VMware VCP510 Exam : VMware Certified Professional on VSphere 5

  • Exam Code: VCP510
  • Exam Name: VMware Certified Professional on VSphere 5
  • Updated: Sep 20, 2026
  • Q & A: 304 Questions and Answers

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VMware VCP510 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:VMware
Exam Name:VMware Certified Professional on VSphere 5
Exam Number:VCP-510
Exam Duration:90 minutes
Available Languages:Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese
Passing Score:300 (scaled 100–500)
Related Certifications:VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5 – Datacenter Administration
VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5 – Datacenter Design
VMware Certified Design Expert 5 – Datacenter Virtualization
Exam Format:Simulations, Multiple choice, Drag-and-drop, Scenario-based
Certificate Validity Period:2 years
Real Exam Qty:85
Exam Price:$250 USD
Recommended Training:VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.0]
Exam Registration:Pearson VUE VMware Portal
Sample Questions:Free Download real VCP510 actual tests
Exam Way:In-person at Pearson VUE testing centers; retired November 30, 2015, no longer available for registration
Pre Condition:Completion of a VMware-authorized training course; minimum 6 months hands-on experience with vSphere 5 environment
Official Syllabus URL:https://federicocinalli.com/images/boletines/VCP510%20Exam%20Blueprint%20Guide%201_4.pdf

VMware VCP510 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Topic 1: Plan and Configure vSphere Networking20%- Network Security and Policies
  • 1. Configure VLANs and security policies
    • 2. Manage physical and virtual networking
      - vNetwork Distributed Switches
      • 1. Migrate virtual adapters and VMs to vDS
        • 2. Create and configure vDS and dvPort groups
          - vNetwork Standard Switches
          • 1. Create and configure vSS and port groups
            • 2. Configure load balancing and failover
              Topic 2: Plan and Configure vSphere Storage20%- Storage Technologies
              • 1. Configure VMFS datastores
                • 2. Identify and configure Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and NFS
                  - Storage Management
                  • 1. Configure storage multipathing and policies
                    • 2. Manage datastores and storage capacity
                      Topic 3: Perform Basic Troubleshooting8%- Troubleshoot vSphere Components
                      • 1. Resolve issues with ESXi and vCenter Server
                        • 2. Diagnose networking and storage problems
                          - Log Analysis and Tools
                          • 1. Identify and resolve common configuration errors
                            • 2. Use vSphere log files and command-line utilities
                              Topic 4: Establish and Maintain Service Levels12%- High Availability and Fault Tolerance
                              • 1. Enable and test Fault Tolerance
                                • 2. Configure vSphere HA and DRS clusters
                                  - Performance Optimization
                                  • 1. Tune vSphere environment
                                    • 2. Monitor and analyze performance
                                      - Resource Management
                                      • 1. Manage CPU and memory allocation
                                        • 2. Configure resource pools and shares
                                          Topic 5: Plan, Install, Configure and Upgrade vSphere22%- Upgrade vSphere Components
                                          • 1. Migrate existing virtual machines and configurations
                                            • 2. Upgrade ESXi and vCenter Server
                                              - Install and Configure ESXi
                                              • 1. Install and configure ESXi 5.x
                                                • 2. Configure ESXi host settings
                                                  - Plan vSphere Architecture
                                                  • 1. Design vCenter Server and ESXi deployment
                                                    • 2. Identify vSphere components and their requirements
                                                      - Install and Configure vCenter Server
                                                      • 1. Install vCenter Server and components
                                                        • 2. Configure vCenter Server inventory and settings
                                                          Topic 6: Deploy and Administer Virtual Machines and vApps18%- Create and Manage Virtual Machines
                                                          • 1. Configure VM hardware and resources
                                                            • 2. Create, clone, and deploy VMs
                                                              - VM Lifecycle Operations
                                                              • 1. Manage snapshots and vMotion
                                                                • 2. Migrate, backup, and restore VMs
                                                                  - Manage vApps and Templates
                                                                  • 1. Create and manage vApps
                                                                    • 2. Use templates and customization specifications

                                                                      VCP510 Exam FAQ — Easier and Sooner

                                                                      Yes — download the free VMware Certified Professional on VSphere 5 demo and judge the quality yourself before paying; the whole content goes further than the demo, but the demo shows the style. Purchases include 365 days of free updates delivered by email; renew afterward at 50% off.

