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VMware 3V0-23.25 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | VMware (Broadcom) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Advanced VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Storage |
| Exam Number: | 3V0-23.25 |
| Passing Score: | 300 (scaled score) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Related Certifications: | VMware Certified Advanced Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Operations VMware Certified Advanced Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Automation VMware Certified Advanced Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Networking |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Sequencing, Multiple Choice, Drag and Drop, Multiple Response, Build List, Matching |
| Exam Duration: | 135 minutes |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Recommended Training: | vSAN Advanced: Design and Deploy VMware Cloud Foundation: Deploy and Manage Storage |
| Exam Registration: | Broadcom Education & Certification Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or Onsite at authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: VMware Certified Professional - Cloud Foundation or equivalent experience; 2+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing VMware Cloud Foundation storage environments |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.broadcom.com/support/education/vmware/certification |
VMware 3V0-23.25 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Optimization and Monitoring | 20% | - Monitoring and troubleshooting
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| VMware Cloud Foundation Storage Architecture and Design | 20% | - Storage Policy Based Management (SPBM)
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| Storage Lifecycle Management | 15% | - Compliance and health checks
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| vSAN Deployment and Configuration | 25% | - Cluster deployment and expansion
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| Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity | 10% | - vSphere Replication configuration - Site Recovery Manager integration - Failover and failback operations |
| Advanced Storage Solutions | 10% | - Multi-cloud storage management - Storage for Kubernetes workloads - External storage integration |
3V0-23.25 Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask About VMware Advanced VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Storage
The 3V0-23.25 exam, officially known as VMware Advanced VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Storage, is the VMware test that leads to the VMware Certified Advanced Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Storage certification at the Advanced Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as VMware Certified Advanced Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Operations, VMware Certified Advanced Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Networking, VMware Certified Advanced Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Automation.
The 3V0-23.25 exam contains 60 questions, and you have 135 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the 3V0-23.25 exam is 300 (scaled score), and the official registration fee is $250 USD. If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
Recommended: VMware Certified Professional - Cloud Foundation or equivalent experience; 2+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing VMware Cloud Foundation storage environments
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.broadcom.com/support/education/vmware/certification.
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The official VMware Advanced VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Storage outline is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity — 10% of the exam
- VMware Cloud Foundation Storage Architecture and Design — 20% of the exam
- vSAN Deployment and Configuration — 25% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
VMware Advanced VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Storage Sample Questions:
Question 1
An administrator is tasked with configuring the vSAN File Service to deliver NFS file shares for an Edge environment.
Which three are required to deliver the service? (Choose three.)
A. Create a dedicated port group for vSAN File Services in the DVS.
B. If using an NSX-based network, ensure that MAC Learning is enabled.
C. MAC Learning and Forged Transmits are disabled.
D. Hosts connected to a DVS version 6.6.0 or later.
E. Jumbo frames are enabled on the network and the DVS port group.
F. vSAN Witness functionality is enabled on each VMkernel.
Question 2
An administrator is tasked with stretching a vSAN cluster in a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Workload Domain across two availability zones within a region. Both availability zones contain an equal number of hosts.
What four Conditions must also be met in order to stretch the cluster?
Drag and drop the four correct options from the Options list on the left and place them into the Conditions on the right in any order. (Choose four.)
Question 3
An administrator is responsible for a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Private Cloud and has been tasked with identifying which storage model is supported in the different VCF Workload Domains.
Drag and drop the Support Status of each storage model on the left to each type of Workload Domain on the right.
Question 4
A storage architect is designing a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Workload Domain with the following requirements:
* vSAN File Services hosting multiple file shares.
* Each department requires distinct protection levels and placement rules.
Which option satisfies the requirements?
A. Separate file shares by creating individual File Service clusters per department.
B. Create multiple IP Pools and bind each to a file server to be able to assign different storage policies.
C. Make sure the file share server VMS are tied to a vSphere Compute Policy during creation.
D. Assign different vSAN Storage Policies to each file share during creation.
Question 5
As part of standard operating procedures, when an administrator leaves the organization, a shallow rekey operation must be performed on a vSAN ESA cluster with vSAN Data-at-Rest Encryption enabled.
Which key is rotated during a shallow rekey operation?
A. Key Derivation Key
B. Disk Encryption Key
C. Host Key
D. Key Encryption Key
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A,B,D | Question 2 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 3 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: D |
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