Exam Code: 2V0-622 Exam Code: 2V0-622
Exam Preparation Guide Version 7.2 Exam Preparation Guide Version 7.2 3 October 2017
3 October 2017
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score will be achieved on the exam. VMware recommends that a candidate thoroughly understands theVMware recommends that a candidate thoroughly understands the objectives indicated in this guide and utilizes the resources
objectives indicated in this guide and utilizes the resources recommended in this guide to gain thatrecommended in this guide to gain that understanding. understanding. Contributors: Contributors: Andrew Ellwood Andrew Ellwood Marc Huppert Marc Huppert Wee Kiong Tan Wee Kiong Tan Andrew Ridner Andrew Ridner Eduardo Molina Eduardo Molina James Walker James Walker Greg Perra Greg Perra Prateek Jain Prateek Jain James Bowling James Bowling Ross Wynne Ross Wynne Fabrizio De Luca Fabrizio De Luca Kenneth Fingerlos Kenneth Fingerlos Michael Gorka Michael Gorka Agustin Malanco Agustin Malanco Jiri Viktorin Jiri Viktorin Petr McAllister Petr McAllister Rob Thomas Rob Thomas Abhilash Basavarajaiah Abhilash Basavarajaiah Jayson Block Jayson Block Safouh Kharrat Safouh Kharrat Nic O’Donovan Nic O’Donovan Steve Rogerson Steve Rogerson Kevin Hagopian Kevin Hagopian Mike Fegan Mike Fegan Andrew Stiff Andrew Stiff Kevin Dickens Kevin Dickens Jacy Townsend Jacy Townsend Nathan Small Nathan Small Peter Oberacher Peter Oberacher Raymundo Escobar Raymundo Escobar Vishwanath Deshpande Vishwanath Deshpande Christian Mohn Christian Mohn Frank Escaros-Buechsel Frank Escaros-Buechsel VMware Certified Professional 6.5 – Data Center
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1.1 Purpose of ExamPurpose of Exam... 3... 3 1.2
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2 Objectives Objectives covered in covered in the the VMware VMware VCP6.5 VCP6.5 - - Data Center Data Center Virtualization Virtualization Exam .Exam ... ... 33 3
3 Tools Tools and and RefereReferences nces ... ... 1313 3.1
3.1 PractPractice ice Exam Exam ... ... 1515 3.2
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1 The ExamThe Exam
1.1
1.1 Purpose of ExamPurpose of Exam The VMware Data Center
The VMware Data Center Virtualization (6.5) Exam (2V0-622) tests candidates on their skills and abilitiesVirtualization (6.5) Exam (2V0-622) tests candidates on their skills and abilities toto
install, configure, and manage vCenter Server,
install, configure, and manage vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, and virtual machines using the appropriate VMwareESXi hosts, and virtual machines using the appropriate VMware tools. Successful candidates demonstrate mastery of these skills and abilities.
tools. Successful candidates demonstrate mastery of these skills and abilities.
1.2
1.2 Intended AudienceIntended Audience
A minimally qualified candidate (MQC) achieving the VMware Certified Professional 6 in Data C A minimally qualified candidate (MQC) achieving the VMware Certified Professional 6 in Data C enterenter Virtualization
Virtualizationhas approximately six months’ experience working with a vSphere implementation, and morehas approximately six months’ experience working with a vSphere implementation, and more than 1 year of IT
than 1 year of IT industry experience, and is capable of installing, configuring, monitoring, and managing aindustry experience, and is capable of installing, configuring, monitoring, and managing a vSphere solution.
