VCP NV Exam Blueprint v1 - 2 PDF

VMware Certified Professional Network Virtualization
Exam Blueprint
VCP-NV Exam testing center exam code: VCPN610

Exam Blueprint Version 1.2
02 October 2014
Disclaimer:
This blueprint is intended to provide information about the objectives covered by this
exam, related resources, and recommended courses. The material contained within this
blueprint is not intended to guarantee that a passing score will be achieved on the exam. VMware
recommends that a candidate thoroughly understands the objectives indicated in this guide and utilizes the
resources and courses recommended in this guide where needed to gain that understanding.
Blueprint Authors:
Jon C. Hall
Jeff Hall
Josh Andrews
Contributors:
William Grismore
John Hays
Paul Mancuso
Chris McCain
Michael Moore
Victor Sandoval
Elver Sena
Andrew Voltmer
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Table of Contents
1. The Exam............................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Purpose of Exam ........................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Number of Questions.................................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Passing Score ................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.4 How Objectives Relate to Questions on the Exam ....................................................................................... 3
1.5 Languages ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.6 Time Limit ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.7 Scheduling and Taking the Exam .................................................................................................................. 4
1.8 Certification Tracks ....................................................................................................................................... 4
1.9 Recertification............................................................................................................................................... 4
1.10 Retake Policy ............................................................................................................................................... 5
1.11 Exam Security.............................................................................................................................................. 5
2. Intended Audience.............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Intended Audience........................................................................................................................................ 5
3. Objectives covered in the VCP-NV Exam ............................................................................................................ 5
3.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Objectives ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
4. VCP-NV Paths and Course Requirement Options ............................................................................................. 24
4.1 VCP-NV Path Options .................................................................................................................................. 24
4.2 Course Requirement ................................................................................................................................... 24
5. Additional Resources ........................................................................................................................................ 25
5.1 Practice Exam .............................................................................................................................................. 25
5.2 VCP Community .......................................................................................................................................... 25
1. The Exam
1.1 Purpose of Exam
The VMware Certified Professional Network Virtualization (VCP-NV) Exam tests candidates on their skills and
abilities installing, configuring and administering a VMware NSX environment. Successful candidates
demonstrate mastery of these skills and abilities.
1.2 Number of Questions
The VCP-NV Exam consists of 120 questions and a short pre-exam survey consisting of 8 questions.
1.3 Passing Score
The passing score for this exam is 300, using a scaled scoring method. The scale is from 100-500. Scaled
scores are calculated using a mathematical formula that considers a variety of factors, including the number
and type of exam questions included in a specific version of the exam. Because this combination may vary in
different versions of the same examination, scaled scores provide a fair score for each individual based on the
version of the exam taken.
1.4 How Objectives Relate to Questions on the Exam
Objectives summarize what the test is designed to measure. Objectives are developed by Exam Developers
and Subject Matter Experts based on identified tasks that relate to the job of implementing and administering
a vSphere environment. Once the initial development process is complete, these objectives are verified using
an external group of individuals in the actual job role. The external survey determines the number of
questions for each objective, which relates directly to the criticality of the task in the job role.
1.5 Languages
The exam is available in English.
1.6 Time Limit
The time limit for the exam is 120 minutes, with an additional 15 minutes to complete the survey questions
and agreements. Candidates who take the VCPN610 Exam and have a home address in a country where
English is not a primary language will have an additional 30 minutes added to the exam time. This time
extension is automatic, no additional action is required from the candidate. For the purposes of this exam,
countries where English is considered one of the primary languages are Australia, Belize, Bermuda, Canada,
Guernsey, Isle of Man, Ireland, Jersey, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
1.7 Scheduling and Taking the Exam

