VCP Cloud Exam Blueprint

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VCP-Cloud Exam testing center exam code: VCPC510
Exam Blueprint Version 2.5
28 February 2013

Disclaimer:
This blueprint is intended to provide information about the objectives covered by the exam and provide related
resources and recommended courses. The material contained within this blueprint is not intended to guarantee
that a passing score will be achieved on the exam. VMware recommends that a candidate utilizes the resources
and courses recommended in this guide to ensure they thoroughly understand the exam objectives prior to any
attempt of the exam itself.

Blueprint Authors:
Jon C. Hall
Joshua Andrews
Ryan K. Baker

Contributors:
George Kobar
Bill Sitchler
Karim Elatov
Chris Little
Bill Call
Andy Cary
Tom Stephens
Damian Wraa
Andrew Ellwood

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Exam Blueprint

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Contributors (continued):
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Brian Watrous
Undeleeb Din
Chris Skinner
Mostafa Khalil
Jonathan McDonald
Ben Thomas
Daniel de Sao Jose
Brandon Freitag
Mahesh Rajani
Phillip Cohen
Mark Brunstad
John Harbin
Michael Steward
Scott Sauer
Ben Sier
John Krueger
Rawlinson Rivera

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Table of Contents
1. The Exam ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Purpose of Exam .............................................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Number of Questions ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Passing Score ................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 How Objectives Relate to Questions on the Exam .......................................................................................... 4
1.5 Languages ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.6 Time Limit ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.7 Scheduling and Taking the Exam ..................................................................................................................... 5
1.8 Certification Tracks .......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.9 Retake Policy .................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.10 Exam Security ................................................................................................................................................ 5
2. Intended Audience ................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Intended Audience .......................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Objectives covered in the VCP-Cloud Exam .......................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Objectives ........................................................................................................................................................ 6
4. VCP-Cloud Path Options and Course Requirement ............................................................................................. 26
4.1 VCP-Cloud Path Options ................................................................................................................................ 26
4.2 Course Requirement ...................................................................................................................................... 26
5. Additional Resources ........................................................................................................................................... 27
5.1 Mock Exam .................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.2 VCP-Cloud Community .................................................................................................................................. 27
5.3 Building a vCloud Test Environment .............................................................................................................. 27

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1. The Exam
1.1 Purpose of Exam
The VMware Certified Professional Cloud Exam tests certification candidates on their skills and abilities
installing, configuring and administering a VMware vCloud environment. Successful candidates demonstrate
mastery of these skills and abilities.
1.2 Number of Questions
The VCP-Cloud Exam consists of 135 questions and a short pre-exam survey consisting of 10 questions.
1.3 Passing Score
The passing score for this exam is 300, using a scaled scoring method. The scale is from 100-500. Scaled scores
are calculated using a mathematical formula that considers a variety of factors, including the number and type
of exam questions included in a specific version of the exam. Because this combination may vary in different
versions of the same examination, scaled scores provide a fair score for each individual based on the version of
the exam taken.
1.4 How Objectives Relate to Questions on the Exam
Objectives summarize what the test is designed to measure. Objectives are developed by Exam Developers and
Subject Matter Experts based on identified tasks that relate to the job of administering a vCloud Director
environment. Once the initial development process is complete, these objectives are verified using an external
group of individuals in the actual job role. The external survey determines the number of questions for each
objective, which relates directly to the criticality of the task in the job role.
1.5 Languages
The exam is available in English.
1.6 Time Limit
The time limit for the exam is 120 minutes, with an additional 15 minutes to complete the survey questions and
agreements.
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1.7 Scheduling and Taking the Exam
This exam is administered through Pearson VUE. For details on the rules and procedures associated with
registering for and taking the exam, which exams are available, latest certification news and more, please visit
the VMware page on Pearson VUEs website at http://www.pearsonvue.com/vmware.
Pearson VUEs website can also be used to locate a testing center in your area, schedule a VMware exam, and
review exam history information.