vSphere solution. The candidate is also capable of deploying and cThe candidate is also capable of deploying and configuring vSphere storage, networking,onfiguring vSphere storage, networking, security, and compute resources as we
security, and compute resources as well as creating and administering vSphere virtual machines. Candidatesll as creating and administering vSphere virtual machines. Candidates should have basic knowledge of optimizing, securing, and troubleshooting for all components of the
should have basic knowledge of optimizing, securing, and troubleshooting for all components of the implementation. A given solution may include any or all of these products:
implementation. A given solution may include any or all of these products:
vCenter Server StandardvCenter Server Standard
ESXi Enterprise PlusESXi Enterprise Plus
vRealize Log InsightvRealize Log Insight
VMware Virtual SANVMware Virtual SAN
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2 Objectives covered in the VMObjectives covered in the VMware VCP6.5 - ware VCP6.5 - Data Center VirtualData Center Virtualization Examization Exam Prior to taking this exam, candidates should understand each of t
Prior to taking this exam, candidates should understand each of t he following objectives. Each objective ishe following objectives. Each objective is listed below:
listed below:
Section 1 - Configure and Administer vSphere 6.x Security Section 1 - Configure and Administer vSphere 6.x Security Objective 1.1
Objective 1.1 – – Configure and Administer Role-based Access Control Configure and Administer Role-based Access Control
Compare and contrast propagated and explicit permission assignmentsCompare and contrast propagated and explicit permission assignments
View/Sort/Export user and group listsView/Sort/Export user and group lists
Add/Modify/Remove permissions for users and groups on vCenter Server Add/Modify/Remove permissions for users and groups on vCenter Server inventory objectsinventory objects
Determine how permissions are applied and inherited in vCenter Determine how permissions are applied and inherited in vCenter ServerServer
Create/Clone/Edit vCenter Server RolesCreate/Clone/Edit vCenter Server Roles
Configure VMware Identity SourcesConfigure VMware Identity Sources
Apply a role to a User/Group and to an object or group of objectsApply a role to a User/Group and to an object or group of objects
Change permission validation settingsChange permission validation settings
Determine the appropriate set of privileges for common tasks in vCenter ServerDetermine the appropriate set of privileges for common tasks in vCenter Server
Compare and contrast default system/sample rolesCompare and contrast default system/sample roles
Objective 1.2
Objective 1.2 – – Secure ESXi and vCenter Server Secure ESXi and vCenter Server
Configure Encrypted vMotionConfigure Encrypted vMotion
Describe Secure BootDescribe Secure Boot
Harden ESXi hostsHarden ESXi hosts
o
o Enable/Configure/Disable services in the ESXi firewallEnable/Configure/Disable services in the ESXi firewall o
o Change default account accessChange default account access o
o Add an ESXi Host to a directory serviceAdd an ESXi Host to a directory service o
o Apply permissions to ESXi Hosts using Host ProfilesApply permissions to ESXi Hosts using Host Profiles o
o Enable Lockdown ModeEnable Lockdown Mode o
o Control access to hosts (DCUI/Shell/SSH/MOB)Control access to hosts (DCUI/Shell/SSH/MOB)
Harden vCenter ServerHarden vCenter Server
o
o Control datastore browser accessControl datastore browser access o
o Create/Manage vCenter Server Security CertificatesCreate/Manage vCenter Server Security Certificates o
o Control MOB accessControl MOB access o
o Change default account accessChange default account access o
o Restrict administrative privilegesRestrict administrative privileges
Understand the implications of securing a vSphere environmentUnderstand the implications of securing a vSphere environment Objective 1.3
Objective 1.3 – –Configure and Enable SSO and Identity SourcesConfigure and Enable SSO and Identity Sources
Describe PSC architecture and componentsDescribe PSC architecture and components
Differentiate available authentication methods with VMware vCenterDifferentiate available authentication methods with VMware vCenter
Perform a multi-site PSC installationPerform a multi-site PSC installation
Configure/Manage Identity SourcesConfigure/Manage Identity Sources
Configure/Manage Platform Services Controller (PSC)Configure/Manage Platform Services Controller (PSC)
Configure/Manage VMware Certificate Authority (VMCA)Configure/Manage VMware Certificate Authority (VMCA)
Enable/Disable Single Sign-On (SSO) UsersEnable/Disable Single Sign-On (SSO) Users
Upgrade a single/complex PSC installationUpgrade a single/complex PSC installation
Configure SSO policiesConfigure SSO policies
Add an ESXi host to an Add an ESXi host to an AD domainAD domain
Configure and Manage KMS for VM EncryptionConfigure and Manage KMS for VM Encryption Objective 1.4
Objective 1.4 – – Secure vSphere Virtual Machines Secure vSphere Virtual Machines
Enable/Disable Virtual Machine EncryptionEnable/Disable Virtual Machine Encryption
Describe Secure BootDescribe Secure Boot
Harden virtual machine accessHarden virtual machine access
o
o Control VMware Tools installationControl VMware Tools installation o
