In HOL, use the search function to find and complete this lab:
HOL-1910-01-SDC – (Module 1 selected tasks only – configure cluster settings – HA, DRS and Resource Pools. Try out advanced configurations talked about in “Resource Pools Deep Dive” video) (60 mins)
In HOL, use the search function to find and complete this lab:
HOL-1910-01-SDC – Virtualization 101: Introduction to vSphere – (Module 2 up to completion of configure vDS AND practice the configuration tasks in the videos above) (1 hour 30 mins – including configuration tasks)
vSphere 6.5 What’s New(1 hour) – NOTE: some of the videos in the upcoming study materials are based on 6.0. Make sure you are familiar with this document to understand what’s new in 6.5
If you are considering joining or starting a VCP-DCV 6.5 study group, visit the overview post Tech Exam Study Groups. It covers why study groups help with exam preparation, who can benefit from them, what happens in a study group and some tips for making the most of your valuable time.
Details of the VCP-DCV 6.5 Exam can be foundhere. If you are looking for materials to study for the VCP-DCV 6.7 (VCP-DCV 2019), note that while theexam structure has been overhauled, much of the technical content in the 6.5 guide is still relevant. The recommended 19xx Hands on Labsare on vSphere 6.7 as of February 2019.
Where study groups fit in:
The study group structure outlined in the post Tech Exam Study Groups is designed to complement (not replace) the official Instructor Led Course and your own study. Figure 1. summarises the time commitment to prepare for the exam based on my own experience and working with others in study groups.
Figure 1. Estimated investment in time and $ to achieve certification
If you are putting in the hours, make sure to get the most out of the study groups by participating fully and doing the pre-study.
Discussion Leader – Expectations
Your study group facilitator will ask you to be the discussion lead for at least one session. For the week that you are the lead:
Commit to completing the entire set of content for the week you are leading so that you can guide the discussion
Prepare to give a short (5 minute) overview of the topic – keep it short and casual. Whiteboarding works better than slides
Share 1 thing you learned first then go around the group and ask each person to share 1 thing
If the discussion gets off track it is your job for this topic to bring the conversation back.
VCP-DCV 6.5 Study Group Resources:
1.The below study plan is not endorsed by VMware, but is collected from free resources found online. In particular, Simon Long, Shane Williford, Chris Porter and Vladan Seget have comprehensive study guides on their blogs – the materials are linked to throughout.
2.TheExam Blueprint and the reading materials listed within are the ultimate source of truth. It is recommended that you read the official documentation linked in the blueprint and refer to the study materials in this document to assist with your learning.
3.The official VMware exam prep materials are available here.
4. Nothing beats hands on experience! If you don’t have your own environment, use the Hands on Labs to practice the steps outlined in the study guides (by Vladan Seget and Shane Williford) and in the videos in each module.
Disentanglement 