Question 1

How many VCDX-DCV practice questions are there?

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145 questions across 1 version, each with the correct answer and an explanation.

Question 2

Are there free VCDX-DCV sample questions?

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Yes. 12 sample questions are free; 6 are open to everyone and the rest unlock with a free account.

Question 3

What does full access include?

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Every VCDX-DCV question in study, timed and flashcard modes, explanations for each answer, and progress that saves so you can resume.

Question 4

What topics does VCDX-DCV cover?

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Customer Requirements (20%), Solution Architecture (25%), Engineering Specifications (20%), Implementation Guidance (15%), Risk Management (10%), Technical Communication (5%), Interactive Design Exercise (5%).

Question 5

What is the VCDX-DCV certification and how is it different from other VMware certifications?

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The VCDX-DCV (VMware Certified Design Expert - Data Center Virtualization) is the highest-level VMware certification available. Unlike traditional written exams such as VCP or VCAP, the VCDX-DCV requires candidates to submit a comprehensive VMware vSphere-based infrastructure design document (typically 100-300 pages) and then orally defend that design before a panel of three existing VCDX holders. The 120-minute defense session consists of a 75-minute design defense where you present and…

Question 6

What are the prerequisites to attempt the VCDX-DCV certification?

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To pursue the VCDX-DCV 2024 certification, candidates must first hold a valid VCP-DCV (VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization) certification and the VCIX-DCV badge (which requires passing both the VCAP-DCV Design and VCAP-DCV Deploy exams). Specifically, you need the VCAP-DCV Design 2024 [v2] or hold a VCAP-DCV Design from 2021, 2022, 2023, or 2024, along with the VCIX-DCV 2024 badge (or 2021/2022/2023 versions). The full certification path is: VCP-DCV -> VCAP-DCV Deploy +…

Question 7

How much does the VCDX-DCV certification cost in total?

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The VCDX-DCV certification has two separate fees. The Application Fee of $995 USD is collected when you submit your complete application package, which includes the design document, installation guide, validation plan, and operational procedures. If your application passes the technical review and is accepted for defense, a Defense Fee is due: $3,000 USD for in-person defenses or $995 USD for remote defenses. As of 2024-2025, VMware is currently only offering remote defenses, making the total…

Question 8

What happens if my VCDX-DCV application is rejected or my defense is unsuccessful?

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If your application is rejected during the technical review phase, you will receive a customized report of application deficits, and you can resubmit the design with improvements (a new $995 application fee is required). You can submit the same design up to three times; after three rejections, you must create an entirely new design. If your defense is unsuccessful, you may reschedule for a future defense using the same design without going through the technical review again, but you must pay…

Question 9

How long does it typically take to earn the VCDX-DCV certification?

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The VCDX-DCV certification typically takes approximately 24 months to earn following the full certification path from VCP-DCV through VCAP exams to the VCDX defense. This timeline includes earning the prerequisite certifications (VCP-DCV, VCAP-DCV Deploy, VCAP-DCV Design), building a comprehensive vSphere-based design document (100-300 pages), submitting the application, awaiting review, and preparing for and completing the defense. The actual timeline varies significantly based on the…

Question 10

What should my VCDX-DCV design document include?

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Your VCDX-DCV design document must cover a VMware vSphere-based infrastructure where business requirements drive design decisions, is suited for mission-critical applications, and is in a managed environment. The required components include: a completed VCDX-DCV Application Form, conceptual design diagrams mapping client requirements to high-level solution components, logical design diagrams showing component interrelations without hardware details, physical design diagrams showing as-built…

Question 11

Is the VCDX-DCV certification being retired or replaced with the new VCDX program?

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As of November 2025, VMware (under Broadcom) announced the evolution of the VCDX program, expanding it beyond traditional design roles to include Architects, Administrators, and Support Specialists, and renaming it the VMware Certified Distinguished Expert (VCDX). This is being positioned as an evolution rather than a retirement. The current VCDX-DCV 2024 certification remains active, with VMware transitioning toward a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)-aligned VCDX program. Candidates should…

Question 12

How should I prepare for the VCDX-DCV defense panel?

Accepted Answer

Preparation for the VCDX-DCV defense involves several key steps. First, create a PowerPoint presentation that provides an executive summary of your design for the first 15 minutes, focusing on requirements, constraints, assumptions, and key design decisions. Rehearse your defense with an audience familiar with VMware technology, enforcing a strict 75-minute time limit. Have audience members ask challenging questions throughout. Use your presentation as an indexed reference tool to quickly jump…

Question 13

How much does the VCDX-DCV exam cost?

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The VCDX-DCV exam fee is $995 (USD; local pricing varies by region and provider).

Question 14

What is the passing score for VCDX-DCV?

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You need Not publicly disclosed - evaluated by panel of 3 VCDX holders to pass VCDX-DCV.

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What VCDX-DCV covers

01Customer Requirements20%6 topics

1.1Requirements GatheringAsk probing questions to determine specific requirements and considerations based on business objectives6 obj.

1.2Availability RequirementsDeliver highly available operation in compliance with SLAs, as measured by percent uptime of relevant components2 obj.

1.3Manageability RequirementsManage the environment and maintain normal operations, including scalability, lifecycle management, and capacity management2 obj.

1.4Performance RequirementsMeet expectations or SLAs of responsiveness of components for the designed environment2 obj.

1.5Recoverability RequirementsFormulate how to restore components and service within acceptable data and component loss/downtime from a significant unexpected incident that affects the environment2 obj.

1.6Security RequirementsPlan for overall data control, confidentiality, integrity, accessibility, governance, and risk management, often including the ability to demonstrate or achieve compliance with regulation2 obj.

Hands-on skills & common mistakesConducting structured requirements gathering sessions · Confusing requirements with constraints or assumptions

02Solution Architecture25%6 topics

03Engineering Specifications20%5 topics

04Implementation Guidance15%4 topics

05Risk Management10%3 topics

06Technical Communication5%1 topic

07Interactive Design Exercise5%2 topics