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I failed VMCE exam

marcofabbri
Userlevel 7
Badge +13

Yes, as the title says, I failed the VMCE exam this morning.

69% out of 70% to pass.


I want to share my mistakes so whoever reads this post will be able to do better:

  • If you're a Windows sysadmin like me, don't leave anything related to the Linux world behind. Almost 1/3 of my questions were about Linux. So, it's really really important to have a complete knowledge at 360°.
  • Memorize various options in menus, where it says and what it says.
  • Don't just focus on Veeam Backup and Replication, look at all our other products as well.

Very important are @haslund videos: not to get the answer, but how to get the anwser. He does a great job to explains how to reason to solve questions.

YT links: https://www.youtube.com/@RasmusHaslund/playlists 

Community links: https://community.veeam.com/search/activity/topics?userid=80

Again, @haslund he's the man.
You can even find three exam preps he prepared to help you “simulate” real exam (with obviously different questions).

https://rasmushaslund.com/vmce-practice-exam/ 

 

Remember. The exam is not a point of arrival, but a starting point for understanding what we have to work and study on.


And, in any case, do a better job than me 💩💩💩

Backups are like pizza, I love them. | Linkedin: @marco-fabbri-it

16 comments

MicoolPaul
Userlevel 7
Badge +20

I’m conflicted between wanting to like your topic because the content within is great, but I dislike hearing you didn’t pass the exam this time.

 

However, sometimes it’s best to take the exam to get a feel of what the exam is really ‘about’.

 

When I first sat the VMCE, it highlighted that my weaknesses were in Veeam ONE, and tape, and I ensured I spent more time using these, so that by my next VMCE exam I was better prepared!

 

Dust yourself down, get back up, and try again, that was an insanely close score for passing, and you’re not the first person I know that clipped it by 1% either! Try again! 😁

Michael Paul - #VeeamLegend | #VeeamVanguard | Veeam Certified Architect | VMware vExpert | https://micoolpaul.com | Twitter: @MicoolPaul | Mastodon: @micoolpaul@masto.nu | Bluesky: @micoolpaul.bsky.social
haslund
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

69% is an unfortunate score when hunting that 70% passing score, just keep in mind it also means there was 31% or close to 1 out of every 3 questions that you answered incorrectly.

The score report will provide clear guidance on where to study and I’m confident you will make it on the next go.

Thank you for the kind words and sharing the links. 
For anyone else reading this, please always start out your journey with creating your traffic light report and the practice exam score report to determine the classic “I don’t know what I don’t know”.

Check out my blog on https://rasmushaslund.com - Rasmus is a Veeam Certified Trainer and passionate about all community work.
Madi.Cristil
Userlevel 7
Badge +7

Thank you for sharing this , @marcofabbri ! But really unfortunate indeed! I am sure you will pass it next time 😊🤗 

Madi Cristil
Andanet
Userlevel 7
Badge +10

Azz….I’m sorry

Antonio D'Andrea | VCP6-DCV | VMCE 2021 | VMCA 2022 | VMTSP2023 | Veeam Legend 2023 | VUG Italy Leader | I want it written on my tombstone "Please start a restore to the last valid backup"
JMeixner
Userlevel 7
Badge +17

It is a hard exam, so I think it’s no problem to fail it. You will learm from it and do better the next time.

I will try it myself for the first time in the next time… 😎

Jochen (Joe) Meixner | Veeam Vanguard 2024 | Veeam Legend 2021 - 2023 | Veeam Certified Architect (VMCA) 2022 | Twitter: @JoMeix | BlueSky: @jmeixner.bsky.social
coolsport00
Userlevel 7
Badge +17

Make no mistake, the VMCE is no joke. It is indeed difficult. I'm sure you'll pass on the next go @marcofabbri . All the best. 

Shane Williford - Veeam VMCA/VMCE | Veeam Legend | VUG Leader | VCP-DCV | Twitter: @coolsport00
JMeixner
Userlevel 7
Badge +17

From all I have seen up to now is the VMCE exam more difficult than the VMCA exam... 😎

Jochen (Joe) Meixner | Veeam Vanguard 2024 | Veeam Legend 2021 - 2023 | Veeam Certified Architect (VMCA) 2022 | Twitter: @JoMeix | BlueSky: @jmeixner.bsky.social
Geoff Burke
Userlevel 7
Badge +22

Whenever I I fail an exam, while being obviously upset and ego hurt, I nevertheless put a positive spin on it, i.e. this will force me to go back and re-evaluate my knowledge and focus on my strategy. I don’t like the “work harder” argument. “work smarter” is what I focus on. One never attains perfection, but it is the path towards perfection, that if one follows correctly leads you to mastering a subject!

At the end of the day when you are faced with a severity one incident you can’t wave around the exam pass certificate and hope it helps, I would much rather be the fellow that failed once but came back a stronger and more prepared IT specialist for when critical situations emerge that I need to deal with. 

VMCA2022, VMCE2023, CKA, CKAD, KCNA, LFCS, PCA,TARS
wolff.mateus
Userlevel 7
Badge +11

I know exactly what you are feeling my friend! I get 69% too.

Keep strong! Today better than yesterday...

IT Lover | Veeam Vanguard | VUG Leader | Blogger
Chris.Childerhose
Userlevel 7
Badge +20

Sorry to hear you did not pass @marcofabbri but use the exam report to brush up on the sections you scored low on.  I know the VMCE is not an easy exam to pass as it took me two tries with the 9.x one when I first started the journey.

Study up on those topics and you will nail it the second try.  We all have faith.  🙏🏼

Chris Childerhose - VMCA2022 | VMCE2023 | Veeam Vanguard 7* | Veeam Legend 3* | vExpert 5* | VCAP-DCV/VCP-DCV | Object First Ace | Cisco Champion | Twitter: @cchilderhose | Blog Site – https://just-virtualization.tech
marco_s
Userlevel 7
Badge +7

Don’t give up Marco!!! 🇮🇹

Marco Sorrentino - Italy | System Engineer | VMCE & Veeam Lover
J
Userlevel 1

@marcofabbri  I admire your post, so helpful and generous considering your setback. I wish you all the best second time around.

Jason.

dloseke
Userlevel 7
Badge +6

I think the only thing worse than failing it is not having taken it yet.  I put it off and regret it.  At least you’ve now seen the exam and you’re quite close...a bit more studying and I’m sure you’ll have it next time.  

As others have said, I’ve done some practice exams and such and for sure my weak spots are going to be the likes of Veeam ONE since I haven’t really dealt with that.  Linux questions would hurt me as well as I too live mostly in the Windows world. 

Best of luck the next time around!

Derek M. Loseke, Senior Systems Engineer | Veeam Legend 2022-2023 | VMSP/VMTSP | VCP6-DCV | VSP/VTSP | CCNA | https://technotesanddadjokes.com | @dloseke
BertrandFR
Userlevel 7
Badge +8

Thank you for your honesty and wise words @marcofabbri 

For me, i farmed test exam from @haslund . I have revised my weaknesses (replication, veeam one) and that was ok. I’m pretty sure, it will be easy for you next time :)

regnor
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

Sorry to hear that Marco. But the positive side is that you now know how the exam looks like and what your weak topics are. If you now focus on those, I'm sure you'll make it on your next attempt.

Max M. | Systems Engineer @Veeam | VMCE/VMCA | former Legend & Vanguard
daniel.silva
Userlevel 1
Badge +1

One of the best feelings in my life was get passed both VMCE and VMCA. Read my words as motivation, keep studying and focused.

VMCA2022 | VMCE2021

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