vcap-dcd 5.5 RETIRING DATE

[khaliqamar]

Can any tell what is the retiring date of vcap-dcd 5.5. thanks

[scott28tt]

June 24th.

As mentioned here and here

[khaliqamar]

I am having VCP5-DCV (VCP550) certification so in order to do any VCAP level certification i must have to do vcp6-dcv first. is it correct

[scott28tt]

From your question I think you're asking about VCAP6 certifications.

To get from a VCP5 to a VCAP6 you will need to either "upgrade then step up" or "step up then upgrade" - here's what I mean:

Option 1 (path 1 here is an example)

Gain your VCP6-DCV

Gain a VCAP6

Option 2 (path 1 here is an example)

Gain a VCAP5

Gain a VCAP6

[farrukhndm1]

hi, I have VCP 5.5 that will expired in NOV-2016, i want to appear VCAP-DCD 6  Before Nov-2016 . Can i do it or first i needed to upgrade to VCP 6 then to VCAP 6-DCV Design  ?

If this is right then i am unhappy with vmware !!!!

How to upgrade for VCP 6 ? only VCP foundation exam is enough or needed to qualify VCP6 DCV as a prerequisite to appear in  VCAP-DCV Desing.

thanks.

[scott28tt]

To get from a VCP5 to a VCAP6 you will need to either "upgrade then step up" or "step up then upgrade" - here's what I mean:

Option 1 (path 1 here is an example)

Gain your VCP6-DCV

Gain a VCAP6

Option 2 (path 1 https://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/plan.cfm?plan=89134&ui=www_cert#tab-migrationhere is an example)

Gain a VCAP5

Gain a VCAP6

You only have til June 24th for Option 2 to be valid as the VCAP5-DCD exam retires on that date.

If you take Option 1, Path 1 on this page will give you the exam information: VCP6-DCV Certification

[farrukhndm1]

As i hold VCP5-DCV certification what u think go with Delta Exam  is better then to do  VCP6-DCV exam ?

secondly after giving given delta exam can i appear for VCAP6 -DCD or VCAP 6 -DCA ? thanks Scott for your support.

VCP6-DCV Certification Requirements

+ Path 1: If you hold a valid VCP5-DCV certification

1: Complete the VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization Delta Exam

[scott28tt]

Yes you should consider the "delta" exam - it should be the simplest route to VCP6-DCV for you.

The VCAP certifications for v6, and what they replace are:

VCAP6-DCV Design - the new version of VCAP5-DCD

VCAP6-DCV Deploy - the new version of VCAP5-DCA

If you achieved both of the VCAP6-DCV certifications you would also be a VCIX6-DCV and eligible for VCDX6-DCV.

Have a look here for the full DCV framework: Data Center Virtualization Certification Solution Track Page

But start with the VCP6-DCV delta exam, as above.

[farrukhndm1]

Thanks scot for your kind help, i read your other post

2V0-610 vs 2V0-610D

Which shows there is no huge differance to go with 2v0-610D or Complete 2V0-610 exam. what u think if i  go with 2V0-610 ? price and Study material are almost same ?

thanks.

[scott28tt]

I don't personally see the point in taking 621 when you have the option of 621D - why choose an exam that has more questions and takes longer to do?

[vSohill]

Hi,

Which exam VDCA550: VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Data Center Administration Exam is ?

I noticed that I can take that exam in Sep 2016 is it equivilant to VCAP 5.5 ?

[scott28tt]

I just replied on the thread you created: Re: VDCA550

[vSohill]

Thank you

[rcporto]

Take a look at this announcement: VCAP5 Exam Retirements Suspended – Registration Remains Open - VMware Education and Certification Bl...

[nareshunik]

Hey all

i just called the VMware technical support English - (877) 486-9273 Press 4  today and they said  there is no Retirement date for VCAP-DCD 5.5.

[scott28tt]

Retirements are usually announced here: VMware Education and Certification Blog - - VMware Blogs

[nareshunik]

hi scott,

yesterday i have received a email from VMware & confirmed still it is not retired.

Not sure if it is fake news.

4 Exam Retirements in June - VMware Education and Certification Blog - VMware Blogs

[scott28tt]

3 of those 4 exam retirements were suspended, as per this later post: VCAP5 Exam Retirements Suspended – Registration Remains Open - VMware Education and Certification Bl...