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VMWAREVMware VCAP-VCF Support
The VMware VCAP-VCF Support certification validates your ability to troubleshoot, monitor, and maintain VMware Cloud Foundation environments. It is designed for support engineers and administrators who resolve complex issues across compute, storage, networking, and management components. Earning this credential demonstrates advanced operational expertise and a commitment to keeping VCF deployments healthy and resilient.
Exam formatMultiple choice and multiple response
DeliveryPearson VUE
Free questions671
Content last reviewed 30 July 2026 · Up to date
The certification
What VMware VCAP-VCF Support proves, and what it asks of you
What this certification covers, who it is written for, and what the exam itself looks like on the day.
6domains
29objectives
197concepts
What it is
What this certification is
What it validates, who it is written for, and the experience it assumes.
About this certification
The VMware VCAP-VCF Support certification validates the advanced skills required to support and troubleshoot VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) environments. It focuses on the operational aspects of VCF, including monitoring, log analysis, troubleshooting, and remediation of issues across the full stack—from vSphere and vSAN to NSX and the SDDC Manager.
This certification is intended for support professionals and administrators who are responsible for maintaining the health and performance of VCF deployments. Earning it demonstrates that you can systematically diagnose and resolve complex problems, apply best practices for lifecycle management, and ensure the reliability of cloud infrastructure built on VCF.
Who it’s for
This certification is for support engineers, system administrators, and technical professionals who troubleshoot and maintain VMware Cloud Foundation environments. It is also relevant for those who provide second- or third-level support for VCF workloads and infrastructure. You should have hands-on experience with VCF components, including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and SDDC Manager, and be comfortable working with logs, performance metrics, and diagnostic tools to resolve issues.
Recommended experience
VMware recommends that candidates have at least two years of experience with VMware Cloud Foundation and its components, including vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and SDDC Manager. Experience troubleshooting vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and SDDC Manager; Familiarity with VCF architecture and lifecycle management; Understanding of log analysis and performance monitoring; Knowledge of networking and storage concepts in VCF
The syllabus
What you’ll learn
Every domain and objective VMware measures, with the weight they carry on the exam.
The official VMware exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
Storage Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Given a scenario, monitor VMware vSAN using tools in VCF
- Given a scenario, monitor supported (non-vSAN) Storage using tools in VCF
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve issues with VMware vSAN Storage
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve issues with supported (non-vSAN) Storage
Compute and Workload Domain Troubleshooting
- Given a scenario, identify the tools to troubleshoot an issue within a VCF Workload Domain
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot an issue with an ESX host within a VCF Workload Domain
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot an issue with a VCF Workload Domain vCenter
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot an issue with a VCF Workload Domain Cluster
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot an issue with a Virtual Machine
- Given a scenario, optimize the performance of a VCF Workload Domain
- Given a scenario, optimize the performance of a Virtual Machine within a VCF Workload Domain
VCF Automation Monitoring
- Given a scenario, monitor VCF Automation using VCF Operations
- Given a scenario, monitor VCF Automation Provider Management
- Given a scenario, monitor VCF Automation All Apps Organizations
vSphere Supervisor and VKS Troubleshooting
- Diagnose and resolve Supervisor and VKS cluster provisioning, connectivity, or namespace errors
- Troubleshoot container deployment, registry, and trusted CA errors
- Restart or recover failed VKS upgrades
- Optimize cluster performance using monitoring and scaling features
VCF Operations Troubleshooting
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot VCF Operations infrastructure configuration issues (CloudProxy, Clusters, HA, adapters)
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot VCF configuration issues using VCF Operations
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot VCF networks with VCF Operations for Networks
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot Workloads issues with VCF Operations
- Given a scenario, use VCF Operations for logs to troubleshoot issues
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot VCF Operations Alerts
NSX and Networking Troubleshooting
- Given a scenario, identify the appropriate VCF tool/product to troubleshoot an issue in NSX
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot common NSX infrastructure issues
- Given a scenario, troubleshoot common connectivity and routing issues
- Given a scenario, describe the purpose of Equal Cost Multi-Path (ECMP) and high availability
- Given a scenario, describe logical routing packet walk
On the day
The exam itself
Everything VMware publishes about sitting it, and nothing we inferred.
Prerequisites
No mandatory prerequisites — this certification has no required predecessor exam or credential.
