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VCP-DCV for vSphere 7.x (Exam 2V0-21.20) Official Cert Guide presents you with an organized test preparation routine using proven series elements and techniques. “Do I Know This Already?” quizzes open each chapter and enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section. Exam topic lists make referencing easy.Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly.

• Master Professional VMware vSphere 7.x (Exam 2V0-21.20) exam topics
• Assess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzes
• Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
• Practice with realistic exam questions in the practice test software

VCP-DCV for vSphere 7.x (Exam 2V0-21.20) Official Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification allows you to succeed on the VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization for vSphere 7 exam (Professional VMware vSphere 7.x exam) by directly addressing the exam’s objectives as stated by VMware. Leading experts John A. Davis, Steve Baca, and Owen Thomas share preparation hints andtest-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.

This complete study package includes

• A test-preparation routine proven to help you pass the exams
• Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which enable you to decide how much time you need to spend on each section
• Chapter-ending Key Topic tables, which help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly
• The powerful Pearson Test Prep Practice Test software, complete with hundreds of well-reviewed, exam-realistic questions, customization options, and detailed performance reports
• An online, interactive Flash Cards application to help you drill on Key Terms by chapter
• A final preparation chapter, which guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your review and test-taking strategies
• Study plan suggestions and templates to help you organize and optimize your study time

Well regarded for its level of detail, study plans, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this official study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success.

This official study guide helps you master all the topics on the Professional VMware vSphere7.x (Exam 2V0-21.20) exam, including

• Describing vSphere architecture, requirements, and features
• Implementing, configuring, and managing vSphere storage
• Configuring secured access and networking in a vSphere environment
• Monitoring, managing, and optimizing the services and resources in a vSphere environment
• Provisioning, migrating, and supporting virtual machines in a vSphere environment

PART I: VSPHERE ARCHITECTURE, INTEGRATION, AND REQUIREMENTS

CHAPTER 1 vSphere Overview, Components, and Requirements

CHAPTER 2 Storage Infrastructure

CHAPTER 3 Network Infrastructure

CHAPTER 4 Clusters and High Availability

CHAPTER 5 vCenter Server Features and Virtual Machines

CHAPTER 6 VMware Product Integration

CHAPTER 7 vSphere Security

PART II: VSPHERE INSTALLATION/CONFIGURATION

CHAPTER 8 vSphere Installation

CHAPTER 9 Configuring and Managing Virtual Networks

PART III: VSPHERE MANAGEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION

CHAPTER 10 Managing and Monitoring Clusters and Resources

CHAPTER 11 Managing Storage

CHAPTER 12 Managing vSphere Security

CHAPTER 13 Managing vSphere and vCenter Server

CHAPTER 14 Managing Virtual Machines

CHAPTER 15 Final Preparation

APPENDIX A Answers to the “Do I Know This Already?” Quizzes and Review Questions

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APPENDIX B Memory Tables

APPENDIX C Memory Tables Answer Key

APPENDIX D Study Planner

About the Authors

John A. Davis, an independent contractor and Senior Integration Architect at MEJEER, LLC, became a VMware Certified Instructor (VCI) and VMware Certified Professional (VCP) in 2004, and he has been a vExpert since 2014. His recent work has involved designing and implementing solutions for hybrid clouds, cloud automation, disaster recovery, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). He is the coauthor of the VCP6-DCV Cert Guide and the VCAP5-DCA Cert Guide. He holds several certifications, including VCIX6-DCV, VCP-DTM 2020, VCP7-CMA, and VCIX6-NV.

Steve Baca, VCAP, VCI, VCP, and NCDA, has been in the computer industry for more than 20 years. Originally a computer programmer and a system administrator working on Unix and Windows systems, he migrated over to technical training and wrote a course for Sun Microsystems. He transitioned to VMware about 10 years ago, doing technical training. He thoroughly enjoys teaching and writing and believes that the constant evolution of the computer industry requires continuously learning to stay ahead.

Owen Thomas holds a number of VMware certifications and has taught more than 400 authorized VMware classes for vSphere, Horizon, vCloud, and vRealize products. He operated as a VMware Solutions Provider and performed a number of VMware partner services for customers across the United States.