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Next VCDX Defense Board loaction?

weinstein5 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:28:46 GMT

That is what I get responding from my iPhone - i do not read the full post -

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3 things I am going to remember about VCDX process.

mas1 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:14:11 GMT

Almost everybody who has been involved in VCDX process can admit that the process goes very slowly. And always there is a pause/waiting/delay in the process. You wait for review, authorization, results, invitation to defense, email response etc. The worst thing is that nobody knows how long you have to wait. It seems to be quite random.

In my opinion the VCDX process is premature…

VMware is a great company with excellent solutions. But I feel they have not put enough resources and time on VCDX. This is not for criticizing VMware, but a call for improved and streamlined process.

If I one day get finished with my VCDX certification process, I am going to remember 3 things:

1. Waiting
2. Waiting
3. Waiting

M

VCDX in Australia / Asia-Pac

hnhur — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:05:37 GMT

HI Ben

I've passed Ent admin exam a few weeks ago. AND I asked for desing exam.
but I dont receive anyschedule yet.
I work for ChungDamIT company in Korea.

Most of all, I very envy you English nativers.....

I wonder which I should study more English or VMware....

Jinyong K.

VCDX Defense, what's it like?

RussellCorey — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:00:12 GMT

As long as the whole of your design is comprehensive and can help someone get from a pile of servers, storage and network gear to a functional VMware architecture then you should be fine.

If a customer wants you to place a specific piece of information into a document that you feel its out of place then it shouldn't cast you in a negative light (at least in my opinion.) The end goal is to make sure you are capable of making architecture decisions and can confidently act as a VMware expert.

VCDX Design Exam

RussellCorey — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:59:50 GMT

It should be the case. You may be given a different candidate ID though from the testing center. If you're VCP number 35 then you should still be VCP number 35 when the 4.X cert arrives at your door.

As a reference my VCP number has remained the same since my 2.5 days.

Contacting VCDX@vmware and Certification@vmware not being answered.

AndreTheGiant — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:01:00 GMT

Those email have a delay on some days....
See: Is vcdx@vmware.com valid email address?

Andre

design exam result

VJourney — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:15:36 GMT

Yeah I also had questions that were missing obvious answers. I commented on them but that was about it. Before I tryed to help vmware on the ent exam I had a big mistake on a lab question. I emailed I called (Never got a single word back on it). So on this one all I did was leave a comment. I will not email or call since this was not followed up with anything.

Just sat the Enterprise Admin exam....

mcowger — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:02:47 GMT

The vExpert bit is a community award, not a certification.

--Matt
VCP, vExpert, Unix Geek

VCDX Design Exam re-take policy

mas1 — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:55:40 GMT

VMware Certification Team, Please give me authorization ASAP. So that I can schedule an exam

Waiting is killing me

How many VCDX's are there?

AndreTheGiant — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:59:09 GMT

Currently the only scheduled defense panels are during Partner Exchange in Vegas.

It is confirmed?
How many seats are available for this session?

Andre

Master VCP

scott28tt — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:02:48 GMT

I've been advised that is the case

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Qualification Skills Review

depping — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:48:27 GMT

yes you can take it multiple times. but if you don't "pass" the skill review you might want to reconsider if the VCDX program fits your profile.

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Can you do a vSphere Defence on the existing VI3 VCDX

depping — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:42:50 GMT

No problem indeed.

Duncan
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Is vcdx@vmware.com valid email address?

mas1 — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:38:39 GMT

Thanks everybody here!

VCDX@vmware.com replied me a few hours ago.

Thanks to VMware Certification Team. All of you for a great job!

VCDX design exam based on ESX 3.5 u?

jfrichard — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:53:20 GMT

Hi Kenneth

You are right... I did the exam one year ago so I forgot about those questions.

Jeff | VCP4 | VCDX

VMware Design Course

anujmodi1 — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:31:51 GMT

Thanks Andre for clearing the doubts...

Anuj Modi,

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Design Exam needs QA

AndreTheGiant — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:15:12 GMT

Every box contains a task. Two of those tasks were very similar. The only difference was upper and lower case.

I haven't notice or probably I've got other questions.

