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VMware 4V0-01.26 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | VMware by Broadcom |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | VMware Certified Distinguished Expert - Architect (Candidate) |
| Exam Number: | 4V0-01.26 |
| Exam Format: | Design Defense, Oral defense of submitted architecture/design, Interactive design problem and discussion with panelists |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Passing Score: | Pass/Fail determined by the VCDX defense panel; exact scoring mechanism is not publicly disclosed |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 36 months |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | VMware Certified Distinguished Expert VMware Certified Advanced Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Architect VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Architect |
| Recommended Training: | VMware Customer Connect Learning VMware Cloud Foundation Certification Resources |
| Exam Registration: | VMware Certification VMware Certified Distinguished Expert |
| Exam Way: | Scheduled VCDX defense session conducted with a certification panel. The defense consists of an oral defense of the submitted design followed by an interactive design problem. VMware's published VCDX defense guidance describes a 120-minute session, with 75 minutes for defending the submitted design and 45 minutes for the interactive design exercise. Current VCDX Architect program materials identify the final assessment as a Design Defense. |
| Pre Condition: | The VCDX program is an expert-level certification pathway. The current role-based VCDX path begins with the relevant VCP certification and advances through VCAP-level expertise before the role-based defense. For the Architect role, the pathway is centered on VCF Architect qualifications and culminates in the VCDX Architect defense. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.broadcom.com/support/education/vmware/certification/vcdx-application-defense |
VMware 4V0-01.26 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Design Defense | - Risk Management and Validation
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Common Questions About the VMware 4V0-01.26 Exam
What is the VMware Certified Distinguished Expert - Architect (Candidate) exam all about?
The 4V0-01.26 exam is the official VMware by Broadcom exam behind the VMware Certified Distinguished Expert - Architect (Candidate) certification, validating the skills measured by the VMware Certified Distinguished Expert - Architect (Candidate) credential. It sits at the Expert level of the VMware by Broadcom certification program. It also connects to VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Architect, VMware Certified Advanced Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Architect, VMware Certified Distinguished Expert, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
Are there any prerequisites for the 4V0-01.26 exam?
The VCDX program is an expert-level certification pathway. The current role-based VCDX path begins with the relevant VCP certification and advances through VCAP-level expertise before the role-based defense. For the Architect role, the pathway is centered on VCF Architect qualifications and culminates in the VCDX Architect defense. Requirements can change when VMware by Broadcom revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the 4V0-01.26 exam?
You can book the VMware Certified Distinguished Expert - Architect (Candidate) exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Scheduled VCDX defense session conducted with a certification panel. The defense consists of an oral defense of the submitted design followed by an interactive design problem. VMware's published VCDX defense guidance describes a 120-minute session, with 75 minutes for defending the submitted design and 45 minutes for the interactive design exercise. Current VCDX Architect program materials identify the final assessment as a Design Defense.. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the 4V0-01.26 exam?
VMware by Broadcom recommends the following training resources for the VMware Certified Distinguished Expert - Architect (Candidate) exam:
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What topics are covered in the 4V0-01.26 exam?
The VMware Certified Distinguished Expert - Architect (Candidate) exam blueprint is organized into 1 domains. The first three are:
- Design Defense
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