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VCP-Desktop Exam testing center exam code: VCPD610 Exam Blueprint Version 1.3

18 January 2014

Disclaimers:

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 Hall

Jeff Hall

Joshua Andrews

Contributors:

Ray Dusseault

Al Grandville

Chuck Hirstius

Eric Stine

Tom Thomas

Tommy Walker

Bill Call

Andy Cary

Tom Stephens

Damian Wraa

Andrew Ellwood

Kyle Gleed

VMware Certified Professional – Desktop

Exam Blueprint





Contributors (continued):

Brian Watrous

Undeleeb Din

Chris Skinner

Mostafa Khalil

Jonathan McDonald

Daniel de Sao Jose





4. VCP-Desktop Path and Courses ........................................................................................................................ 29

4.1 VCP-Desktop Path ....................................................................................................................................... 29

4.2 Course Requirement Options ..................................................................................................................... 30

5. Additional Resources ........................................................................................................................................ 32

5.1 Mock Exam .................................................................................................................................................. 32

5.2 VCP-Desktop Community............................................................................................................................ 33

5.3 Building a vSphere Test Environment ......................................................................................................... 33

1. The Exam

1.1 Purpose of Exam

The VMware Certified Professional – Desktop Exam tests certification candidates on their skills and abilities

implementing, installing, and configuring a VMware Horizon with View™ 6.x environment deployed on a

VMware vSphere 5.x implementation. Successful candidates demonstrate mastery of skills and abilities across

both vSphere and VMware View knowledge domains. Specific skills and abilities can be found in Section 3.

1.2 Number of Questions

The VCP-Desktop Exam consists of 120 questions and a short pre-exam survey consisting of 10 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 (SMEs) based on identified tasks that relate to the job of implementing, installing,

and configuring a VMware View 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





2. Intended Audience

2.1 Intended Audience

A candidate for the VCP-Desktop certification has a foundation in vSphere implementation and administration.

The candidate possesses typical vSphere skills, including creating and administering virtual machines,

configuring host networking and storage and working with DRS, HA and other cluster-related vSphere

features. The candidate has built upon this foundation with 6-12 months of experience working with VMware

Horizon. The candidate should have experience installing and configuring View, Mirage, and Workspace and

maintaining a Horizon environment. The successful candidate will most likely have additional industry-

recognized general IT certifications or equivalent experience (typically 2-5 years).

3. Objectives covered in the VCP-Desktop Exam

3.1 Introduction

It is recommended that candidates have the knowledge and skills necessary to administer VMware Horizon

and VMware vSphere environments before taking the VCP-Desktop Exam. It is also suggested that the

candidate complete the recommended courses prior to attempting the exam.

3.2 Objectives

Prior to taking this exam, candidates should understand each of the exam 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 skill set.

Section 1 – Install Horizon View Server Components

Objective 1.1 – Differentiate Horizon View Component Functions and Features

Knowledge

Describe Horizon 6 with View architecture (Composer, Connection, Microsoft RDSH, security

server)

Describe Horizon View protocols

Identify network ports required for Horizon View protocols

Describe VMware ThinApp





Describe kiosk mode

Describe persona management options

Describe the Horizon View agent

Differentiate Horizon View client access options

Tools

Horizon View Administration Guide

Horizon View Architecture Planning Guide

Horizon View Administrator

Objective 1.2 – Install Horizon View Composer

Knowledge

Describe Horizon View Composer database and connectivity

Describe Horizon View Composer service and dependencies

Navigate the Horizon View Composer installation wizard

Identify when to install Horizon View Composer in stand-alone mode

Tools

Horizon View Installation Guide

Horizon View Security Guide




Objective 1.3 – Install Horizon View Connection Server

Knowledge

Identify required firewall rules

Install Horizon View Connection servers

Differentiate between standard and replica servers

Tools





https://pubs.vmware.com/horizon-view-60/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/horizon-view-60-administration.pdf


https://pubs.vmware.com/horizon-view-60/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/horizon-view-60-architecture-planning.pdf


https://pubs.vmware.com/horizon-view-60/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/horizon-view-60-installation.pdf


https://pubs.vmware.com/horizon-view-60/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/horizon-view-60-security.pdf

























