2V0-71.23

The VMware 2V0-71.23 exam, covering VMware Cloud on AWS, focuses on a candidate's ability to design, deploy, and manage workloads within that environment. The main points revolve around several key areas:

• Understanding VMware Cloud on AWS Architecture: This is foundational. You need to know the components, their roles, and how they interact – including SDDCs (Software Defined Data Centers), vCenter Server, NSX-T, vSAN, and the connectivity to AWS services.

• Deploying and Managing SDDCs: This covers the process of setting up and configuring SDDCs, including networking aspects (VLANs, routing, firewalls), storage configuration (vSAN), and compute resource management (vCPU, memory). Understanding the lifecycle of an SDDC is critical.

• Networking and Security: A significant portion deals with configuring and managing the virtual network infrastructure within VMware Cloud on AWS. This includes understanding NSX-T, configuring security groups, VPN connections, and implementing security best practices.

• Storage Management: You'll need to know how vSAN works within the environment, how to manage storage policies, and troubleshoot storage-related issues.

• High Availability and Disaster Recovery: Understanding how to design and implement high availability solutions and disaster recovery strategies is crucial. This includes leveraging features within VMware Cloud on AWS and understanding potential integration points with AWS services like S3 for backups.

• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Being able to monitor the health of the environment, identify potential issues, and troubleshoot problems effectively is key. Familiarity with the VMware Cloud on AWS management console and logging capabilities is essential.

• Operational Aspects: This section covers more day-to-day tasks like managing vCenter, patching, and performing routine maintenance activities within the VMware Cloud on AWS environment.

• Cost Optimization: This section focuses on understanding the various pricing models of VMware Cloud on AWS and how to optimize costs. This involves identifying resource consumption patterns and making appropriate adjustments.

• Integration with AWS Services: While the focus is VMware infrastructure, understanding how it integrates and interacts with core AWS services (like IAM, VPC, etc.) is important.

In summary, the 2V0-71.23 exam thoroughly tests your practical knowledge and hands-on experience with deploying, operating, and troubleshooting VMware Cloud on AWS. It's not just theoretical; it requires a deep understanding of how the different components work together and how to manage them effectively. Preparation should involve both studying the official documentation and gaining practical experience.