o Control VM data accessControl VM data access o
o Configure virtual machine security policiesConfigure virtual machine security policies
Harden a virtual machine against Denial-of-Service attacksHarden a virtual machine against Denial-of-Service attacks
o
o Control VM-VM communicationsControl VM-VM communications o
o Control VM device connectionsControl VM device connections o
o Configure network security policiesConfigure network security policies
Section 2
Section 2 – – Configure and Administer vSphere 6.x Networking Configure and Administer vSphere 6.x Networking Objective 2.1
Objective 2.1 – – Configure policies/features and verify vSphere networking Configure policies/features and verify vSphere networking
Create/Delete a vSphere Distributed SwitchCreate/Delete a vSphere Distributed Switch
Add/Remove ESXi hosts from a vSphere DAdd/Remove ESXi hosts from a vSphere D istributed Switchistributed Switch
Add/Configure/Remove dvPort groupsAdd/Configure/Remove dvPort groups
Add/Remove uplink adapters to dvUplink groupsAdd/Remove uplink adapters to dvUplink groups
Configure vSphere Distributed Switch general and dvPort Configure vSphere Distributed Switch general and dvPort group settingsgroup settings
Create/Configure/Remove virtual adaptersCreate/Configure/Remove virtual adapters
Migrate virtual machines to/from a vSphere Distributed SwMigrate virtual machines to/from a vSphere Distributed Sw itchitch
Configure LACP on vDS given design parametersConfigure LACP on vDS given design parameters
Describe vDS Security Polices/SettingsDescribe vDS Security Polices/Settings
Configure dvPort group blocking policiesConfigure dvPort group blocking policies
Configure load balancing and failover Configure load balancing and failover policiespolicies
Configure VLAN/PVLAN settings for VMs given communication requirementsConfigure VLAN/PVLAN settings for VMs given communication requirements
Configure traffic shaping policiesConfigure traffic shaping policies
Enable TCP Segmentation Offload support for a virtual machineEnable TCP Segmentation Offload support for a virtual machine
Enable Jumbo Frames support on appropriate componentsEnable Jumbo Frames support on appropriate components
Recognize behavior of vDS Auto-RollbackRecognize behavior of vDS Auto-Rollback
Configure vDS across multiple vCenters to support [Long DConfigure vDS across multiple vCenters to support [Long D istance vMotion]istance vMotion]
Compare and contrast vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) capabilitiesCompare and contrast vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) capabilities
Configure multiple VMkernel Default GatewaysConfigure multiple VMkernel Default Gateways
Configure ERSPANConfigure ERSPAN
Create and configure custom TCP/IP StacksCreate and configure custom TCP/IP Stacks
Configure NetflowConfigure Netflow Objective 2.2
Objective 2.2 – – Configure Network I/O control (NIOC) Configure Network I/O control (NIOC)
Explain NIOC capabilitiesExplain NIOC capabilities
Configure NIOC shares/limits based on VM requirementsConfigure NIOC shares/limits based on VM requirements
Explain the behavior of a given NIOC settingExplain the behavior of a given NIOC setting
Determine Network I/O Control requirementsDetermine Network I/O Control requirements
Differentiate Network I/O Control capabilitiesDifferentiate Network I/O Control capabilities
Enable/Disable Network I/O ControlEnable/Disable Network I/O Control
Monitor Network I/O ControlMonitor Network I/O Control Section 3
Section 3 – –Configure and Administer vSphere 6.x StorageConfigure and Administer vSphere 6.x Storage Objective 3.1
Objective 3.1 – – Manage vSphere Integration with Physical Storage Manage vSphere Integration with Physical Storage
Perform NFS v3 and v4.1 configurationsPerform NFS v3 and v4.1 configurations
Discover new storage LUNsDiscover new storage LUNs
Configure FC/iSCSI/FCoE LUNs as ESXi boot devicesConfigure FC/iSCSI/FCoE LUNs as ESXi boot devices
Mount an NFS share for use wMount an NFS share for use with vSphereith vSphere
Enable/Configure/Disable vCenter Server storage filtersEnable/Configure/Disable vCenter Server storage filters
Enable/Disable software iSCSI initiatorEnable/Disable software iSCSI initiator
Configure/Edit software iSCSI initiator settingsConfigure/Edit software iSCSI initiator settings
Configure iSCSI port bindingConfigure iSCSI port binding
Enable/Configure/Disable iSCSI CHAPEnable/Configure/Disable iSCSI CHAP
Determine use cases for FDetermine use cases for Fiber Channel zoningiber Channel zoning
Compare and contrast array thin provisioning and virtual disk thin provisioningCompare and contrast array thin provisioning and virtual disk thin provisioning Objective 3.2
Objective 3.2 – – Configure Software-Defined Storage Configure Software-Defined Storage
Create vSAN clusterCreate vSAN cluster
Create disk groupsCreate disk groups
Monitor vSANMonitor vSAN
Describe vVOLsDescribe vVOLs
Understand a vSAN iSCSI targetUnderstand a vSAN iSCSI target
Explain vSAN and vVOL architectural componentsExplain vSAN and vVOL architectural components
Determine the role of Determine the role of storage providers in vSANstorage providers in vSAN
Determine the role of storage providers in vVOLsDetermine the role of storage providers in vVOLs
Explain vSAN failure domains functionalityExplain vSAN failure domains functionality
