VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator (2V0-17.25) – Exam Overview

The VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator (2V0-17.25) certification validates the skills required to deploy, configure, manage, optimize, and troubleshoot VMware Cloud Foundation environments in modern enterprise data centers and hybrid cloud infrastructures.

This certification is designed for IT professionals responsible for managing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), Software-Defined Data Centers (SDDC), virtualization platforms, cloud infrastructure, networking, storage, security, and lifecycle management.

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What is VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0?

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 is VMware’s integrated cloud platform that combines:

• VMware vSphere
• VMware vSAN
• VMware NSX
• VMware Aria Suite
• SDDC Manager
• Kubernetes Integration
• Hybrid Cloud Services

VCF delivers a complete Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) solution for private, public, and hybrid cloud environments.

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VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator (2V0-17.25) Exam Objectives

1. VMware Cloud Foundation Architecture

• VCF components and services
• Management Domain architecture
• Workload Domains
• SDDC Manager concepts
• VMware Cloud Foundation design principles

2. Deployment and Installation

• VCF deployment process
• Bring-up procedures
• Network planning
• Storage configuration
• Cluster creation
• Initial configuration

3. SDDC Manager Administration

• SDDC Manager interface
• User management
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
• Certificate management
• Inventory management

4. Lifecycle Management

• Patch management
• Upgrade procedures
• Firmware updates
• Version compatibility
• Automated lifecycle operations

5. VMware vSphere Administration

• ESXi host management
• Cluster administration
• Resource allocation
• DRS configuration
• HA configuration

6. VMware vSAN Management

• Storage policies
• Disk groups
• Capacity planning
• Performance optimization
• Data protection

7. VMware NSX Administration

• NSX architecture
• Logical networking
• Micro-segmentation
• Distributed Firewall
• Network virtualization

8. Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Performance monitoring
• Log analysis
• Troubleshooting methodology
• Health checks
• Diagnostic tools

9. Security and Compliance

• Security best practices
• Identity management
• Access control
• Certificate management
• Compliance standards

10. Hybrid Cloud Operations

• Cloud connectivity
• VMware Cloud integration
• Disaster recovery
• Workload mobility
• Multicloud management

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Recommended Knowledge

Before attempting the exam, candidates should have experience with:

• VMware vSphere
• VMware NSX
• VMware vSAN
• SDDC Manager
• Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure
• Enterprise Networking
• Storage Technologies
• Virtualization Concepts

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Exam Information

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