VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 Exam

A VMware certification indicating proficiency in managing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) solutions.

A software-defined infrastructure solution that combines vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and other VMware products.

The VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 Administrator (2V0-11.24) exam has a time limit of 135 minutes.

The VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 Administrator exam is delivered through Pearson VUE, a proctoring service.

You need a scaled score of 300 to pass the VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 Administrator exam.

The exam tests your knowledge on installing, configuring, managing, and troubleshooting VCF components.

Candidates should have at least six months of VCF experience and 1-2 years of IT experience.

The exam covers key VCF components like vSphere, vSAN, NSX, Aria Suite, HCX, and DSM.

Key components of VMware Cloud Foundation, including vSphere, vSAN, and NSX, that work together to create a comprehensive private cloud solution.

A type of VMware Cloud Foundation deployment where resources are distributed across geographically separate locations. This strategy provides high availability and disaster recovery capabilities.

Features within the VMware Aria Suite that help manage and monitor the network performance and availability within a VMware Cloud Foundation environment.

Additional features and functionalities that can be integrated with VMware Cloud Foundation to extend its capabilities, such as VMware vRealize Operations, vRealize Automation, and VMware vSphere IaaS Control Plane.

Configuring a central management unit for the entire VMware Cloud Foundation environment, typically done using VMware Cloud Builder.

A dedicated tool designed for deploying and configuring VMware Cloud Foundation, simplifying the setup process.

Essential requirements that must be met before deploying VMware Cloud Foundation, including hardware specifications, network connectivity, and software versions.

Getting the servers (ESXi Hosts) ready to become part of the VMware Cloud Foundation environment. This involves configuration and preparation for deployment.

Installing and configuring the core components of the VMware Cloud Foundation management domain, such as vCenter, vSAN, NSX, and SDDC Manager.

Setting up the management domain after deployment, including customizing settings, configuring policies, and linking resources.

Troubleshooting connectivity or configuration problems in the network overlay provided by NSX within VMware Cloud Foundation.

Diagnosing and resolving issues related to network connectivity or configuration within vSAN, a VMware Cloud Foundation component.

Handling situations where a disk or controller in a vSAN cluster fails, requiring recovery actions.

Troubleshooting problems related to managing passwords within VMware Cloud Foundation's SDDC Manager.

Leveraging the 'sos' command-line tool to identify potential health issues and gather logs for troubleshooting in VMware Cloud Foundation.

VMware Cloud Foundation Management Components can be backed up using techniques like VMware vCenter Server Backup, Snapshots, and third-party tools like Veeam or Commvault. These tools capture data from the critical components of the management domain like vCenter Server, NSX Manager, and vSAN.

Certificate Management plays a vital role in securing communication within the VMware Cloud Foundation. It ensures secure communication between vCenter Server, NSX Manager, and other components by managing and renewing digital certificates.

NSX Edge Clusters need uplinks to connect to the external network. These uplinks should be configured with appropriate IP addressing, VLAN settings, and failover settings to ensure high availability.

TEP (Tunneling Endpoint) is crucial for communication between the Edge cluster and virtual machines within the overlay network. You need to define TEP IP addresses and configure the necessary protocols to ensure seamless communication.

BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is an integral part of route propagation with NSX Edge Cluster. It efficiently exchanges routing information between the Edge Cluster and external networks ensuring proper connectivity for virtual machines.

Before deploying VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle, you need to ensure that your environment meets the basic requirements like sufficient storage, compatible vCenter Server version, and appropriate network connectivity.

Deploying VMware Aria Suite requires you to meet prerequisites like having a compatible SDDC Manager and a defined environment with sufficient resources to support the Suite's functionality.

An Application Virtual Network (AVN) is a logical network within a VMware Cloud Foundation that provides isolation and security for application workloads. You can create multiple AVNs for different applications to enhance security and segmentation.

A network virtualization platform that provides logical networking and security for virtual machines and containers. It allows for a more agile and flexible networking infrastructure.

The ability to divide a single NSX environment into multiple logical tenants, each with its own set of resources and permissions. This allows for isolation and separate management of different groups of users or departments.

A DHCP server configured within NSX to automatically assign IP addresses to virtual machines and other network devices within a specific logical network segment.

A load balancer built into NSX that distributes incoming traffic across multiple virtual machines or services. Helps ensure high availability and performance.

A technique that translates private IP addresses used inside a network to public IP addresses used on the internet. Allows devices within a private network to communicate with devices outside.

A set of IP addresses reserved for specific purposes. A pool is a larger collection of IP addresses, while a block is a smaller subset within that pool.

A state where a vSAN cluster is temporarily taken offline for maintenance tasks like upgrades or hardware repairs. Other vSAN nodes continue to operate.

The process of expanding the storage capacity of a vSAN datastore by connecting additional storage devices like disks or SSDs to the vSAN cluster.

To enable Tanzu on a Cloud Foundation workload domain, you need to meet specific NSX Edge, Overlay network, and Ingress/Egress network requirements. This ensures proper connectivity and security for your Tanzu applications.

Before enabling Workload Management in VMware Cloud Foundation, you need to fulfill certain requirements, including having an operational SDDC, correctly configured NSX components (including Edge), and a well-defined overlay network.

Deploying a VI workload domain involves several steps. You start by validating prerequisites, then use SDDC Manager to create and configure the domain, setting up networking and other essential components.

Deploying stretched clusters requires specific configurations and considerations, including having a suitable network infrastructure, properly setup vCenter Server, and sufficient storage capacity.

To deploy a stretched cluster, you need to validate the requirements, including network connectivity, storage configurations, and vCenter Server setup. Then, use SDDC Manager or other relevant tools to create and configure the stretched cluster.