Configure/Manage VMware vSANConfigure/Manage VMware vSAN
Create/Modify VMware Virtual Volumes (vVOLs)Create/Modify VMware Virtual Volumes (vVOLs)
Configure Storage PoliciesConfigure Storage Policies
Enable/Disable vSAN Fault DomainsEnable/Disable vSAN Fault Domains
Create Virtual Volumes given the Create Virtual Volumes given the workload and availability requirementsworkload and availability requirements
Collect vSAN Observer outputCollect vSAN Observer output
Create storage policies appropriate for Create storage policies appropriate for given workloads and availability requirementsgiven workloads and availability requirements
Configure vVOLs Protocol EndpointsConfigure vVOLs Protocol Endpoints Objective 3.3
Objective 3.3 – – Configure vSphere Storage Multipathing and Failover Configure vSphere Storage Multipathing and Failover
Explain common multi-pathing componentsExplain common multi-pathing components
Differentiate APD and PDL statesDifferentiate APD and PDL states
Compare and contrast Active Optimized vs. Active non-Optimized port group statesCompare and contrast Active Optimized vs. Active non-Optimized port group states
Explain features of Pluggable Storage Architecture Explain features of Pluggable Storage Architecture (PSA)(PSA)
Understand the effects of a giveUnderstand the effects of a given claim rule on multipathing and failovern claim rule on multipathing and failover
Explain the function of claim rule elements:Explain the function of claim rule elements:
o o VendorVendor o o ModelModel o o Device IDDevice ID o o SATPSATP o o PSPPSP
Change the Path Selection Policy using the UIChange the Path Selection Policy using the UI
Determine required claim rule elements to change the default PSPDetermine required claim rule elements to change the default PSP
Determine the effect of Determine the effect of changing PSP on multipathing and failoverchanging PSP on multipathing and failover
Determine the effects of Determine the effects of changing SATP on relevant device behaviorchanging SATP on relevant device behavior
Configure/Manage Storage load balancingConfigure/Manage Storage load balancing
Differentiate available Storage mDifferentiate available Storage multipathing policiesultipathing policies
Configure Storage Policies including vSphere Storage APIs for Storage AwarenessConfigure Storage Policies including vSphere Storage APIs for Storage Awareness
Locate failover events in the UILocate failover events in the UI Objective 3.4
Objective 3.4 – – Perform VMFS and NFS configurations and upgrades Perform VMFS and NFS configurations and upgrades
Perform VMFS v5 and v6 configurationsPerform VMFS v5 and v6 configurations
Describe VAAI primitives for block devices and NASDescribe VAAI primitives for block devices and NAS
Differentiate VMware file system technologiesDifferentiate VMware file system technologies
Migrate from VMFS5 to VMFS6Migrate from VMFS5 to VMFS6
Differentiate Physical Mode RDMs and Virtual Mode RDMsDifferentiate Physical Mode RDMs and Virtual Mode RDMs
Create a Virtual/Physical Mode RDMCreate a Virtual/Physical Mode RDM
Differentiate NFS 3.x and 4.1 capabilitiesDifferentiate NFS 3.x and 4.1 capabilities
Compare and contrast VMFS and NFS datastore Compare and contrast VMFS and NFS datastore propertiesproperties
Configure Bus SharingConfigure Bus Sharing
Configure Multi-writer lockingConfigure Multi-writer locking
Connect an NFS 4.1 datastore using KerberosConnect an NFS 4.1 datastore using Kerberos
Create/Rename/Delete/Unmount VMFS datastoresCreate/Rename/Delete/Unmount VMFS datastores
Mount/Unmount an NFS datastoreMount/Unmount an NFS datastore
Extend/Expand VMFS datastoresExtend/Expand VMFS datastores
Place a VMFS datastore in Maintenance ModePlace a VMFS datastore in Maintenance Mode
Select the Preferred Path/Disable a Path to a VMFS datastoreSelect the Preferred Path/Disable a Path to a VMFS datastore
Enable/Disable vStorage API for Array Integration (VAAI)Enable/Disable vStorage API for Array Integration (VAAI)
Determine a proper use case for multiple VMFS/NFS datastoresDetermine a proper use case for multiple VMFS/NFS datastores Objective 3.5
Objective 3.5 – – Set up and Configure Storage I/O Control (SIOC) Set up and Configure Storage I/O Control (SIOC)
Describe the benefits of SIOCDescribe the benefits of SIOC
Enable and configure SIOCEnable and configure SIOC
Configure/Manage SIOCConfigure/Manage SIOC
Monitor SIOCMonitor SIOC
Differentiate between SIOC and Dynamic Queue Depth Throttling feDifferentiate between SIOC and Dynamic Queue Depth Throttling fe aturesatures
Determine a proper use case for SIOCDetermine a proper use case for SIOC
Compare and contrast the effects Compare and contrast the effects of I/O contention in environments with and without SIOCof I/O contention in environments with and without SIOC
Understand SIOC metrics for Datastore Clusters and Storage DRSUnderstand SIOC metrics for Datastore Clusters and Storage DRS Section 4
Section 4 – – Upgrade a vSphere Deployment to Upgrade a vSphere Deployment to 6.x6.x Objective 4.1
Objective 4.1 – – Perform ESXi Host and Virtual Machine Upgrades Perform ESXi Host and Virtual Machine Upgrades
Configure download source(s)Configure download source(s)
Set up UMDS to seSet up UMDS to se t up download repositoryt up download repository
Import ESXi imagesImport ESXi images
