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VCP6-DCV launched (new framework and three new exams incl Delta and Foundation)

Posted on March 31, 2015 by josh@sostechblog.com

[Note: I expect to update this document several times as info is released and updated, check back or follow for the latest] Today the new VMware VCP certification framework launches along with $50 beta versions of three new exams: vSphere … Continue reading →

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VMware Certification for vSphere 6

Posted on February 3, 2015 by josh@sostechblog.com

VMware posted up a new Certification Roadmap for 2015 that has a slew of changes. VCP The VCP-level certification will now have two exams: “Foundation” exam that is online and covers the basics of vSphere/virtualization. This will not grant you … Continue reading →

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VCP5-DCV updated for vSphere 5.5 (now 135 questions and two hours!)

Posted on January 21, 2014 by josh@sostechblog.com

After vSphere 5.1 was released the exam for the vSphere VCP-5DCV certification was modified to be “5.x agnostic.”  Which meant you could know only vSphere 5.0 or only 5.1 and still be able to answer any question on the exam. … Continue reading →

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Free VMware VCP/VCAP exam retake in APAC until March 2014

Posted on October 7, 2013 by josh@sostechblog.com

New promo on VMware.com lets Australia, New Zealand, India, Japan & Korea lets candidates retake any VCP or VCAP exam for free. more info here: http://mylearn.vmware.com/lcms/web/portals/certification/promos/VMware-EDU_10x21cm_Free2ndAttempt_ANZINJPKR.pdf  

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VMware advanced exam authorization delays

Posted on September 15, 2013 by josh@sostechblog.com

Or “How long does it take to get authorized for a VCAP?” a.k.a. “Why isn’t my VMware authorization showing up at PearsonVue?” Back in July VMware and PearsonVue (the exam provider for all VMware certification exams) had a systems change … Continue reading →

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VMware Certification program updates (part 2)

Posted on July 17, 2013 by josh@sostechblog.com

The other day I posted about the new VCP-Desktop exam and listed some information about each of the VMware Certified Professional-level exams, but I didn’t much about list the requirements to take each exam.  I have listed those requirements here, … Continue reading →

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VMware Certification program updates

Posted on July 13, 2013 by josh@sostechblog.com

New post with all the prereqs listed VMware recently updated the VCP certification family, adding a new exam for the End User Computing/EUC/View/Horizon View product family. What used to be just “VCPx” with x designating the major release number of … Continue reading →

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Sign up for VMUG – get a VCP5 Voucher worth more than the VMUG cost

Posted on August 16, 2012 by josh@sostechblog.com

Full Details Runs until Aug 31 2012. Note that the VMUG includes access to “over 20” eLearning classes that might help get you up to speed to take your VCP plus 20% off the instructor-led training that is required to … 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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Free VCP voucher w/ class

Posted on July 9, 2012 by josh@sostechblog.com

Got an email with details on the “America’s only” VCP voucher program for this summer: Take a VMware-delivered VCP5 Prerequisite Course & receive a Free VCP5 Exam Voucher ($225 USD value)! Americas ONLY Class must be registered for & taken … Continue reading →

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