The VMware Certified Professional - Desktop and Mobility 2020 (VCP-DTM 2020) certification was recently renamed and currently is known as VCP-DTM 2021. This certificate was designed to validate competent IT professionals whose duties relate to installation, design and management of a VMware Horizon using a View environment that’s deployed on vSphere implementation. In other words, by completing this designation, a candidate confirms his/her ability to easily configure or manage VMware horizon environments. Also, the VCP-DTM 2021 certificate proves that the specialist understands what it takes to deliver personalized online services, virtual desktops, and applications.

Accreditation Track Requirements

Given that this is a professional-level qualification, candidates should have sufficient experience with the Horizon 7.x or 8.x product to pursue this accreditation path. In terms of clear requirements, the vendor implies that candidates will complete one of the training courses offered on the official website. Only then can they proceed to the exams.

In the case of VCP-DTM 2021 certification, the applicant must pass 2 exams. Below they are discussed in more detail.

VMware 2V0-01.19 Exam Details

To begin with, the VMware vSphere 6.7 Foundations exam is associated with up to 2 designations such as VCP-DTM 2021 and VCP-CMA 2021. The exam verifies your fundamental skill set required to effectively configure and deploy VMware vSphere 6.7 environments.

In more detail, it is a non-proctored test with a seat time of 105 minutes that brings a maximum of 65 questions in drag and drop, single-choice, and multiple-choice formats. And to get an exam voucher, you must register on the Pearson VUE platform, pay the registration fee, and choose the form of the test, online or at your nearest authorized testing center.

Moreover, to qualify for the mentioned above certificate, exam-takers must score at least 300 points in this evaluation. And this is not an easy task, because according to the official test guide, the content of the exam covers the 7 knowledge areas:

• Domain 1: Installing and Configuring ESXi 6.x and vCenter Server 6.x Hosts
• Domain 2 – Configuring and Managing vSphere 6.x Networking
• Domain 3 – Configuring and Managing vSphere 6.x Storage
• Domain 4 – Deploying and Administering vApps and Virtual Machines
• Domain 5 – Establishing and Maintaining Resource Management Features and Availability
• Domain 6 – Performing Basic Troubleshooting a vSphere 6.x Implementation
• Domain 7 – Performing Basic Monitoring of vSphere Implementation

But don't be discouraged, as VMware offers some preparatory programs to help test-takers, which fully cover the entire exam content. Therefore, you should pay attention to VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [6.7]; VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [6.7]; and VMware vSphere: Fast Track [6.7] courses.

VMware 2V0-51.19 Exam Overview

The next exam you are to take to become certified, is the Professional VMware Horizon 7.7 or simply 2V0-51.19. As you understand, this proctored exam aims to assess the applicant's experience with Horizon 7.7 including configuration, management, deployment, optimization, and basic troubleshooting of related solutions and products.

In more details, this exam includes 6 topics you will be tested on. Thus, before opting for the exam, you should be able to install and configure the components of the Horizon Server, create and configure pools, operate and configure Identity Manager, User Environment Manager, as well as App Volumes. To add more, you should be experienced in configuring vRealize Operations for Horizon.

To know more about 2V0-51.19, this qualifying exam is a 105-minute test that includes 65 different questions. The registration procedure is similar to that described above and is also administered through Pearson VUE. In addition, you also need to score 300 points to pass this exam.

And it will be important for you to know that the vendor has developed a number of training programs so that candidates can prepare for the final test as well. You can read more about them on the official exam page.

Career Opportunities

As you can see, this set of skills and knowledge is a lucky ticket to a cloudless professional future. This is evidenced by the fact that you may consider the following positions if you receive the VCP-DTM 2021 certificate:

• Systems Administrator

  This professional boasts an impressive job profile that starts with setting up networks and maintaining servers. In summary, the key roles and responsibilities of a specialist in that position include the configuration and maintenance of computer systems, maintenance of data security and regular data backup, and the diagnosis and resolution of system, networking, and software issues when they are first noticed. Also, these individuals may be called upon to replace or upgrade defective components of a network system, monitor the performance of network systems, and recommend new strategies to optimize network systems.

  As for the number, then according to PayScale.com, a systems administrator makes an average salary of $62,979 per year.

• Network Administrator

  On the other hand, network administrators maintain computer networks and solve the potential issues arising from these systems. They install computer systems and networks, identify and solve issues with computer networks, consult users to better understand their needs, and maintain the available hardware and software solutions for easy upgrading anytime. What’s more, a typical network administrator may be involved in the assembly of new network components, budgeting for new and better equipment, and the provision of technical support regarding the operation of network systems.

  At the same time, in accordance with the PayScale official website, a typical network administrator will get an average salary of $60,465 per year.

• Network Architects

  Meanwhile, there are network architects who are tasked with ensuring network security. They are responsible for designing, implementing, and managing security operations when system vulnerabilities are first detected. As well, they provide technical support on a range of solutions including product plans and network systems and may participate in the development of proposals as well as the designing of documentation for their companies or external clients. For some organizations, these are the most trusted individuals to help install hardware and computer peripherals, analyze software functions, and perform network modeling.

  Consequently, they earn an average of $121,224 annually according to PayScale.com.

Career Path

If you're one of those who can't rest on your laurels, you'll want to know that the VMware Desktop and Mobility certification journey doesn't end there. Once you've earned your VCP-DTM 2021 qualification, you can move on to the next, advanced professional level, and consider designations such as:

• VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Desktop and Mobility Deploy 2021
• VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Desktop and Mobility Design 2021