2V0-41.24 · ● Active · Professional · VMware (Broadcom)
VMware Network Virtualization certification for NSX architects and engineers. Validates installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of VMware NSX virtual networking environments. Requires 6+ months NSX hands-on experience and 2+ years IT experience.
Exam facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | $250 USD |
| Duration | 135 minutes |
| Questions | 55 (all scored) |
| Passing | 300 / 500 scaled |
| Format | Multiple choice + multiple response |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE / OnVUE |
| Languages | English |
| Valid | 3 years |
| Renewal | CE credits or retake exam |
| Prerequisites | 6+ months NSX experience; 2+ years IT experience recommended |
| Released | 2024 (v2) |
| Retiring | N/A |
Vendor source — Broadcom VCP-NV Certification Page ↗
Official exam guide — VCP-NV 2024 Certification Prep Guide ↗
Exam details — VMware NSX 4.x Professional V2 Exam Blueprints ↗
About
The VCP-NV certification validates your ability to architect, deploy, configure, and operate VMware NSX virtual networking platforms. NSX is Broadcom/VMware's flagship software-defined networking (SDN) solution, enabling logical switching, distributed firewalling, micro-segmentation, and multi-site federation. This Professional-level credential demonstrates deep hands-on competency — it assumes you've spent at least 6 months configuring and troubleshooting NSX in production, and targets network architects, virtualization engineers, and cloud infrastructure teams migrating to software-defined infrastructure.
The current exam (2V0-41.24, VCP-NV 2024 v2) reflects NSX 4.x architecture and operations. Broadcom removed mandatory instructor-led training requirements in May 2024, allowing self-study and lab-based preparation.
Domain context — Networking / Virtualization / SDN
Software-defined networking (SDN) and network virtualization are core IT infrastructure layers. The VCP-NV sits at the intersection of traditional networking and cloud-native architecture — applicable to enterprise data centers, hybrid clouds, and multi-cloud environments.
Read full deep dive — VMware Broadcom Ecosystem ↗ (file not yet created)
Topics covered
Based on the official Broadcom exam guide, the 2V0-41.24 exam assesses knowledge across these major domains:
- NSX Fundamentals & Architecture (15–20%) — Virtual Cloud Network concepts, NSX-T/NSX 4.x design principles, Manager cluster topology, transport zones
- Logical Switching & Routing (20–25%) — Segment creation, logical switches, East-West routing, distributed logical routers, gateway features
- NSX Edge & Gateways (15–20%) — Edge node deployment, Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways, North-South traffic flows, gateway clustering
- Network Security & Distributed Firewall (20–25%) — Distributed firewall policies, micro-segmentation, service insertion, identity-based policies
- Multi-Site & Federation (10–15%) — Global Manager, federated architecture, cross-site policy replication
- Network Services (10–15%) — VPN, load balancing, DHCP relay, DNS, network telemetry
- Operations, Troubleshooting & Monitoring (15–20%) — Event monitoring, performance tuning, certificate management, upgrade procedures, support bundles
Source: Broadcom VCP-NV Exam Guide ↗
Common skills at Networking · Professional
Shared content for the Networking domain at Professional level — not specific to this cert.
- Advanced routing protocol design (OSPF, BGP, Multicast)
- Enterprise firewall and network segmentation strategy
- Multi-protocol VPN (IPSec, SSL, SD-WAN)
- High-availability and disaster-recovery network architecture
- Network automation and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible, Python)
- Carrier-grade network monitoring and diagnostics (sFlow, NETCONF, SNMP)
- Zero-trust network architecture and micro-segmentation
- Cloud-native networking (Kubernetes CNI, overlay networks, service meshes)
Recommended courses at Networking · Professional
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcom Learning | VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [ICM] | $1,200–$1,500 | ↗ |
| Broadcom Learning | VMware NSX: Troubleshooting and Operations | $800–$1,200 | ↗ |
| CBT Nuggets | VMware Network Virtualization (VCP-NV 2025) Training | $249–$399 | ↗ |
| Pluralsight | NSX Data Center Administration | $399/year | ↗ |
| Udemy | VMware NSX 4.x Professional V2 Exam Prep | $14–$89 | ↗ |
Course-selection rule: Broadcom's official ICM and Ops courses are comprehensive but self-paced alternatives exist for budget-conscious candidates. CBT Nuggets and Udemy courses are VCP-NV specific; verify each course targets the 2V0-41.24 exam code.