Objective 1.4 – Install Horizon View Security Server

Knowledge

Identify required firewall rules

Configure Horizon View security server pairing Navigate the View Connection server installation wizard

Tools





Horizon View Administrator Objective 1.5 – Prepare Environment for Horizon View

Knowledge

Describe characteristics of required Active Directory domain accounts, groups, and permissions

Identify and describe the Group Policy Object (GPO) template files

Describe Organizational Units (OUs) for machine accounts and kiosk mode client accounts

Verify trust relationships

Describe DHCP requirements for Horizon View desktops

Identify required firewall rules to support Microsoft Remote Desktop Session Host (RDSH)

Navigate the Microsoft Windows Service Manager to administer RDSH

Tools




Setting Up Desktop and Application Pools in Horizon View


Section 2 – Configure a Horizon View Environment

Objective 2.1 –

Configure Horizon View Composer

Knowledge

Identify default View Composer port settings

Identify domain accounts used for QuickPrep

Identify the VMware vCenter™ Server host system













https://pubs.vmware.com/horizon-view-60/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/horizon-view-601-setting-up-desktops.pdf













Identify necessary account domain permissions and domain trust relationships

Enable View Composer from View Administrator and add domain account(s)

Tools

Horizon View Installation Guide Horizon View Administration Guide



Objective 2.2 – Configure Horizon View

Knowledge

Explain the purpose of the Events database

Configure the Events database settings

Configure the Syslog server

Enable Horizon View Storage Accelerator

Enable disk space reclamation

Configure SSL

Configure and modify Horizon View global settings

Configure external URL settings

Configure default roles, custom roles, and required permissions

Configure display protocol settings

Edit Horizon View security server settings

Describe virtual printing services and architecture

Configure location-aware printing

Configure the profile store for Persona management

Configure virtual profile GPOs

Tools





Horizon View ADM files

sviconfig.exe

Objective 2.3 – Configure PCoIP/RDP Protocol Settings

Knowledge

Configure HTML access























Describe protocol requirements

Locate ADM template files

Explain GPO settings

Configure Flash quality and throttling

Configure 3D rendering capabilities

Tools



PCoIP Network Optimization Guide



Objective 2.4 – Configure and Manage Horizon View Security

Knowledge

Import certificates

Turn on certificate-based authentication

Identify authentication requirements for RSA, Smart Cards, and RADIUS

Configure SAML authenticator

Create Horizon View access groups for delegated administration and roles

Create and assign delegated administrative roles

Configure clipboard redirection

Tools





Objective 2.5 – Integrate VMware ThinApp into a Horizon View Deployment

Knowledge

Create VMware ThinApp applications Create or identify supported file share

Assign permissions to the share

Verify MSI streaming settings in the package.ini files

Identify necessary VMware ThinApp package components to put on the share

Assign VMware ThinApp applications to pools





http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/view/VMware-View-5-PCoIP-Network-Optimization-Guide.pdf


















