VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 Administrator PDF

Exam Details (Last Updated: 08/26/2024) The VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 Administrator (2V0-11.24) exam, which leads to VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator 2024 certification (VCP-VCF Administrator 2024), is a 70-item exam with a passing score of 300 using a scaled m...

Exam Details (Last Updated: 08/26/2024) The VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 Administrator (2V0-11.24) exam, which leads to VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator 2024 certification (VCP-VCF Administrator 2024), is a 70-item exam with a passing score of 300 using a scaled method. Candidates are given an appointment time of 135 minutes, which includes adequate time to complete the exam for non- native English speakers. Exam Delivery This is a proctored exam delivered through Pearson VUE. For more information, visit the Pearson VUE website. Certification Information For details and a complete list of requirements and recommendations for attainment, please reference the VMware Education Services – Certification website. Minimally Qualified Candidate The candidate can install, configure, manage, and perform basic troubleshooting of the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) solution but occasionally needs to research topics or request assistance. The candidate should have at least six months or more of experience working with the VCF solution and all its components. The candidate should have one to two years or more of experience working in IT. The candidate is knowledgeable of the features, functions, and architectures of all VCF components, which include the following: VMware vSphere Enterprise Plus (which includes vCenter Standard, ESXi, vSphere with Tanzu), vSAN, NSX Networking, Aria Automation, Aria Operations, Aria Operations for Logs, Aria Suite Lifecycle. Aria Operations for Network, HCX, and DSM. The candidate may occasionally need to research some topics related to the aforementioned components or request assistance. The candidate has advanced level experience working with vSphere and its command line but occasionally needs to research topics or request assistance. The candidate may need to research some VCF related topics. The candidate possesses most of the knowledge shown in the exam sections (blueprint). Exam Sections VMware exam blueprint sections are now standardized to the five sections below, some of which may NOT be included in the final exam blueprint depending on the exam objectives. Section 1 – IT Architectures, Technologies, Standards Section 2 – VMware by Broadcom Solution Section 3 – Plan and Design the VMware by Broadcom Solution Section 4 – Install, Configure, Administrate the VMware by Broadcom Solution Section 5 – Troubleshoot and Optimize the VMware by Broadcom Solution If a section does not have testable objectives in this version of the exam, it will be noted, accordingly. The objective numbering may be referenced in your score report at the end of your testing event for further preparation should a retake of the exam be necessary. DATASHEET | 1 Sections Included in this Exam Section 1 - IT Architectures, Technologies, Standards NO TESTABLE OBJECTIVES THIS SECTION Section 2 - VMware by Broadcom Solution Objective 2.1 - Identify the VMware Cloud Foundation components (vSphere, vSAN, NSX) and architecture (including stretched) Objective 2.2 - Describe the requirements for implementing private cloud solutions based on VMware Cloud Foundation Objective 2.3 - Identify the use cases for the different components of the VMware Aria Suite (including VMware Cloud Foundation Network Operations) Objective 2.4 - Identify the use cases for vSphere IaaS control plane (formerly vSphere with Tanzu) based on VMware Cloud Foundation Objective 2.5 - Identify the use cases for Data Services Manager Objective 2.6 - Identify the use cases for VMware Cloud Foundation Add-Ons Section 3 - Plan and Design the VMware by Broadcom Solution NO TESTABLE OBJECTIVES THIS SECTION Section 4 - Install, Configure, Administrate the VMware by Broadcom Solution Objective 4.1 - Identify the installation and configuration process (bring-up) for VMware Cloud Foundation components Objective 4.2 - Deploy and configure a VMware Cloud Foundation management