1.8 Certification Tracks
There are two paths to earning your VCP-Cloud certification.
Path 1
Be a VMware Certified Professional 5 Datacenter Virtualization (VCP5-DV)
Pass the IaaS Exam
The VMware vCloud: Deploy and Manage the VMware Cloud [V1.5] course can help you prepare for
this exam, but it is not required if you are following this path to VCP-Cloud certification. More
information about this course is detailed in section 4.
Path 2
Attend a qualifying course:
VMware vCloud: Deploy and Manage the VMware Cloud [V1.5]
Pass the VCP-Cloud Exam
1.9 Retake Policy
If a candidate fails an exam on the first attempt, he or she must wait 7 calendar days from their original
appointment time before he or she can register to retake the exam. There is no limit to the number of retakes a
candidate can attempt, but the same waiting period applies after each failed attempt. Once the exam is passed,
a candidate may not make any further attempts.
1.10 Exam Security
VMware reserves the right to refuse certifying a candidate who violates exam security policies. This includes
copying and redistribution of exam material, using any type of study material during the exam itself, attempting
to photograph exam items and taking an exam using a false identity. Pearson VUE testing centers will take you
photo and capture your digital signature upon arrival to take the exam.
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2. Intended Audience
2.1 Intended Audience
A typical candidate for the VCP-Cloud certification has three to six months experience working with vCloud
Director implementations. They are typically infrastructure personnel, who are capable of installing and
configuring ESXi hosts and can use VMware vCenter Server to monitor, manage, troubleshoot, and administer
virtual machines. The candidate possesses an understanding of basic cloud concepts including
public/private/hybrid clouds, multi-tenancy and cloud security. The candidate is capable of installing and
configuring vCloud Director and related components, as well as utilizing vCloud Director to create and manage
vApps, Service Catalogs, Organization/provider VDCs, and cloud enabled networking and storage.
3. Objectives covered in the VCP-Cloud Exam
3.1 Introduction
It is recommended that candidates have the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure and administer
a vCloud environment before taking the VCP-Cloud Exam. It is required for candidates to have completed the
course listed as a requirement for this exam as detailed in section 4.
3.2 Objectives
Prior to taking this exam, candidates should understand each of the following objectives. Each objective is listed
below; along with related tools the candidate should have experience with, and related documentation that
contains information relevant to the objective. All objectives may also be referenced in other product
documentation not specifically highlighted below. The candidate should be familiar with all relevant product
documentation or have an equivalent skillset.
Section 1 Plan, Install, Configure and Upgrade vCenter Server and VMware ESXi
Objective 1.1 -- Install and Configure vCenter Server
Knowledge
Identify vCenter Server requirements
Identify vCenter Server database requirements
Identify VMware vSphere Client requirements
Deploy the vCenter Appliance
Install vCenter Server
Install/Remove vSphere Client plug-ins
Enable/Disable vSphere Client plug-ins
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Determine use case for vSphere Client and Flex Client
Tools
vSphere Installation and Setup guide
vCenter Server and Host Management guide
vSphere Examples and Scenarios Guide
VMware Virtualization Toolkit
vSphere Client and Web Client
Objective 1.2 Install and Configure VMware ESXi
Knowledge
Identify ESXi host requirements
Perform an interactive installation of ESXi using media or PXE
Configure NTP on an ESXi Host
Tools
Objective 1.3 Plan and Perform Upgrades of vCenter Server and VMware ESXi
Knowledge
Identify available vSphere editions and features
Determine appropriate vSphere edition based on customer requirements
Tools
vSphere Upgrade guide
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Section 2 Plan and Configure vSphere Networking
Objective 2.1 Configure vSphere Standard Switches
Knowledge
Identify vSphere Standard Switch capabilities
Create/Delete a vSphere Standard Switch
Add/Configure/Remove vmnics on a vSphere Standard Switch
Configure vmkernel ports for network services