This exam is administered through Pearson VUE. Details on the rules and procedures associated with
requesting authorization, registering, and sitting for the exam are available here. For the latest certification
news and more, please sign up for updates.
1.8 Certification Tracks
The VCP-NV Exam is a core component of the VCP-NV certification. The certification requires a passing score
on the exam and successful completion of a required VMware authorized course. Courses that meet this
requirement are listed in section 4.
The VCP-NV certification is a requirement for several certification tracks, including the VMware Certified
Implementation Expert Network Virtualization (VCIX-NV) and the VMware Certified Design Expert Network
Virtualization (VCDX-NV).
1.9 Recertification
The recertification policy helps ensure that all VCP holders are current in their VMware training, and
encourages certified professionals to expand the depth and breadth of their knowledge by recertifying in a
different track or at a higher level.
Certification holders must recertify within two years of earning their most recent VCP certification.
Prerequisite course requirements are waived, but the exam and exam cost are the same as those required for
initial certification.
There are three ways to recertify:
Take the current exam for the VCP certification currently held. For example, a VCP3 could take the
current VCP-Network Virtualization (VCPN610) exam.
Earn a new VCP certification in a different solution track. For example, a VCP-Cloud could recertify by
earning a VCP-NV (VCPN610) certification.
Advance to the next level by earning a VMware Certified Implementation Expert (VCIX) certification.
Certification holders who do not maintain training currency will have their certifications revoked. Re-earning a
revoked certification requires satisfying the same prerequisites as any candidate attempting to earn that
certification for the first time. Revoking certification entails:
Loss of access to the VCP portal
Loss of the right to use VMware certification logos
Notification of the lost certification status on MyLearn transcripts
For more information on the certification program or to register for our recommended courses, please visit
vmware.com/go/recertification or contact certification@vmware.com.
1.10 Retake Policy

If a candidate fails an exam on the first attempt, he or she must wait seven calendar days from their original
appointment time before he or she can register to retake the exam. There is no limit to the number of retakes
a candidate can attempt, but the same waiting period applies after each failed attempt. Once the exam is
passed, a candidate may not make any further attempts. Please note that the exam is only available for a
limited time, after which the retake policy would apply to the live exam.
1.11 Exam Security
VMware reserves the right to refuse certifying a candidate who violates exam security policies. This includes
copying and redistribution of exam material, using any type of study material during the exam itself,
attempting to photograph exam items and taking an exam using a false identity. Pearson VUE testing centers
will take your photo and capture your digital signature upon arrival to take the exam.
2. Intended Audience
2.1 Intended Audience
A candidate for the VCP-NV certification has approximately six months experience working with NSX
implementations. They are typically infrastructure personnel for networking, datacenter and cloud
administrators, as well as virtualization specialists who have a strong understanding of the relationship
between physical and virtual network infrastructures and is capable of installing, configuring, managing, and
troubleshooting VMware NSX. The successful candidate will most likely have one or more industry recognized
networking certifications or equivalent experience (typically 2-3 years) and a familiarity with datacenter
virtualization.
3. Objectives covered in the VCP-NV Exam

3.1 Introduction
It is recommended that candidates have the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure and
administer an NSX environment before taking the VCP-NV Exam. It is also recommended that the candidate
complete the course requirement prior to attempting the exam. It is not required that the course is
completed prior to the exam, but the course requirement must be completed in order to obtain the VCP-NV
certification.
3.2 Objectives
Prior to taking this exam, candidates should understand each of the following objectives. Each objective is
listed below; along with related tools the candidate should have experience with, and related documentation
that contains information relevant to the objective. All objectives may also be referenced in other product
documentation not specifically highlighted below. The candidate should be familiar with all relevant product
documentation or have an equivalent skillset.
Section 1 Define VMware NSX Technology and Architecture
Objective 1.1 Describe the Benefits of a VMware NSX Implementation
Knowledge
Identify challenges within a physical network interface

Explain common VMware NSX terms
Describe and differentiate functions and services performed by VMware NSX
Describe common use cases for VMware NSX
Tools
VMware NSX Datasheet

