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VMware VCP510-DT Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | VMware |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | VMware Certified Professional 5 - Desktop |
| Exam Number: | VCP510-DT |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | VCAP-DT VCPD510 VCP5-DCV |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Drag and Drop, Matching |
| Passing Score: | 300 (scaled 100–500) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Real Exam Qty: | 85–100 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | VMware View: Install, Configure, Manage VMware Horizon View Fast Track |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; retired as of late 2015, no longer available for registration |
| Pre Condition: | Valid VCP5-DCV certification; completion of authorized training recommended for non-VCP holders; hands-on experience with VMware View 5 environment |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.vmware.com/certification |
VMware VCP510-DT Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Installing and Configuring VMware View | 22% | - Configuring Security Server for external access - Deploying Connection Server instances - Installing and configuring View Composer - Setting up Transfer Server - Installation requirements and preparation |
| Topic 2: User Experience and Access Protocols | 15% | - Persona Management - PCoIP protocol configuration - View Client installation and configuration - RDP settings and limitations - Virtual printing and device redirection |
| Topic 3: Creating and Managing Desktop Pools | 20% | - View Composer persistent disks - Local Mode configuration - Pool provisioning and settings - Manual and terminal server pools - Automated pools (linked-clone, full clone) |
| Topic 4: Application Delivery and ThinApp Integration | 10% | - Application assignment and delivery - Integrating ThinApp into View environment - VMware ThinApp basics - Packaging applications with ThinApp |
| Topic 5: VMware View Architecture and Components | 20% | - View Security Server - View Connection Server - View Composer - View Transfer Server - View Events Database |
| Topic 6: Security, Administration and Troubleshooting | 13% | - Security certificates and authentication - Role-based access control - Common connection and performance issues - Backup and recovery of View components - Monitoring and logging |
Common Questions About the VMware VCP510-DT Exam
The VCP510-DT exam, officially known as VMware Certified Professional 5 - Desktop, is the VMware test that leads to the VMware Certified Professional 5 - Desktop (VCP5-DT) certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as VCP5-DCV, VCPD510, VCAP-DT.
The VCP510-DT exam contains 85–100 questions, and you have 90 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 VCP510-DT exam is 300 (scaled 100–500), 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.
Valid VCP5-DCV certification; completion of authorized training recommended for non-VCP holders; hands-on experience with VMware View 5 environment
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.vmware.com/certification.
You can book the VCP510-DT exam through the official registration channels below:
Exam delivery: Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; retired as of late 2015, no longer available for registration. Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.
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The official VMware Certified Professional 5 - Desktop outline is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- Security, Administration and Troubleshooting — 13% of the exam
- Application Delivery and ThinApp Integration — 10% of the exam
- Creating and Managing Desktop Pools — 20% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
VMware Certified Professional 5 - Desktop Sample Questions:
Question 1
A new Connection Server has been added to the View environment. View administrators and clients cannot connect to that new Connection Server. However, connectivity to the pre-existing Connection Servers remains active.
Which two configurations should be verified to diagnose the problem? (Choose two.)
A. The vCenter Server system associated with the Connection Server is running.
B. The Security Server associated with the Connection Server is running.
C. The IP address for the new Connection Server has not changed on the server or within DNS.
D. The View Connection Server services are running on the newly added Connection Server.
Question 2
A View environment for an enterprise has the following requirements for accessing USB devices:
-All users can use USB devices with their virtual desktops except members of the finance group, who have sensitive data
-There is one administrative assistant in the finance group that needs to transfer data using a USB device.
Which three actions should the administrator take to enable these requirements? (Choose three.)
A. set the View USB Access GPO for the View Agent for the administrative assistant user desktop to allow USB access
B. set the View USB Access policy to Allow on the Global level
C. set the View USB Access policy to Allow for the Administrative Assistant
D. set the View USB Access policy to Deny for the Finance Desktop pool
E. set the View USB Access GPO for the View Agent on the Finance group desktops to deny USB access
Question 3
A single View Connection Server is being used for both internal and external access to View desktops. Internal users are able to connect without issue. However, external users receive an error message indicating that the Connection Server cannot be reached. The corporate firewall configuration has been verified and all the required ports are open.
What is the likely cause of the problem?
A. Port 443 is not open between vCenter and the View Connection Server.
B. The Use Secure Tunnel connection to Desktop is checked in View Administrator.
C. The Connection Server is not on an externally routable network.
D. The external URL is not configured correctly in View Administrator.
Question 4
An administrator is adding a replicated instance of View Connection Server to the environment silently.
Which MSI property would be used to identify the instance being replicated?
A. VDM_INSTANCE_NAME
B. ADAM_PRIMARY_NAME
C. VDM_SERVER_INSTANCE
D. ADAM_PRIMARY_INSTANCE
Question 5
A university has implemented VMware View for classroom labs around the campus. The View administrator needs to ensure that students only print to the printer located in the lab. Each lab has a dedicated printer.
Which View feature meets these requirements?
A. Local-based printing
B. Location-based printing
C. Central-based printing
D. ThinPrint-based printing
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C,D | Question 2 Answer: B,C,D | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: B |
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