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NEWS

VMware release information about the 5 Day Install,Configure and  Manage


Also coming

  • -          New 2 day vSphere Automation with vSphere PowerCLI
  • -          New 3 day vSphere Manage and Design for Security
  • -          New 2 day  vSphere Transition to ESXi

Details here

VMware releases new Certification “VMware Certified Advanced Professional”

May 24th, 2010

VMware just announced/released a new certification called “VMware Certified Advanced Professional”. This certification sits in between VCP and VCDX!

VCAP4 – Datacenter Administration

Gain industry recognition for your technical leadership in the planning and administration of vSphere technologies. Learn more about VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Datacenter Administration certification and get started today.

  1. Be a VMware Certified Professional 4 (VCP4)
  2. Pass the VCAP4-DCA exam

VCAP4 – Datacenter Design

Gain recognition for technical leadership in data center design methodologies and principles of vSphere technologies. Learn more about VMware Certified Advanced Professional – Datacenter Design certification and get started today.

  1. Be a VMware Certified Professional 4 (VCP4)
  2. Pass the VCAP4-DCD exam

The VMware Certified Professional Program is designed for individuals who want to demonstrate their expertise in virtual infrastructure and increase the potential for career advancement.

The high standards expected of a VCP means it’s one of the most sought after certifications in the industry.

Become a VCP to:

  • Demonstrate your VMware software technical expertise to your customers
  • Increase customer confidence levels
  • Display the VMware Certified Professional logo on your business card or website

  • If you are NEW to VMware
  • If you are currently a VCP3
    • Take and pass the VCP4 exam. This option will only be available until December 31, 2009. The What's New class is strongly recommended. Beginning in 2010, VCP3s must attend the VMware vSphere 4: What’s New class in order to upgrade.
  • If you are currently a VCP2
    • Take and pass the VCP on VMware Infrastructure 3 exam
    • Take and pass the VCP4 Exam. This option will only be available until December 31, 2009. Beginning in 2010, VCP3s must attend the VMware vSphere: What’s New class in order to upgrade.
    • Beginning in 2010, VCP2s who have not upgraded will be required to attend the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage or VMware vSphere: Fast Track course.
  • If you are not a VCP3, but have attended one of the prerequisite classes (VI3: Install & Configure; VI3: Deploy Secure & Analyze; or VI3: Fast Track).
    • Take and pass the VCP3 exam OR attend the VMware vSphere4: What’s New course.
    • Take and pass the VCP4 Exam.

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