VMCA 2022 - Veeam Certified Architect

Exam Code: VMCA 2022

VMCA 2022 (Veeam Certified Architect) exam:

What is VMCA 2022?

• Highest-level Veeam certification, for senior engineers and architects designing enterprise-level backup solutions

Eligibility & Prerequisites

You can take the exam if you:

1. Have attended the Veeam Backup & Replication v11: Architecture & Design training, or
2. Already hold the VMCA v1 certification (valid within 12 months), or
3. Completed the older Veeam Certified Architect v1/VMCE Advanced Design course within the last year

Also highly recommended to have VMCE certification and hands-on experience with Veeam, virtualization, storage, and networking

Exam Format & Details

• Format: Single case-study on the left side, with questions on the right (split-screen format)
• Number of questions: 40 multiple-choice (choose 1?3 answers as specified)
• Time allowed: 90 minutes; plus a 30-minute extension for non-native English exam delivery.
• Passing score: 70%
• Delivery: Administered via Pearson?VUE (physical centers or online proctored)
• Language: English (US)
• Retake policy:
• Wait 24 hours after 1st fail
• 14 days after 2nd–4th fails
• After 5th fail, a 12-month wait (or submit request)
• Similar pattern for further attempts
• Certification validity: It doesn’t expire, but ProPartners may need renewal per program rules

Exam Domains & Weighting

Based on official exam guide and community resources

Focuses on architectural methodology: from gathering requirements to final validation and deployment.

Study & Preparation Tips

• Review the official VMCA 2022 exam guide thoroughly (available in PDF form on Veeam or Scribd)
• Follow Veeam’s Architecture Methodology, especially modules covering conceptual to physical design, and deployment transitions
• Use Rasmus Haslund’s VMCA Study Guide for structured walkthroughs and practice advice
• Practice with the official VMCA practice exam, which mirrors the case-study format (split-screen)
• Community feedback confirms it’s a challenging yet fair exam, helped by strong preparation

What to Do Next

1. Ensure eligibility—complete the required training or hold VMCA?v1.
2. Download and study the official exam guide for domain weightings and case-study format.
3. Attend Veeam’s v11 Architecture & Design course or thoroughly review its materials.
4. Practice with official or reputable third-party case-study style mock exams.
5. Schedule your exam via Pearson?VUE (online or test center).
6. On exam day, use the split-screen efficiently—track requirements and revisit flagged questions if time allows.