Learn, prepare, and practice for VCP-DCV for vSphere 8.x Professional exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning.

VCP-DCV for vSphere 8.x Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification helps you prepare to succeed on the VCP-DCV for vSphere 8.x Professional exam by directly addressing the exam's objectives as stated by VMware®. Leading instructors and experts John Davis and Steve Baca share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills.

This complete study package includes

• Complete coverage of the exam objectives and a test-preparation routine designed to help you pass the exams
• Do I Know This Already? quizzes, which allow 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 study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that ensure your exam success.

This study guide helps you master all the topics on the VMware vSphere 8.x Professional 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

Table of Contents

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 Table Answers

APPENDIX D Study Planner

About the Authors

John A. Davis, now an independent contractor and senior integration architect at MEJEER, LLC, became a VMware Certified Instructor (VCI) and VMware Certified Professional (VCP) in 2004. Since then, all of his work has focused on Vmwarebased technologies. He has experience in teaching official VMware curriculum in five countries and delivering VMware professional services throughout the United States. Recently, his work has involved designing and implementing solutions for hybrid clouds, cloud automation, disaster recovery, and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). He has authored several white papers and co-authored VCP-DCV for vSphere 7.x Cert Guide, VCP6-DCV Cert Guide, and VCAP5-DCA Cert Guide (VMware Press). He holds several advanced certifications, including VCAP-DCV 2021, VCP-NV 202, and VCP-DTM 2020. He has been a vExpert since 2014. He is the author of the vLoreBlog.com and can be found on Twitter @johnnyadavis.

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. After teaching various courses for Sun, he eventually transitioned to VMware about 10 years ago, to do technical training. Currently he is a badged employee for VMware and lives in Omaha, Nebraska. He thoroughly enjoys teaching and writing and believes that the constant evolution of the computer industry requires continuously learning to stay ahead. Steve can be found on Twitter @scbaca1.