Objective 3.2 – Configure Full Clone Automated Pools

Knowledge

Identify floating vs. dedicated assignments

Identify and configure pool settings Identify and configure 3D renderer

Identify and configure provisioning settings

Identify and configure template

Identify and configure vCenter Server resource settings

Identify and configure guest customization settings

Identify and configure advanced storage settings

Tools



Objective 3.3 – Configure Manual Pools

Knowledge

Identify and configure pool settings

Identify and configure desktop sources

Tools



Objective 3.4 – Build and Customize Desktop Images

Knowledge

Perform OS optimizations

Perform installation of View Agent and VMware Tools

Configure virtual machine hardware

Create and manage snapshots Create customization specifications

Tools



















Troubleshoot permission issues

Tools


Horizon View Installation Guide Horizon View Administrator

Objective 4.3 – Troubleshoot Horizon View Component Connectivity Issues

Knowledge

Troubleshoot Horizon View client connectivity issues

Troubleshoot Horizon View client protocol connectivity issues

Troubleshoot desktop connectivity issues

Generate and analyze log bundles

Tools




Objective 4.4 – Troubleshoot PCoIP Configuration Issues

Knowledge

Monitor PCoIP session statistics

Troubleshoot performance issues

Troubleshoot packet loss

Optimize visual settings

Tools



PCoIP Network Optimization Guide




























Section 5 – Install, Configure, and Manage VMware Mirage

Objective 5.1 – Describe and Differentiate VMware Mirage Components

Knowledge

Identify firewall requirements for VMware Mirage

Install VMware Mirage Management server and console

Install VMware Mirage Web Manager

Install VMware Mirage server

Install VMware Mirage Gateway server

Install and Configure File Portal

Configure Branch Reflector

Configure role-based delegations

Configure driver library and profiles

Configure SSL

Configure the User State Migration Tool (USMT) Configure storage volumes

Tools

VMware Mirage Administration Guide

VMware Mirage Installation Guide

VMware Mirage Web Manager Guide

VMware Mirage Management console

Objective 5.2 – Manage Base and Application Layers

Knowledge

Capture and update the Base layer

Capture and update the App layer

Assign Base and App layers

Tools



http://pubs.vmware.com/mirage-51/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/mirage-administrators-guide.pdf


http://pubs.vmware.com/mirage-51/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/mirage-installation-guide.pdf


http://pubs.vmware.com/mirage-51/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/mirage-web-manager-guide.pdf












Objective 5.3 – Configure and Manage Endpoints

Knowledge

Create and manage Upload policies

Restore snapshots Create, manage, and archive collections

Install the Mirage Client

Migrate and centralize endpoints

Tools



Section 6 –

Install, Configure, and Manage VMware Workspace Portal

Objective 6.1 – Install VMware Workspace Portal

Knowledge

Identify minimum hardware and software requirements

Identify firewall requirements

Understand forward and reverse DNS requirements for VMware Workspace virtual appliances

Create IP pools

Deploy OVA/OVF files

Configure initial installation (console, web) Setup external database

Setup high availability

Tools

VMware Workspace Portal Reviewer’s Guide

Installing and Configuring VMware Workspace Portal

VMware Workspace Portal Administrator’s Guide

vSphere Virtual Machine Administration Guide

VMware Workspace Admin Console

Objective 6.2 – Configure VMware Workspace Portal

Knowledge

Configure high availability

Configure SSL certificates



http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/techpaper/vmware-horizon-workspace-reviewers-guide.pdf


http://pubs.vmware.com/workspace-portal-21/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/workspace-portal-21-install.pdf


http://pubs.vmware.com/workspace-portal-21/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/workspace-portal-21-administrator.pdf


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Configure NTP

Configure users and groups

Configure web links and SaaS application authentication

Configure VMware ThinApp access and delivery

Configure approvals

Tools

Installing and Configuring VMware Workspace Portal

VMware Workspace Portal Administrator’s Guide


Objective 6.3 – Manage VMware Workspace Portal

Knowledge

Define and promote administrators

Package VMware ThinApp applications

Entitle and deploy applications

Enable Horizon View desktop access through VMware Workspace Portal

Configure reporting for usage and entitlement

Deploy and update VMware Workspace Portal clients

Integrate Office365 into VMware Workspace Portal

Tools

Installing and Configuring VMware Workspace Portal VMware Workspace Portal Administrator’s Guide


Section 7 – Plan, Install, Configure, and Upgrade vCenter Server and ESXi

Objective 7.1 – Identify and Explain vSphere Architecture and Solutions

Knowledge

Identify available vSphere editions and features

Explain ESXi and vCenter Server architectures

Determine appropriate vSphere edition based on customer requirements


















Tools

vSphere Installation and Setup guide

vCenter Server and Host Management Guide

vSphere Web Client

Objective 7.2 – Install and Configure vCenter Server and ESXi

Knowledge

Identify vCenter Server appliance and database requirements

Identify available vCenter Server editions

Identify SSO requirements

Identify ESXi host requirements

Deploy the vCenter Server appliance

Install vCenter Server into a virtual machine

Create an ODBC Connection to a vCenter Server database Size the vCenter Server database

