A VMware certificate can change the direction of a career, and the 2V0-17.25 exam is the step that makes it real. VCE4Plus supports that step with 135 practice questions carrying verified answers, all-day customer service, and thoughtful software details like hideable answers and note-taking space.
VMware 2V0-17.25 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | VMware |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator |
| Exam Number: | 2V0-17.25 |
| Passing Score: | 300 (scaled score, range 100–500) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Price: | $250 USD |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 135 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Multiple select, Scenario-based |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60 |
| Recommended Training: | VMware Cloud Foundation: Deploy and Manage [V9.0] VMware Cloud Foundation Documentation |
| Exam Registration: | VMware Certification Portal Pearson VUE Scheduling |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored (OnVUE) or in-person at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: 6+ months experience deploying and managing VCF environments; knowledge of vSphere, vSAN, NSX; no mandatory prerequisites |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://docs.broadcom.com/docs/vmware-cloud-foundation-administrator-exam-objectives-2v0-17-25 |
VMware 2V0-17.25 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: VCF Deployment and Configuration | 25% | - Networking and storage configuration - Planning and prerequisites for deployment - Workload domain design and deployment - Integration with external systems - Bring-up and initial configuration |
| Topic 2: Resource Management and Operations | 30% | - License and certificate management - Identity and access management - Automation and API usage - Multi-tenancy and workload management - Lifecycle management: patch, update, upgrade - Resource allocation and optimization |
| Topic 3: VMware Cloud Foundation Architecture and Components | 20% | - Integration with vSphere, vSAN, NSX - SDDC Manager role and functionality - Private cloud principles and use cases - VCF core components and architecture |
| Topic 4: Monitoring, Troubleshooting, and Maintenance | 25% | - Health monitoring and alert configuration - Troubleshooting deployment and operational issues - Backup and restore procedures - Log collection and analysis - Performance optimization |
2V0-17.25 Exam Questions: Frequently Asked Questions
VMware points candidates toward these official training resources for the VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator exam:
Coursework builds knowledge, but practice builds confidence — the 135 practice questions from VCE4Plus are the natural next step once the training material is behind you.
The 2V0-17.25 exam is an official VMware certification exam built around the VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator syllabus detailed above. Passing it demonstrates verified, job-relevant skills — one reason VMware credentials remain widely respected in 2026. VCE4Plus helps you prepare with 135 practice questions available in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
According to the official outline, the VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator exam is structured around 4 content domains. The leading three are Resource Management and Operations (30%), VMware Cloud Foundation Architecture and Components (20%), and VCF Deployment and Configuration (25%). The complete list appears in the topics section above, and VCE4Plus's 135 practice questions span every domain in it.
Online proctored (OnVUE) or in-person at Pearson VUE test centers Use these official channels to register for the VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator exam:
Once your date is booked, work backward from it with the VCE4Plus practice questions — they arrive by email within 1 minute of purchase.
You need 300 (scaled score, range 100–500) to pass the VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator exam, and registration costs $250 USD. A failed attempt means paying that fee a second time, so test yourself with the VCE4Plus engines first — the performance review shows whether you are actually ready to spend it.
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The VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator exam contains 60 with a time limit of 135 minutes. Budgeting that time is a skill in itself — the timed mock mode in the VCE4Plus Desktop Test Engine lets you rehearse the pace until it feels routine.
Recommended: 6+ months experience deploying and managing VCF environments; knowledge of vSphere, vSAN, NSX; no mandatory prerequisites Eligibility rules can be updated, so double-check them on the official VMware exam page before you register.
Three things candidates mention most: coverage, flexibility, and service. You receive 135 practice questions for the VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator exam in three formats — a printable expert-prepared PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine with two practice modes and offline use, and an Online Test Engine for any browser on Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS with test history and performance review. Install on unlimited computers, try the free demo first, get free updates for 365 days, and renew afterward at 50% off. Small touches matter too: hide the answers while you practice, reveal them when you check your work, and keep notes right where you study.
VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator Sample Questions:
Which VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Automation component provides a self-service catalog in the VM Apps tenant?
- A. VCF Operations Orchestrator
- B. VCF Config
- C. VCF Assembler
- D. VCF Service Broker
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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An administrator wants to implement a solution that will centrally manage and distribute Virtual Machine (VM) templates, ISO images, and other files across multiple physical locations and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) instances.
Which solution should the administrator implement?
- A. Content Library
- B. vSAN Storage Cluster
- C. Shared VMFS datastore
- D. Network File Copy
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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In a VCF 9.0 environment, which component is primarily responsible for lifecycle management (upgrades, patching) across the SDDC stack?
- A. SDDC Manager
- B. vCenter Server
- C. NSX Manager
- D. VCF Operations
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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An administrator's passwords for their NSX 'root', 'admin', and 'audit' accounts in the Cloud Foundation management domain expired. The administrator logged into the NSX Manager console and changed the passwords for all three accounts. The passwords are now showing a status of "Disconnected" in the SDDC Manager UI.
- A. In SDDC Manager, navigate to Password Management and select the account with the password with a "Disconnected" status, click the vertical ellipsis (three dots), and click Remediate.
- B. In SDDC Manager, navigate to Password Management and select the account with the password with a "Disconnected" status, click the vertical ellipsis (three dots), and click Rotate.
- C. In order to correct this issue, how can SDDC Manager be updated with the new passwords?
- D. In SDDC Manager, navigate to Password Management and select the account with the password with a "Disconnected" status, click the vertical ellipsis (three dots), and click Sync.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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What is the primary benefit of using vSAN ESA's "auto-policy management" feature?
- A. It only applies to hybrid vSAN configurations
- B. It disables the need for storage policies entirely
- C. It automatically selects an optimal RAID/FTT policy based on cluster size and health
- D. It replaces the need for a witness host in stretched clusters
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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