Vcp6-dcv

And the VCP6-DCV exam is out.. Starting preparations for the VCP6 beta exam tomorrow.

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tomtom1

GSXRules wrote: »

May27 and slots are filling fast.

May 22 it is for me

Scheduled Thursday, very curious to see the new exam. Receiving the score takes a few weeks right?

jibbajabba

tomtom1 wrote: »

May 22 it is for me Scheduled Thursday, very curious to see the new exam. Receiving the score takes a few weeks right?

I think last time they were released shortly after the exam went GA

Wagnaard

Is the Foundation beta the same as the VCP-6DCV?

GSXRules

Wagnaard wrote: »

Is the Foundation beta the same as the VCP-6DCV?

No, Foundation is a pre-req for VCP6-DCV if you do not have a VCP already.

No VCP? Foundation (2V0-620) + 2V0-621

VCP already? 2V0-621 or 2V0-621D (Delta)

Essendon

Josh, any ETA for VCIX: DCV yet mate? Early days I know, but curious.

jibbajabba

Or in fact, didn't VMware mention some sort of elite cert if you hold all certs of a particular tech?

Essendon

Yeah something was definitely mentioned about this elite status. Bragging rights, no more..

tomtom1

Nice HOL for the VCP6-DCV is HOL-SDC-1429 about an introduction to VVOLs. Basically, VVOLs are the new generation of policy driven storage, revolving around the VMDK rather than a LUN. An implementation of VVOL basically resolves around 3 things, the VP plugin (for VASA), the Storage Provider (SP) and the Protocol Endpoints (storage devices)

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kj0

GSXRules wrote: »

No, Foundation is a pre-req for VCP6-DCV if you do not have a VCP already.

No VCP? Foundation (2V0-620) + 2V0-621

VCP already? 2V0-621 or 2V0-621D (Delta)

Is there a timeframe required in regards to taking the 621 exam? I'm planning on taking Foundation Exam the week before the second one.

jibbajabba

kj0 wrote: »

Is there a timeframe required in regards to taking the 621 exam? I'm planning on taking Foundation Exam the week before the second one.

Likely depends on how quick VUE updates their systems after passing and how long until VMware does the same. I think results are being submitted midnight and VMware takes a few days.

Having said that. I can imagine it is similar to the course requirement. You can take the exam without the course so you could probably sit 621 even without the result of the foundation in and once the result is in, your VCP status updates.

A guess anyway ...

SixtyCycle

kj0 wrote: »

Authorized for the Beta Exams. Except, when I log in to PearsonVue, I get an error stating that the exam is currently not available.

Pretty cool thing, If you have sat any of the 5.x courses, but have not received a VCP cert, you are eligible to just sit the "What's New".

Can you post the link for this info? I did the ICM course last December and is scheduled for the 5.5 exam next week. If this is the case I will cancel my exam.

kj0

SixtyCycle wrote: »

Can you post the link for this info? I did the ICM course last December and is scheduled for the 5.5 exam next week. If this is the case I will cancel my exam.

Where it says "Path 2" https://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/plan.cfm?plan=64178&ui=www_cert That is how I interpreted it.
I assume it means that if I sat the Stanly course, but no exams, I can just sit the Path 2 and then sit my "What's New" course.

GSXRules

Essendon wrote: »

Josh, any ETA for VCIX: DCV yet mate? Early days I know, but curious.

No ETA.

kj0 wrote: »

Is there a timeframe required in regards to taking the 621 exam? I'm planning on taking Foundation Exam the week before the second one.

No time frame I know of. You won't get your results back for a month or two and may need to communicate with certification@vmware.com (assuming you pass both exams and meet the training requirement) to get the VCP6-DCV rewarded.

kj0 wrote: »

Where it says "Path 2" https://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/plan.cfm?plan=64178&ui=www_cert That is how I interpreted it.
I assume it means that if I sat the Stanly course, but no exams, I can just sit the Path 2 and then sit my "What's New" course.

vSphere ICM version 5.x + What's New 6.x + 2V0-620 (Foundation exam) + 2V0-621 = VCP6-DCV

SixtyCycle

GSXRules wrote: »

vSphere ICM version 5.x + What's New 6.x + 2V0-620 (Foundation exam) + 2V0-621 = VCP6-DCV

Thanks. Ver 5.5 is fine with me.

Surge

Delta booked for the 27th, will give me some time to catch up. Figure for the cost worth a shot.

kj0

I've combined the Foundation Resources from the blueprint. You can download the pdf from my blog. I will put together some of the others shortly.

https://readysetvirtual.wordpress.com/2015/04/07/vcp6-dca-foundation-exam-blueprint-resources/

Essendon

So when are your betas booked for?

Mine's on the 27th of May, though I might bring it forward. A colleague will take his a day before.

kj0

Mine is the 20th and 27th.

jibbajabba

Beta Delta is on the 26th (nice word play actually).

Wagnaard

Few weeks. Really need to study.

Essendon

What topics are you seasoned folks focusing on? Anything in particular at all? Most things are still the same, I hope they dont ask about too many maximums given this is a beta or beta delta. Apart from the new Certificate Services model in 6.0, I dont know what else to focus on. <not cocky here>

kj0

From the twitter post I saw the other day (Can't remember who) there was mention of about 50% CLI. but that was for the Delta. I might not experience that much,

Essendon

I have a few links for Certificate Services, thought I'd post them in this thread.

1. vSphere 6 Certificate Lifecycle Management | MyVirtuaLife.Net
2. What's New in vSphere 6.0: Certificate Management - WoodITWork.com
3. Ather Beg's Useful Thoughts – vSphere 6: VMware Certificate Authority (VMCA): Design Decisions
4. vSphere 6 SSL certificate Replacement / Implementation using the Certificate-Manager automation tool

There are a few VMware videos about this too, but a couple of the above links do a better job than those videos.

sratakhin

I checked in my area (Philippines) and the exam is available until May 27, costs $50. Might take it earlier just in case it's more difficult than expected.

Essendon

Keep in mind you can do it once only, the beta that is.

Essendon

I brought my test forward, next Wednesday it is for me. Been furiously going through the blueprint past few days, hoping to keep the momentum going over the weekend and early next week.

Essendon

Got back from the testing center, quick review for now:

- NOT easy, you NEED to know stuff
- 3 inch-deep-mile-wide knowledge needed, note I said 3 inch deep..
- numerous ambiguous questions
- terrible grammar
- cant leave comments (I wrote the beta so should've been able to leave comments at the end of test or every question)
- VCAP-DCA, or what will be the VCIX, easier, for sure
- otherwise fair exam, got questions from just about every topic, no one thing was asked more than others

For anyone else preparing or thinking of this, you BETTER study real hard! You've been forewarned. I'll do a longer post tonight over on my blog if anyone's interested.

Surge

Essendon thanks for keeping us updated, I was hoping you would post after taking it.
I have it scheduled in a few weeks and have been debating rather I had been taking enough time recently on preparing and doing so properly... I plan to take it either way and see how it goes and im checking out the blog post now!

Thanks.

dave330i

@Essendon,

So did you pass?

jibbajabba

dave330i wrote: »

@Essendon,

So did you pass?

You won't know for a few weeks / months .. Beta's never give you the result straight away ..