Add/Edit/Remove port groups on a vSphere Standard Switch
Determine use case for a vSphere Standard Switch
Tools
vSphere Networking guide
Objective 2.2 Configure vSphere Standard and Distributed Switches
Knowledge
Identify vSphere Distributed Switch capabilities
Create/Delete a vSphere Distributed Switch
Add/Remove ESXi hosts from a vSphere Distributed Switch
Edit general vSphere Distributed Switch settings
Add/Configure/Remove dvPort groups
Configure dvPort settings
Add/Remove uplink adapters to dvUplink groups
Create/Configure/Remove virtual adapters
Migrate virtual adapters to/from a vSphere Standard Switch
Migrate virtual machines to/from a vSphere Distributed Switch
Determine use case for a vSphere Distributed Switch
Tools
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Objective 2.3 Configure vSS and vDS Policies
Knowledge
Identify common vSS and vDS policies
Configure load balancing and failover policies
Configure VLAN settings
Enable Jumbo Frames (1600+ MTU) support on appropriate components
Determine appropriate VLAN configuration for a vSphere implementation
Tools
vSphere Client
Section 3 Plan and Configure vSphere Storage
Objective 3.1 Configure Shared Storage for vSphere
Knowledge
Scan/Rescan storage
Connect to a NAS and/or SAN device
Tools
vSphere Storage guide
Objective 3.2 Create and Configure VMFS and NFS Datastores
Knowledge
Identify VMFS and NFS Datastore properties
Identify VMFS5 capabilities
Extend/Expand VMFS Datastores
Place a VMFS Datastore in Maintenance Mode
Determine use case for multiple VMFS/NFS Datastores
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Tools
Section 4 Deploy and Administer Virtual Machines and vApps
Objective 4.1 Create and Deploy Virtual Machines
Knowledge
Identify capabilities of virtual machine hardware versions
Identify methods to access and use a virtual machine console
Configure and deploy a Guest OS into a new virtual machine
Configure/Modify disk controller for virtual disks
Create/Convert thin/thick provisioned virtual disks
Install/Upgrade/Update VMware Tools
Configure virtual machine time synchronization
Configure/Modify virtual CPU and Memory resources according to OS and application requirements
Determine appropriate datastore locations for virtual machines based on application workloads
Tools
vSphere Virtual Machine Administration guide
Installing and Configuring VMware Tools Guide
Objective 4.2 Create and Deploy vSphere vApps
Knowledge
Describe a vSphere vApp
Tools
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Objective 4.3 Manage Virtual Machine Clones and Templates
Knowledge
Import and/or Export an OVF template
Tools
VMware Open Virtualization Format Tool
OVF Tool User Guide
Objective 4.4 Administer Virtual Machines and vApps
Knowledge
Identify locations for virtual machine configuration files and virtual disks
Hot Extend a virtual disk
Assign a Storage Policy to a virtual machine
Verify Storage Policy compliance for virtual machines
Tools
Section 5 Establish and Maintain Service Levels
Objective 5.1 Create and Configure VMware Clusters
Knowledge
Describe DRS and Storage DRS
Describe Enhanced vMotion Compatibility
Create/Delete a DRS/HA Cluster
Add/Remove ESXi Hosts from a DRS/HA Cluster
Monitor a DRS/HA Cluster
Enable/Disable Host Monitoring
Enable/Configure/Disable virtual machine and application monitoring
Configure admission control for HA and virtual machines
Determine appropriate failover methodology and required resources for an HA implementation
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Tools
vSphere Availability guide
vSphere Resource Management guide
Objective 5.2 Migrate Virtual Machines
Knowledge
Identify ESXi host and virtual machine requirements for vMotion and Storage vMotion
Identify Enhanced vMotion Compatibility CPU requirements
Migrate virtual machines using vMotion/Storage vMotion
Tools
Section 6 Perform Basic Troubleshooting and Alarm Management
Objective 6.1 Perform Basic Troubleshooting for ESXi Hosts
Knowledge
Identify general ESXi host troubleshooting guidelines
Troubleshoot common installation issues
Monitor ESXi system health
Export diagnostic information
Tools
vSphere Monitoring and Performance guide
vSphere Troubleshooting guide
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Objective 6.2 Perform Basic vSphere Network Troubleshooting
Knowledge
Verify network configuration
Verify a given virtual machine is configured with the correct network resources