Install additional vCenter Server components

Install and configure vSphere Client / vSphere Web Client

Administer vSphere Client plug-ins

Configure vCenter Server and ESXi licensing

Perform an interactive installation of ESXi using media or PXE

Configure NTP, DNS and Routing on an ESXi Host

Enable/Disable hyper-threading

Select a CPU power management policy

Enable/Size/Disable memory compression cache

Determine availability requirements for a vCenter Server in a given vSphere implementation

Tools



vSphere Web Client

Objective 7.3 – Plan and Perform Upgrades of vCenter Server and ESXi

Knowledge

Identify upgrade requirements for ESXi hosts

Identify steps required to upgrade vCenter Server and ESXi

Upgrade a vSphere Distributed Switch

Upgrade from VMFS3 to VMFS5

Upgrade VMware Tools and virtual machine hardware

http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-55/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-552-installation-setup-guide.pdf


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Upgrade an ESXi Host using vCenter Update Manager

Upgrade vCenter Server components

Stage multiple ESXi Host upgrades

Determine whether an in-place upgrade is appropriate in a given upgrade scenario

Tools



vSphere Upgrade Guide

vSphere Web Client

Section 8 – Plan and Configure vSphere Networking

Objective 8.1 – Configure vSphere Standard Switches

Knowledge

Identify vSphere Standard Switch capabilities

Identify common vSphere Standard Switch policies

Create/Delete a vSphere Standard Switch

Add/Configure/Remove vmnics on a vSphere Standard Switch

Configure vmkernel ports for network services

Add/Edit/Remove port groups on a vSphere Standard Switch

Determine use cases for a vSphere Standard Switch

Tools


vSphere Networking Guide

vSphere Web Client

Objective 8.2 – Configure vSphere Distributed Switches

Knowledge

Identify vSphere Distributed Switch capabilities

Identify common vSphere Distributed Switch policies

Create/Delete a vSphere Distributed Switch

Add/Remove ESXi hosts to/from a vSphere Distributed Switch

Edit general vSphere Distributed Switch settings

Add/Configure/Remove dvPort groups

Configure dvPort settings

Add/Remove uplink adapters to dvUplink groups





http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-55/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-552-upgrade-guide.pdf




http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-55/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-552-networking-guide.pdf











Create/Configure/Remove virtual adapters

Migrate virtual adapters to/from a vSphere Standard Switch

Migrate virtual machines to/from a vSphere Distributed Switch

Monitor dvPort state

Backup / restore vDS configuration

Configure LACP on Uplink Port Groups Determine use cases for a vSphere Distributed Switch

Tools


vSphere Networking Guide

vSphere Web Client

net-dvs

Section 9 –

Plan and Configure vSphere Storage

Objective 9.1 – Configure Shared Storage for vSphere

Knowledge

Identify storage adapters and devices

Identify storage naming conventions

Identify hardware/dependent hardware/software iSCSI initiator requirements

Compare and contrast array thin provisioning and virtual disk thin provisioning

Describe zoning and LUN masking practices

Scan/Rescan storage Configure Fiber Channel/iSCSI LUNs as ESXi boot LUNs

Create an NFS share for use with vSphere

Connect to a NAS device

Enable/Configure/Disable vCenter Server storage filters

Configure/Edit hardware/dependent hardware initiators

Enable/Disable software iSCSI initiator

Configure/Edit software iSCSI initiator settings

Configure iSCSI port binding

Enable/Configure/Disable iSCSI CHAP

Determine use case for hardware/dependent hardware/software iSCSI initiator

Determine use case for and configure array thin provisioning

Tools


vSphere Storage Guide

vSphere Web Client







http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-55/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-552-storage-guide.pdf










