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Exam Blueprint
VCIX-NV Exam testing center exam code: VCXN610
Exam Blueprint Version 1.7
9 December 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 Author:
Jeff Hall
Jon Hall
Josh Andrews
Contributors:
Max Ardica
Donovan Durand
Dillon Doxey
William Grismore
John Hays
John Krueger
Ben Lin
Michael Moore
Paul Mancuso
Chris McCain
Nauman Mustafa
Rob Nendel
Elver Sena
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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 ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
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
1.12 Exam Environment...................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Intended Audience.............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Intended Audience........................................................................................................................................ 5
3. Objectives covered in the VCIX-NV Exam ........................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 Objectives ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
4. VCIX-NV Paths ................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.1 VCIX-NV Path Options ................................................................................................................................. 18
5. Additional Resources ........................................................................................................................................ 18
5.1 Mock Exam.................................................................................................................................................. 18
5.2 VCIX-NV Community ................................................................................................................................... 19
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1. The Exam
1.1 Purpose of Exam
The VMware Certified Implementation Expert Network Virtualization (VCIX-NV) Exam tests potential
certification candidates on their skills and abilities installing, configuring and administering VMware NSX
environments.
1.5 Languages
The exam is available in English.
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1.9 Recertification
Earning a VCIX certification has the additional benefit of recertifying existing VCP certifications. Recertification
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.
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2. Intended Audience
2.1 Intended Audience
This exam will test potential candidates on their skills and abilities in the installation, configuration,
administration, and troubleshooting of a VMware NSX environment. Candidate should be capable of installing
and configuring VMware NSX and related components as well as utilizing the NSX Manager to create, manage,
and deploy a virtual networking environment. Candidates should be knowledgeable about optimizing and
troubleshooting all components of the NSX environment. Successful candidates will most likely have previous
experience working with vSphere infrastructures, including configuration and management tasks, typically at
least one year. Finally, the candidate should possess an understanding of Windows desktop administration,
including Active Directory, group policy, DNS, and DHCP.
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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.
Tools
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Tools
Tools
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Tools
Tools
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Tools
Tools
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Tools
Objective 3.2 Configure and Manage Logical Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Skills and Abilities
Tools
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Tools
Tools
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Configure and manage centralized logging for the NSX Manager and NSX Edge devices
Create/Edit/Delete a Service Monitor
Monitor and analyze networking and security metrics with vCenter Operations Manager
Monitor security policies with Activity Monitoring and ensure they are being enforced correctly
Monitor and analyze traffic to and from protected virtual machines with Flow Monitoring
Monitor statistics, counters and health of networking services
Monitor health and status of infrastructure components, such as vSphere, NSX Manager, and
Control Cluster
Enable data collection for single/multiple virtual machines
Tools
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Tools
Tools
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Tools
Tools
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Tools
Implement identity service support for Active Directory, NIS, and LDAP with Single Sign-On (SSO)
Configure/Modify/Delete user accounts
Configure/Modify/Delete user roles
Assign roles to user accounts
Disable/Enable user accounts
Tools
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Tools
Tools
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Objective 7.2 Manage and Report on an NSX Environment using the NSX Command Line Interface
(CLI)
Skills and Abilities
Manage and report on an NSX installation status using ESXi Command Line Interface (CLI)
commands
Manage and report on an NSX Infrastructure using NSX Manager, NSX Controller, and ESXi CLI
commands
Manage and report on a Logical Switch using NSX Controller and ESXi CLI commands
Manage and report on a Logical Router NSX Controller, NSX Edge, and ESXi CLI commands
Manage and report on a Distributed Firewall using NSX Manager and ESXi CLI commands
Manage and report on an Edge Services VPN-Plus device using NSX Edge and client OS CLI
commands
Manage and report on Load Balancers using NSX Edge CLI commands
Tools
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4. VCIX-NV Paths
4.1 VCIX-NV Path Options
Path 1: If you are VCP-NV certified.
Step 1) Required Prerequisite: Valid VCP-NV certification.
Step 2) Pass the following exam and get certified
VMware Certified Implementation Expert Network Virtualization (VCIX-NV)
Path 2: If you are VCP-DCV, VCP-Cloud, VCP-Desktop certified.
Step 1) Completion of the following course is RECOMMENDED:
VMware NSX: Install, Configure Manage
Step 2) Pass the following exam and get certified
VMware Certified Implementation Expert Network Virtualization (VCIX-NV)
Path 3: If you hold a valid CCIE Data Center or CCIE Routing & Switching certification. Note: This path
is only available until February 28, 2015
Step 1) Completing one the courses below is RECOMMENDED, but not required.
VMware NSX: Fast Track for Internetworking Experts
VMware NSX Technical Overview with Labs
Step 2) Submit verification of your Cisco Certification.
Step 3) Pass the following exam and get certified:
VMware Certified Implementation Expert Network Virtualization (VCIX-NV)
5. Additional Resources
5.1 Mock Exam
VMware will provide a mock exam for the VCIX-NV Exam. The mock exam simulates a sample question and lab
activity similar to the type of questions and activities found on the exam.
The mock exam will be located at: TBD
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Version
1.3
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1.5
1.6
1.7
Date
2014-10-01
2014-10-02
2014-10-15
2014-10-30
2014-12-09
Change Notes
Update of Sections 1.2, 1.6, and 1.12.
Contributors added.
Section 1.4: Removed incorrect reference to Horizon View.
Removed 5.3 reference to product eval and fixed exam code
Updated Section 1.2: Number of Questions to reflect 18 exam items.
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