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Thanks VMware for this handy little guide to the Private Cloud
A new certifcation is available on the VMware Certification Website
VMware Certified Advanced Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Operations (3V0-22.25)
New exam registrations will be available after Nov 9, 2025.
The VMware Certified Advanced Professional – VCAP Administrator Operations certification validates the expertise required to monitor, manage, and optimize VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments for performance, capacity, and cost efficiency.
Candidates for this certification demonstrate the ability to configure dashboards, apply optimization policies, and perform analyses to ensure smooth and reliable private cloud operations. Earning this certification demonstrates a professional’s ability to maintain compliance, security, and lifecycle management across all aspects of VCF operations.
Language: English
Duration: 135 Minutes
Number of Questions: 60
Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Choice Multiple Selection, Drag and Drop, Matching, Proctored, Build-List, Sequencing
Passing Score: 300 (Scaled)
Pricing: $250 USD
A new certification has been announced on the VMware Certification website
VMware Certified Advanced Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Automation (3V0-21.25)
New exam registrations will be available after Nov 9, 2025.
The VMware Certified Advanced Professional – VCAP Administrator Automation certification validates the expertise required to support and troubleshoot private cloud environments built on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF).
Candidates for this certification are typically responsible for implementing, maintaining, and supporting VCF infrastructure to help their organizations meet service level objectives related to availability, performance, and security. Earning this certification demonstrates a professional’s ability to effectively diagnose and resolve issues within VCF-based private cloud environments.
Language: English
Duration: 135 Minutes
Number of Questions: 60
Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Choice Multiple Selection, Drag and Drop, Matching, Proctored, Build-List, Sequencing
Passing Score: 300 (Scaled)
Pricing: $250 USD
A new certification from VMware is now listed on the
https://www.broadcom.com/support/education/vmware/certification web site
VMware Certified Advanced Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 vSphere Kubernetes Service (3V0-24.25)
New exam registrations will be available after Dec 12, 2025.
This certification validates professionals to deploy, operate, and secure vSphere Kubernetes Service environments within VMware Cloud Foundation. It demonstrates mastery of Kubernetes lifecycle management, workload orchestration, and scalable, production-ready operations.
Language: English
Duration: 135 Minutes
Number of Questions: 60
Format: Multiple Choice, Multiple Choice Multiple Selection, Drag and Drop, Matching, Proctored, Build-List, Sequencing
Passing Score: 300 (Scaled)
Pricing: $250 USD
I've been looking at the VMware Troubleshooting course this week.
Performace issues are generally a bit of a problem to solve.
User rings up "The computers running slow", then as an IT support professional we all think, "ah, OK"
I've used ESXTOP for years and it helps, but there's so much information that can be gained from analusis of the results.
Broadcom/VMware have this handy little video/article on using ESXTOP to identify storage issues for ESXi, it really is quite useful
Using esxtop to identify storage performance issues for ESXi (multiple versions)
As a VMware Certified Instructor I have to maintain my certifications.
With the release of VMware vSphere Foundation 9 (VVF) and VMware Cloud Foundation 9 (VCF), there has also been a release of new certifications.
VMware have released their Unlock Your Potential with VCF Learning Poster
Learn the in-demand skills for tomorrow's jobs. With our new VMware role-based certifications, you'll master the private cloud core competencies that employers are looking for. Our training and certifications will give you theyou the confidence you need to stand out from the crowd and land the job you want. Get certified today and build your career.
Accelerate your success with role-specific paths. Delivered through Learning@Broadcom via the Partner Portal, Role Based Framework streamlines training and validates your knowledge with practical activities, accreditations, and certifications.
VMware Certifications validate the critical skills required to integrate and manage the technology that drives our customers desired business outcomes. Certifications are organized into multiple technology areas with levels for those new to the industry as well as experts in the field.
With the release of both VCF and VVF 9.0 VMware have updated and released Version 9.0 Certifications.
The 5 new certifications are:
VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator (2V0-17.25)
VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Architect (2V0-13.25)
VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Support (2V0-15.25)
VMware Certified Professional - VMware vSphere Foundation Support (2V0-18.25)
VMware Certified Professional - VMware vSphere Foundation Administrator (2V0-16.25)
For more information visit VMware Certification site
Or click on each of the certifications for the exam study guides and information about recommended courses, and the recommended study guides.