Objective 9.2 – Configure Software Defined Storage

Knowledge

Differentiate VSA and Virtual SAN solutions

Describe Virtual SAN architecture Identify Virtual SAN requirements

Differentiate Virtual SAN licensing options

Identify Virtual SAN Capabilities

Describe Virtual SAN use cases

Create/Delete Virtual SAN cluster

Manage Virtual SAN disk groups

Create Storage Service Classes

Monitor Virtual SAN storage

Add/Remove Virtual SAN Nodes

Tools



vSphere Web Client

Objective 9.3 – Create and Configure VMFS and NFS Datastores

Knowledge

Identify VMFS and NFS datastore properties

Identify VMFS5 capabilities

Describe 2TB+ VMFS capabilities

Create/Rename/Delete/Unmount a VMFS datastore

Mount/Unmount an NFS datastore

Extend/Expand VMFS datastores

Place a VMFS datastore in Maintenance Mode

Select the Preferred Path for a VMFS datastore

Disable a path to a VMFS datastore

Determine use case for multiple VMFS/NFS datastores

Determine appropriate Path Selection Policy for a given VMFS datastore

Tools



vSphere Web Client

















Section 10 – Deploy and Administer Virtual Machines

Objective 10.1 – Create and Deploy Virtual Machines

Knowledge

Identify capabilities of virtual machine hardware versions

Identify virtual machine storage resources

Place virtual machines in selected ESXi hosts, Clusters, and Resource Pools

Configure and deploy a Guest Operating System into a new virtual machine

Configure/Modify disk controller for virtual disks

Configure appropriate virtual disk type for a virtual machine

Create/Convert thin/thick provisioned virtual disks

Configure disk shares

Install/Upgrade/Update VMware Tools

Configure virtual machine time synchronization

Convert a physical machine using VMware Converter Import a supported virtual machine source using VMware Converter

Modify virtual hardware settings using VMware Converter

Create/Clone/Export a vApp

Edit vApp settings

Configure IP pools

Suspend/Resume a vApp

Configure/Modify virtual CPU and Memory resources according to Operating System and

application requirements

Configure/Modify virtual NIC adapter and connect virtual machines to appropriate network

resources

Determine appropriate datastore locations for virtual machines based on application workloads Determine when a tiered application should be deployed as a vApp

Tools



vSphere Web Client

Objective 10.2 – Manage Virtual Machine Clones and Templates

Knowledge

Identify cloning and template options

Identify content types

Clone an existing virtual machine

Create a template from an existing virtual machine

Deploy a virtual machine from a template











Update existing virtual machine templates

Deploy virtual appliances and/or vApps from an OVF template

Import and/or Export an OVF template

Create a Content Library (VMs, ISOs, Scripts, vApps)

Publish/Subscribe/Share Content Library

Determine the appropriate deployment methodology for a given virtual machine application

Tools



vSphere Web Client

Objective 10.3 – Administer Virtual Machines

Knowledge

Identify snapshot requirements

Identify files used by virtual machines

Identify locations for virtual machine configuration files and virtual disks

Identify common practices for securing virtual machines

Hot Extend a virtual disk

Configure USB device pass-through from an ESXi host

Configure serial port redirection

Configure virtual machine options

Configure virtual machine power settings

Configure virtual machine boot options

Configure virtual machine troubleshooting options

Assign a Storage Policy to a virtual machine

Verify Storage Policy compliance for virtual machines

Determine when an advanced virtual machine parameter is required

Adjust virtual machine resources (shares, limits and reservations) based on virtual machine

workloads

Tools


vSphere Virtual Machine Administration Guide vSphere Web Client

















Section 11 – Establish and Maintain Service Levels

Objective 11.1 – Create and Configure vSphere Clusters and Resource Pools

Knowledge

Create and Delete a Distributed Resource Scheduler/High Availability cluster

Add/Remove ESXi Hosts and virtual machines to/from a Distributed Resource Scheduler/High

Availability cluster

Configure a Storage Distributed Resource Scheduler cluster

Configure Enhanced vMotion Compatibility

Monitor a Distributed Resource Scheduler/High Availability cluster

Configure migration thresholds and automation levels for Distributed Resource Scheduler and

virtual machines

Enable/Configure/Disable Host and Distributed Power Management

Create affinity rules

Enable/Disable host, virtual machine, and application monitoring Configure admission control for High Availability and virtual machines

Identify VMware Fault Tolerance requirements and limits

Configure and test a Fault Tolerance configuration

Enable/Disable VMware Fault Tolerance on a virtual machine

Determine use case for enabling Fault Tolerance on a virtual machine

Describe the Resource Pool hierarchy

Define the Expandable Reservation parameter

Describe vFlash architecture

Create/Remove a Resource Pool

Configure Resource Pool attributes

Add/Remove virtual machines from a Resource Pool Create/Delete vFlash Resource Pool

