The 642-999 (DCUCI v5.0) Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing exam validates a candidate's knowledge of implementing Cisco data center unified computing, including the setup of a computing environment in a standalone and rack-mountable configuration, provisioning of storage resources, backup, management functions, and deployment of a virtualized network. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Implementing Cisco Data Center Unified Computing (DCUCI v5.0) course.

VCP is VMware's most-successful and longest-running certificate. This certification requires the applicant to take an official VMware education course, either online or in-person. The VMware Certified Professional (VCP) exam was once the only certification VMware offered, but now it is part of a larger certification matrix that includes cloud, data center and end user computing. In VMware's new certification matrix, the original VCP exam is now called the VCP in datacenter virtualization (VCP-DV). The vendor also offers VCP-Cloud and VCP-Desktop certifications. Passing the VCP exam demonstrates an ability to install, configure and upgrade vCenter Server and VMware ESXi, vSphere networking, vSphere storage and to deploy and administer virtual machines and vApps. A VCP is required to pursue the higher-level VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) and VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) certifications.