Create Baselines and/or Baseline groupsCreate Baselines and/or Baseline groups
Attach Baselines to vSphere objectsAttach Baselines to vSphere objects
Stage Patches and ExtensionsStage Patches and Extensions
Remediate an objectRemediate an object
Upgrade a vSphere Distributed SwitchUpgrade a vSphere Distributed Switch
Upgrade VMware ToolsUpgrade VMware Tools
Upgrade Virtual Machine hardwareUpgrade Virtual Machine hardware
Upgrade an ESXi Host using vCenter Upgrade an ESXi Host using vCenter Update ManagerUpdate Manager
Stage multiple ESXi Host upgradesStage multiple ESXi Host upgrades
Align appropriate Baselines with target inventory objectsAlign appropriate Baselines with target inventory objects Objective 4.2
Objective 4.2 – – Perform vCenter Server Perform vCenter Server Upgrades (Windows)Upgrades (Windows)
Compare the methods of upgrading vCenter ServerCompare the methods of upgrading vCenter Server
Backup vCenter Server database, configuration and certificate datastoreBackup vCenter Server database, configuration and certificate datastore
Perform update as prescribedPerform update as prescribed
Upgrade vCenter ServerUpgrade vCenter Server
Determine the upgrade compatibility of an environmentDetermine the upgrade compatibility of an environment
Determine correct order of steps to upgrade a vSphere implementationDetermine correct order of steps to upgrade a vSphere implementation Objective 4.3
Objective 4.3 – – Perform vCenter Server migration to VCSA Perform vCenter Server migration to VCSA
Migrate to vCSAMigrate to vCSA
Understand the migration paths to the vCSUnderstand the migration paths to the vCS AA Section 5
Section 5 – – Administer and Manage vSphere 6.x Resources Administer and Manage vSphere 6.x Resources Objective 5.1
Objective 5.1 – –Configure Multilevel Resource PoolsConfigure Multilevel Resource Pools
Determine the effect of Determine the effect of the Expandable Reservation parameter on resource allocationthe Expandable Reservation parameter on resource allocation
Create a Resource Pool hierarchical structureCreate a Resource Pool hierarchical structure
Configure custom Resource Pool attributesConfigure custom Resource Pool attributes
Determine how Resource Pools apply to vAppsDetermine how Resource Pools apply to vApps
Create/Remove a Resource PoolCreate/Remove a Resource Pool
Add/Remove virtual machines from a Resource PoolAdd/Remove virtual machines from a Resource Pool
Determine appropriate shares, reservations and limits for Determine appropriate shares, reservations and limits for hierarchical Resource Poolshierarchical Resource Pools Objective 5.2
Objective 5.2 – – Configure vSphere DRS and Storage DRS Clusters Configure vSphere DRS and Storage DRS Clusters
Add/remove Host DRS GroupAdd/remove Host DRS Group
Add/remove virtual machine DRS GroupAdd/remove virtual machine DRS Group
Manage DRS affinity/anti-affinity rulesManage DRS affinity/anti-affinity rules
Configure the proper DRS automation level based oConfigure the proper DRS automation level based o n a set of business requirementsn a set of business requirements
Explain how DRS affinity rules effect virtual machine placementExplain how DRS affinity rules effect virtual machine placement
Understand Network DRSUnderstand Network DRS
Differentiate load balancing policiesDifferentiate load balancing policies
Section 6
Section 6 – – Back up and Recover Back up and Recover a vSphere Deploymenta vSphere Deployment Objective 6.1
Objective 6.1 – – Configure and Administer vCenter Appliance Backup/Restore Configure and Administer vCenter Appliance Backup/Restore
Configure vCSA File-based Backup and RestoreConfigure vCSA File-based Backup and Restore
Define supported backup targetsDefine supported backup targets Objective 6.2
Objective 6.2 – – Configure and Administer vCenter Data Protection Configure and Administer vCenter Data Protection
Deploy VDP Application AgentsDeploy VDP Application Agents
Differentiate VMware Data Protection capabilitiesDifferentiate VMware Data Protection capabilities
Explain VMware Data Protection sizing guidelinesExplain VMware Data Protection sizing guidelines
Create/Delete/Consolidate virtual machine snapshotsCreate/Delete/Consolidate virtual machine snapshots
Install and Configure VMware Data ProtectionInstall and Configure VMware Data Protection
Create a backup job with VMware Data ProtectionCreate a backup job with VMware Data Protection
Backup/Restore a virtual machine with VMware Data PBackup/Restore a virtual machine with VMware Data P rotectionrotection Objective 6.3
Objective 6.3 – – Configure vSphere Replication Configure vSphere Replication
Compare and contrast vSphere Replication compression methodsCompare and contrast vSphere Replication compression methods
Configure recovery point objective (RPO) for a Configure recovery point objective (RPO) for a protected virtual machineprotected virtual machine
Manage snapshots on recovered virtual machinesManage snapshots on recovered virtual machines
Install/Configure/Upgrade vSphere ReplicationInstall/Configure/Upgrade vSphere Replication
Configure VMware Certificate Authority (VMCA) integration with vSphere Configure VMware Certificate Authority (VMCA) integration with vSphere ReplicationReplication
Configure vSphere Replication for Single/Multiple VMsConfigure vSphere Replication for Single/Multiple VMs
Recover a VM using vSphere ReRecover a VM using vSphere Replicationplication