Troubleshoot virtual switch and port group configuration issues
Troubleshoot physical network adapter configuration issues
Identify the root cause of a network issue based on troubleshooting information
Tools
vSphere Troubleshooting guide
Section 7 Monitor a vSphere Implementation and Manage vCenter Server Alarms
Objective 7.1 Monitor ESXi, vCenter Server and Virtual Machines
Knowledge
Describe how Tasks and Events are viewed in vCenter Server
Identify critical performance metrics
Explain common memory metrics
Explain common CPU metrics
Explain common network metrics
Explain common storage metrics
Compare and contrast Overview and Advanced Charts
Configure SNMP for vCenter Server
Configure Active Directory and SMTP settings for vCenter Server
Configure vCenter Server logging options
Create a log bundle
Create/Edit/Delete a Scheduled Task
Configure/View/Print/Export resource maps
Start/Stop/Verify vCenter Server service status
Start/Stop/Verify ESXi host agent status
Configure vCenter Server timeout settings
Monitor/Administer vCenter Server connections
Create an Advanced Chart
Determine host performance using resxtop and guest Perfmon
Given performance data, identify the affected vSphere resource
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Tools
Objective 7.2 Create and Administer vCenter Server Alarms
Knowledge
List vCenter default utilization alarms
List vCenter default connectivity alarms
List possible actions for utilization and connectivity alarms
Create a vCenter utilization alarm
Create a vCenter connectivity alarm
Configure alarm triggers
Configure alarm actions
For a given alarm, identify the affected resource in a vSphere implementation
Tools
Section 8 Install and Configure vCloud Director
Objective 8.1- Install vCloud components
Knowledge
Identify required vCloud components and pre-requisites for installation
Describe installation order of the components
Create a SysPrep package
Install vCloud Director
Install vShield Manager
Install vCenter Chargeback
Configure vCloud Director network connections
Configure vCloud Director database settings
Troubleshoot basic installation issues
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Tools
vCloud Director Installation and Configuration Guide
vCloud Director Installation and Upgrade Guide
vShield Administration Guide
vCenter Chargeback Manager Installation and Upgrade Guide
VMware Journey to Your Cloud
VMware vCloud Architecture Toolkit (vCAT)
vCloud Director Web Console
vShield Manager Web Console
vCenter Chargeback Web Console
Objective 8.2 Configure and Administer vCloud Connector
Knowledge
Identify the components and vApp flow related to vCloud Connector
Configure and Administer vCloud Connector
Identify components of vCloud Connector
Recount cross-cloud vApp flow
Identify VM state
Differentiate between functionality of components of vCloud Connector
Explain the relationship between the components of vCloud Connector
Implement required network and security settings
Determine storage requirements and add storage for vCC node
Register vCloud Connector UI with vCenter
Troubleshoot common vCloud Connector installation and operations issues
Tools
vCloud Connector Installation and Configuration
Using vCloud Connector
VMware vCloud Architecture Toolkit (vCAT)
vCC vSphere Client Plug-In
VCC Web UI
Objective 8.3 Configure vCloud Director and vShield Manager System Settings
Knowledge
Identify the pre-requisites and deployment steps necessary for vCloud Director configuration
Configure vCloud Director System Settings
Cite the steps to deploy VSM appliance
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Identify relationship between vCenter Server and VSM
Generate self-signed certificates
Imported certificates
Add additional vCenters to the vCloud Director server
Configure licensing
Tools
vCloud Director Administrators Guide
vCloud Director Security Hardening Guide
vShield Manager Console
Section 9 Administer Users, Roles and Privileges in a vCloud
Objective 9.1 Create Roles and Apply Privileges to Roles in a vCloud
Knowledge
Identify the vCloud Director predefined roles and their specific privilege levels
Identify the steps to create a custom role in vCloud Director
Identify the operations that can be performed on predefined roles
Identify the types of users that can be granted access
Explain the purpose of a custom role in vCloud Director
Given an end-users job description, determine which role would be granted
Validate specific access rights in security role.
