VMware VCP550 Exam : VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5 Exam

  • Exam Code: VCP550
  • Exam Name: VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5 Exam
  • Updated: Sep 22, 2026
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VMware VCP550 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:VMware
Exam Name:VMware Certified Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization Exam
Exam Number:VCP-550 / 2V0-621 (historical VCP5-DCV exam variants)
Passing Score:300 (scaled score)
Exam Price:USD 225
Real Exam Qty:Approximately 85 questions
Related Certifications:VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)
VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP)
Exam Format:Multiple choice, Multiple response, Scenario-based questions
Certificate Validity Period:2 years
Exam Duration:130 minutes
Available Languages:English
Recommended Training:VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage
Exam Registration:VMware Certification Portal
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Exam Way:Pearson VUE test center or online proctored exam
Pre Condition:Completion of VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage (ICM) training course recommended or required (depending on certification policy at the time).
Official Syllabus URL:https://www.vmware.com/education-services/certification.html

VMware VCP550 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Topic 1: Establish and Maintain vSphere Availability and Resource Management- HA and DRS configuration
- vMotion and Storage vMotion
Topic 2: Perform Basic Troubleshooting and Monitoring- Log analysis and troubleshooting tools
- Performance monitoring and alarms
Topic 3: Deploy and Manage Virtual Machines and vApps- Template and cloning operations
- Create and configure virtual machines
Topic 4: Configure, Manage, and Optimize vSphere Networking- Network policies and security
- Standard and distributed virtual switches
Topic 5: Install, Configure, and Upgrade vSphere Components- Install and configure ESXi hosts
- Upgrade vSphere infrastructure components
- Deploy and configure vCenter Server
Topic 6: Configure, Manage, and Optimize vSphere Storage- VMFS and NFS datastores
- Storage multipathing and policies

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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 VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage (ICM) training course recommended or required (depending on certification policy at the time). Eligibility rules change over time, so verify the current requirements on the official page (official VCP550 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-DCV), at the Professional level. Related credentials include VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP), VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX). 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 Configure, Manage, and Optimize vSphere Storage, Perform Basic Troubleshooting and Monitoring, Deploy and Manage Virtual Machines and vApps. Tag key points per domain in the PDF version; the complete outline above lists every subtopic.

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VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5 Sample Questions:

Question #1

Which statement is true about the hardware configuration for ESXi hosts participating in a virtual SAN?

  • A. Each host must have at least one Solid State Drive (SSD).
  • B. The hosts must have identical hardware.
  • C. The hosts must have network attached storage.
  • D. Each host must have a RAID Controller.
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: A  🗳️

Question #2

A vSphere administrator finds a HA/DRS cluster status has turned RED indicating a degraded state.
What is the likely reason for the indication?

  • A. The cluster is currently electing a Master host and is unavailable to perform HA functions.
  • B. The cluster does not have enough resources to satisfy the reservations of all resource pools and virtual machines.
  • C. Incompatible CPU generations between hosts are preventing DRS migrations.
  • D. The cluster enabled for HA has lost resources and is unable to fulfill its failover requirements.
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: D  🗳️

Question #3

A vSphere administrator has created a Virtual SAN Cluster with Automatic Mode Disk
Groups. The cluster includes three ESXi hosts contributing one SSD and six SAS disks each. The administrator has four new ESXi hosts that boot from a fiber channel array and have no local disks attached. These four new hosts need additional shared storage but there is insufficient space on the fiber channel array. The hardware budget is limited.
What can the administrator do to provide the needed storage for the lowest cost?

  • A. Add the four new hosts to the Virtual SAN Cluster and contribute the fiber channel disks to the Virtual SAN.
  • B. Add the four new hosts to the Virtual SAN Cluster and use the existing storage in the cluster.
  • C. Add the four new hosts to the Virtual SAN Cluster and change to Manual Mode Disk Groups.
  • D. Add an SAS RAID controller to each of the new hosts. Attach one SSD and six SAS disks to each RAID controller and then add the four hosts to the Virtual SAN cluster.
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: B  🗳️

Question #4

-- Exhibit -

-- Exhibit -Why is the network configuration shown in the exhibit impossible?

  • A. The MAC address of the Management Network VMkernel port is invalid.
  • B. Virtual machines are not allowed to run on the same virtual machine port group as the vCenter Server Virtual Appliance.
  • C. Virtual Machine Port Groups and VMkernel Ports are not allowed on the same virtual switch.
  • D. A single vmnic cannot be shared by two virtual switches.
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: D  🗳️

Question #5

A vSphere administrator has been using vSphere in evaluation mode and now wants to deploy an environment that provides the same features.
Which edition of vSphere provides similar functionality to evaluation mode?

  • A. Standard
  • B. Enterprise
  • C. Enterprise Plus
  • D. Essentials
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: C  🗳️

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