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VMware VCP510PSE Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | VMware |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | VMware Certified Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization PSE |
| Exam Number: | VCP510PSE |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Real Exam Qty: | 85 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 (plus 15 min survey; 120 min for non-English primary language regions) |
| Passing Score: | 300 (scaled 100–500) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice (single/multiple answer), Proctored |
| Related Certifications: | VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization (VCAP5-DCV) VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV) |
| Exam Price: | $225 USD |
| Recommended Training: | VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.0] |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE VMware Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | In-person at Pearson VUE test centers; retired as of November 30, 2015 |
| Pre Condition: | Completion of authorized VMware training course (e.g., vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.0]); recommended 6+ months hands-on vSphere experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.vmware.com/content/dam/digitalmarketing/vmware/en/pdf/certification/vcp510_exam_blueprint_guide.pdf |
VMware VCP510PSE Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| vSphere Architecture and Technologies | 18% | - Virtualization fundamentals - vSphere components and features - ESXi and vCenter Server architecture |
| Establishing Service Levels and Control | 10% | - vSphere HA, DRS, and Fault Tolerance - vSphere security and permissions - Resource pools and VM prioritization |
| Planning, Installing, and Configuring vSphere | 25% | - Install and configure vCenter Server 5.x - Install and configure ESXi 5.x - vSphere Update Manager deployment |
| Deploying and Managing Virtual Machines and vApps | 12% | - vApp configuration and management - VM migration and snapshots - Create, clone, and deploy VMs |
| Configuring vSphere Storage | 15% | - Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and NFS storage - Storage policies and multipathing - VMFS and datastore management |
| Basic Troubleshooting | 5% | - Network and storage troubleshooting - Common ESXi and vCenter issues |
| Configuring vSphere Networking | 15% | - Network security and policies - vSphere Standard Switch (vSS) configuration - vSphere Distributed Switch (vDS) configuration |
VCP510PSE Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask About VMware Certified Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization PSE
The VCP510PSE exam, officially known as VMware Certified Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization PSE, is the VMware test that leads to the VMware Certified Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP5-DCV) 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 VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV), VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization (VCAP5-DCV).
The VCP510PSE exam contains 85 questions, and you have 90 (plus 15 min survey; 120 min for non-English primary language regions) 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 VCP510PSE exam is 300 (scaled 100–500), and the official registration fee is $225 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.
Completion of authorized VMware training course (e.g., vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V5.0]); recommended 6+ months hands-on vSphere experience
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.vmware.com/content/dam/digitalmarketing/vmware/en/pdf/certification/vcp510_exam_blueprint_guide.pdf.
You can book the VCP510PSE exam through the official registration channels below:
Exam delivery: In-person at Pearson VUE test centers; retired as of November 30, 2015. 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 - Data Center Virtualization PSE outline is organized into 7 domains. The first three are:
- Planning, Installing, and Configuring vSphere — 25% of the exam
- vSphere Architecture and Technologies — 18% of the exam
- Basic Troubleshooting — 5% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
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