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Training links for VMware VCA certifications

Posted on September 22, 2013 by josh@sostechblog.com

My previous post on the new VMware VCA certification program referenced free training and a commenter asked for the direct links to the training. VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals VMware Cloud Fundamentals VMware Workforce Mobility Fundamentals This is of course … Continue reading →

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Automating your vSphere Demo environment with a vmrun batch file

Posted on August 14, 2012 by josh@sostechblog.com

I was tasked to build a reusable, portable vSphere 5 lab to mimic a production environment. The idea was to use it as a repeatable demo customers can interact with. I built the environment on my 2-year old Lenovo W510 … Continue reading →

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VMware vSphere Fast Track v5

Posted on December 12, 2011 by josh@sostechblog.com

A new infrastructure class has been added to the current list, “VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V5.0]” vSphere FastTrack V5 Datasheet While it shares the same name as a 4.1 class it seems to be closer to a 5.0 version of … Continue reading →

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VMworld 2011 online (200+ hours of on demand training)

Posted on October 5, 2011 by josh@sostechblog.com

VMware has posted the 2011/Las Vegas session If you attended, just sign in and start browsing. If you didn’t a subscription will cost $699/yr to access the 175+ sessions. All of the slide decks are downloadable and most of the … Continue reading →

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vSphere5: ICM changes

Posted on August 29, 2011 by josh@sostechblog.com

Changes for ICM 5 – folks new to vSphere won’t be hammered by full days and advanced features. Advanced users and those with some experience will want to look into the yet-to-be finalized advanced classes. Note also ICM 5 won’t … Continue reading →

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VCAP-DCA Prep and sample

Posted on May 30, 2011 by josh@sostechblog.com

I’m scheduled to take the VCAP-DCA tomorrow (5/31/11) and in the course of studying came across this link from VMware which is a demonstration of the VCAP-DCA exam. Most interesting is the list of tools supplied: putty, vsphere client RDP … Continue reading →

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VMUG Advantage

Posted on March 30, 2011 by josh@sostechblog.com

VMware announced a new benefit for VMUG users, VMUG Advantage with a 15% discount for a limited time. Right now Advantage costs $170 for individuals and in return you get $100 off a VMworld entry, 20% off training (not bad … Continue reading →

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VMware vSphere 4.1 training

Posted on March 8, 2011 by josh@sostechblog.com

For vSphere 4.0 VMware had a “Install, Configure, Manage” or ICM class that lasted four 8-hour days. You could also opt for a 5-day “FastTrack” class that took the ICM and added components from the “Performance” and “Troubleshooting” classes and … Continue reading →

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VMware for Storage Administrators

Posted on December 18, 2010 by josh@sostechblog.com

VMware has a new class out aimed at existing SAN/storage admins to help them better support a VMware environment.   Read more at the link above, but for $1200 this online or in person class can get your storage team … Continue reading →

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