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VMware VCP550PSE Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | VMware |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (PSE) |
| Exam Number: | VCP550PSE |
| Related Certifications: | VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP5-DCV) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Response |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English |
| Exam Price: | USD 175 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 300 (scaled score) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 85 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | No fixed validity at the time of release (superseded by newer certification tracks) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Pearson VUE authorized testing center (onsite); this legacy exam was not generally offered through online proctoring during its active lifecycle. |
| Pre Condition: | Typically required completion of an authorized VMware vSphere training course and satisfaction of VMware VCP certification requirements applicable to the VCP5 generation. The PSE version was intended for VMware partners. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.broadcom.com/support/education/vmware/certification/vcp-dcv |
VMware VCP550PSE Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Managing Virtual Machines | - Virtual machine administration
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| Topic 2: Monitoring, Security, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting | - Operations management
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| Topic 3: Installing and Configuring ESXi and vCenter Server | - Host deployment and configuration
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| Topic 4: Planning and Designing VMware vSphere Environments | - Virtualization concepts
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| Topic 5: Managing Compute Resources | - Cluster administration
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| Topic 6: Managing Storage and Networking | - Infrastructure services
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Common Questions About the VMware VCP550PSE Exam
What is the VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (PSE) exam all about?
The VCP550PSE exam is the official VMware exam behind the VMware Certified Professional certification, validating the skills measured by the VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (PSE) credential. It sits at the Professional level of the VMware certification program. It also connects to VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP5-DCV), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the VCP550PSE exam, and how much time do I get?
The VCP550PSE exam contains 85 questions to be completed within 90 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.
What score do I need to pass the VCP550PSE exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the VCP550PSE exam is 300 (scaled score), and the official registration fee is USD 175. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 271 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the VCP550PSE exam?
Typically required completion of an authorized VMware vSphere training course and satisfaction of VMware VCP certification requirements applicable to the VCP5 generation. The PSE version was intended for VMware partners. Requirements can change when VMware revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
Can I try the VCP550PSE practice questions before I buy?
Yes. Getcertkey provides a free VCP550PSE 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.
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What topics are covered in the VCP550PSE exam?
The VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (PSE) exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- Managing Storage and Networking
- Installing and Configuring ESXi and vCenter Server
- Managing Compute Resources
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 - Data Center Virtualization (PSE) Sample Questions:
Question 1
An ESXi 5.x host is unable to connect to a vCenter 5.x server.
Which commands should an administrator use to restart the management agents on the host?
A. SSH to the host and execute the commands - /etc/init.d/hostd restart and /etc/init.d/vpxa restart
B. SSH to the host and execute the commands - /etc/init.d/vpxd restart and /etc/init.d/vpxa restart
C. SSH to the host and execute the commands - /etc/init.d/vmware-hostd restart and /etc/init.d/vpxd restart
D. SSH to the host and execute the commands - /etc/init.d/vmware-hostd restart and /etc/init.d/vmware-vpxa restart
Question 2
Which vSphere feature creates a copy of a virtual machine that can be stored locally within a cluster or at another site, and provides the ability to rapidly restore a virtual machine within minutes?
A. vSphere Data Protection
B. vSphere Snapshots
C. vSphere Heartbeat
D. vSphere Replication
Question 3
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A vSphere administrator attempts to manually vMotion a virtual machine but receives error
messages related to the Shared Storage datastore shown in the exhibit.
The administrator uses the vSphere Web Client and locates the datastore settings shown:
Which action should the administrator take to resolve these errors?
A. Remove server3 from the cluster then re-add it.
B. Reconnect server3 to the vCenter server.
C. Select server3 and click Mount.
D. Right-click Not connected and select Connect.
Question 4
The load on a Fully Automated HA/DRS cluster is critically unbalanced.
What condition could cause this issue?
A. Storage DRS is disabled on the datastore hosting the cluster's virtual machines.
B. DRS is disabled on one or more virtual machines.
C. Storage vMotion is not enabled on the cluster.
D. The migration threshold is set to Moderate.
Question 5
A VMFS5 datastore shows several errors, which suggests file system corruption.
Which tool could a vSphere administrator use to check the VMFS file system?
A. vSphere Storage APIs for Storage Awareness (VASA)
B. VMware Infrastructure Management Assistant (VIMA)
C. VMware vSphere Health Check Analyzer (VHCA)
D. vSphere On-disk Metadata Analyzer (VOMA)
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: D | Question 3 Answer: C | Question 4 Answer: B | Question 5 Answer: D |
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