and manage cloud computing systems. They work with customers to understand their business needs, and they design and implement cloud solutions that meet those needs. Cloud Architects may also manage cloud infrastructure, and they can work with other IT professionals to ensure that cloud systems are secure and efficient. The Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification course may be useful for Cloud Architects who wish to gain a better understanding of VMware's cloud virtualization products and how to use them to design and build cloud systems.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers design, build, and manage cloud computing systems. They work with customers to understand their business needs, and they design and implement cloud solutions that meet those needs. Cloud Engineers may also manage cloud infrastructure, and they can work with other IT professionals to ensure that cloud systems are secure and efficient. The Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification course may be useful for Cloud Engineers who wish to gain a better understanding of VMware's cloud virtualization products and how to use them to build and manage cloud systems.

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IT Manager

IT Managers are responsible for planning, implementing, and managing IT systems and services. They work with other IT professionals to develop and implement IT strategies, and they oversee the day-to-day operations of IT departments. IT Managers may also be responsible for budgeting, hiring, and training IT staff. The Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification course may be useful for IT Managers who wish to gain a better understanding of VMware's virtualization products and how to use them to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their IT systems and services.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers design, implement, and manage security systems and services. They work with businesses to understand their security needs, and they design and implement security solutions that meet those needs. Security Engineers may also be responsible for monitoring security systems and responding to security incidents. The Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification course may be useful for Security Engineers who wish to gain a better understanding of VMware's security virtualization products and how to use them to improve the security of their networks and systems.

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Systems Administrator

Systems Administrators are responsible for managing computer systems and the software that runs on them. They install, configure, and maintain operating systems, applications, and other software. Systems Administrators also troubleshoot and resolve system problems, and they can work with other IT professionals to ensure that systems are secure and efficient. The Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification course may be useful for Systems Administrators who wish to gain a better understanding of VMware's virtualization products and how to use them to improve system performance and security.

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IT Architect

IT Architects design, build, and manage IT systems and services. They work with businesses to understand their business needs, and they design and implement IT solutions that meet those needs. IT Architects may also be responsible for budgeting, hiring, and training IT staff. The Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification course may be useful for IT Architects who wish to gain a better understanding of VMware's virtualization products and how to use them to design and build IT systems and services.

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Storage Engineer

Storage Engineers design, implement, and manage data storage systems. They work with customers to understand their storage needs, and they design and implement storage solutions that meet those needs. Storage Engineers may also manage storage infrastructure, and they can work with other IT professionals to ensure that storage systems are secure and efficient. The Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification course may be useful for Storage Engineers who wish to gain a better understanding of VMware's storage virtualization products and how to use them to design and build data storage systems.

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Network Architect

Network Architects design, build, and manage computer networks. They work with businesses to understand their business needs, and they design and implement network solutions that meet those needs. Network Architects may also be responsible for budgeting, hiring, and training network staff. The Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification course may be useful for Network Architects who wish to gain a better understanding of VMware's network virtualization products and how to use them to design and build computer networks.

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Data Center Manager

Data Center Managers are responsible for planning, implementing, and managing data centers. They work with other IT professionals to develop and implement data center strategies, and they oversee the day-to-day operations of data centers. Data Center Managers may also be responsible for budgeting, hiring, and training data center staff. The Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification course may be useful for Data Center Managers who wish to gain a better understanding of VMware's virtualization products and how to use them to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their data centers.

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Storage Administrator

Storage Administrators manage data storage systems and the data that is stored on them. They install, configure, and maintain storage systems, and they troubleshoot and resolve storage problems. Storage Administrators may also work with other IT professionals to ensure that storage systems are secure and efficient. The Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification course may be useful for Storage Administrators who wish to gain a better understanding of VMware's storage virtualization products and how to use them to improve the performance and efficiency of their storage systems.

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IT Project Manager

IT Project Managers plan, implement, and manage IT projects. They work with other IT professionals to develop and implement project plans, and they oversee the day-to-day operations of IT projects. IT Project Managers may also be responsible for budgeting, hiring, and training project staff. The Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification course may be useful for IT Project Managers who wish to gain a better understanding of VMware's virtualization products and how to use them to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their IT projects.

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IT Operations Analyst

IT Operations Analysts monitor and analyze IT systems and services. They identify and resolve problems, and they work with other IT professionals to improve the performance and efficiency of IT systems and services. The Introduction to the VCP-DCV Certification course may be useful for IT Operations Analysts who wish to gain a better understanding of VMware's virtualization products and how to use them to improve the performance and efficiency of their IT systems and services.

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