CertificationVMware VCAP-VCF Support
Exam formatMultiple choice and multiple response
DeliveryPearson VUE
LanguagesEnglish
After you pass
Where this credential goes next
The path VMware lays out, how the credential is kept, and where to book.
Step-by-step path to VMware VCAP-VCF Support
Credential earnedVMware VCAP-VCF Support Certification Renewal and maintenance
VMware certifications must be renewed by retaking the exam. The VCAP-VCF Support certification is valid for three years from the date of passing the exam. Stay current with the latest technologies and maintain your certification.
Learn more about renewal requirements Lifecycle status
This certification is currently active and available. VMware maintains this certification to validate current skills and industry relevance.
Exam status: ActiveMaintained by VMware
Exam registration
Register for the exam through Pearson VUE, VMware’s authorized testing partner.
Schedule your examVisit the official VMware certification page for exam policies and requirements.
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Questions people ask
How does the 3V0-13.26 exam relate to previous VCAP-VCF exams?
The 3V0-13.26 exam is the current version of the VCAP-VCF Support exam, updated for VMware Cloud Foundation 4.x. It replaces earlier versions such as 3V0-21.23 and 3V0-21.21, which are retired.
Do I need to earn a lower-level VMware certification before taking 3V0-13.26?
No, VMware does not require a lower-level certification as a prerequisite for this exam. However, having a VCP or equivalent experience is recommended.
Is there a hands-on lab component in the 3V0-13.26 exam?
The exam is primarily multiple-choice and multiple-response. VMware does not currently include a hands-on lab section for this exam.
What is the retake policy for the 3V0-13.26 exam?
If you fail the exam, you must wait at least 24 hours before retaking it. Subsequent attempts require a 14-day waiting period. There is no limit on the number of attempts.
What job roles does the VCAP-VCF Support certification map to?
This certification is designed for support engineers, system administrators, and technical support professionals who troubleshoot and maintain VMware Cloud Foundation environments.
Can I recertify by passing a different VMware exam?
No, the VCAP-VCF Support certification must be renewed by retaking the 3V0-13.26 exam. Passing a different exam does not renew this certification.
Is the 3V0-13.26 exam available in languages other than English?
The exam is currently offered in English only.
Information freshness · Content last reviewed on 2026-07-30 Up to date
Practice free questions 671 questions, free, no account needed.
The curriculum
The whole exam, mapped and written
Every domain, every objective, and every concept VMware measures — each one written out.
6domains
29objectives
197concepts
146free pages
The domains, and what sits inside them
Every objective below is a page you can open and practise now, without an account.
The official VMware exam outline · checked 30 July 2026 · See the source
1Storage Monitoring and Troubleshooting104 questions
Given a scenario, monitor VMware vSAN using tools in VCF8 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, monitor supported (non-vSAN) Storage using tools in VCF6 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve issues with VMware vSAN Storage12 concepts · 8 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, troubleshoot and resolve issues with supported (non-vSAN) Storage7 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →
2Compute and Workload Domain Troubleshooting173 questions
Given a scenario, identify the tools to troubleshoot an issue within a VCF Workload Domain3 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, troubleshoot an issue with an ESX host within a VCF Workload Domain10 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, troubleshoot an issue with a VCF Workload Domain vCenter10 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, troubleshoot an issue with a VCF Workload Domain Cluster7 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, troubleshoot an issue with a Virtual Machine10 concepts · 7 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, optimize the performance of a VCF Workload Domain6 concepts · 3 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, optimize the performance of a Virtual Machine within a VCF Workload Domain7 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →
3VCF Automation Monitoring71 questions
4vSphere Supervisor and VKS Troubleshooting72 questions
Diagnose and resolve Supervisor and VKS cluster provisioning, connectivity, or namespace errors6 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Troubleshoot container deployment, registry, and trusted CA errors3 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Restart or recover failed VKS upgrades5 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Optimize cluster performance using monitoring and scaling features6 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →
5VCF Operations Troubleshooting144 questions
Given a scenario, troubleshoot VCF Operations infrastructure configuration issues (CloudProxy, Clusters, HA, adapters)4 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, troubleshoot VCF configuration issues using VCF Operations6 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, troubleshoot VCF networks with VCF Operations for Networks7 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, troubleshoot Workloads issues with VCF Operations10 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, use VCF Operations for logs to troubleshoot issues6 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, troubleshoot VCF Operations Alerts6 concepts · 6 pagesOpen →
6NSX and Networking Troubleshooting107 questions
Given a scenario, identify the appropriate VCF tool/product to troubleshoot an issue in NSX6 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, troubleshoot common NSX infrastructure issues10 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, troubleshoot common connectivity and routing issues6 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, describe the purpose of Equal Cost Multi-Path (ECMP) and high availability5 concepts · 4 pagesOpen →Given a scenario, describe logical routing packet walk8 concepts · 5 pagesOpen →
Not a table of contents
Every line on this map already opens
In front of every objective the practice pages are already there, free and without an account. This is one objective, opened.