Perform a failback operation using vSphere ReplicationPerform a failback operation using vSphere Replication
Deploy a pair of vSphere Replication virtual appliancesDeploy a pair of vSphere Replication virtual appliances Section 7
Section 7 – – Troubleshoot a vSphere Deployment Troubleshoot a vSphere Deployment Objective 7.1
Objective 7.1 – – Troubleshoot vCenter Server and ESXi Hosts Troubleshoot vCenter Server and ESXi Hosts
Understand VCSA monitoring toolUnderstand VCSA monitoring tool
Monitor status of the vCenter Server servicesMonitor status of the vCenter Server services
Perform basic maintenance of a vCenter Server databasePerform basic maintenance of a vCenter Server database
Monitor status of ESXi management agentsMonitor status of ESXi management agents
Determine ESXi host stability issues and gather diagnostics informationDetermine ESXi host stability issues and gather diagnostics information
Monitor ESXi system healthMonitor ESXi system health
Locate and analyze vCenter Server and ESXi logsLocate and analyze vCenter Server and ESXi logs
Determine appropriate commands for troubleshootingDetermine appropriate commands for troubleshooting
Troubleshoot common issues, including:Troubleshoot common issues, including:
o
o vCenter Server servicesvCenter Server services o
o Identity SourcesIdentity Sources o
o
o Virtual machine resource contention, configuration and operationVirtual machine resource contention, configuration and operation o
o Platform Services Controller (PSC)Platform Services Controller (PSC) o
o Problems with installationProblems with installation o
o VMware Tools installationVMware Tools installation o
o Fault Tolerant network latencyFault Tolerant network latency o
o KMS connectivityKMS connectivity o
o vCenter Certification AuthorityvCenter Certification Authority
Objective 7.2
Objective 7.2 – – Troubleshoot vSphere Storage and Networking Troubleshoot vSphere Storage and Networking
Identify and isolate network and storage Identify and isolate network and storage resource contention and latency issuesresource contention and latency issues
Verify network and storage configurationVerify network and storage configuration
Verify that a given virtual machine is configured with the correct network resourcesVerify that a given virtual machine is configured with the correct network resources
Monitor/Troubleshoot Storage Distributed Resource Scheduler (SDRS) issuesMonitor/Troubleshoot Storage Distributed Resource Scheduler (SDRS) issues
Recognize the impact of network Recognize the impact of network and storage I/O control configurationsand storage I/O control configurations
Recognize a connectivity issue caused by a Recognize a connectivity issue caused by a VLAN/PVLANVLAN/PVLAN
Troubleshoot common issues with:Troubleshoot common issues with:
o
o Storage and networkStorage and network o
o Virtual switch and port group configurationVirtual switch and port group configuration o
o Physical network adapter configurationPhysical network adapter configuration o
o VMFS metadata consistencyVMFS metadata consistency
Objective 7.3
Objective 7.3 – – Troubleshoot vSphere Upgrades and Migrations Troubleshoot vSphere Upgrades and Migrations
Collect upgrade diagnostic informationCollect upgrade diagnostic information
Recognize common upgrade and migration issues with vCenter Server and vCenter Server ApplianceRecognize common upgrade and migration issues with vCenter Server and vCenter Server Appliance
Create/Locate VMware log bundlesCreate/Locate VMware log bundles
Determine alternative methods to upgrade ESXi Determine alternative methods to upgrade ESXi hosts in event of failurehosts in event of failure
Configure vCenter Server logging optionsConfigure vCenter Server logging options Objective 7.4
Objective 7.4 – – Troubleshoot Virtual Machines Troubleshoot Virtual Machines
Monitor CPU and memory usageMonitor CPU and memory usage
Identify and isolate CPU and memory contention issuesIdentify and isolate CPU and memory contention issues
Recognize impact of using CPU/memory limits, Recognize impact of using CPU/memory limits, reservations and sharesreservations and shares
Describe and differentiate critical performance metricsDescribe and differentiate critical performance metrics
Describe and differentiate common metrics, including:Describe and differentiate common metrics, including:
o o MemoryMemory o o CPUCPU o o NetworkNetwork o o StorageStorage
Monitor performance through esxtopMonitor performance through esxtop
Troubleshoot Enhanced vMotion Compatibility (EVC) issuesTroubleshoot Enhanced vMotion Compatibility (EVC) issues
Objective 7.5
Objective 7.5 – – Troubleshoot HA and DRS Configurations and Fault Tolerance Troubleshoot HA and DRS Configurations and Fault Tolerance
Troubleshoot issues with:Troubleshoot issues with:
o
o DRS workload balancingDRS workload balancing o
o HA failover/redundancy, capacity and network configurationHA failover/redundancy, capacity and network configuration o
o HA/DRS cluster configurationHA/DRS cluster configuration o
o vMotion/Storage vMotion configuration and/or migrationvMotion/Storage vMotion configuration and/or migration o
o Fault Tolerance configuration and failover issuesFault Tolerance configuration and failover issues
Explain the DRS Resource Distribution Graph and Target/Current Explain the DRS Resource Distribution Graph and Target/Current Host Load DeviationHost Load Deviation