VMware NSX Network Virtualization Platform white paper
VMware NSX Network Virtualization Design Guide
Objective 1.2 Describe VMware NSX Architecture

Knowledge
Identify the components in a VMware NSX stack

Identify common physical network topologies
Describe a basic VMware NSX topology
Differentiate functional services delivered by a VMware NSX stack
Tools

NSX Administration Guide
Objective 1.3 Differentiate VMware Network and Security Technologies

Knowledge
Identify upgrade requirements for ESXi hosts

Identify steps required to upgrade a vSphere implementation
Describe core vSphere networking technologies
Describe vCloud Networking and Security technologies
Describe and differentiate VMware NSX for vSphere and VMware NSX for third-party hypervisors
Tools
vSphere Installation and Setup Guide

vSphere Upgrade Guide
vSphere Networking Guide
VMware vCloud Networking and Security Overview white paper
NSX Users Guide
Objective 1.4 Contrast Physical and Virtual Network Technologies

Knowledge
Differentiate logical and physical topologies

Differentiate logical and physical components (i.e. switches, routers, etc.)
Differentiate logical and physical services (i.e. firewall, NAT, etc.)
Differentiate between physical and logical security constructs
o Service Composer
o Endpoint Security
o Data Security
Tools

NSX Users Guide
Objective 1.5 Explain VMware NSX Integration with Third-Party Products and Services
Knowledge
Describe integration with third-party hypervisors

Describe integration with third-party cloud automation
Describe integration with third-party services
o Network services
o Security services
Describe integration with third-party hardware
o Network Interface Cards (NICs)
o Terminating overlay networks
Manually register a third-party service with NSX
Install a third-party service with NSX
Tools
Next Generation Security with VMware NSX and Palo Alto Networks VM-Series white paper
Deploying VMware NSX with Cisco UCS and Nexus 7000
Objective 1.6 Explain VMware NSX Integration with vCloud Automation Center (vCAC)
Knowledge
Describe integration with vCAC

Explain NSX deployment capabilities built into vCAC
List NSX components that can be pre-created using vCAC
Describe Network Profiles available in vCAC
Explain NSX preparation tasks that must be completed prior to attaching a network profile to a
blueprint
Explain vCAC preparation tasks that must be completed prior to deploying a machine with ondemand network services
Tools
IaaS Configuration for Virtual Platforms

IaaS Configuration for Multi-Machine Services
Section 2 Describe VMware NSX Physical Infrastructure Requirements
Objective 2.1 Define Benefits of Running VMware NSX on Physical Network Fabrics
Knowledge
Identify physical network topologies (Layer 2 Fabric, Multi-Tier, Leaf/Spine, etc.)

Identify physical network trends
Explain the purpose of a Spine node
Explain the purpose of a Leaf node
Identify virtual network topologies (Enterprise, Service Provider Multi-Tenant, Multi-Tenant
Scalable)
Explain benefits of Multi-Instance TCP/IP stack
Describe challenges in a Layer 2 Fabric topology
Describe challenges in a Multi-Tier topology
Describe challenges in a Leaf/Spine topology
Differentiate physical/virtual QoS implementation
Differentiate single/multiple vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) Distributed Logical Router
implementations
Differentiate NSX Edge High Availability (HA)/Scale-out NSX NSX Edge HA implementations
Differentiate Collapsed/Separate vSphere Cluster topologies
Differentiate Layer 3 and Converged cluster infrastructures
Tools

NSX Users Guide
Objective 2.2 Describe Physical Infrastructure Requirements for a VMware NSX Implementation
Knowledge
Identify management and edge cluster requirements

Describe minimum/optimal physical infrastructure requirements for a VMware NSX
implementation
Describe how traffic types are handled in a physical infrastructure
Determine use cases for available virtual architectures
Describe ESXi host vmnic requirements
Differentiate virtual to physical switch connection methods
Describe VMkernel networking recommendations
Tools