Troubleshoot common customized role access issues.
Tools
vCloud Director Users Guide
Objective 9.2 Configure AD/LDAP Integration in a vCloud
Knowledge
Configure AD/LDAP integration
Identify Open LDAP infrastructure components
Identify Active Directory infrastructure components
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Describe how to import users and groups
Configure vCloud Director to authenticate via Open LDAP
Configure vCloud Director to authenticate via Active Directory
Test connectivity to external LDAP
Import users and groups from external LDAP
Troubleshoot common LDAP external connectivity issues
Tools
Section 10 Configure and Administer vCenter Chargeback
Objective 10.1 Configure and Administer vCenter Chargeback Roles and Privileges
Knowledge
Understand Chargeback roles and privileges
Identify Resource types
Identify default roles
Associate role to a user
Troubleshoot common permission issues
Tools
vCenter Chargeback Manager Users Guide
Best Practices and Troubleshooting Guide
Using vCenter Chargeback with vCloud Director
vCenter Chargeback Manager UI
Objective 10.2 Configure and Generate vCenter Chargeback Reports
Knowledge
Identify vCenter Chargeback report types
Generate reports
Identify components of report dashboard
Validate report generation.
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Tools
vCenter Chargeback Manager Users Guide
Using vCenter Chargeback with vCloud Director
Objective 10.3 Troubleshoot Common vCenter Chargeback Issues
Knowledge
Troubleshoot common vCenter Chargeback issues
Collect logs
Run troubleshooting utility
Tools
Database Password Change Utility
vCenter Chargeback Manager IP Address Reset Utility
Section 11 Configure and Administer vCloud Networking
Objective 11.1 Create and Administer vCloud External and Organization Networks
Knowledge
Identify the types of Org vDC networks
Identify the types of vShield Edge Gateway
Explain the relationship between external networks and vSphere port groups
Explain the purpose and use cases for external networks
Explain the relationship between Org vDC networks and vShield Edge Gateways
Explain best practices related to Org vDC networks
Explain the purpose and use cases for Org vDC networks
Create and administer external and organization networks
Create/modify/delete an external network
Create/modify/delete an external direct organization network
Create/modify/delete an external routed organization network
Create/modify/delete an internal organization network
Deploy an Org vDC network from the GUI
Given a scenario, determine the appropriate Organization network type
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Given requirements, determine the appropriate network type
Tools
Architecting a vCloud
Objective 11.2 Configure and Administer vCloud Network Pools
Knowledge
Describe the concept of a Network Pool
Configure Network Pool properties
Create and Administer Network Pools
Create/Delete a Network Pool
Expand Network Pool
Determine appropriate backing for a given Network Pool
Tools
Objective 11.3 Configure and Administer vApp Networks
Knowledge
Identify the types of vApp networks
Explain the purpose and use cases for vApp networks
Explain the relationship between vApp networks and vShield Edge devices
Explain capabilities related to vApps
Explain the purpose and use of the visual mapping tool
Create and Administer vApp networks
Create/modify/delete a direct vApp network
Create/modify/delete a routed vApp network
Create/modify/delete an internal vApp network
Troubleshoot vApp networks using the visual mapping tool
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Troubleshoot vApp networks using the visual mapping tool
Tools
Objective 11.4 Manage Network Services
Knowledge
Identify available vShield Edge network services
Manage network services from within vCloud Director
Add a SNAT/DNAT rule
Add a DHCP IP pool
Add static IP addresses
Configure DHCP/NAT/VPN services
Configure VPN service
Configure syslog
Use logs to troubleshoot common network service issues
Tools
vShield Manager UI
Objective 11.5 Manage vShield Edge firewall from within vCloud Director
Knowledge
Identify available vShield Edge network services
Identify where to set firewall rules within the vCloud Director interface
Explain vShield firewall concepts as they relate to a cloud environment
Determine which firewall rules need to be applied or modified
Determine which vShield devices impact a given service
