Certification details

The VMware Certified Design Expert - Data Center Virtualization 2024 [v2] (VCDX-DCV 2024) certification validates an individual's advanced knowledge and skills in gathering and interpreting requirements, planning, creating, documenting, testing and defending an implementable VMware vSphere-based design that meets customer objectives and constraints. This certification is intended for experienced professionals who are experts in data center virtualization technologies. Job-roles associated with this certification include solution architects, design architects, and consultants.

Path if you hold no VCDX certifications:

STEP 1 : Earn the VCAP-DCV Design 2024 [v2] (Or have a VCAP-DCV Design 2021 or 2022 or 2023 or 2024)

VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Data Center Virtualization Design 2024

STEP 2 : Review and understand the blueprint

Blueprint

STEP 3 : Select and build a design, based on the guidance in the handbook

Handbook

STEP 4 : Submit and pass the application and design review

Design Application

Application Form

STEP 5: Successfully defend your submitted design against three panelists (75 minutes) and design a solution to a randomly provided scenario (45 minutes)

Path if you hold a VCDX-DCV:

Option 2 - Pass ONE of the qualifying exams

VMware vSphere 8.x Advanced Design (3V0-21.23)

Path if you hold a VCDX in a different track:

STEP 1 : Earn the VCAP-DCV Design 2024 [v2] (Or have a VCAP-DCV Design 2021 or 2022 or 2023 or 2024)

VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Data Center Virtualization Design 2024

STEP 2 : Review and understand the blueprint

Blueprint

STEP 3 : Select and build a design, based on the guidance in the handbook

Handbook

STEP 4 : Submit and pass the application and design review

Design Application

Application Form

STEP 5: Successfully defend your submitted design against three panelists (60 minutes)

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