NSX Users Guide
Section 3 Configure and Manage vSphere Networking

Objective 3.1 Configure and Manage vSphere Standard Switches (vSS)
Knowledge
Identify vSS capabilities

Add/Configure/Remove vmnics on a vSS
Configure vmkernel ports for network services
Add/Edit/Remove port groups on a vSS
Determine use cases for a vSphere Standard Switch
Tools

vSphere Web Client
vSphere Client
Objective 3.2 Configure and Manage vSphere Distributed Switches (vDS)

Knowledge
Identify vDS capabilities

Create/Delete a vDS
Add/Remove ESXi hosts from a vDS
Edit general vSphere vDS settings
Add/Configure/Remove dvPortgroups
Configure dvPort settings
Add/Remove uplink adapters to dvUplinkgroups
Create/Configure/Remove virtual adapters
Migrate virtual adapters to/from a vSS
Migrate virtual machines to/from a vDS
Monitor dvPort state
Determine use cases for a vDS
Tools

vSphere Web Client
vSphere Client
Objective 3.3 Configure and Manage vSS and vDS Policies

Knowledge
Identify common vSS and vDS policies

Configure dvPortgroup blocking policies
Configure load balancing and failover policies
Configure VLAN settings
Configure traffic shaping policies
Enable TCP Segmentation Offload (TOE) support for a virtual machine
Enable Jumbo Frame support on appropriate components
Determine appropriate VLAN configuration for a vSphere implementation
Tools

vSphere Web Client
vSphere Client
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Section 4 Install and Upgrade VMware NSX

Objective 4.1 Configure Environment for Network Virtualization
Knowledge
Configure the physical infrastructure (MTU, Dynamic Routing for edge, etc.)
Prepare a new vSphere infrastructure
o Configure Quality of Service (QoS)
o Configure Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
Configure an existing vSphere infrastructure
o Upgrade VMware Tools
Explain how IP address assignments work in VMware NSX
Identify minimum permissions required to deploy NSX in a vSphere environment
Tools

vSphere Web Client
Objective 4.2 Deploy VMware NSX Components

Knowledge
Install NSX Manager

Register NSX Manager with vCenter Server
Install NSX License
Prepare ESXi hosts
Deploy NSX Controllers
Assign Segment ID pool and Multicast addresses
Configure VXLAN Transport
Install NSX Edge
Install vShield Endpoint
Install Data Security
Create an IP pool
Tools
NSX Installation and Upgrade Guide

NSX Manager
vSphere Web Client
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Objective 4.3 Upgrade Existing vCNS/NSX Implementation

Knowledge
Verify upgrade prerequisites have been met

Upgrade vCNS 5.5 to NSX 6.x
Upgrade vCNS Virtual Wires to NSX Logical Switches
Upgrade to NSX Components
o Upgrade to NSX Firewall
o Upgrade to NSX Edge
o Upgrade vShield Endpoint from 5.5 to 6.x
o Upgrade to NSX Data Security
Upgrade NSX Manager from 6.0 to 6.x
Update vSphere Clusters after NSX upgrade
Tools

vSphere Web Client
Objective 4.4 Expand Transport Zone to Include New Cluster(s)

Knowledge
Explain the function of a Transport Zone

Add a Transport Zone
Expand/Contract a Transport Zone
Edit a Transport Zone
Change the Control Plane mode for a Transport Zone
Tools

vSphere Web Client
Section 5 Configure VMware NSX Virtual Networks

Objective 5.1 Create and Administer Logical Switches
Knowledge
Configure IP address assignments

Add/Remove a logical switch
Modify control plane mode
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Connect a logical switch to an NSX Edge gateway

Deploy services to a logical switch
Connect/Disconnect virtual machines
Test logical switch connectivity
Determine distributed virtual switch type and version for a given NSX implementation
Tools