Practice exams
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| MeasureUp | VMware NSX 4.x Professional V2 (2V0-41.24) Practice Exam | $99–$119 | ↗ |
| VMExam | 2V0-41.24 Practice Exam + Question Bank (195+ questions) | $49–$89 | ↗ |
| Whizlabs | VMware VCP-NV Practice Tests | $49–$79 | ↗ |
MeasureUp is the official VMware partner; VMExam offers the largest community question bank. Most candidates use MeasureUp first for familiarity with exam format, then drill weak areas with VMExam or Whizlabs supplementary tests.
Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | Year | ISBN | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VMware NSX Cookbook | Bayu Wibowo, Tony Sangha | Packt | 2018 | 978-1782174257 | ↗ |
| Official VMware NSX Documentation | Broadcom/VMware | Broadcom Learning Portal | 2024+ | N/A | ↗ |
Book rule: The NSX Cookbook (2018) covers NSX for vSphere (6.x) and early NSX-T, predating the current 4.x exam. Treat it as a foundational reference for networking concepts and NSX philosophy, not exam-current. For 2024+ NSX 4.x specifics, rely on Broadcom's official online documentation (included with certification portal access).
Typical job titles at Networking · Professional
Network Virtualization Engineer · NSX Architect · Cloud Network Engineer · SDN Engineer · Senior Network Engineer (NSX/Virtualization focus) · Infrastructure Architect (SDN) · Network Security Architect · Virtualization Engineer
(Job titles drawn from current postings listing VCP-NV or equivalent NSX expertise as required/preferred.)
Salary
| Region | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| USD | $130,000–$195,000 (Network Virtualization Engineer) | Glassdoor ↗ · Robert Half 2025 Salary Guide ↗ |
| USD (Senior) | $160,000–$270,000 (Senior Network Virtualization Engineer) | Glassdoor ↗ |
| ZAR | No region-specific data available — use general Cloud/Network Engineer benchmarks (R800,000–R1,400,000) | PayScale ZA / CareerJunction (estimated via USD conversion) |
| GBP | £80,000–£140,000 (Network Engineer / Virtualization focus) | IT Jobs Watch ↗ |
Salary rule: VCP-NV candidates typically earn 15–25% more than non-certified counterparts in equivalent roles due to specialized SDN/virtualization demand. Most roles combine NSX with broader cloud or enterprise infrastructure responsibilities.
Skills validated
Cert-specific — what this exam tests, distinct from the shared "Common skills" above.
- VMware NSX 4.x architecture, Manager cluster, and transport infrastructure
- Logical switching (segments, VLANs, overlays) and logical routing (distributed routers, gateways)
- Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateway design, stateful services, high availability
- Distributed firewall (DFW) policy design, enforcement, and micro-segmentation
- VPN (IPSec, L3VPN), load balancing, and edge services
- Multi-site federation and Global Manager replication
- NSX monitoring, telemetry (NetFlow), and operational tools
- Troubleshooting common NSX faults (connectivity, performance, policy enforcement)
- Certificate and identity management in NSX environments
- Integration with vSphere, hypervisors, and container platforms (Kubernetes)
Related certifications
- Stacks with: VCP-DCV (Data Center Virtualization) ↗ (file not yet created) — VCP-DCV covers vSphere; VCP-NV covers NSX. Often earned together.
- Prerequisite for: VCAP-NV Design ↗ (file not yet created) — Advanced-level design certification building on VCP-NV fundamentals.
- Leads to: VCDX-NV ↗ (file not yet created) — Expert-level design and defense credential.
- Equivalents at this level: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Enterprise Infrastructure (networking foundation); Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) (security focus); Juniper Network Certified Associate (JNCIA) / JNCIS-ENT (general networking).
- Vendor overview: VMware / Broadcom Overview ↗ (file not yet created)
Sources
- Broadcom VCP-NV Certification Home
- Broadcom VCP-NV 2024 Certification Prep Guide
- Broadcom VMware NSX 4.x Professional V2 Exam Guide
- Glassdoor Network Virtualization Engineer Salary
- Glassdoor Senior Network Virtualization Engineer VMware
- Robert Half 2025 Technology Salary Guide
- MeasureUp VMware Practice Exams
- VMExam 2V0-41.24 Practice Exam
- CBT Nuggets VMware VCP-NV 2025 Training
- Udemy VMware NSX 4.x Professional V2 Exam Prep
- Amazon VMware NSX Cookbook
- IT Jobs Watch UK Salary Data
Last verified: 2026-05-01
Parent ecosystem: VMware / Broadcom Ecosystem
Parent domain: Networking / Virtualization
Vendor overview: VMware / Broadcom