Who it is for
Designed for administrators with practical VKS experience who work with Kubernetes, containerization, YAML, microservices, and modern application platforms.
3V0-24.25
Advanced VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 vSphere Kubernetes Service
3V0-24.25 validates advanced skills to deploy, operate, secure, monitor, and troubleshoot vSphere Kubernetes Service environments within VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0.
- Level
- Advanced Professional
- Format
- Single choice · Multiple choice
- Recommended experience
- Six to twelve months of hands-on experience with vSphere Kubernetes Service components, Kubernetes, containerization, YAML, microservices, and modern application platforms.
- Duration
- 135 min
- Exam data updated
- Nov 14, 2025
Your exam at a glance
What it covers
Assesses architecture, Supervisor services, networking, storage, identity, cluster lifecycle, workloads, monitoring, backup, recovery, and troubleshooting.
What you gain
Passing demonstrates advanced ability to administer production-oriented vSphere Kubernetes Service environments on VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0.
Your learning path to exam readiness
Five clear stepsBeginner Path
Build the Kubernetes, VCF, networking, storage, and identity foundations needed for VKS.
BeginStudy Plan
Organize the five official VKS sections into a focused design, administration, and troubleshooting plan.
PlanFree Practice Test
Measure your grasp of VKS architecture, configuration, lifecycle, security, and recovery.
PracticeSmart Review
Review weak VKS objectives and connect each missed scenario to its platform control or dependency.
ReviewReadiness Check
Check objective coverage, hands-on confidence, and operational gaps before scheduling the exam.
AssessWhat to focus on
Exam blueprint
IT Architectures, Technologies, Standards
9%
VMware Products and Solutions
18%
Plan and Design the VMware Solution
15%
Install, Configure, Administrate the VMware Solution
43%
Troubleshoot and optimize the VMware Solution
15%
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