About to acquire VCP5-DCV, will I have to re-take the class for VCP6-DCV?

Dryst999

I'm finally getting around to taking the VCP5 exam after passing the Stanley course a year ago. I'd like to immediately start studying for the VCIX-DCV6 but i'm confused by the roadmap of the new exams.

• Will I have to go VCP5 > VCP6 > VCIX6, if so will I have to re-take a class for VCP6?
• Can I go straight from VCP5 to VCIX6 and skip VCP6 all together?

atl_libra

Hey Dryst999

I asked pretty much the same question last week.

http://www.techexams.net/forums/virtualization/109870-stanly-vsphere-class-expiration.html

Looks like we are good to still take the VCP510 or VCP550. As far as the upgrade path from VCP5 to VCIX6...it hasn't been announced yet. Historically it looks like one would need to have the latest VCP (VCP6), but don't know for sure until the upgrade path is released.

scott28tt

The VCP5-DCV > VCIX6-DCV migration path has yet to be announced.

GSXRules

To achieve VCP6-DCV:

Non-expired VCP-level certification (any) + VCP6-DCV exam (currently in beta as 2V0-621)
Note if you have VCP5-DCV you could take the VCP6-DCV "Delta" exam (currently in beta as 2V0-621D)

or

Class requirement + vSphere6 Foundation (currently in beta as 2V0-620) + VCP6-DCV exam (currently in beta as 2V0-621)

Class requirements include a bunch of 6.x classes, or any of the 5.x classes + What's New in v6

scott28tt

Might as well wait til VCIX6 paths are announced though, it might make updating to VCP6 unnecessary if they decide to allow VCP5s to take VCIX6 and get the VCP6 grandfathered in...