Andre

VCDX Design Test Centers

depping — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:11:35 GMT

correct, VMware wants to avoid Enterprise / Design exam ending up on testking. VCDX is also not intended for most VCP. It's for a specific subset of people...

Duncan
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Design submission

depping — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:08:39 GMT

With framework I guess we are talking about specific requirements stated in the VCDX Defense Application Form. There's no need to use VMware PSO Templates at all. I actually prefer people not using default templates as it shows specific skills.

There's a whole bunch of defense tips to be found on my blog:
http://www.yellow-bricks.com/2009/10/01/vcdx-tips-from-vcdx-001-john-arrasjid/

Duncan
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VCDX version 4 (vSphere edition) eta

scott28tt — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:08:19 GMT

It's all in development currently. VMware are working on vSphere versions of both the Enterprise Administration and Design exams - no release dates have been announced. They are now accepting vSphere-centric designs for the Design Defence, but that's for those who have done VCP3 + Enterprise3 + Design3 - so you will still end up as a VCDX3 even if you were to submit and defend a vSphere design.

It's definitely going to be the exam versions that will define the VCDX version - so until there are confirmed release dates for the v4 Enterprise Administration and Design exams, I doubt we'll hear too much announced officially. I'm interested in the "upgrade" process for those that are part way through (like me!) and those lucky few that have already got VCDX3.....

Scott.

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More VCDX exam time to Non-English candidates

depping — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:40:39 GMT

Thanks for the tip!

Duncan
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VCDX Exams: Measurement units

depping — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:40:08 GMT

I gave them the same feedback... but thanks for pushing this.

Duncan
VMware Communities User Moderator | VCP | VCDX

Turnaround times for VCDX phases

RussellCorey — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:52:05 GMT

The only people who have been through the process in its entirety were part of beta phases of some of the various tests.

Here's a guestimation from start to finish (it's the best anyone can do):

Sit enterprise admin exam and pass; ~2 weeks you should be invited to the design exam or could at least schedule it.

Sit design exam and pass; ~2-3 weeks you should recieve a VCDX design application.

Then its variable; if you submit your application within 2 weeks of an event then you can sit your defense at that event.

In theory, if you started today you could make a defense at Partner Central.

VCDX Design Exam - Availability

mas1 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:12:44 GMT

Thanks a lot, guys! All of you!

This is my preparation so far:

I have been reading all information from Yellow-bricks and other blogs plus whitepapers/docs from VMware. I have also read the course material.

I have a feeling that this is not a kind of exam that you pass just by reading books. Real world experience is also very important (usually you have done some reading or studying before real world experience).

The last thing which is important is the language. I believe English speaking test takers have more chance to pass the exam than non-English.

Thanks a lot again and cross your fingers for me! I am taking the exam on Thursday this week.

Regards

Design Exam Weighting

depping — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:40:15 GMT

I'm 99% sure that the weighting has not been revealed and highly doubt it will be as we don't want to have people focussing on a single area.

Duncan
VMware Communities User Moderator | VCP | VCDX

Another VCDX Study Guide - Part 6:Logging

w1nter — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:45:40 GMT

How difficult is the Enterprise Admin Exam

scott28tt — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:44:11 GMT

Excellent Mike - glad to help

Scott.

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Good design books

AndreTheGiant — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:36:04 GMT

There is the VI3 Design Course, that could be useful (not only for VCDX Design Exam).
But I do not know some specific book about this argument.

Andre

VMware Design Exam prep week

jose_maria_gonzalez — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:27:12 GMT

Congrats Jason, well done and thanks for sharing your views on it

Saludos,

Jose Maria Gonzalez,

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Design Results are Out!!!

esloof — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:39:34 GMT

I was a beta participant and unluckily have failed the exam but after months of waiting I still didn't receive the official results. I have to do a day drive to Frankfurt again before the first of January without even knowing how I did ion my beta test. I'm beginning to ask myself if it's worth the 365 Euros, since this exam is still based on the 3.5 version. On the other hand, how long do we have to wait for an upgrade path?

VCDX presentation and other language

jfrichard — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:34:43 GMT

For the VCDX certification only the VI3 version (VCDX3) is available today.

