“This practice exam consists of 6 sections, each containing 70 questions, covering all the topics included in the certification exam.”

The VMware Certified Professional – Cloud Management and Automation (VCP-CMA) 2024 certification program prepares IT professionals to manage and automate cloud infrastructure using VMware’s cloud management tools and technologies, particularly focusing on VMware Aria Automation (formerly vRealize Automation).

Course Overview

To earn the VCP-CMA 2024 certification, candidates should complete the VMware Aria Automation: Install, Configure, Manage (V8.10) course, which provides hands-on training on installing, configuring, and managing VMware Aria Automation to automate cloud operations. This course covers the skills required for automating VMware cloud environments, including the following core areas:

Key Topics and Modules:

1. Introduction to VMware Aria Automation

   • Overview of Aria Automation and cloud management.

   • Architecture and design principles of cloud automation with VMware.

2. Deployment and Configuration

   • Installation and configuration of Aria Automation.

   • Integrating with VMware vSphere, vCenter, and other VMware products.

3. Automation and Customization

   • Creating and managing automation workflows and blueprints.

   • Customizing policies and governance.

4. Cloud Management and Monitoring

   • Managing cloud resources and services.

   • Monitoring and troubleshooting cloud automation environments.

5. Security and Compliance

   • Ensuring security policies in cloud automation.

   • Applying compliance standards using Aria Automation.

6. Multi-cloud and Hybrid Cloud Environments

   • Managing multi-cloud and hybrid cloud workflows.

   • Integration with third-party cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

Candidates must complete this exam successfully to achieve certification. The certification is aimed at cloud architects, system administrators, and IT professionals working with cloud automation technologies in VMware environments.

Prerequisites:

• Experience: Hands-on experience with vSphere and vCenter (7.x/8.x).

• Previous Certifications: VMware recommends candidates with prior certifications like VCP-CMA 2021 to upgrade their knowledge by gaining experience with VMware Aria Automation 8.x.

Who this course is for:

• EVERYONE