Manage vShield Edge firewall from within vCloud Director
Enable/Disable firewall
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Add/Modify/Delete firewall rules
Ensure reliable and secure vShield Edge firewall configuration
Ensure rules are performing correctly
Ensure rules are in the proper order
Troubleshoot common firewall service issues
Tools
vShield Manager UI
Section 12 Configure and Administer vCloud Organizations
Objective 12.1 Create an Organization
Knowledge
Identify where to add Organizations in the vCloud Director interface
Identify the URL name of the newly created Organization
Identify local SMTP server
Create an Organization
Create a new Organization via the Wizard
Configure VM lease times
Configure Storage lease times
Setup SMTP server information
Setup notification settings
Tools
Objective 12.2 Manage Organizations
Knowledge
Manage Organizations
Identify Allocation models
List operations that can be performed on an Organization
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List the vCloud constructs that make up an Organization
Explain the purpose and use case for each storage option
Match the Org vDC to the tier of service
Edit leases, quotas, and limits that would be applied to organizations.
Revise catalog(s) and their permissions that are attached to the Org
Add/Remove users and groups
Add/Remove/Edit Org vDCs
Edit Organization settings
Allocate proper resources to an Organization
Configure the different allocation models
Configure storage provision options
Tools
Section 13 Allocate and Manage vCloud Resources
Objective 13.1 Create and Administer Provider VDCs
Knowledge
Identify where in the hierarchy a provider VDC resides
Identify where an Provider VDC gets its resources
Differentiate Provider and Organization VDCs
Explain the concept of a Provider VDC
Explain when and how to Enable/Disable a Provider VDC
Create/Delete a Provider VDC
Select Resource Pools and Datastores for a Provider VDC
Explain when and how to Enable/Disable a Provider VDC Host
Prepare/Unprepare a Provider VDC Host
Upgrade/Repair a Provider VDC Host agent
Explain when and how to Enable/Disable a Provider Datastore
Configure Low Disk Space Warnings
Tools
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Objective 13.2 Create and Administer Organization VDCs
Knowledge
List Allocation Models
Explain the concept of an Organization vDC
Explain when and how to Create/Modify/Delete an Organization vDC
Select the network pool for certain networks for the Org vDC
Select Organization vDC components
Select/Edit Organization vDC resources
Configure and Manage Organization vDCs
Enable/Disable an Organization vDC
Tools
Section 14 Create and Administer vCloud Catalogs
Objective 14.1 Create vApp Templates, Media and Catalogs
Knowledge
Identify the location of vApp templates, media and catalogs
Identify the format in which vApp templates, media, and catalogs can be stored
Explain how to create a vApp template
Explain the desirability of vApp templates in a cloud
Explain how to create a catalog
Explain how to publish a catalog to different organizations
Explain the desirability of a catalog in a cloud
Explain how to update a template
Explain how to store media using the proper format
Describe the function of vApp templates, media, and catalogs
Differentiate between vApp templates, media and catalogs
Create, modify, delete vApp templates, media, and catalogs
Tools
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Objective 14.2 Manage Catalogs
Knowledge
Identify which format VMs can be imported
Identify which catalog properties are frequently used
Explain the concept of guest customization
Explain the concept of catalogs
Explain how VMs are imported into catalogs
Explain how guest customization works on various operating systems
Explain how to deploy a vApp
Explain how to change catalog properties
Explain the purpose and use cases for frequently-used catalog properties
Given a standard use case, determine which items need to be customized in a cloud environment
Given a standard use case, determine the effect frequently-used catalog properties will have
Tools
Section 15 Monitor Cloud Utilization
Objective 15.1 Audit Resources and Events in a vCloud
Knowledge
Identify vCloud Director Administration interface components
Identify the location of the logs (events/tasks) in the vCloud Director interface
Monitor CPU, Disk and Memory usage for a provider vDC
Monitor CPU, Disk and Memory usage for an Organization
