New VCA Certifications Available: All are Anonuced this Month

New VMware Certified Associate programs announced this month 

• VMware Certified Associate 6 – Cloud Management and Automation (VCA6-CMA)
• VMware Certified Associate 6 – Hybrid Cloud (VCA6-HC)
• VMware Certified Associate 6 – Network Virtualization (VCA6-NV)
  

• VMware Certified Associate 6 - Data Center Virtualization (VCA6-DCV)
• VMware Certified Associate 6 - Desktop and Mobility (VCA6-DTM)

The links above will take you to the requirements for new candidates, related training courses, and objectives for each exam.

VMware Certified Professional – Network Virtualization (VCP-NV)

is ready for scheduling at PearsonVue (VCPN610)


Request for Authorization (mylearn): http://mylearn.vmware.com/quiz.cfm?item=58796

Blue Print: https://mylearn.vmware.com/lcms/web/portals/certification/VCP_Blueprints/VCP-NV-Exam-Blueprint-v1_0.pdf

Practice Exam : http://mylearn.vmware.com/quiz.cfm?item=57466

Choose one of the paths below to earn your VCP-NV Certification

Path 1: Just starting with Network Virtualization Technologies.
1 Completion of the following course is REQUIRED:
VMware NSX: Install, Configure Manage	Classroom Live Online	View Schedule
2 Pass the following exam and get certified
VMware Certified Professional — Network Virtualization (VCP-NV)	Exam	Request VCPN610 Exam Authorization
Path 2: Already VCP Certified.
1Required Prerequisite: Any valid VCP certification. Completing one the courses below is RECOMMENDED, but not required
VMware NSX: Install, Configure Manage	Classroom Live Online	View Schedule
VMware NSX Technical Overview with Labs	Lab Connect	Purchase
2 Pass the following exam and get certified
VMware Certified Professional — Network Virtualization (VCP-NV)	Exam	Request VCPN610 Exam Authorization
Path 3: Valid CCNA or CCNP certification. Note: This path is only available until February 28, 2015
1 Completing one the courses below is RECOMMENDED, but not required.
VMware NSX: Install, Configure Manage	Classroom Live Online	View Schedule
VMware NSX Technical Overview with Labs	Lab Connect	Purchase
2 Pass the following exam and get certified:
VMware Certified Professional — Network Virtualization (VCP-NV)	Exam	Request VCPN610 Exam Authorization

Useful Resources :

Free NSX training (3 Hours) from VMware.

http://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/courses.cfm?ui=www_edu&a=det&id_course=206506

LABs:

HOL-SDC-1303 – VMware NSX Network Virtualization Platform

HOL-SDC-1319 – VMware NSX for Multi-Hypervisor Environments

Docs

I have downloaded all the required documentation  for easy access – Download Here.

Blueprint Overview.

Section 1 – Define VMware NSX Technology and Architecture

Objective 1.1 – Describe the Benefits of a VMware NSX Implementation

Objective 1.2 – Describe VMware NSX Architecture

Objective 1.3 – Differentiate VMware Network and Security Technologies

Objective 1.4 – Contrast Physical and Virtual Network Technologies

Objective 1.5 –Explain VMware NSX Integration with Third-Party Products and Services

Section 2 – Plan and Configure vSphere Networking

Objective 2.1 – Define Benefits of Running VMware NSX on Physical Network Fabrics

Objective 2.2 – Describe Physical Infrastructure Requirements for a VMware NSX Implementation

Section 3 – Configure and Manage vSphere Networking

Objective 3.1 – Configure and Manage vSphere Standard Switches (vSS)

Objective 3.2 – Configure and Manage vSphere Distributed Switches (vDS)

Objective 3.3 – Configure and Manage vSS and vDS Policies

Section 4 – Install and Upgrade VMware NSX

Objective 4.1 – Configure Environment for Network Virtualization

Objective 4.2 – Deploy VMware NSX Components

Objective 4.3 – Upgrade Existing vCNS/NSX Implementation

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

Section 5 – Configure VMware NSX Virtual Networks

Objective 5.1 – Create and Administer Logical Switches

Objective 5.2 – Configure VXLAN

Objective 5.3 – Configure and

Objective 5.4 – Configure and Manage Logical Routers

Manage Layer 2 Bridging

Section 6 – Configure and Manage NSX Network Services

Objective 6.1 – Configure and Manage Logical Load Balancing

Objective 6.2 – Configure and Manage Logical Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

Objective 6.3 – Configure and Manage DHCP/DNS/NAT

Objective 6.4 – Configure and Manage Edge Services High Availability

Section 7 – Configure and Administer Network Security

Objective 7.1 – Configure and Administer Logical Firewall Services

Objective 7.2 – Configure Distributed Firewall Services

Objective 7.3 – Configure and Manage Service Composer

Section 8 – Perform Operations Tasks in a VMware NSX Environment

Objective 8.1 – Configure Roles, Permissions, and Scopes

Objective 8.2 – Describe NSX Automation

Objective 8.3 – Monitor a VMware NSX Implementatio

Objective 8.4 – Perform Auditing and Compliance

Objective 8.5 – Administer Logging

Objective 8.6 – Backup and Recover Configurations

Section 9 – Troubleshoot a VMware Network Virtualization Implementation

Objective 9.1 – Identify Tools Available for Troubleshooting

Objective 9.2 – Troubleshoot Common NSX Installation/Configuration Issues

Objective 9.3 – Troubleshoot Common NSX Component Issues

Objective 9.4 – Troubleshoot Common Connectivity Issues

Objective 9.5 – Troubleshoot Common vSphere Networking Issues