domain Objective 4.2.1 - Deploy and configure a VMware Cloud Foundation management domain using VMware Cloud Builder Objective 4.2.1.1 - Validate the prerequisites for deploying VMware Cloud Foundation Objective 4.2.1.2 - Deploy the VMware Cloud Builder appliance Objective 4.2.1.3 - Prepare ESXi hosts Objective 4.2.1.4 - Deploy the VMware Cloud Foundation management domain (including vCenter, vSAN, NSX, and SDDC Manager) using VMware Cloud Builder Objective 4.2.2 - Configure the VMware Cloud Foundation management domain. Objective 4.2.2.1 - Identify the different backup methods for components within the VMware Cloud Foundation management domain Objective 4.2.2.2 - Configure the Backup of VMware Cloud Foundation Management Components Objective 4.2.2.3 - Identify the use case for certificate management in VMware Cloud Foundation Objective 4.2.2.4 - Configure Certificate Management Objective 4.2.2.5 - Configure Password Management Objective 4.3 - Deploy and configure an NSX Edge Cluster Objective 4.3.1 - Validate the prerequisites for deploying an NSX Edge Cluster DATASHEET | 2  Objective 4.3.1.1 - Identify the uplink requirements for deploying an NSX edge cluster Objective 4.3.1.2 - Identify the TEP requirements for deploying an NSX edge cluster Objective 4.3.2 - Scale an NSX Edge cluster by adding or removing edge transport nodes Objective 4.3.3 - Given a scenario, identify the role of BGP in route propagation with NSX Edge Cluster Objective 4.4 - Deploy VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle using SDDC Manager Objective 4.4.1 - Validate prerequisites for deploying Aria Suite Lifecycle. Objective 4.4.2 - Create Application Virtual Networks (AVNs) in preparation for deploying the VMware Aria Suite Objective 4.4.3 - Complete basic configuration of VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle 4.5 - Deploy VMware Aria Suite using VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Objective 4.5.1 - Validate the prerequisites for deploying the VMware Aria Suite Objective 4.5.2 - Deploy VMware Aria Suite Objective 4.6 - Deploy and configure a virtual infrastructure (VI) workload domain using SDDC Manager. Objective 4.6.1 - Validate prerequisites for deploying a VI Workload Domain Objective 4.6.2 - Identify the steps for deploying a VI workload domain Objective 4.6.3 - Deploy a VI Workload Domain using SDDC Manager Objective 4.7 - Enable vSphere IaaS control plane (formerly workload management) within VMware Cloud Foundation Objective 4.7.1 - Identify the prerequisites for enabling Workload Management Objective 4.7.1.1 - Identify NSX Edge requirements for enabling Tanzu on a Cloud Foundation workload domain Objective 4.7.1.2 - Identify Overlay network requirements for enabling Tanzu on a Cloud Foundation workload domain Objective 4.7.1.3 - Identify Ingress and Egress network requirements for enabling Tanzu on a Cloud Foundation workload domain Objective 4.7.1.4 - Validate prerequisites to enable and configure Supervisor Objective 4.8 - Create and configure a vSphere Namespace Objective 4.8.1 - Download the vSphere CLI tools to a developer workstation Objective 4.9 - Deploy stretched clusters across availability zones for VMware Cloud Foundation. Objective 4.9.1 - Validate the requirements for deploying stretched clusters Objective 4.9.2 - Identify the procedure for deploying stretched clusters Objective 4.10 - Deploy and manage VMware Cloud Foundation using the VMware Cloud Foundation APIs Objective 4.11 - Given a scenario, scale a VMware Cloud Foundation deployment. Objective 4.11.1 - Validate the prerequisites for host commissioning Objective 4.11.2 - Add hosts using host commissioning Objective 4.11.3 - Remove hosts using host decommissioning Objective 4.11.4 - Scale a cluster within VMware Cloud Foundation Objective 4.11.4.1 - Add a host to the existing cluster Objective 4.11.4.2 - Remove a host from an existing cluster DATASHEET | 3  Objective 4.11.5 - Scale a VMware Cloud Foundation Domain Objective 4.11.5.1 - Add a cluster to an existing VMware Cloud Foundation Domain Objective 4.11.5.2 - Remove a cluster from an existing VMware Cloud Foundation Domain Objective 4.11.6 - Scale a VMware Cloud Foundation deployment with a workload domain Objective 4.11.6.1 - Add a workload domain to an existing VCF deployment Objective 4.11.6.2 - Remove a workload