VCIX-NV Study Guide
Section 1 – Install and Upgrade VMware NSX
Objective 1.1 – Deploy VMware NSX Components
Objective 1.2 – Upgrade VMware NSX Components
Objective 1.3 – Configure and Manage Transport Zones
Section 2 – Create and Manage VMware NSX Virtual Networks
Objective 2.1 – Create and Administer Logical Switches
Objective 2.2 – Configure VXLANs
Objective 2.3 – Configure and Manage Layer 2 Bridging
Objective 2.4 – Configure and Manage Logical Routers
Section 3 – Deploy and Manage NSX Network Services
Objective 3.1 – Configure and Manage Logical Load Balancing
Objective 3.2 – Configure and Manage Logical Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
Objective 3.3 – Configure and Manage DHCP/DNS/NAT
Section 4 – Perform Operational Maintenance
Objective 4.1 – Backup and Restore Network Configurations
Objective 4.2 – Monitor an NSX Implementation
Section 5 – Perform Advanced Troubleshooting
Objective 5.1 – Troubleshoot Common NSX Installation/Configuration Issues
Objective 5.2 – Troubleshoot Common NSX Component Issues
Objective 5.3 – Troubleshoot Common Connectivity Issues
Objective 5.4 – Troubleshoot Common Services Issues
Section 6 – Secure an NSX Environment
Objective 6.1 – Configure and Administer Firewall Services
Objective 6.2 – Configure and Administer Role Based Access Control
Objective 6.3 – Configure and Manage Service Composer
Section 7 – Utilize API and CLI Commands to Manage an NSX Deployment
Objective 7.1 – Administer and Execute calls using the NSX vSphere API
Objective 7.2 – Manage and Report on an NSX Environment using the NSX Command Line Interface
November 29, 2014 at 12:46
This is a really nice blueprint summary mate… could you contact me please? I’m preparing this one as well, maybe we can work 2gether…
November 29, 2014 at 19:21
Hi Mat,
Thanks, good to hear! I actually just passed it last Friday, but I’ll help you in whatever way I can. Shoot me an email.
June 9, 2016 at 14:11
Hi,
Am planning to take the exam this month please can you share me your mail id.
December 5, 2014 at 12:42
Hi Martijn,
I’m also preparing for the exam, i would like to hear how you prepare for the exam. I will be taking the exam before Feb 28.
December 7, 2014 at 10:45
Congrats Martijn for pass this exam, we both try to map and document all blueprint topics. I know it take lot of time. i will add in my blog reference to your amazing job.
December 7, 2014 at 14:10
Hi Roie,
Thanks! It does take a lot of time, hoping to finish this when still in 2014. 😉 Your blog is an excellent source for info, keep it up!
December 10, 2014 at 13:06
Can you please share this document as a downloadable PDF
Regards
Sriram
December 10, 2014 at 13:48
Hi Sriram. Once the few missing chapters have been completed, I will make it into a downloadable PDF. Stay tuned!
December 25, 2014 at 17:32
Hi Martin,
You have really done a commendable job. I am also preparing for the exam and in the queue waiting for the downloadable PDF document.
Cheers.
December 29, 2014 at 07:12
congrats Martin!! for those in the way to VCIX-NV like me is refreshing and motivating jobs like this.
than you man!
+vRay
January 19, 2015 at 23:25
First of all, Congrats Martijn. I’m also preparing for VCIX-NV and I hope you can share your experience for this exam, especially what kind of materials you used for this exam.
January 20, 2015 at 22:43
Hi Charles,
My review with some tips and tricks is here: http://lostdomain.org/2014/12/10/vmware-vcix-nv-exam-experience/ – As for material, it has been mostly this guide and the other NSX bloggers. I’m pretty close to wrapping this thing up and I’ll list a more detailed reference for some good content.
February 27, 2015 at 12:12
Martin..
I must commend you on an excellent study guide
February 27, 2015 at 16:19
Nice work on getting the VCIX-NV certification!
I see that you have used a recent version of NSX in your study notes, while the blueprint says that the exam is based on Ver 6.0.2.
Can you confirm that an older version is used in the actual exam?
