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Standing out from the IT admin crowd
How can you market your skills as an IT admin? Take a look at the latest virtualization certifications and other ways to compete with your peers. Guide
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Familiarize yourself with the VCP blueprint to pass the exam
When studying for his own VCP test, instructor Bill Ferguson realized that a grasp of the VCP blueprint was critical to passing. Check out his advice. Feature
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Top 5 VMware VCP test prep and educational articles of 2012
The baseline certification for a VMware admin is VCP. To master the VCP test, you need to know what to expect going into the exam. Feature
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Summer reading assignment: Our best VMware performance tips
With the heat of summer on the way, it’s tempting to pack it in, but this summer take the initiative and read these tips to help your organization improve its VMware performance. Feature
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VMware server virtualization certifications guide
Many IT pros seek VMware server virtualization certifications to advance their careers. But not every job requires VMware certifications, so obtaining one may not be worth it. Tutorial
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Use virtualization technology training, conferences to develop skills
Virtualization technology training courses and certifications can help you develop your skills, as can attending virtualization conferences, our Advisory Board members say. Advisory Board
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VMware administrator jobs call for vSphere know-how, cloud readiness
VSphere experience is a must-have in job listings for VMware administrators, but vCloud and Hyper-V know-how are on hiring managers' wish lists too. News | 09 May 2013
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IT pros cast wary eyes on new VMware cloud, desktop certifications
VMware certification options are set to double, with new cloud and end-user computing titles. IT pros question how valuable the new certs really are. News | 16 Nov 2012
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VCP 5 certification course deadline looms over VMware pros
VMware pros, who are under pressure to complete their VCP 5 exam before Feb. 29 to avoid additional requirements, yearn for Microsoft-style exams. News | 03 Feb 2012
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New VMware certifications on tap: News in brief
VMware is set to announce two new certifications for virtualization professionals, and other news in brief. Article | 22 Apr 2010
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VMware pros weigh value of VCP certification
The deadline for an upgrade to new VMware Certified Professional 4 exam is looming, but some question whether certification boosts salary and is worth the effort. Article | 17 Sep 2009
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Why take the VMware Certified Professional exam?
VMware Certified Professional detractors say that the required course to take the exam is too expensive. But a VCP test-prep author says that certification has its virtues and discusses other less costly ways to master VMware ESX. Article | 04 Feb 2009
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VCP certification highly marketable in today's IT job market
Technical certifications like VMware Certified Professional are helping IT professionals stay ahead of the pack and manage their careers, says expert Joe Foran. Article | 01 Nov 2007
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Choose the right VMware certification path: Data center, cloud or EUC
Reading the new VMware certification map can get confusing, but most paths start out at VCP-DV. The next step could lead to cloud or EUC titles. Tip
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Ask the expert: What does the new VMware cloud certification mean?
A new VMware cloud certification, the VCP-IaaS, could have big implications for IT professionals and signal a larger trend of VMware focusing on its cloud products. Tip
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Poking holes in the VMware certifications pyramid
VMware certifications are well known and respected in the IT industry, but holes in its training resources and certification lineup leave VMware short of Cisco and Microsoft. Tip
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Preparing for the VCP exam and advanced VMware certifications
There are different course requirements, costs and objectives for each level of VMware certifications, so it’s best to do your homework before taking the VCP exam or others. Tip
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VMware desktop virtualization certifications
With new desktop virtualization certifications available, VMware admins can demonstrate their skills in implementing and managing View infrastructures. Tip
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Navigating VMware certifications: VCP, VCDX, VCAP
While the VMware Certified Professional is still a necessary credential for VMware administrators, VMware has expanded its certifications and made them more difficult. Here, we discuss the various certifications and how to achieve them. Tip
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TSX-EMEA: General Session
TSX opened to day at the Acropolis. Tip
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TSX-EMEA on Monday
TSX began with a trainer event on the Monday before TSX official opened. Tip
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Dominic Rivera releases VMkernel error decoder
A description of Dominic Rivera's VMkernel error decoder. Tip
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VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
VCP is VMware's most-successful and longest-running certificate. This entry-level certification requires the applicant to take an official VMware education course, either online or in-person. Definition
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VMware administrator jobs call for vSphere know-how, cloud readiness
VSphere experience is a must-have in job listings for VMware administrators, but vCloud and Hyper-V know-how are on hiring managers' wish lists too. News
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Standing out from the IT admin crowd
How can you market your skills as an IT admin? Take a look at the latest virtualization certifications and other ways to compete with your peers. Guide
-
VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
VCP is VMware's most-successful and longest-running certificate. This entry-level certification requires the applicant to take an official VMware education course, either online or in-person. Definition
-
Familiarize yourself with the VCP blueprint to pass the exam
When studying for his own VCP test, instructor Bill Ferguson realized that a grasp of the VCP blueprint was critical to passing. Check out his advice. Feature
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Choose the right VMware certification path: Data center, cloud or EUC
Reading the new VMware certification map can get confusing, but most paths start out at VCP-DV. The next step could lead to cloud or EUC titles. Tip
-
Top 5 VMware VCP test prep and educational articles of 2012
The baseline certification for a VMware admin is VCP. To master the VCP test, you need to know what to expect going into the exam. Feature
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IT pros cast wary eyes on new VMware cloud, desktop certifications
VMware certification options are set to double, with new cloud and end-user computing titles. IT pros question how valuable the new certs really are. News
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Ask the expert: What does the new VMware cloud certification mean?
A new VMware cloud certification, the VCP-IaaS, could have big implications for IT professionals and signal a larger trend of VMware focusing on its cloud products. Tip
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Summer reading assignment: Our best VMware performance tips
With the heat of summer on the way, it’s tempting to pack it in, but this summer take the initiative and read these tips to help your organization improve its VMware performance. Feature
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Poking holes in the VMware certifications pyramid
VMware certifications are well known and respected in the IT industry, but holes in its training resources and certification lineup leave VMware short of Cisco and Microsoft. Tip
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About VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
Having VMware VCP certification is highly marketable in today's IT job market, and is quickly becoming a requirement for many system administrator positions despite its cost.
Here you'll find interviews with those who have taken and passed the exam, pointers from the VCP Exam Cram author, and commentary from IT consultants about what the certification means for the IT admin. We'll also keep you updated on new certifications as VMware continues to develop its professional certifications.