domain from an existing VCF deployment Objective 4.12 - Given a scenario, perform Day 2 Operations within VMware Cloud Foundation SDDC Manager Objective 4.12.1 - Implement backup and recovery strategies for VMware Cloud Foundation components. Objective 4.12.2 - Perform lifecycle management for VMware Cloud Foundation components. Objective 4.12.3 - Perform update/rotate/and sync for passwords managed by the SDDC Manager Objective 4.12.4 - Perform rotation of certificates managed by the SDDC Manager Objective 4.12.5 - Upgrade VMware Cloud Foundation Objective 4.12.5.1 - Differentiate between the types of bundles available in VMware Cloud Foundation Objective 4.12.5.2 - Based on a scenario, identify the correct upgrade procedure for VMware Cloud Foundation. Objective 4.12.5.3 - Download update bundles in a connected environment using the SDDC Manager UI Objective 4.12.5.4 - Download update bundles in a disconnected environment using the Offline Bundle Transfer Utility (OBTU) CLI tool Objective 4.12.5.5 - Apply software updates using the Async Patch CLI Tool Objective 4.12.5.6 - Perform an update pre-check for a workload domain in preparation for performing an upgrade Objective 4.13 - Given a scenario, perform Day 2 Operations within VMware vCenter. Objective 4.13.1 - Given a scenario, configure Role-based Access Control to vCenter Objective 4.13.1.1 - Identify the capabilities of the different out of the box roles within vCenter Objective 4.13.1.2 - Create vCenter Roles Objective 4.13.1.3 - Add an identity source (such as Active Directory) to vCenter Objective 4.13.1.4 - Assign Roles to Users/Groups Objective 4.13.1.5 - Assign Permissions to Users/Groups Objective 4.14 - Given a scenario, manage the lifecycle of a Virtual Machine. Objective 4.14.1 - Create a Virtual Machine template Objective 4.14.2 - Create a Virtual Machine from a VM Template Objective 4.14.3 - Create a Virtual Machine from an ISO/OVA Objective 4.14.4 - Destroy a Virtual Machine Objective 4.14.5 - Given a scenario, manage virtual machine snapshots Objective 4.14.5.1 -Identify the capabilities of the different out of the box roles within vCenter Objective 4.14.5.2 - Create vCenter Roles DATASHEET | 4  Objective 4.14.5.3 - Add an identity source (such as Active Directory) to vCenter Objective 4.14.5.4 - Assign Roles to Users/Groups Objective 4.14.5.5 - Understand the impact of completing different snapshot operations. Objective 4.14.6 - Given a scenario, complete day 2 operations on a virtual machine Objective 4.15 - Given a scenario, configure vSphere Networking components Objective 4.15.1 - Configure a Virtual Distributed Switch Objective 4.15.2 - Configure Network IO Control Objective 4.15.3 - Configure a Port Group Objective 4.16 - Given a scenario, configure Content Libraries to manage resources Objective 4.16.1 - Create a Content Library Objective 4.16.2 - Publish a Content Library Objective 4.16.3 - Subscribe to a Content Library Objective 4.17 - Given a scenario, configure vSphere storage components Objective 4.17.1 - Given a scenario, configure VM storage policies Objective 4.18 - Given a scenario, manage ESXi hosts Objective 4.18.1 - Given a scenario, manage host lifecycle using VMware Lifecyle Manager images Objective 4.18.2 - Given a scenario, secure a ESXi host Objective 4.18.3 - Given a scenario, configure a ESXi host and host profile Objective 4.19 - Given a scenario, secure workloads and infrastructure using encryption Objective 4.19.1 - Given a scenario, identify how to secure workloads using Virtual Machine Encryption Objective 4.19.2 - Given a scenario, identify how to secure workloads using host-based encryption Objective 4.19.3 - Given a scenario, identify how to secure vMotion with encryption Objective 4.20 - Given a scenario, perform Day 2 Operations within VMware NSX. Objective 4.20.1 - Given a scenario, create a segment using VMware NSX Objective 4.20.2 - Given a scenario, configure logical routing in NSX Objective 4.20.3 - Configure logging for NSX components Objective 4.20.4 - Differentiate between the use cases for deploying a new NSX Fabric vs. joining an existing NSX Fabric Objective 4.20.5 - Create a VPC and configure projects to enable mutli-tenancy in NSX Objective 4.20.6 - Given a scenario, identify the use cases for VMware NSX advanced features Objective 4.20.7 - Given a