VMware Certified Professional 6 – Network Virtualization (VCP6-NV)

Validate your ability to install, configure, and administer a vSphere data center virtualized with VMware NSX, demonstrating creation and administration of a virtual network including Layer 2 switching and both static and dynamic Layer 3 routing, virtual network devices, and edge services such as DHCP, DNS, and NAT.

New Candidate Requirements
Path 1: Just starting with VMware Network Virtualization technology.

  1. Gain experience with NSX technologies (minimum 6 months recommended).
  2. Attend one of the required training courses:
  3. Complete the vSphere 6 Foundations Exam
  4. Complete the VMware Certified Professional 6 – Network Virtualization Exam

Path 2: Hold a qualifying Cisco Certification. Note: This path is only available until January 31, 2016.

  1. Submit proof that you hold one of the following certifications: CCNA Data Center, CCNA Routing & Switching, CCNP Data Center, CCNP Routing & Switching, CCIE Data Center, CCIE Routing & Switching
  2. Complete the vSphere 6 Foundations Exam
  3. Complete the VMware Certified Professional 6 – Network Virtualization Exam

Existing Candidate Requirements
Path 1: If you hold a current VCP-NV certification, you will automatically be granted VCP6-NV certification status.
Path 2: If you hold a VCP certification for any other solution track that has not expired

  1. Complete the VMware Certified Professional 6 – Network Virtualization Exam

Path 3: If you hold an expired VCP certification for any solution track

  1. Attend one of the required training courses:
  2. Complete the vSphere 6 Foundations Exam
  3. Complete the VMware Certified Professional 6 – Network Virtualization Exam