PDF Version DemoA VMware credential carries real weight with employers, and the VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5 exam is the step that earns it. Getcertkey makes that step shorter with 267 expert-prepared practice questions for the VCP-550 exam.
VMware VCP-550 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | VMware |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | VMware Certified Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization (vSphere 5) Exam |
| Exam Number: | VCP550 |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 135 |
| Exam Format: | Drag and drop, Multiple response, Multiple choice |
| Related Certifications: | VMware Certified Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP5-DCV) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Price: | $225 USD (varies by region and testing provider) |
| Recommended Training: | VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage (v5) |
| Exam Registration: | VMware Certification Portal Pearson VUE VMware Exams |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam delivered at authorized testing centers or online proctored exam (availability depends on region and provider). |
| Pre Condition: | VMware recommends at least 6 months of hands-on experience with VMware vSphere 5.x environments before taking the exam. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.vmware.com/education-services/certification.html |
VMware VCP-550 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Install, Configure, and Upgrade vCenter Server and ESXi | - vCenter Server deployment and management - ESXi installation and configuration |
| Topic 2: Provision and Manage Virtual Machines | - Resource allocation and management - VM creation and configuration |
| Topic 3: Configure and Manage vSphere Networking | - vSphere Standard Switches and Distributed Switches - Network policies and configuration |
| Topic 4: Perform Basic Troubleshooting | - vSphere component troubleshooting - Performance and connectivity issues |
| Topic 5: Configure and Manage vSphere Storage | - Storage policies and multipathing - Datastores and storage types (VMFS, NFS) |
Common Questions About the VMware VCP-550 Exam
What is the VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5 exam all about?
The VCP-550 exam is the official VMware exam behind the VMware Certified Professional (VCP5-DCV) certification, validating the skills measured by the VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5 credential. It sits at the Professional level of the VMware certification program. It also connects to VMware Certified Professional 5 - Data Center Virtualization (VCP5-DCV), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the VCP-550 exam, and how much time do I get?
The VCP-550 exam contains Approximately 135 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
Are there any prerequisites for the VCP-550 exam?
VMware recommends at least 6 months of hands-on experience with VMware vSphere 5.x environments before taking the exam. Requirements can change when VMware revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the VCP-550 exam?
You can book the VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5 exam through the official registration channels below:
As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Computer-based exam delivered at authorized testing centers or online proctored exam (availability depends on region and provider).. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.
What official training is recommended for the VCP-550 exam?
VMware recommends the following training resources for the VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5 exam:
Official courses build the foundation; the 267 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.
Can I try the VCP-550 practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free VCP-550 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if VMware revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.
What if I fail the VCP-550 exam, and how is my order delivered?
Every VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5 purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.
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What topics are covered in the VCP-550 exam?
The VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5 exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Configure and Manage vSphere Networking
- Perform Basic Troubleshooting
- Install, Configure, and Upgrade vCenter Server and ESXi
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5 Sample Questions:
Question 1
Which condition would prevent an administrator from unmounting a VMFS datastore?
A. The datastore is mounted by multiple hosts.
B. The datastore is being managed by Storage DRS.
C. The storage backing the datastore is detached.
D. The datastore contains vCenter Server templates.
Question 2
Which two Identity Sources are available to add for vCenter Single Sign-On authentication? (Choose two.)
A. NIS as an LDAP Server
B. VCMSDS
C. OpenLDAP
D. LocalOS
Question 3
The current block size of a datastore in VMFS3 is 4MB. An administrator needs to upgrade the datastore to VMFS5 and wants to change it to 1MB block size.
Which action should the administrator take?
A. Upgrade the datastore to VMFS 5. Select the 1MB block size option during the upgrade.
B. Create a new VMFS5 datastore with a 1MB block size. Migrate all virtual machines from the existing datastore to the new datastore. Upgrade the virtual machine hardware on the migrated VMs, then delete the VMFS3 datastore.
C. Upgrade the datastore to VMFS5. Use vmkfstools to change the block size on the upgraded datastore.
D. Create a new VMFS5 datastore with a 1MB block size. Migrate all virtual machines from the existing datastore to the new datastore, then delete the VMFS3 datastore.
Question 4
An administrator needs to migrate a virtual machine from one datastore to another, but the virtual machine has a snapshot. The virtual machine is running on an ESXi 5.x host.
Which action must the vSphere administrator take to ensure that the snapshot data remains intact?
A. Delete the snapshot and then perform the Storage vMotion migration.
B. Consolidate the snapshot and then perform a Storage vMotion migration.
C. Perform a Storage vMotion migration and then copy the snapshot file to the new location.
D. Perform a standard Storage vMotion migration.
Question 5
A vSphere administrator manages a three host cluster with 20 VMs. The HA cluster is configured with the Host Failures the Cluster Tolerates admission control policy and all other settings are set to default values. The administrator determines that one of the VMs is not able to power on. After further inspection, it is determined that this VM cannot power on because of a very large CPU reservation.
Which cluster advanced HA setting can the administrator modify to enable the virtual machine to power on?
A. Lower das.vmcpumaxmhz attribute value
B. Higher das.vmcpuminmhz attribute value
C. Lower das.slotcpuoutmhz attribute value
D. Higher das.slotcpuinmhz attribute value
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: C,D | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: D | Question 5 Answer: D |
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