See this post for vSphere http://vmwaretraining.blogspot.com/2009/07/effect-of-vsphere-4-release-on-vcdx.html

Another VCDX Study Guide - Part 7 Security

w1nter — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:12:37 GMT

Hi Guys,

Part 7 - i know im missing a few but i just wanted to do this one next

As always a word doc for your editing pleasure, and please comment

VCDX Enterprise Adminsitartion Exam Score Report / result delay

mas1 — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 12:14:14 GMT

Thanks for update

VCDX exam invite

Vodder — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:31:44 GMT

OK someone must be watching this thread, as I've just received my invite and filled out the registration information Happy days....

Will see how long it takes now for an exam date, though I currently have my VCP4 exam at the end of October, what's the betting it clashes!

Enterprise Admin Exam - 3rd Question from the End Killed ESX Servers

Myst — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:37:16 GMT

I think I know which question we are on about here, and unfortunatly I left it as it was because my question said to put it in that order -- I wrote on my card my "working out" showing that the question had asked me to do something, and that it was already set up that way... I just hope that the card was sent off to Vmware.. otherwise it looks like I just skipped a question!

Maybe I should have said something to my moderator (than again it was her first day on the job and had no idea what the exam was about!)

Another VCDX Study Guide - Part 2 Networking

w1nter — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:37:19 GMT

Another VCDX Study Guide - Part 1:Storage

w1nter — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:47:09 GMT

Another VCDX Study Guide - Part 2 Networking

depping — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:09:42 GMT

Cool stuff, thanks for sharing it.

Duncan
VMware Communities User Moderator | VCP | VCDX

Another VCDX Study Guide - Part 1:Storage

w1nter — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:15:48 GMT

Hi,
I am studying for the VCDX and the Enterprise Admin exam and was
looking around at some of the community guides (which are great!) but i
didnt really find anything that was what i was looking for. So i
decided to write one up myself. It began as a mix/max/syntax doc, then
i decided to build it up as something to give to my students as further
reading. It is v0.1 probably has typos in it, but hopefully no
glaringly WRONG content Have uploaded as a .doc so you guys can edit
as you see fit for your own purposes. If anyone wants to contribute to
it, PM me as i would welcome it!
Anyway - enjoy!
David

http://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-10705

Study guide VCDX Enterprise Exam 3.5

nasiryilmaz — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:12:57 GMT

hi can you send that exam prep guide please

VCDX Enterprise Administration and Design Exams available at VMworld 2009!

mas1 — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:00:09 GMT

Still not released

Has anyone got instructions on how to send the Design for Defense ?

dconvery — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:41:11 GMT

Once you have passed the Design Exam, you will receive an email about what to submit and how to submit it. You can use a real or fictional design. My feeling is that if you have a recent real project that you designed, use it because you will be familiar with all the moving parts. I wouldn't think that including complementary third party products would be rejected as long as you can defend your reasons for including them. Just like the thrid party options, when choosing architecture specifics, like the database, server hardware and storage, you just need to defend your decisions. There are countless "right" ways to create a virtualized infrastructure. Each of these become "right" based on budget, standard operating procedures, vendor alliances, etc.

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Enterprise Administration Mock Exam and Live Lab Activity Demonstration posted!!!

jonhall — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:56:05 GMT

Tom,

I'm guessing you mean the content in the document section, which is: http://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-10386 This is the live lab demonstration. The Enterprise Mock Exam is on the Certification page of the VMware website, but here is a direct link as well: http://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrSurvey/assessLogin.cfm?item=11292&user=9223&refer=0&p=0&ui=Full

Jon C. Hall
Technical Certification Developer
VMware, Inc.

VCDX questions ...

scott28tt — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:30:32 GMT

I've just posted a new blog article on the effect of vSphere 4 on the VCDX - it's information I've obtained directly from Jon Hall at VMware:
http://vmwaretraining.blogspot.com/2009/07/effect-of-vsphere-4-release-on-vcdx.html

Scott.

