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VCDX DCVVMware Certified Design Expert in Datacenter Virtualization
VMware Certified Design Expert in Datacenter Virtualization
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› Cost
Exam fee
VCDX DCV$250
Exam fee
$250
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
VCDX DCV$250
3-year cost of ownership
$250
› Exam mechanics
Pass mark
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Retake policy
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Study time
VCDX DCV800–1500 hrs
Study time
800–1500 hrs
Validity
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Delivery
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
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Median
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Premium %
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Role context
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
VCDX DCV8.5
Schema quality
8.5
Practice evidence
VCDX DCV8.5
Practice evidence
8.5
Maintenance
VCDX DCV6.5
Maintenance
6.5
Market recognition
VCDX DCV6.5
Market recognition
6.5
Average
VCDX DCV7.5
Average
7.5
› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
VCDX DCVGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
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ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
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DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
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Holders worldwide
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Current version
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Current version
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› Domain coverage
A25Security Architecture & Engineering
VCDX DCV● core
A25Security Architecture & Engineering
● core
A5Cloud Security
VCDX DCV● core
A5Cloud Security
● core
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