NSX Manager
vSphere Web Client
Objective 5.2 Configure VXLAN

Knowledge
Identify where to install and configure VXLAN

Identify physical network requirements
Prepare a cluster for VXLAN
Determine the appropriate teaming policy for a given implementation
Add/Edit/Expand/Contract transport zones
Prepare VXLAN Tunnel End Points (VTEPs) on clusters
Tools

NSX Manager
vSphere Web Client
Objective 5.3 Configure and Manage Layer 2 Bridging

Knowledge
Identify High Availability requirements for Layer 2 Bridging

Add a Layer 2 Bridge to an NSX Edge device
Determine when Layer 2 Bridging would be required for a given NSX implementation
Determine when multiple Layer 2 Bridges are required for a given NSX implementation
Tools

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NSX Manager
vSphere Web Client
Objective 5.4 Configure and Manage Logical Routers

Knowledge
Describe and differentiate router interfaces

Determine controller and logical switch requirements for logical router deployment
Add a logical router
Configure distributed routing
Configure a management interface
Configure High Available for a logical router
Configure edge routing
Configure routing protocols
o Static
o OSPF
o BGP
o IS-IS
Configure default gateway
Add/Delete a static route
Determine if cross-protocol route sharing is needed for a given NSX implementation
Tools

NSX Manager
NSX CLI
vSphere Web Client
Section 6 Configure and Manage NSX Network Services

Objective 6.1 Configure and Manage Logical Load Balancing
Knowledge
Identify general ESXi host troubleshooting guidelines

Configure global load balancing configuration
Create a service monitor
Add/Edit/Delete a server pool
Add/Edit/Delete an application profile
Add/Edit/Delete virtual servers
Configure global server load balancing
Determine appropriate NSX Edge instance size based on load balancing requirements
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Tools

HAProxy Configuration Manual
NSX Manager
vSphere Web Client
Objective 6.2 Configure and Manage Logical Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Knowledge
Configure IPSec VPN

o Add/Edit/Disable IPSec VPN Service
o Configure IPSec VPN parameters
o Enable logging
Configure Layer 2 VPN
o Enable Layer 2 VPN
o Add Layer 2 VPN Client/Server
o View Layer 2 VPN Statistics
Configure Network Access/Web Access SSL VPN-Plus
o Edit Client Configurations
o Edit General Settings
o Edit Web Portal Designs
o Add/Edit/Delete IP Pools
o Enable/Disable IP Pools
o Add/Edit/Delete Private Networks
o Enable/Disable Private Networks
o Add/Edit/Delete Installation Packages
o Add/Edit/Delete Users
o Add/Edit/Delete Login/Logoff script
o Enable/Disable Login/Logoff script
Determine appropriate VPN service type for a given NSX implementation
Determine appropriate NSX Edge instance size based on load balancing requirements
Tools

NSX Manager
vSphere Web Client
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Objective 6.3 Configure and Manage DHCP/DNS/NAT

Knowledge
Add/Edit a DHCP IP pool

Enable a DHCP IP pool
Add/Edit DHCP static binding
Configure DNS services
Add Source NAT (SNAT) rule
Add Destination NAT (DNAT) rule
Tools

NSX Manager
vSphere Web Client
Objective 6.4 Configure and Manage Edge Services High Availability

Knowledge
Describe NSX Edge High Availability

Explain Edge High Availability best practices
Describe service availability during an Edge High Availability failover
Differentiate NSX Edge High Availability and vSphere High Availability
Configure NSX Edge High Availability
o Configure heartbeat settings
o Configure management IP addresses
Modify and existing Edge High Availability deployment
Determine resource pool requirements for a given Edge High Availability configuration
Tools

NSX Manager
vSphere Web Client
Section 7 Configure and Administer Network Security

Objective 7.1 Configure and Administer Logical Firewall Services
Knowledge
Add/Edit/Delete an Edge Firewall rule

Configure Source/Destination/Service/Action rule components
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Change the order of an Edge Firewall rule