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Enterprise Administration Exam Live Lab Activity Demonstration

jonhall — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:24:30 GMT

Describe the process to allow selected users remote access capabilities

scott28tt — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:45:14 GMT

Having passed the Enterprise Admin exam, and also having taught the VI3 Deploy Secure & Analyze course many times, I would say that this link tells you what you would need to know:

http://www.b3rg.nl/vcdx/section-7-esx-server-security/objective-7.1-configure-secure-remote-access.html

Scott.

System Admin Exam scheduling

JDLangdon — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:06:54 GMT

It may depend on where you are in Canada and what options you selected in the skills review. I'm in Newfoundland where the exam isn't offered so I didn't receive any notification until I select Toronto as my preferred location.

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Explain default log file characteristics

scott28tt — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:39:34 GMT

Module 7 of the 3.5 DSA course, which is Module 13 of the Fast Track course, covers all of this content.

To match each of the objectives with a bit more detail:

1. You need to familiarise yourself with logs used by VirtualCenter, both on the VC server and the ESX servers, and how to customise logging levels and rotation settings via vpxd.cfg and vpxa.cfg files.
2. Again familiarise yourself the other logs in the SC in /var/log, and also what you can modify in the log rotation policies for SC logs in /etc/logrotate.d
3. You need to know how vmklogger and syslogd work, and how to configure /etc/syslog.conf and enable syslog to both send and receive logged events.

I hope that helps.

Scott.

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VCDX desgin, submit, defend

depping — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:45:19 GMT

That's not the case. Some of the people doing the certification might just only work in highly secured environments, that's one of the reasons you can hand in a fictious design

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Has anyone pass VMware Enterprise Exam (part of VCDX exam)

dougdavis22 — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:38:30 GMT

I just received my score report today, and passed!!

2 more steps to go for VCDX......

VCDX Prep

Virtronics — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:55:17 GMT

All i can say to that is WOW! thank you!

Top marks to Duncan!

And the rest of the guys...

Cheers.

Enterprise Admin Exam - Final words of advice????

depping — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:55:28 GMT

The DSA course is what it is all about for the Enterprise Exam.

http://www.yellow-bricks.com/2008/12/09/study-guide-for-vcdx-enterprise-exam-35/

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Is anyone VCDX Certified?

depping — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:30:48 GMT

Thanks Andrew, and Congrats as well Mr 004!

Btw single digit vcdx numbers are all gone now.

Duncan
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Schedule the VCDX Design Exam

AndreTheGiant — Wed, 13 May 2009 16:26:07 GMT

Thanks to all,

Andre

Future Plan.

weinstein5 — Sat, 09 May 2009 01:54:43 GMT

VCDX is not for the faint of heart - it is designed to test not only your VMware knowledge and experience but your ability to architect a strong virtual infrastructure

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When will the design exam be available? Also when can we submit an architecture for review?

Vliegenmepper — Fri, 08 May 2009 08:59:39 GMT

Thanks, I indeed found the blog of Erik.

I'll wait and see what's changed in the public release compared to the feedback on the beta exam.

VMware Enterprise Administration Exam

jguidroz — Tue, 05 May 2009 13:27:49 GMT

Congrats. I'm still waiting to hear back on available dates for when I can take the exam.

VCDX Exam Study Material

ibmer007 — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:00:27 GMT

Hi All,

For a good study material of the VCDX Exam, please check out my VMware VCDX Enterprise Exam 3.5 Study Guide post

It include an always updated link of the VMware VCDX BluePrint & the greatPeter van den Bosch study guide.

We will ensure to update the post as these material are update, as well when new one come up.

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Companys looking for VCDX

JDLangdon — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:22:34 GMT

I just found a live one. It's not so surprising that someone is looking for a VCDX before the certification is achievable as it is that the company is in my backyard where there is only 2 or 3 VCP's, never mind a VCDX.

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How to prepare for the VMWARE Enterprise Level Exam

depping — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:21:25 GMT

http://www.yellow-bricks.com/index.php?s=vcdx&submit=Search

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Query regarding "Virtual Infrastructure: Desing" course

weinstein5 — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:23:00 GMT

I second Scott's suggestion of starting with Install and configure class -

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VCDX exam

esloof — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:18:35 GMT

Anyone knows if there are any practice labs in the VCDX - Design Exam (beta).