Assign vFlash resources to VMDK files

Determine Resource Pool requirements for a given vSphere implementation

Evaluate appropriate shares, reservations and limits for a Resource Pool based on virtual machine

workloads

Tools


vSphere Availability Guide

vSphere Monitoring and Performance Guide vSphere Web Client

esxtop



http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-55/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-55-availability-guide.pdf


http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-55/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-552-monitoring-performance-guide.pdf









Objective 11.2 – Service ESXi Hosts and Virtual Machines

Knowledge

Identify ESXi host and virtual machine requirements for vMotion and Storage vMotion

Identify Enhanced vMotion Compatibility CPU requirements Identify snapshot requirements for vMotion and Storage vMotion migration

Migrate virtual machines using vMotion and Storage vMotion

Configure virtual machine swap file location

Migrate a powered-off or suspended virtual machine

Utilize advanced Storage vMotion techniques, such as changing virtual disk type, renaming virtual

machines, etc.

Identify patching requirements for ESXi hosts and virtual machines

Create/Edit/Remove a Host Profile from an ESXi host

Import/Export a Host Profile

Attach/Apply a Host Profile to an ESXi host or cluster

Perform compliance scanning and remediation of an ESXi host using Host Profiles Install and Configure vCenter Update Manager

Configure patch download options

Create/Edit/Delete an Update Manager baseline

Attach an Update Manager baseline to an ESXi host or cluster

Scan and remediate ESXi hosts and virtual machines using Update Manager

Stage ESXi host updates

Tools


vSphere Availability Guide vSphere Host Profiles

Installing and Administering VMware vSphere Update Manager

vSphere Web Client

Section 12 – Monitor a vSphere Implementation

Objective 12.1 – Monitor ESXi, vCenter Server, and Virtual Machines

Knowledge

Describe how tasks and events are viewed in vCenter Server

Identify critical performance metrics

Explain common memory metrics

Explain common CPU metrics

Explain common network metrics

Explain common storage metrics





https://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-55/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-551-host-profiles-guide.pdf


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Compare and contrast Overview and Advanced Charts

Configure SNMP for vCenter Server

Configure Active Directory and SMTP settings for vCenter Server

Configure vCenter Server logging options

Create a log bundle

Create/Edit/Delete a Scheduled Task Configure/View/Print/Export resource maps

Start/Stop/Verify vCenter Server service status

Start/Stop/Verify ESXi host agent status

Configure vCenter Server timeout settings

Monitor/Administer vCenter Server connections

Create an Advanced Chart

Determine host performance using guest Perfmon

Given performance data, identify the affected vSphere resource

Tools


vSphere Resource Management guide

vSphere Monitoring and Performance guide

vSphere Web Client

Objective 12.2 – Create and Administer vCenter Server Alarms

Knowledge

List vCenter Server default utilization and connectivity alarms

List possible actions for utilization and connectivity alarms

Create a vCenter Server utilization alarm

Create a vCenter Server connectivity alarm

Configure alarm triggers

Configure alarm actions

For a given alarm, identify the affected resource in a vSphere implementation

Tools


vSphere Resource Management guide vSphere Monitoring and Performance guide

vSphere Web Client



http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-55/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-552-resource-management-guide.pdf




















Objective 12.3 – Install, Configure, and Manage vCenter Operations Manager for View

Knowledge

Differentiate between major and minor vCenter Operations Manager for View badges

Explain vCenter Operations Manager for View architecture Deploy and configure vCenter Operations Manager for View appliance

Install and configure vCenter Operations Manager for View adapter

Monitor vSphere and Horizon View environments

Identify the affected resource in a Horizon View implementation for a given alarm

Tools


vSphere Monitoring and Performance guide

vCenter Operations Manager for Horizon View Installation Guide

vCenter Operations Manager for Horizon View Administration Guide vCenter Operations Manager for View User Interface

vSphere Web Client





http://pubs.vmware.com/vcops-view-15/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vcops-view-15-installation-guide.pdf


http://pubs.vmware.com/vcops-view-15/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vcops-view-15-administration-guide.pdf










4. VCP-Desktop Path and Courses

4.1 VCP-Desktop Path

There are two paths to earning your VCP-Desktop certification.