Change the priority of an Edge Firewall rule
Tools

vSphere Web Client
Objective 7.2 Configure Distributed Firewall Services

Knowledge
Differentiate between Layer 2 and Layer 3 rules

Differentiate between entity-based and identity-based rules
Identify firewall rule entities
Explain rule processing order
Explain rule segregation
Add/Delete a Distributed Firewall rule
Configure Source/Destination/Service/Action rule components
Change the order of a Distributed Firewall rule
Add/Merge/Delete a Distributed Firewall rule section
Determine publishing requirements for rules in a given NSX implementation
Import/Export Distributed Firewall Configuration
Load Distributed Firewall configuration
Determine need for excluding virtual machines from distributed firewall protection
Configure and manage SpoofGuard
o Create a SpoofGuard policy
o Approve IP addresses
o Edit/Clear IP addresses
Tools

vSphere Web Client
Objective 7.3 Configure and Manage Service Composer

Knowledge
Identify assets that can be used with a Security Group

Identify services contained in a Security Policy
Identify common Service Composer use cases
Differentiate Security Groups and Security Policies
Create/Edit a Security Group in Service Composer
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Create/Edit/Delete a Security Policy

Map a Security Policy to a Security Group
Add/Edit/Delete a Security Tag
Assign and view a Security Tag
Tools

vSphere Web Client
Section 8 Perform Operations Tasks in a VMware NSX Environment

Objective 8.1 Configure Roles, Permissions, and Scopes
Knowledge
Identify default roles

Explain Single Sign-On (SSO) integration
Assign a role to a vCenter Server user
Assign objects to a user
Configure SSO
Enable/Disable a user account
Edit/Delete a user account
Tools

vSphere Web Client
Objective 8.2 Describe NSX Automation

Knowledge
Identify API-only functionality

Explain how REST APIs work
Describe how to use the NSX API in a supported browser
Identify port requirements for the NSX API
Describe common use cases for VMware NSX API
Explain how to access the VMware NSX API
Modify an existing API workflow
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Tools
NSX vSphere API Guide

NSX API
Objective 8.3 Monitor a VMware NSX Implementation

Knowledge
Identify available monitoring methods (UI, CLI, API, etc.)

Monitor infrastructure components
o Control Cluster Health
o Manager Health
o Hypervisor Health
Perform Inbound/Outbound activity monitoring
Enable data collection for single/multiple virtual machines
Perform virtual machine activity monitoring
Monitor activity between inventory containers (security groups, AD groups)
Analyze network and security metrics in vCOPS
Monitor logical networks and services
o Identify available statistics/counters
o Network/service health
o Configure and collect data from network
Tools

NSX Command Line Interface Reference Guide
NSX Controller CLI
vSphere Web Client
vCenter Operations Manager (vCOPS)
Objective 8.4 Perform Auditing and Compliance

Knowledge
Identify applicable logs for auditing

Identify permissions for auditing
Identify common data security regulations supported by NSX Data Security
Identify common file formats supported by NSX Data Security
Describe and differentiate information available in audit logs
Use flow monitoring to audit firewall rules
Audit deleted users
Audit infrastructure changes
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View NSX Manager audit logs and change data

Configure NSX Data Security
Create a Data Security policy
Run a Data Security scan
View and download compliance reports
Create a regular expression
Tools

NSX Ticket Logger
vSphere Web Client
Objective 8.5 Administer Logging

Knowledge
Identify content contained in technical support bundles

Identify where to locate component/service specific log information
Explain usage of CLI for logging
Configure Syslog(s)
Configure logging for Dynamic Routing information
Log Distributed Firewall rule processing information
Log Edge Firewall rule processing information
Log address translation information
Log VPN traffic
Configure basic/advanced Load Balancer logging
Log DHCP assignments
Log DNS resolutions
Log security policy session information
Download NSX Edge tech support logs
Generate NSX Manager tech support logs
Tools