Given a scenario, monitor VMware vSAN using tools in VCF5 pagesOpen →
Free in front of it
25 questions on this objective, five to a page. Every range above is a real page, open now, with no account.
Reading the map is not the same as knowing the ground
The curriculum tells you what is on the exam. Proving you know it is a different job — and it is the one the closed-book run does.
Free questions
671 questions. No account, no card.
The whole bank is open. 5 questions to a page, every answer explained, and a discussion thread on each one.
671questions
146pages
29objectives
Freealways
Browse by domain
Every objective, and every page range, is a link — so you can pick up exactly where you left off.
1Storage Monitoring and Troubleshooting104 questions
2Compute and Workload Domain Troubleshooting173 questions
3VCF Automation Monitoring71 questions
4vSphere Supervisor and VKS Troubleshooting72 questions
5VCF Operations Troubleshooting144 questions
6NSX and Networking Troubleshooting107 questions
What a practice page gives you
1Five to a page
Short enough to finish, long enough to matter.
2Every answer explained
Not only which one is right — why the others are wrong.
3A discussion on each
Ask, answer, and vote. Every question has its own thread.
A question, and the idea behind it
Every question comes from a concept
These are not trivia. Each one is written against a concept in the book, so when you get one wrong there is somewhere to go and find out why.
The visual book
See it once. Carry it into the exam.
The pages shown here come from our AI-900 book — an example of how each concept is written in plain language and, where the idea needs one, drawn as a full page you can take in at a glance.
197concepts
671free questions
Why a picture, and not another paragraph
Three reasons, and each one is a real finding rather than a slogan.
You can see it againThe whole idea at onceWhere it starts, what happens in the middle, what comes out, and the mistake to avoid.
Multimedia principle · MayerThe look-alikes sit togetherThe pairs the exam tests are drawn side by side, so the difference is seen, not told.
Dual coding · PaivioWhat one page is made of
You are never asked to read a poster here — only to see how one is built. After that, every other page is legible at a glance.
1A numbered strip on top
The idea as a sequence, followed with a finger before a word is read.
2Panels for the parts
What it is, how the machine learns it, when it is the right tool.
3The trap, framed
The distinction the exam tests, given its own box instead of buried in prose.
4One line at the bottom
The sentence to carry into the exam room.
Open book, on purpose
Answer it with the picture beside you
This is the part that teaches. The illustration and the written explanation stay where they are while you work, so a scenario stops being a memory test and becomes something you can simply look at.
It teaches · it does not count
A smartphone uses AI to unlock when the owner looks at the camera. Which AI capability is being used?
AImage classification
BFacial recognition
COptical character recognition
DObject detection
Look at the five steps. Detect finds a face, align straightens it, encode turns it into numbers, search compares it with a stored face, and decide answers one question: is this the same person? Classification would only say “a face”. Detection would only draw a box. Neither decides whose.
Then the page shuts, and it starts counting
The same questions come back with the book closed — that run is the one that counts. After it, your coach picks one thing for tonight, sized to the time you have, and brings pages back before you lose them.
Testing effect · Roediger & Karpicke 2006 · spacing effect · Cepeda et al. 2006
Official resources
Straight from VMware
Where the exam is defined, scheduled and scored.
1official link
197concepts mapped
The source
VMware’s own pages
We link to them rather than repeat them, so nothing here goes stale behind them.
Checked against the source
Every objective on the official VMware outline already has questions here
We build from the official skills outline, not from a summary of it — 29 objectives, 197 concepts written under them, and free questions against every one. When VMware changes the outline, this page changes with it.
29objectives on the outline→197concepts written→671free questions
An official page tells you what will be asked. It cannot tell you what you will get right.
That is the only question worth answering the night before, and no link answers it. You answer it by taking the questions with the book closed, and seeing what comes back.