Exam Objectives

1. 1

   1.0 Architecture and Technologies (22%)

   • 1.1 Describe the vSphere data center architecture.
   • 1.2 Identify the components of an ESXi host.
   • 1.3 Describe virtual machine hardware and files.
   • 1.4 Describe vSphere storage technologies and datastores.
   • 1.5 Describe vSphere networking components and virtual switches.
   • 1.6 Identify the purpose of vCenter Server.
2. 2

   2.0 Products and Solutions (18%)

   • 2.1 Identify VMware data center virtualization products.
   • 2.2 Describe vSphere editions and licensing options.
   • 2.3 Describe vSAN and its use cases.
   • 2.4 Describe VMware solutions for availability and recovery.
3. 3

   3.0 Planning and Designing (12%)

   • 3.1 Identify requirements for an ESXi host deployment.
   • 3.2 Identify vCenter Server sizing requirements.
   • 3.3 Describe storage and network design considerations.
4. 4

   4.0 Installing, Configuring & Setup (18%)

   • 4.1 Install and configure an ESXi host.
   • 4.2 Deploy and configure vCenter Server Appliance.
   • 4.3 Create and configure virtual machines.
   • 4.4 Configure datastores and virtual networking.
   • 4.5 Configure clusters, HA and DRS.
5. 5

   5.0 Performance-tuning and Optimization (15%)

   • 5.1 Monitor CPU, memory, storage and network resources.
   • 5.2 Configure resource pools, shares, limits and reservations.
   • 5.3 Use performance charts and alarms to optimize workloads.
6. 6

   6.0 Troubleshooting and Repairing (15%)

   • 6.1 Identify common ESXi host issues and their resolutions.
   • 6.2 Troubleshoot virtual machine power and connectivity issues.
   • 6.3 Troubleshoot storage and networking connectivity.
   • 6.4 Collect logs and support bundles for analysis.