Focuses on installing, configuring, and managing vSphere 8.x. Study Resources & Recommendations Go to product viewer dialog for this item. VCA-DCV Official Cert Guide
VCA was often viewed as a "sales-oriented" or conceptual cert that didn't require hands-on labs. The newer VCTA is designed to be more technical, validating "Day 2" operational skills. The New Certification Track (2024–2026) VCA-DCV VMware Certified Associate on vSphere S...
The entry-level credential is now the VMware Certified Technical Associate - Data Center Virtualization (VCTA-DCV) . Focuses on installing, configuring, and managing vSphere 8
The was formerly the entry-level certification for VMware's vSphere platform. However, the certification landscape has changed significantly since the acquisition of VMware by Broadcom. Current Status of VCA-DCV The VCA-DCV certification has been retired and replaced. The newer VCTA is designed to be more
No mandatory training courses are required to sit the exam.
While older study materials for vSphere 6.7 exist, modern tracks now focus on vSphere 8.x .