                                                                      Completion of a VMware-authorized training course; minimum 6 months hands-on experience with vSphere 5 environment Eligibility rules change over time, so verify the current requirements on the official page (official VCP510 exam page) before registering.

                                                                      The VMware Certified Professional on VSphere 5 is VMware's certification exam for VMware Certified Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP5-DV), at the Professional level. Related credentials include VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5 – Datacenter Administration, VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5 – Datacenter Design, VMware Certified Design Expert 5 – Datacenter Virtualization. Prepare efficiently: short review sessions anywhere, mock exams when you have a desk.

                                                                      The VMware Certified Professional on VSphere 5 blueprint spans 6 domains — including Deploy and Administer Virtual Machines and vApps (18%), Establish and Maintain Service Levels (12%), Plan and Configure vSphere Networking (20%). Tag key points per domain in the PDF version; the complete outline above lists every subtopic.

                                                                      90 minutes for 85 questions. Build pacing with the VCEEngine software engine: repeated timed mock exams make the real clock feel easy.

                                                                      Yes:

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                                                                      Through the vendor's official registration channels:

                                                                      The VMware Certified Professional on VSphere 5 is delivered In-person at Pearson VUE testing centers; retired November 30, 2015, no longer available for registration — pick the arrangement that suits you when booking.

                                                                      $250 USD per attempt, 300 (scaled 100–500) to pass. Each retake costs the full fee, so prepare thoroughly the first time — the 304 practice questions for the VCP510 exam at VCEEngine closely simulate the real test.

                                                                      VMware Certified Professional on VSphere 5 Sample Questions:

                                                                      Question #1

                                                                      Which three features are only available in the vSphere Client when using a vSphere Distributed Switch? (Choose three.)

                                                                      • A. PVLAN tagging
                                                                      • B. Storage I/O Control
                                                                      • C. Ingress Traffic Shaping
                                                                      • D. 802.1q VLAN Tagging
                                                                      • E. Port Mirroring
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                                                                      Correct Answer: A,C,E  🗳️

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                                                                      Question #2

                                                                      Click the Exhibit button.

                                                                      Based on the exhibit, what is the appropriate action to set a preferred path?

                                                                      • A. Double-click the new path you wish to prefer. The other existing paths will be set to Standby.
                                                                      • B. Paths cannot be set to preferred on this array.
                                                                      • C. Right-click the path you want to prefer and then select Preferred.
                                                                      • D. Right-click the path you want to prefer then select Active.
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                                                                      Correct Answer: B  🗳️

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                                                                      Question #3

                                                                      What would be a valid reason to enable traffic shaping?

                                                                      • A. Limiting the bandwidth used by an independent hardware iSCSI adapter
                                                                      • B. Restricting the load on a IDS server
                                                                      • C. Improving the performance of a CPU-intensive application server
                                                                      • D. Limiting the bandwidth of a FTP server
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                                                                      Correct Answer: D  🗳️

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                                                                      Question #4

                                                                      Click the Exhibit button.

                                                                      Based on the exhibit, what is the reason that two of the paths are marked as standby?

                                                                      • A. The active paths were set to preferred.
                                                                      • B. The other two paths were set to active.
                                                                      • C. That is a characteristic of the storage array used.
                                                                      • D. The storage adapters need to be rescanned before those paths will be set to active.
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                                                                      Correct Answer: C  🗳️

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                                                                      Question #5

                                                                      While performing a security check the vSphere administrator finds unassigned AD accounts with vSphere permissions. If the accounts are removed from Active Directory what will happen to any user logged into vCenter with those accounts?

                                                                      • A. The user can remain logged in indefinitely.
                                                                      • B. The vSphere client warns the user they will be logged out in 1 hour.
                                                                      • C. The user can remain logged into vCenter for up to 24 hours.
                                                                      • D. The user is immediately disconnected from vCenter Server and cannot log back in.
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                                                                      Correct Answer: C  🗳️

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