Explain vMotion Resource MapsExplain vMotion Resource Maps Section 8
Section 8 – – Deploy and Customize ESXi Hosts Deploy and Customize ESXi Hosts Objective 8.1
Objective 8.1 – – Configure Auto Deploy for ESXi Hosts Configure Auto Deploy for ESXi Hosts
Describe the components and architecture of Describe the components and architecture of an Auto Deploy environmentan Auto Deploy environment
Implement Host Profiles with an Auto Deploy of Implement Host Profiles with an Auto Deploy of an ESXi hostan ESXi host
Install and configure Auto DeployInstall and configure Auto Deploy
Deploy multiple ESXi hosts using Auto DeployDeploy multiple ESXi hosts using Auto Deploy
Explain the Auto Deploy deployment model needed to meet Explain the Auto Deploy deployment model needed to meet a business requirementa business requirement
Objective 8.2
Objective 8.2 – – Create and Deploy Host Profiles Create and Deploy Host Profiles
Edit answer file to customize ESXi Edit answer file to customize ESXi host settingshost settings
Modify and apply a storage path selection plugin (PSP) to a Modify and apply a storage path selection plugin (PSP) to a device using host profilesdevice using host profiles
Modify and apply switch configurations across multiple hosts using a Host ProfileModify and apply switch configurations across multiple hosts using a Host Profile
Create/Edit/Remove a Host Profile from an ESCreate/Edit/Remove a Host Profile from an ES Xi hostXi host
Import/Export a Host ProfileImport/Export a Host Profile
Attach and apply a Host Profile to ESXi Attach and apply a Host Profile to ESXi hosts in a clusterhosts in a cluster
Perform compliance scanning and remediation of an ESXi hosts and clusters Perform compliance scanning and remediation of an ESXi hosts and clusters using Host Profilesusing Host Profiles
Enable or disable Host Profile componentsEnable or disable Host Profile components Section 9
Section 9 – – Configure and Administer vSphere and vCenter Configure and Administer vSphere and vCenter Availability SolutionsAvailability Solutions Objective 9.1
Objective 9.1 – – Configure vSphere HA Cluster Features Configure vSphere HA Cluster Features
Modify vSphere HA cluster settingsModify vSphere HA cluster settings
Configure a network for use with Configure a network for use with HA heartbeatsHA heartbeats
Apply an admission control policy for HAApply an admission control policy for HA
Enable/disable vSphere HA settingsEnable/disable vSphere HA settings
Configure different heartbeat datastores for an Configure different heartbeat datastores for an HA clusterHA cluster
Apply virtual machine monitoring for a clusterApply virtual machine monitoring for a cluster
Configure Virtual Machine Component Protection (VMCP) settingsConfigure Virtual Machine Component Protection (VMCP) settings
Implement vSphere HA on a vSAN clusterImplement vSphere HA on a vSAN cluster
Explain how vSphere HA communicates with Distributed Resource Scheduler Explain how vSphere HA communicates with Distributed Resource Scheduler and Distributed Powerand Distributed Power Management
Objective 9.2
Objective 9.2 – – Configure vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) HA Configure vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) HA
Enable and Configure vCSA HAEnable and Configure vCSA HA
Understand and describe the architecture of vCSA HAUnderstand and describe the architecture of vCSA HA Section 10
Section 10 – – Administer and Manage vSphere Virtual Machines Administer and Manage vSphere Virtual Machines Objective 10.1
Objective 10.1 – – Create and Manage vSphere Create and Manage vSphere Virtual Machines and TemplatesVirtual Machines and Templates
Determine how using a shared USB Determine how using a shared USB device impacts the environmentdevice impacts the environment
Configure virtual machines for vGPUs, DirectPath I/O and SRConfigure virtual machines for vGPUs, DirectPath I/O and SR -IOV-IOV
Configure virtual machines for multicore vCPUsConfigure virtual machines for multicore vCPUs
Differentiate virtual machine configuration settingsDifferentiate virtual machine configuration settings
Interpret virtual machine configuration files (.vmx) settingsInterpret virtual machine configuration files (.vmx) settings
Enable/disable advanced virtual machine settingsEnable/disable advanced virtual machine settings Objective 10.2
Objective 10.2 – – Create and Manage a Content Library Create and Manage a Content Library
Publish a content catalogPublish a content catalog
Subscribe to a published catalogSubscribe to a published catalog
Determine which privileges are required to Determine which privileges are required to globally manage a content catalogglobally manage a content catalog
Compare the functionality of Automatic sync and On-Demand syncCompare the functionality of Automatic sync and On-Demand sync
Configure Content Library to work across sitesConfigure Content Library to work across sites
Configure Content Library authenticationConfigure Content Library authentication
Set/configure Content Library rolesSet/configure Content Library roles
Add/remove Content LibrariesAdd/remove Content Libraries Objective 10.3
Objective 10.3 – – Objective 10.3 is no longer covered in the exam content. Objective 10.3 is no longer covered in the exam content.