scenario, configure VMware NSX advanced features Objective 4.20.7.1 - Configure a DHCP server for an NSX Segment Objective 4.20.7.2 - Configure an NSX load balancer (not AVI) Objective 4.20.7.3 - Configure Network Adress Translation (NAT) in VMware NSX Objective 4.20.7.4 - Configure an IP Pool and IP Block Objective 4.20.7.5 - Configure VPN service for NSX Objective 4.21 - Given a scenario, perform Day 2 Operations for VMware vSAN. DATASHEET | 5  Objective 4.21.1 - Configure and manage storage resources, policies, and performance using VMware vSAN and other storage technologies Objective 4.21.2 - Identify the procedure for setting vSAN in maintenance mode Objective 4.21.3 - Identify steps to add storage to a vSAN datastore Objective 4.21.4 - Identify use cases for enabling/disabling vSAN health alerts Objective 4.22 - Given a scenario, perform Day 2 Operations within VMware Aria Suite Objective 4.22.1 - Given a scenario, perform Day 2 Operations within VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle Objective 4.22.1.1 - Patch / upgrade the components of VMware Aria Suite (including Aria Operations for Networks) Objective 4.22.2 - Complete SSL Certificate Mangement for the Aria Suite Components (including Aria Operations for Networks) 4.22.2.1 - Differentiate between the different ceritifcate creation options 4.22.2.2 - Identify the steps for creating an SSL Certificate 4.21.2.3 - Create a Certificate Request 4.22.2.4 - Generate a self-signed SSL certificate 4.22.2.5 - Import a CA-signed certificate 4.22.2.6 - Apply an SSL certificate to a Aria Suite Component Objective 4.22.3 - Complete License Management for the Aria Suite Components (including Aria Operations for Networks) Objective 4.22.4 - Given a scenario, scale an existing Aria Suite Deployment. Objective 4.22.5 - Configure Multi-Organizational Tenancy Objective 4.22.5.1 - Identify the prerequisites for enabling Multi-Organizational Tenancy Objective 4.22.5.2 - Enable Multi-Organizational Tenancy in Aria Suite Lifecycle Objective 4.22.6 - Create a Log Bundle for an Aria Suite component Objective 4.22.7 - Configure Content Management in Aria Suite Lifecycle Objective 4.22.8 - Given a scenario, operationalize VMware Cloud Foundation with the VMware Aria Suite Objective 4.22.8.1 - Manage the health, performance, compliance and capacity of the VMware Cloud Foundation environment using VMware Aria Operations Objective 4.22.8.2 - Automate deployment and configuration of workloads using VMware Aria Automation Objective 4.22.8.3 - Implement log event monitoring and management with VMware Aria Operations for Logs Objective 4.22.8.4 - Monitor networks using Aria Operations for Networks Objective 4.22.8.5 - Configure single sign-on using VMware Identity Manager (aka Workspace ONE Access) Objective 4.23 - Deploy workloads on vSphere IaaS control plane (formerly vSphere with Tanzu) Objective 4.24 - Given a scenario, perform virtual machine migrations, operations or tasks using HCX DATASHEET | 6 Section 5 - Troubleshoot and Optimize the VMware by Broadcom Solution Objective 5.1 - Diagnose and identify technical issues related to the deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation Objective 5.2 - Diagnose and identify technical issues related to VMware Cloud Foundation. Objective 5.2.1 - Identify the relevant tools for troubleshooting technical issues related to VMware Cloud Foundation Objective 5.2.2 - Diagnose and identify technical issues related to VMware Cloud Foundation SDDC Manager Objective 5.2.3 - Diagnose and identify technical issues related to VMware vSphere (including Hosts, Clusters, Networking and Storage) Objective 5.2.4 - Diagnose and identify technical issues related to VMware vSphere Objective 5.2.5 - Diagnose and identify technical issues related to VMware vSAN. Objective 5.2.6 - Diagnose and identify technical issues related to VMware NSX Objective 5.3 - Given a scenario, troubleshoot the VMware Cloud Foundation Deployment/Bring Up Process Objective 5.4 - Perform troubleshooting tasks for vSphere Objective 5.4.1 - Identify the procedure for setting a host in maintenance mode. Objective 5.4.2 - Resolve host connectivity issues Objective 5.4.3 - Resolve certificate issues Objective 5.4.4 - Troubleshoot vCLS Objective 5.4.5 - Troubleshoot snapshot issues Objective 5.4.6 - Troubleshoot vSphere HA host states