Path 1: Just starting with VMware desktop technology.

Completion of one of the following courses is required .

VMware Horizon (with View): Install, Configure, Manage [V6.0]

Classroom

Live OnlineView Schedule

VMware Mirage [V5.0] and Horizon with View [6.0]: Fast Track Classroom


VMware Horizon View: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.2]

Please note, this course covers a different version of View than theexam.

Classroom

Live Online View Schedule

VMware View: Desktop Fast Track [V5.1]

Please note, this course covers a different version of View than the

exam.

Classroom


Pass the exam and get certified

VMware Certified Professional 6 - Desktop (VCP6-DT) ExamRequest VCPD610

Exam Authorization

Path 2: Already holding a valid VCP level certification

Required Prerequisite: Valid VCP level certification. Completion of one of the following courses is

recommended .

VMware Horizon (with View): Install, Configure, Manage [V6.0]

Classroom


VMware Mirage [V5.0] and Horizon with View [6.0]: Fast Track Classroom


VMware Horizon View: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.2]


exam.

Classroom


VMware View: Desktop Fast Track [V5.1]


exam.

Classroom


Pass the exam and get certified

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http://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrreg/courses.cfm?ui=www_edu&a=one&id_subject=56163


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http://mylearn.vmware.com/portals/www/search/results.cfm?ui=www_edu&menu=search-results&searchtype=simple&category=schedule&id_subject=60149


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Path 1: Just starting with VMware desktop technology.

VMware Certified Professional 6 - Desktop (VCP6-DT) ExamRequest VCPD610

Exam Authorization

4.2 Course Requirement Options

In order to obtain the VCP-Desktop certification, a VMware course is required, unless you are an existing VCP

who has already satisfied their course requirements. The following courses will satisfy the requirement:

VMware Mirage [5.0] and Horizon with View [V6.0]: Fast Track

This extended-hours, hands-on training course provides students with skills that they need to deploy a

unified image management system using VMware Mirage™ as well as installing, configuring, and

managing the VMware Horizon™ View™ component of VMware Horizon™.

At the end of the course, you should understand the features and operation of VMware Mirage and

Horizon with View and be able to:

• Describe the key concepts of Mirage

• Recognize how Mirage fits into the VMware end-user computing vision

• Identify the main Mirage use classifications

• Define the function of each of the Mirage solution components

• Install, configure, and upgrade Mirage

• Identify the tasks for SSL configuration on a Mirage system

• Discuss the management functions available in the Mirage Management Console

• Deploy Mirage to endpoints

• Explain the tasks for capturing and assigning base layers and application layers

• Describe methods for performing disaster recovery with Mirage

• Outline how to plan and perform a mass hardware migration with Mirage

• Recognize how the file portal is set up and used

• Identify View components

• Install and configure View Connection Server

• Install and configure virtual machines that become desktops

• Configure and manage VMware Horizon® Client™ systems

• Configure and manage pools of existing physical machines

• Configure and manage automated pools of full virtual machines

• Configure and manage pools of linked-clone machines

• Configure and manage RDS pools of desktops and applications

• Use View Administrator to configure the View environment

• Configure secure access to View desktops













• Describe steps to deploy View Persona Management for user profile management

• Manage performance and scalability of a View deployment

VMware Horizon (with View): Install, Configure, Manage [V6.x]

This hands-on training course builds your skills in the VMware® Horizon View™ suite of products:

VMware® Horizon View™ Manager, VMware® Horizon View™ Composer, VMware® Horizon View™

security server, and VMware® ThinApp™.