Enterprise Administration Exam Testing Opportunities in APAC

virgilwashere — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:12:20 GMT

I've been trying to get information about exam availability in Australia since September 08. Nothing confirmed from VMware on this yet.

Would you might posting that email to the forum ?

Virgil

Vmware Enterprise Exam Study Giude - Cheat Sheet

ohaniann — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 04:53:38 GMT

Can anyone provide an update? I would love to help as I am planning to take my exam in Q4 of 2009. Thank You.

PDFs for Section 1 Study - Enterprise Exam

weinstein5 — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:13:37 GMT

Most up to date documentation would be form - http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vi_pages/vi_pubs_35u2.html

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VI4 - VCP / VCDX certification upgrade path

weinstein5 — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:41:20 GMT

As I understand it - a marketing decision -

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Canadian Enterprise Admins?

jfrichard — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 14:28:49 GMT

Hi Peter

The enterprise exam is more pratical than the VCP exam. You have to know how work and be configure all VMware component (network, storage, backup...). The blueprint is realy close to the exam content (have a deep look to all topic).

Good luck

Enterprise Administration Exam

sbeaver — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:49:42 GMT

I am hoping to sit the exam next year. What did you think? Anything to share?

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can we give VCDX exam in India

djciaro — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:43:12 GMT

VMware recently announced

Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Korea South, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, & Japan

The VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) on VMware Infrastructure 3 is an advanced certification developed for design architects of VMware enterprise deployments. There are four core validation components to achieve VCDX.

(1) Must be certified as a VMware Certified Professional (VCP) on VMware Infrastructure 3.
(2) Pass the VMware Enterprise Administration Exam. Includes live labs and tests a higher level of skill set than the exam for VCP on VMware Infrastructure 3.
(3) Pass the VMware Design Exam. This exam focuses on actual design scenarios and contains simulations and situational questions.
(4) Submit, present and defend a successful VMware Infrastructure design and implementation plan. The Enterprise Exam is available this month.

Think you might qualify as a VCDX?
Check your skills here! Follow this link to our qualification review. This is a required first step for those who want to pursue the VMware Certified Design Expert certification. Only those who meet qualifications will continue on to take the exams. You will need to login to take this review:

http://mylearn.vmware.com/feedback.cfm?survey=4583

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when is the Advanced Admin course appearing on VUE

JDLangdon — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:20:42 GMT

Two pints? All right, I spose.

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Enterprise Exam Prep - Section 7 ESX Server Security - Study materials ?

vcpguy — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:26:05 GMT

Guys,

I am trying to study for the Enterprise Exam. I know, there is no one single source where we can get all the study materials, for this Section. I am suggesting that, we can have a Each thread for each of the 8 Modules , where people will know, how to study for that particular Module.

Can, someone please point out what are the guides/notes/presentation that one needs to refer to study Security Module of Eneterprise.

Section 7 – ESX Server Security

Objective 7.1 – Configure secure remote access.
Knowledge
· Explain how to prevent remote root login
· Describe the process to allow selected users remote access capabilities
· Understand authentication process and options
· Describe SSH implementation
· Understand how user access is tracked and logged
· Explain the use of TCP wrappers to restrict access from specific hosts/addresses

Skills and Abilities
· Enable/Disable root SSH login
· Modify the default settings to allow both incoming and outgoing SSH traffic
· Create ESX Server user accounts and assign group memberships
o Command Line
o VI client
· Configure SSH
o AllowUsers/DenyUsers
o Banner
· Define VI Client roles and user and group assignments
· Use Service Console commands to track user access
· Use esxcfg-auth to modify authentication settings
o Preferred authentication method
o Login attempts
o Password aging
· Configure TCP wrappers
o hosts.allow/hosts.deny

Tools
· CLI
o vmware-authd
o esxcfg-auth
o who
o w
o last
o fuser

Objective 7.2 – Delegate administrative privileges

Knowledge
· Explain how to restrict access to administrative functions
· Describe the process to restrict access to specific administrative commands
· Understand how attempts to use administrative functions can be logged

Skills and Abilities
· Switch from a standard user account to root
· Enable the use of the wheel group
· Configure sudo
o Users/Groups
o Hosts
o Commands
o Aliases

Tools
· CLI
o visudo
o su
o sudo
o which

Scheduling Options?

