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VMCE+ v13 vs NCP-MCI: backup or infrastructure?
About these exams
The Veeam Certified Engineer Plus (VMCE+) v13 and the Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure (NCP-MCI) are both infrastructure certifications, but they focus on different domains. VMCE+ v13 is a professional-level certification in backup, recovery, and data protection using Veeam solutions (Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam ONE, VRO). NCP-MCI is a comprehensive infrastructure certification covering Nutanix cloud platforms, deployment, management, and multicloud operations. Both are suitable for infrastructure administrators and architects working with enterprise data protection and cloud platforms.
In short: Take VMCE+ v13 to specialize in backup and disaster recovery; take NCP-MCI to specialize in Nutanix multicloud infrastructure management. Start with your vendor platform focus.
Exam details
| Parameter | VMCE+ v13 (Veeam) | NCP-MCI v7.5 (Nutanix) |
|---|---|---|
| Certification | Veeam Certified Engineer Plus (VMCE+) v13 | Nutanix Certified Professional – Multicloud Infrastructure |
| Duration | 150 minutes (+30 if not English) | 120 minutes |
| Number of questions | 100 multiple-choice | 75 multiple-choice and multiple-response |
| Passing score | 724 on scale 300–900 | 3000 on scale 1000–6000 |
| Question types | Multiple choice | Multiple-choice and multiple-response |
| Prerequisites | Candidates must have completed the following courses: Veeam Backup & Replication: Configure, Manage and Recover (Veeam Backup & Replication); Veeam Data Platform: Scale, Automate, Secure (Veeam Recovery Orchestrator); Veeam Data Platform: Monitor, Manage, Analyze (Veeam ONE) | No course required (« it is not required that you attend a course ») |
| Proctored | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English, Japanese |
| Certification page | Veeam VMCE Certification | Nutanix NCP-MCI Datasheet |
Exam domains and focus
VMCE+ v13 (Veeam)
Six domains by weight (official exam guide):
- Veeam Fundamentals, Strategy, and Design 14%
- Deployment, Configuration, and Security 20%
- Data Protection and Maintenance 26%
- Recovery and Verification 15%
- Analytics, Monitoring, and Observability 13%
- Orchestration and Disaster Recovery 10%
NCP-MCI v7.5 (Nutanix)
Four objectives covering infrastructure and operations:
- Manage Clusters in a Multicloud Environment
- Manage Workloads in a Multicloud Environment
- Perform DR and Data Protection in a Multicloud Environment
- Perform Operations and Monitoring in a Multicloud Environment
What overlaps and what differs
Overlap: Both cover high availability, disaster recovery, monitoring and alerting, backup/replication, encryption, and operational procedures.
Differs: VMCE+ v13 is deeply specialized in Veeam backup and recovery solutions, with focus on RPO/RTO, backup policies, and granular restore strategies. NCP-MCI is broader, covering compute, storage, networking, and multicloud operations—not primarily focused on backup. VMCE+ emphasizes data protection as a service; NCP-MCI emphasizes infrastructure management.
Who should choose which
Choose VMCE+ v13 if…
- Your organization relies on Veeam for backup and disaster recovery
- You design or manage backup strategies and RPO/RTO policies
- You specialize in business continuity and data protection
- You plan to take the VMCSE exam, which you can schedule once you have completed VMCE+ and the Enterprise Data Security training courses
Choose NCP-MCI if…
- Your organization runs Nutanix infrastructure (private cloud, hyperconverged)
- You manage compute, storage, and networking across Nutanix platforms
- You operate in multicloud or hybrid cloud environments
- You plan to take the NCM-MCI exam later
Preparation
Veeam offers training materials and documentation via its certification portal; hands-on labs require test infrastructure or Veeam trial licenses. Prepare with official documentation, hands-on lab practice, and our practice exam for VMCE+ v13 and our practice exam for NCP-MCI.
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