Objective 10.4
Objective 10.4 – – Consolidate Physical Workloads using VMware vCenter Converter Consolidate Physical Workloads using VMware vCenter Converter
Install vCenter Converter standalone instanceInstall vCenter Converter standalone instance
Convert physical workloads using vCenter ConverterConvert physical workloads using vCenter Converter
Modify server resources during conversionModify server resources during conversion
Interpret and correct errors during conversionInterpret and correct errors during conversion
Deploy a physical host as a virtual machine using vCenter ConverteDeploy a physical host as a virtual machine using vCenter Converte rr
Collect diagnostic information during conversion operationCollect diagnostic information during conversion operation
Resize partitions during the conversion processResize partitions during the conversion process
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3 Tools and ReferencesTools and References
The tools and references listed below we
The tools and references listed below we re used to help write the re used to help write the exam items, and can be used to exam items, and can be used to helphelp prepare for the exam.
prepare for the exam. All links were valid at the time of All links were valid at the time of publication, but are subject to change. The publication, but are subject to change. The tools listedtools listed contains information relevant to each respective objective.
contains information relevant to each respective objective. All objectives may also be referenced All objectives may also be referenced in otherin other product documentation not specifically highlighted below. The candidate should be familiar with all relevant product documentation not specifically highlighted below. The candidate should be familiar with all relevant product documentation or have an equivalent skill set.
product documentation or have an equivalent skill set.
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1 5.2 6.1 6.2 6.3 7.1 7.2 7.3 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1 5.2 6.1 6.2 6.3 7.1 7.2 7.3 vSphere vSphere Security Security VMware Tools VMware Tools User Guide User Guide Modify Default Modify Default Expiry Time Expiry Time ESXi and ESXi and vCenter Server vCenter Server 6.5 6.5 Documentation Documentation What's new in What's new in VMware VMware vSphere 6.5 vSphere 6.5 Beacon Beacon probing probing ESXi and ESXi and vCenter Server vCenter Server 6.0 6.0 Documentation Documentation VMware VMware vSphere vSphere Hypervisor Hypervisor Backing up and Backing up and restoring ESXi restoring ESXi configuration configuration VMware VMware vSphere Flash vSphere Flash Read Cache Read Cache Using ESXi Using ESXi Shell Shell Enabling trivia Enabling trivia logging in logging in VMware VMware vCenter Server vCenter Server
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1 5.2 6.1 6.2 6.3 7.1 7.2 7.3 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1 5.2 6.1 6.2 6.3 7.1 7.2 7.3 Stopping, Stopping, starting, or starting, or restarting restarting service in service in vCenter Server vCenter Server Using the Using the pktcap-uw tool pktcap-uw tool Collect Collect diagnostic diagnostic information information 7.4 7.5 8.1 8.2 9.1 9.2 10.1 10.2 10.4 7.4 7.5 8.1 8.2 9.1 9.2 10.1 10.2 10.4 ESXi and ESXi and vCenter Server vCenter Server 6.5 6.5 Documentation Documentation Virtual machines Virtual machines appear as invalid appear as invalid or orphaned or orphaned vMotion failure vMotion failure vSphere and vSphere and vSphere with vSphere with Operations Operations Management Management VMware Host VMware Host Profiles: Profiles: Technical Technical Overview Overview What's New in What's New in vSphere 6.5: vSphere 6.5: Host and Host and Resource Resource Management Management Stopping, Stopping, starting, or starting, or restarting restarting service in service in vCenter Server vCenter Server VMware VMware vCenter vCenter Converter Converter Standalone Standalone User's Guide User's Guide
7.4 7.5 8.1 8.2 9.1 9.2 10.1 10.2 10.4 7.4 7.5 8.1 8.2 9.1 9.2 10.1 10.2 10.4 Best practices
Best practices
for using and
for using and
troubleshooting troubleshooting VMware VMware Converter Converter 3.1
3.1 Practice ExamPractice Exam
Please be advised that the pass score for the practice exam is unrelated to the pass score for the actual exam. Please be advised that the pass score for the practice exam is unrelated to the pass score for the actual exam. The practice exam is located at
The practice exam is located at http://www.vmwarecertificationmarketplace.com/VMware-Certified-
http://www.vmwarecertificationmarketplace.com/VMware-Certified-Professional-6-5-p/mu_vcp6.5_dcv_p.htm
Professional-6-5-p/mu_vcp6.5_dcv_p.htm
3.2
3.2 VCP CommunityVCP Community
VMware provides an online community for VCP candi
VMware provides an online community for VCP candidates. dates. This community contains valuThis community contains valuable informationable information from other candidates and senior VCPs, and is moderated by VMware certification staff.
from other candidates and senior VCPs, and is moderated by VMware certification staff. The community isThe community is located here:
located here: VMware Certified Professional CommunityVMware Certified Professional Community
3.3
3.3 Test Driving a VMware vSphere environmentTest Driving a VMware vSphere environment
VMware provides Hands-On Labs for VMware vSphere technologies. These labs provide an environment VMware provides Hands-On Labs for VMware vSphere technologies. These labs provide an environment where you can work with
where you can work with the products covered in this exam. The labs the products covered in this exam. The labs can be accessed here:can be accessed here: https://my.vmware.com/web/vmware/evalcenter?p=vsphere-hol