At the end of the course, you should understand the features and operation of View and be able to:

Install and configure Horizon View components

Install and configure View Connection Server

Install and configure virtual machines that become desktops

Configure and manage VMware Horizon™ Client™ systems

Configure and manage pools of existing physical machines

Configure and manage automated pools of full virtual machines

Configure and manage pools of linked-clone machines

Configure and manage RDS pools of desktops and applications

Use View Administrator to configure the View environment

Configure secure access to View desktops

Describe steps to deploy View Persona Management for user profile management

Manage performance and scalability of a View deployment

This course covers a majority of the objectives on the VCP-Desktop Exam and is recommended for

individuals who want to gain a better understanding of the objectives represented in the exam.

VMware Horizon View: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.x]

This hands-on training course builds your skills in the VMware® Horizon View™ suite of products:

VMware® View™ Manager, VMware® View™ Composer, and VMware® ThinApp™.

At the end of the course, you should understand the features and operation of View and be able to:

Install and configure Horizon View components

Create and manage dedicated and floating desktop pools

Deploy and manage linked-clone virtual desktops

Configure and manage desktops that run in local mode

Configure user profiles with View Persona Management

Configure secure access to desktops through a public network

Use ThinApp to package applications

Entitle applications by using Horizon View

This course covers a majority of the objectives on the VCP-Desktop Exam and is recommended for

individuals who want to gain a better understanding of the objectives represented in the exam.





VMware View: Desktop Fast Track [V5.x]

This fast-paced, extended-hour training course includes the content of the following courses:

VMware View: Install, Configure, Manage

Application Virtualization with VMware ThinApp

VMware View: Design Best Practices

This hands-on training course builds your skills in the VMware View™ suite of products: VMware View

Manager, VMware View Composer, and VMware® ThinApp™. It will provide applications-oriented

administrators with the knowledge and skills to virtualize Windows applications with ThinApp and to

choose the best deployment and updating processes for their environment. The course will also

present a methodology for analyzing and designing a View solution for the VMware vSphere™

infrastructure.

At the end of the course, you should understand the features and operation of View, View design

principles, and ThinApp operation. You should be able to do the following:

Install and configure View components

Create and manage dedicated and floating desktop pools

Deploy and manage linked-clone virtual desktops

Configure and manage desktops that run in local mode

Configure secure access to desktops through a public network

Use ThinApp to package applications

This course provides the same level of coverage as the VMware View: Install, Configure and Manage

class while providing more in-depth coverage of ThinApp and coverage of design topics (note, design

topics are not covered in the VCP-Desktop exam). This course is recommended for individuals who

want a more in-depth learning experience that includes design methodologies.

5. Additional Resources

5.1 Mock Exam

VMware provides a mock exam for the VCP-Desktop Exam. The mock exam contains sample questions, along

with explanation for incorrect responses. The mock exam presents 25 questions, written by the same authors

of the actual exam. The mock exam pass score is set to 100%, and a candidate can retake the mock exam as

many times as desired until the 100% score is achieved. Please be advised that the pass score for the mock

exam is unrelated to the pass score for the actual exam. Refer to section 1.3 for the scoring information for

the VCP-Desktop Exam.

The mock exam is located at: http://mylearn.vmware.com/quiz.cfm?item=61532






5.2 VCP-Desktop Community

VMware provides an online community for VCP candidates. This community contains valuable information

from other candidates and senior Desktop professionals, and is moderated by VMware certification staff. The

community is located at: https://communities.vmware.com/community/vmtn/certedu/certification/vcp.

5.3 Building a vSphere Test Environment

Most VMware products can be downloaded and evaluated for 60 days. If you have the equipment to install a

copy of ESXi 5.x, you can install ESXi in a virtual machine. This would allow you to install multiple copies of

ESXi and a copy of vCenter Server. For shared storage, obtain a virtual appliance that contains an iSCSI target.

Several of these are available on the appliance marketplace.

Version Date Change Notes

1.0 2014-11-14 Initial creation of VCPD610 exam blueprint

1.1 2014-11-20 Updated Section 4.1 VCP-Desktop path with correct exam authorization URL.

Updated Section 5.1 Mock Exam with current practice exam URL.

1.2 2014-12-18 Updated Section 4.2 Course Requirement Options with the new qualifying course:

“VMware Mirage [V5.0] and Horizon with View [V6.0]: Fast Track”.

1.3 2015-01-18 Corrected Table of Contents

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