Monitor External Network, Org vDC networks, and resource and network pools
Monitor IP allocation utilization
Review and interpret tasks and events in vCloud Director
Troubleshoot common resource/event issues in a vCloud
Tools
vCloud Director Performance and Best Practices
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Objective 15.2 Map vCloud Resources to vSphere Resources
Knowledge
Identify the components of the vCloud Director GUI
Identify the components of the vSphere Client GUI
Describe the relationship between vCloud storage and VMFS/NFS datastores
Describe the relationship between vCloud network resources and vSphere switches
Describe the relationship between vCloud compute resources and DRS/HA clusters/Resource Pools
Determine resources available to a Provider or Org vDCs relative to assigned vSphere resources
Determine the explicit vSphere resource consumed by a Provider/Organization vDC
Determine which vSwitch resource is being use by a given cloud network
Determine on which datastore a virtual machine resides
Determine on which host a virtual machine resides
Tools
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4. VCP-Cloud Path Options and Course Requirement
4.1 VCP-Cloud Path Options

For additional information on the IaaS Exam please see the IaaS Exam Blueprint located
at http://mylearn.vmware.com/register.cfm?course=141652
4.2 Course Requirement
In order to obtain the VCP-Cloud certification, a candidate must first attend the VMware vCloud Director:
Install, Configure, Manage [V5.1] course. After successfully completing the class, the candidate may attempt
the VCP-Cloud Exam. Successful completion of the course and exam will grant the candidate VCP-Cloud
certification status.
VMware vCloud Director: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.1]
A three day, hands-on training course that demonstrates to technical personnel how to deploy VMware vCloud
for a small private cloud environment and manage the ongoing operation of the deployment. The course
focuses on the private cloud in an engineering or quality assurance solution. The course covers all of the
fundamentals needed to install, configure, and manage any small private cloud with vCloud Director, including
the following objectives:
Deploy vCloud Director.
Manage vCloud Director to satisfy small private cloud business needs.
Configure VMware vSphere storage to enable multiple tiers in provider virtual datacenters.
Create and manage vCloud Director organizations and vApps to satisfy business needs.
Create and manage vCloud Director catalogs.
Configure networking for organizations and VMware vSphere vApp(s).
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Interface vCloud Director to Microsoft Active Directory servers.
Understand the interactions between VMware vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS)
clusters and vCloud Director.
5. Additional Resources
5.1 Mock Exam
VMware provides free practice questions for the VCP-Cloud Exam. The mock exam contains sample questions,
along with explanation for incorrect responses. The mock exam presents 25 questions, written by the same
authors of the actual exam. The mock exam pass score is set to 100% and a candidate can retake the mock
exam as many times as desired until the 100% score is achieved. Please be advised that the pass score for the
mock exam is unrelated to the pass score for the actual exam. Refer to section 1.3 for the scoring information
for the VCP-Cloud Exam.
The mock exam is located at: http://mylearn.vmware.com/quiz.cfm?item=39070
5.2 VCP Community
VMware provides an online community for VCP candidates. This community contains valuable information
from other candidates and senior VCPs, and is moderated by VMware certification staff. The community is
located at: http://communities.vmware.com/community/vmtn/certedu/certification/vcp
5.3 Building a vCloud Test Environment
All VMware products, including vSphere 5 and vCloud Director 5.1, can be downloaded and evaluated for 60
days. If you have the equipment to install a copy of ESXi 5.x, you can install ESXi in a VM. This would allow you
to install multiple copies of ESXi and a copy of vCenter Server to create the underlying environment for a vCloud
implementation. For shared storage, obtain a virtual appliance that contains an iSCSI target. Several of these
are available on the appliance marketplace.

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