TinaS — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:11:37 GMT

We do appreciate you all willing to be early adopters for the VCDX program.

As I mentioned above, as soon as we have the information, we will pass it along!

Thanks for your continued patience!

Tina - VMware Certification Coordinator

Advanced VCP Certification?

tom howarth — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:04:10 GMT

if you were more unfortunate than me, They I would truely be ashamed, but you are not so I am not

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VMware Enterprise Administration Exam Locations

virgilwashere — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:10:39 GMT

Still waiting for information regarding availability of Enterprise exam in Australia,.,...

Has anyone officially certified with VCDX yet?

tom howarth — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:58:44 GMT

NO nobody is VCDX yet. currently the only exam that can be taken towards the cert is the Advance Administration, the Design is in Beta, depping is or has already taken the test. the final part the design defence has not even been formulated as yet.

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The VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)

JaySMX — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:35:28 GMT

It was re-vamped for 3.5 right before it was released, the info is a little more up to date. Don't get me wrong, you will do well to read either book (or both preferably).

Design Exam Blueprint v3.5

jonhall — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:24:59 GMT

VCDX Blueprint Change

depping — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:24:14 GMT

are we talking about 3.5 PRE or POST Update 2. Cause some fundemental stuff changed in U2.

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VCDX Datasheet

jonhall — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:05:27 GMT

VMware Enterprise Administration Exam Blueprint, v3.5

jonhall — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:53:30 GMT

VMware Enterprise Administration Exam

tom howarth — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:18:00 GMT

see you at VMworld and I'll take you up on that.

Tom Howarth
VMware Communities User Moderator

Enterprise Exam Cram Session

Matt Meyer — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:49:01 GMT

Okay, how does an afternoon session sound? Maybe 4-6 PM EDT. Depending on how the session goes, maybe push it till 7. I'm totally flexible. I blocked out the entire weekend to study since my test is on Monday afternoon. Sunday is open for me too, but I know Sunday is hard with people with families.

VCDX Group on Facebook

Matt Meyer — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:34:35 GMT

I wanted to let everyone know there is a new Facebook group for people interested in the VCDX certification. If you have a Facebook account, come on by and introduce yourself. Please note, just because this group is outside of the official VMware discussion board, posting exam questions will not be tolorated, and will result in an immediate ban. Please keep the integrity of the certification strong.

VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)

What are the details required in a Design Plan and Defend part of VDCX exam!

weinstein5 — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:04:09 GMT

Jason - I believe that is their plan - this I believe is their version of the CCIE - making it difficult to obtain - I really think you will find VCDX in three situations - working in VMware's PSO, at a VMware Authorized Consultant or alrge enterprise with hundreds of hosts and thousands of VMs - with the interim tests there should interim certifications -

Has anyone started with VMware VCDX Qualification Review

azn2kew — Thu, 29 May 2008 22:35:51 GMT

If you want to work on VCDX qualification blueprint checklists, than join our club with Jason Langdon and other guys online submitting study guides per section. Let me or Jason know if you're interested and you can logon to the blog and find the info has been written at http://jasondlangdon.wordpress.com/ for details.

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VCDX Enterprise Admin exam; an intermediary between VCP and VCDX?

samlee910 — Fri, 23 May 2008 23:00:41 GMT

I was at VMware Partner Xchange in San Diego. I talked to a number of VMware badged employees. As for the VCDX, VMware is not planning to make money on the exam. They had to write their own test engines for both exams from scratch. As for the review board, initially the panel will consist of VMware PSO's. After that, any of us who have passed the entire track, will sit on the board where people will have to defend their design to us. There are over 20000 VCP's worldwide, however they do not expect more than 100 (one hundred) VCDX worldwide. It will be expensive due to travel costs, but that will be about it.

I do know that they are toying with the idea of interim certs, but that is still in discussion.

RickWininger