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VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1]

The VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1] course equips cloud architects, system administrators, and infrastructure consultants with critical skills to deploy and manage the latest VCF 9.1 enhancements, addressing the industry’s urgent need for hybrid cloud agility—where 78% of enterprises now run VMware workloads. It delivers hands-on mastery of NVMe memory tiering, vSphere zero-touch provisioning, vSAN auto-RAID, and VKS fast deployment, solving real-world challenges in scalability, automation, and multi-cloud operations.

This course prepares learners for advanced VCF certification pathways and validates expertise in Broadcom’s unified cloud stack. Koenig Solutions provides official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring mastery of VCF management services, lifecycle operations, and security posture management. Graduates gain immediate applicability in optimizing enterprise cloud infrastructure and accelerating digital transformation initiatives.

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Course Overview

The VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1] course, offered by VMware, is a comprehensive five-day training program designed for IT professionals seeking to master the latest advancements in the VCF platform. While no specific certification exam is currently tied to VCF 9.1, this course is essential for system administrators, solution architects, and cloud consultants responsible for deploying and managing modern private cloud environments. With over 25,000 customers running VMware Cloud Foundation globally, demand for skilled professionals who can leverage its integrated stack of compute, storage, and networking is at an all-time high. This course targets individuals with prior experience in VMware vSphere, NSX, and vSAN, ensuring they can immediately apply new capabilities to real-world cloud infrastructure challenges.

Participants engage with key technologies including vSphere with enhanced NVMe memory tiering, vSAN ESA Auto-RAID and stretched clusters, Distributed Transit Gateway for advanced networking, and VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) with multi-supervisor regions. The course features 36 hands-on lab exercises delivered through the VMware Hands-On Labs (HOL) environment, where students configure VCF management services, deploy workload domains, and implement automated blueprints using VCF Automation. A key project involves upgrading an existing VCF environment to version 9.1 while leveraging new zero-touch elastic provisioning to bootstrap ESXi hosts automatically. Learners also gain practical experience with live patching on TPM-enabled hosts, native S3 object storage in tech preview, and real-time health monitoring via VCF Operations.

This training prepares professionals for advanced cloud operations roles and supports career progression toward VMware-certified architect and cloud engineer positions, where salaries average $135,000 annually in North America. Koenig Solutions enhances the learning experience with official VMware courseware, 1-on-1 instructor support, and a Guaranteed-to-Run schedule, ensuring timely access to this critical update. By mastering VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1], IT professionals position themselves at the forefront of hybrid cloud innovation, ready to design resilient, scalable, and automated cloud infrastructures that meet the evolving demands of enterprise digital transformation.

What You'll Learn

✓Configure SDDC Manager management services to reduce initial deployment time by 20% through automated lifecycle orchestration.
✓Optimize compute performance by implementing VCF 9.1 workload domain enhancements to increase resource utilization efficiency.
✓Validate vSAN storage policies and data protection workflows to ensure high availability and compliance within VCF 9.1 environments.
✓Execute NSX-T integration updates to harden network security postures and streamline connectivity across hybrid cloud segments.
✓Automate multi-supervisor region deployments to accelerate infrastructure provisioning and eliminate manual configuration errors.
✓Troubleshoot VCF 9.1 infrastructure using real-time telemetry and operational dashboards to minimize mean time to resolution (MTTR).

Skills You'll Gain

VMware Cloud Foundation VCF Deployment VCF Networking VCF Storage VCF Compute VCF Operations VCF Automation VCF Lifecycle Management VCF Upgrade Pathways VCF Management Services vSAN ESA Auto-RAID Distributed Transit Gateway vSphere Kubernetes Service VKS Cluster Deployment VCF Health Monitoring VCF Log Management VCF Licensing

Prerequisites

Recommended knowledge before taking this course
  • Completion of VMware Cloud Foundation: Compute Fundamentals, Storage Fundamentals, and Network Fundamentals training or equivalent experience is recommended to master the latest features introduced in VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1] by VMware.
  • A solid working knowledge of VMware vSphere architecture and operations, including vCenter Server and ESXi management, helps you quickly adapt to the updates in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1.
  • Hands-on experience with VMware NSX networking components, such as logical switching, routing, and security policies, is essential to leverage new networking enhancements in VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1].
  • Practical understanding of vSAN configuration, including storage policies, disk groups, and cluster management, is vital for efficient deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 features.
  • Familiarity with VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 architecture, deployment, and lifecycle management provides a strong foundation for understanding the latest updates in VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1].
  • Experience managing cloud infrastructure with Aria Automation or vRealize Suite components ensures you can fully utilize the new automation and management capabilities in VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1].
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1] training course

Is the certification exam included in the VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1] course, and what is the exam fee if separate?
The certification exam is not included in the VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1] course. The VCP-VCF Administrator exam (2V0-17.25) costs $250 USD separately, following VMware’s standard pricing for VCP certifications. Candidates schedule their exams directly through Pearson VUE upon course completion.
What delivery modes does Koenig offer for VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1], including Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling?
Koenig provides live online 1-on-1, classroom, and self-paced training for VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1], featuring Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling. These global sessions ensure confirmed dates, providing professionals with flexible, expert-led instruction tailored to busy schedules.
How long is lab access provided for VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1], and what environment is used?
Koenig grants 30 days of lab access following the VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1] course. Labs utilize VMware’s Holodeck platform, a robust cloud-based sandbox environment that facilitates practical experience with VCF 9.1 components like SDDC Manager, vCenter, and NSX.
What is Koenig's rescheduling and cancellation policy for VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1]?
Koenig permits free rescheduling for VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1] if requested over 10 days before the start date. Requests within 10 days incur a 50% fee, with identical terms applied to cancellations, adhering to standard corporate refund policies.
What is the exam format, number of questions, passing score, and time limit for the VMware Cloud Foundation certification?
The VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator (2V0-17.25) exam features 60 multiple-choice questions with a 135-minute time limit. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 300 on a 300–500 scale. This Pearson VUE proctored exam validates essential VCF 9.1 deployment and security skills.
How long is the VMware Cloud Foundation certification valid, and what is the renewal process and cost?
The VCP-VCF Administrator certification remains valid for two years. Professionals renew by passing the latest exam version for $250 USD or by completing approved continuing education credits as outlined in the official VMware certification policy on mylearn.vmware.com.
What post-training support does Koenig provide after completing VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1]?
Koenig offers 30 days of post-training support, including mentor access, exam preparation guidance, community forums, and session recordings. This comprehensive support ensures learners effectively master VCF 9.1 technical updates and successfully prepare for their professional certification exams.
What are the prerequisites or prior experience needed for VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1]?
Learners require working knowledge of VMware vSphere, NSX, and vSAN, plus foundational VCF experience. Completing prerequisite courses covering VCF compute, storage, and networking fundamentals is highly recommended to maximize success in this advanced VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1] training.
What career impact or salary increase can professionals expect after completing VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1]?
VCP-VCF certified professionals earn average salaries between $115,000 and $145,000, with senior roles reaching $180,000. Mastering VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1] elevates your private cloud expertise, positioning you for high-impact roles like Cloud Architect or Platform Operations Lead.
How does instructor-led training for VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1] compare to self-study in terms of effectiveness and outcomes?
Instructor-led training provides structured learning, real-time expert interaction, and 30+ guided Holodeck labs, significantly boosting exam pass rates. Unlike self-study, this VMware Cloud Foundation: What's New [V9.1] format offers the mentorship necessary to master complex VCF 9.1 updates efficiently.
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