NSX Edge CLI
vSphere Web Client
Log Insight
Syslog
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Objective 8.6 Backup and Recover Configurations

Knowledge
Identify remote backup destinations

Explain how to backup and recover various components
Schedule backups
Export/Restore vSphere Distributed Switch configuration
Import/Export Service Composer profiles
Perform NSX Manager backup and restore operations
Tools

vSphere Web Client
Section 9 Troubleshoot a VMware Network Virtualization Implementation

Objective 9.1 Identify Tools Available for Troubleshooting
Knowledge
Identify filters available for packet capture

Capture and trace uplink, vmknic, and physical NIC packets
Identify and track NSX infrastructure changes
Output packet data for use by a protocol analyzer
Capture and analyze traffic flows
Mirror network traffic for analysis
Performa a network health check
Configure vSphere Distributed Switch alarms
Tools

vSphere Command-Line Interface Concepts and Examples
vSphere Web Client
NSX Ticket Logger
ESXi Host CLI
pktcap-uw
Netflow
RSPAN/ERSPAN
VDS Health Check
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Objective 9.2 Troubleshoot Common NSX Installation/Configuration Issues

Knowledge
Identify ports required for NSX communication

Troubleshoot lookup service configuration
Troubleshoot vCenter Server link
Troubleshoot licensing issues
Troubleshoot permissions issues
Troubleshoot host preparation issues
Troubleshoot IP pool issues
Tools

NSX Controller CLI
vSphere Web Client
Objective 9.3 Troubleshoot Common NSX Component Issues

Knowledge
Differentiate NSX Edge logging and troubleshooting commands

Verify NSX Controller cluster status and roles
Verify NSX Controller node connectivity
Check NSX Controller API service
Validate VXLAN and Logical Router mapping tables
List Logical Router instances and statistics
Verify Logical Router interface and route mapping tables
Verify active controller connections
View Bridge instances and learned MAC addresses
Display Logical Router instances
Verify NSX Manager services status
View Logical Interfaces and routing tables
Analyze NSX Edge statistics
Tools

NSX API Guide
NSX Controller CLI
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NSX Edge CLI

NSX API
vSphere Web Client
VDS Health Check
net-dvr
Objective 9.4 Troubleshoot Common Connectivity Issues

Knowledge
Review netcap logs for control plane connectivity issues

Verify VXLAN, VTEP, MAC, and ARP mapping tables
List VNI configuration
View VXLAN connection tables and statistics
Perform VTEP connectivity tests
Tools

NSX Controller CLI
vSphere Web Client
ESXi Host CLI
esxcli
Objective 9.5 Troubleshoot Common vSphere Networking Issues

Knowledge
Verify network configuration

Verify a given virtual machine is configured with the correct network resources
Troubleshoot virtual switch and port group configuration issues
Troubleshoot physical network adapter configuration issues
Identify the root cause of a network issue based on troubleshooting information
Tools

vSphere Troubleshooting Guide
vSphere Web Client
vSphere Client
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4. VCP-NV Paths and Course Requirement Options