February 28, 2015 at 20:21
Hi Heine,
You’re right, I cheated on a few occasions by using 6.1 instead of 6.0.x, depending on where I was when writing. I can confirm the exam is based on 6.0.x.
March 8, 2015 at 02:21
How can I get NSX to setup a study lab? 🙁
March 8, 2015 at 14:08
Hi Arsalan,
At this time, you need to either have bought NSX or be a partner and have followed to NSX ICM training to be able to download it. Some rumours are going around that NSX will go public with the release of vSphere 6.0 though, I’m hoping those rumours are true.
March 23, 2015 at 16:12
Thanks for sharing. This is the most comprehensive study guide I’ve seen so far.
April 8, 2015 at 09:21
Thanks for sharing. very useful for me.
April 11, 2015 at 18:48
Thanks for sharing, I’m also preparing for VCIX-NV and I hope you can share your experience.
April 11, 2015 at 21:28
Hi Thanh,
As previously linked in this thread, my review with some tips and tricks is here: http://lostdomain.org/2014/12/10/vmware-vcix-nv-exam-experience/
April 19, 2015 at 23:39
Hi Martin,
Thanks again for this share (pdf), for me this guide was extremely useful to pass the VCIX-NV exam in recent days, I sincerely appreciated the time you take to prepare this information.
Thanks a lot man!!
Awesome job
+vRay
April 20, 2015 at 16:33
Congrats Ray, awesome achievement!
April 21, 2015 at 17:15
http://elnemesisdivina.blogspot.mx/2015/04/vcix-nv-exam-experience-some-closer-to.html
May 21, 2015 at 12:01
Excellent study guide. Helped my pass the VCIX-NV few days ago.
June 3, 2015 at 06:24
Hi Martijn, Thank you very much for compiling them all into one piece!!!
I couldn’t have passed the exam without your work! Shared my vcix-nv experience at http://www.begeeki.com.
July 6, 2015 at 08:34
Thank YOU for sharing
Excellent study guide.
July 8, 2015 at 23:04
What kind of hardware did you have in your lab to POC all this up mate?
For VCP-NV I managed with VMware online labs…..
July 10, 2015 at 21:53
Hi Ryan,
I have the fortune of working for an integrator which has a fully equipped test lab. Installed my own virtual NSX environment, upgraded, abused and broke it and did that a few more times. I wouldn’t recommend only using the HOL for VCIX-NV, as you cannot do everything on there (like upgrades) that is on the blueprint.
September 10, 2015 at 10:50
Hi,
I am making skype group to pass the test let me know whoever interested to share the exam experience and other stuff can join us…
My skype id is letcrackie
Please add me so that we all can pass easily.
Thankyou
January 8, 2016 at 05:26
thanks for this awesome study guide. it helps me focus.
Passed the exam yesterday.
January 8, 2016 at 10:54
My pleasure & congrats!
April 24, 2016 at 08:08
Hi Eddy, congrats for passing the exam. Can you please share your exam preparation experience?
May 21, 2016 at 13:53
Thank you so much, it’s a very good compilation and resource to prepare for the exam, I passed on the second attempt.
May 21, 2016 at 13:57
Congrats! 🙂
June 9, 2016 at 05:56
Hi All,
Am planning to take the VCIX-NV exam next month, please let me if anybody preparing for the exam.
Thanks in advance!!!
Regards,
Mohan Kumar. M
June 22, 2016 at 11:20
Dear All,
I am preparing for this VCIX-NV please add me on skype id “hiteshlodhi” if anyone planning it.
April 27, 2017 at 08:04
I am preparing for VCIX-NV6 exam. what about you, Are you following any sites/ material other than listed here?
March 22, 2018 at 02:02
I am preparing for VCIX NV as well, do you know any study group for that? If not we can form one.
May 9, 2018 at 07:55
I am also interested. Can you please let me know the same
October 7, 2018 at 18:04
Hi
We are also arranging for the VCIX soon
Now are in progress of installing our study LAB
we have a group if anyone is interested please join us ..
https://chat.whatsapp.com/H9z7rXP3ubu5bkLhpGnOpG