
This one caught me by surprise.
Badge #100 came from Advanced VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Networking, earned by passing the VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) VCF Networking (3V0-25.25) exam, released right around January 10, 2026.
The timing couldn’t have been better. Earlier in January, I attended an internal Private AI Services and Architecture training in Palo Alto, where I earned an exam voucher. That turned out to be the perfect nudge to take the exam while everything, from VCF 9.0 networking architecture to NSX design patterns, was still fresh in my mind.
It’s a good reminder that learning never really stops in this space. Every badge represents hours spent digging into the details, validating what you think you know, and leveling up your ability to help customers navigate complex environments.
What made this milestone particularly interesting was the new-content, new-blueprint factor. The exam goes far beyond memorization, it tests hands-on skills across design, deployment, configuration, operations, and troubleshooting of VCF Networking environments. It emphasizes NSX architecture, Tier-0 and Tier-1 gateways, VPCs, federation, services, and real-world troubleshooting scenarios.
Exam Overview: https://www.broadcom.com/support/education/vmware/certification/networking9.0
Exam Guide: https://docs.broadcom.com/doc/vcap-networking-exam-guide
Badge Link: https://www.credly.com/badges/0d24e33e-699d-42ca-ae60-0afbc713e4b6/public_url
Grateful for the journey so far, and plenty more to learn ahead. Onward. 🚀