4.1 VCP-NV Path Options
4.2 Course Requirement

In order to obtain the VCP-NV certification, you must attend the authorized VMware NSX: Install, Configure,
Manage [V6.x] course. To determine if you can take this course, refer to the diagram in section 4.1.
VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V6.x]
A five-day, hands-on training course that explores installation, configuration and management of
VMware NSX. NSX is a software networking and security virtualization platform that delivers the
operational model of a virtual machine for the network. The course covers the following objectives:
Describe the evolution of the Software-Defined Data Center
Describe how NSX is the next step in the evolution of the Software-Defined Data Center
Describe data center prerequisites for NSX deployment
Configure and deploy NSX components for management and control
Describe basic NSX layer 2 networking
Configure, deploy, and use logical switch networks
Configure and deploy NSX distributed router appliances to establish East-West connectivity
Configure and deploy VMware NSX Edge services gateway appliances to establish North-South
connectivity
Configure and use all main features of the NSX Edge services gateway
Configure NSX Edge firewall rules to restrict network traffic
Configure NSX distributed firewall rules to restrict network traffic
Use role-based access to control user account privileges
Use activity monitoring to determine whether a security policy is effective
Configure service composer policies
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5. Additional Resources
5.1 Practice Exam
VMware provides a Practice exam for the VCP-NV Exam. The Practice exam contains sample questions, along
with explanation for incorrect responses. The Practice exam presents 25 questions, drawn from a larger pool.
The Practice exam pass score is set to 100%, and a candidate can retake the Practice exam as many times as
desired until the 100% score is achieved. Please be advised that the pass score for the Practice exam is
unrelated to the pass score for the actual exam. Refer to section 1.3 for the scoring information for the VCPNV Exam.
The Practice exam is located at: http://mylearn.vmware.com/quiz.cfm?item=57466 .
5.2 VCP Community
VMware provides an online community for VCP candidates. This community contains valuable information
from other candidates and senior VCPs, and is moderated by VMware certification staff. The community is
located at: http://communities.vmware.com/community/vmtn/certedu/certification/vcp.
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1.7 Scheduling and Taking the Exam

1.10 Retake Policy

3. Objectives covered in the VCP-NV Exam

Identify challenges within a physical network interface

VMware NSX Datasheet

Objective 1.2 Describe VMware NSX Architecture

Identify the components in a VMware NSX stack

VMware NSX Network Virtualization Design Guide

Objective 1.3 Differentiate VMware Network and Security Technologies

Identify upgrade requirements for ESXi hosts

vSphere Installation and Setup Guide

Objective 1.4 Contrast Physical and Virtual Network Technologies

Differentiate logical and physical topologies

VMware NSX Network Virtualization Design Guide

Describe integration with third-party hypervisors

NSX Administration Guide

Describe integration with vCAC

IaaS Configuration for Virtual Platforms

Section 2 Describe VMware NSX Physical Infrastructure Requirements

Identify physical network topologies (Layer 2 Fabric, Multi-Tier, Leaf/Spine, etc.)

VMware NSX Network Virtualization Design Guide

Identify management and edge cluster requirements

VMware NSX Network Virtualization Design Guide

Section 3 Configure and Manage vSphere Networking

Identify vSS capabilities

vSphere Installation and Setup Guide

Objective 3.2 Configure and Manage vSphere Distributed Switches (vDS)

Identify vDS capabilities

vSphere Installation and Setup Guide

Objective 3.3 Configure and Manage vSS and vDS Policies

Identify common vSS and vDS policies

vSphere Installation and Setup Guide

Section 4 Install and Upgrade VMware NSX

vSphere Networking Guide

Objective 4.2 Deploy VMware NSX Components

Install NSX Manager

NSX Installation and Upgrade Guide

Objective 4.3 Upgrade Existing vCNS/NSX Implementation

Verify upgrade prerequisites have been met

NSX Installation and Upgrade Guide

Objective 4.4 Expand Transport Zone to Include New Cluster(s)

Explain the function of a Transport Zone

NSX Installation and Upgrade Guide

Section 5 Configure VMware NSX Virtual Networks

Configure IP address assignments

Connect a logical switch to an NSX Edge gateway

NSX Installation and Upgrade Guide

Objective 5.2 Configure VXLAN

Identify where to install and configure VXLAN

NSX Installation and Upgrade Guide

Objective 5.3 Configure and Manage Layer 2 Bridging

Identify High Availability requirements for Layer 2 Bridging

NSX Installation and Upgrade Guide

Objective 5.4 Configure and Manage Logical Routers

Describe and differentiate router interfaces

NSX Installation and Upgrade Guide

Section 6 Configure and Manage NSX Network Services

Identify general ESXi host troubleshooting guidelines

NSX Installation and Upgrade Guide

Configure IPSec VPN