Objective 5.4.7 - Troubleshoot lifecycle management Objective 5.5 - Perform troubleshooting tasks for vSphere Networking Objective 5.5.1 - Identify the health of an NSX Edge Cluster to include tier-0 and tier-1 routers. Objective 5.5.2 - Resolve NSX overlay network connectivity or configuration issues in VMware Cloud Foundation Objective 5.5.3 - Resolve network connectivity or configuration issues on a vSphere Distributed Switch Objective 5.5.4 - Resolve load balancing issues in NSX Objective 5.6 - Perform troubleshooting tasks for vSAN Objective 5.6.1 - Resolve connectivity or configuration issues with vSAN in VMware Cloud Foundation Objective 5.6.2 - Recover from a disk or controller failure in vSAN Objective 5.6.3 - Identify the process to update the vSAN database Objective 5.6.4 - Identify the process to update the driver/firmware in vSAN Objective 5.6.5 - Interpret the Skyline vSAN Health Score and complete remediation action(s) Objective 5.7 - Identify and perform troubleshooting tasks in VMware Cloud Foundation SDDC Manager Objective 5.7.1 - Resolve issues related to password management in VMware Cloud Foundation. Objective 5.7.2 - Identify how to use the "sos" CLI tool to identify potential health issues in VMware Cloud Foundation Objective 5.7.3 - Identify how to use the "sos" CLI tool to collect logs for a workload domain as part of a support request DATASHEET | 7  Objective 5.7.4 - Identify scenarios for using the SDDC Manager local admin account. Objective 5.7.5 - Identify how to query passwords for deployed components using SDDC Manager Objective 5.7.6 - Identify the steps to restart/resume a failed workflow Objective 5.8 - Perform troubleshooting tasks with VMware Aria Suite Objective 5.8.1 - Generate and analyze reports on infrastructure performance, capacity, utilization, and compliance Objective 5.8.2 - Optimize resource allocation and utilization to ensure efficient operation Objective 5.8.3 - Identify and implement improvements to enhance the efficiency, performance and reliability of the VMware Cloud Foundation environment Objective 5.8.4 - Verify the health of a VMware Cloud Foundation deployment Objective 5.9 - Identify and perform troubleshooting of vSphere IaaS Control Plane and its components DATASHEET | 8 Recommended Courses VMware Cloud Foundation: Deploy, Manage, Configure References* In addition to the recommended courses, item writers use the following references for information when writing exam questions. It is recommended that you study the reference content as you prepare to take the exam, in addition to any recommended training. VMware vSphere Enterprise Plus (which includes vCenter Standard, ESXi, vSphere with Tanzu), vSAN, NSX Networking, Aria Automation, Aria Operations, Aria Operations for Logs, Aria Suite Lifecycle. Aria Operations for Network, HCX, and DSM VMware vSphere Enterprise Plus (which includes vCenter Standard, ESXi, vSphere with Tanzu), vSAN, NSX Networking, Aria Automation, Aria Operations, Aria Operations for Logs, Aria Suite Lifecycle. Aria Operations for Network, HCX, and DSM VMware vSphere Enterprise Plus (which includes vCenter Standard, ESXi, vSphere with Tanzu), vSAN, NSX Networking, Aria Automation, Aria Operations, Aria Operations for Logs, Aria Suite Lifecycle. Aria Operations for Network, HCX, and DSM VMware vSphere Enterprise Plus (which includes vCenter Standard, ESXi, vSphere with Tanzu), vSAN, NSX Networking, Aria Automation, Aria Operations, Aria Operations for Logs, Aria Suite Lifecycle. Aria Operations for Network, HCX, and DSM VMware vSphere Enterprise Plus (which includes vCenter Standard, ESXi, vSphere with Tanzu), vSAN, NSX Networking, Aria Automation, Aria Operations, Aria Operations for Logs, Aria Suite Lifecycle. Aria Operations for Network, HCX, and DSM *Content in this exam is based on VCF 5.2. Review all 5.2 release notes and material for features and functions. DATASHEET | 9 Exam Content Contributors Christopher Lewis Emad Younis Iwan Hoogendoorn Karel Novak Tommy Grot Jens Hennig Katherine Skilling Murali Krishnan Richard van Dantzig Gregg Robertson Kim Botu Kyle Gleed Katarina Brookfield Pawel Piotrowski Copyright ' 2024 Broadcom. All rights reserved. The term “Broadcom” refers to Broadcom Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. 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