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Where to learn about VMware products?

jjohnson0000 — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:24:16 GMT

I was wondering if anyone could tell me where I can go to find more information on Vmware products, such as more in depth information on things like HA and Vmotion and just all of the infastructure products in general?

As well as things like certifications, what they cover, where to get them, what types there are etc?

Basically I'm wondering if there is a central location for all of this?

I took a virtualization class at a college earlier this year, and most of it was on virtualization. I am also a customer as well, and manage multiple ESX servers in a Virtual Infastructure, but I don't really have access to a lot of material to learn more about it all other than searching the web or the forums for issues that come up when they come up.

So can anyone tell me where can I find this type of information aside from going through forums and hoping I come across a thread with something good in it?

Thanks

VMware vSphere: Fast Track [V4] Question

JDLangdon — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:45:51 GMT

Has anyone taken the VMware vSphere: Fast Track V4 course? According to the Course datasheet, the course scope is five extended days of instructor-led classroom training, plus six self-paced eLearning courses and I'm wondering what topics these six self-paced eLearning courses cover.

Thanks

________________________________
Jason D. Langdon

Partner Course

Kasraeian — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 15:28:47 GMT

Hello

As I searched and see here and there, There's some online course for partner, (Capacity Planner, VSP, VTSP, ...).

I want to take VSP and VTSP courses and my company is not partner yet.

Is there any way I can take them?

Partner or VMware direct?

LucentOne — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:19:48 GMT

Hello,

I am interested in taking the vSphere 4 Fast Track. Has anyone taken classes direct from VMware and from a partner? How did expirance vary?

Thanks!

vSphere: Fast Track courses in the UK from September 28th

scott28tt — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:27:35 GMT

My employer Global Knowledge, will be the first VMware Authorized Training Center (VATC) to run the new Fast Track course on vSphere, the first scheduled date is in London starting on September 28th.

See this link for details.

Scott.

See http://www.globalknowledge.co.uk for official VI3 and vSphere 4 training
See http://vmwaretraining.blogspot.com for my blog on VMware training and certification
See http://twitter.com/vmtraining for some twittering

Quality of instruction online versus classroom. . .

Hantra — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:17:15 GMT

All:

Of the courses I have taken in the past around my area, the instructors did not seem to be all that knowledgeable about real world application of the products. I don't fault them for that, as they are professional instructors, and not professional implementers. But I am going to sign up for vSphere training, and I have a question.

Knowing that the local instructors aren't all that great, is the quality of the online instructors any better? I understand the advantage of doing it online, as far as no travel, etc. But are there other advantages? There is zero cost advantage, so there has to be something else it offers that classroom training does not.

Thanks!

Has anyone done these VMware certifications - VSP - VTSP

nicholas1982 — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:58:32 GMT

Hi All,

I would just like to know if anyone has done VSP (VMware Sales Professional) or VTSP (VMware Technical Sales Professional) couses or exams?

I would like to ask some basic questions, if someone wouldn't mind messaging me, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Nicholas.

Want an career with vmware :-)

ashu.wifi1 — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:07:41 GMT

I want to build my career with Vmware just loves it too much .I am an RHCE already so iam thinking ESX server will be lil familier thing as its based on redhat based linux .

So please tell me certification path in vmware.Like in redhat it goes like this RHCT--->RHCE----->------RHCSS----->RHCA

I live in India at delhi please tell me the authorised training partner"s address/phone if possible for you to query about it.

Thanks alot

ashu.wifi@gmail.com

VMware Authorized Training Center

Fundu — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 07:19:30 GMT

I'm trying find some details on how does any enroll/become an VMware authorized training center ?

Welcome to the Customer Education forum

brianriceca — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:53:49 GMT

Greetings, all. I am VMware's Education Services Product Manager; I've been working in VMware's customer education program, as an instructor, course developer, and now product manager, since 2002.

Through this forum, I hope to get feedback and suggestions from VMware customers and partners about how our program could serve them better. Example topics: What courses should we offer that we presently don't? How could we improve our current courses? Are we offering training in the right formats: instructor-led, live online, self-paced online ("eLearning"), or blends? Why don't we have training in your hometown?

Whats New in vSphere 4 - Hands on upgrade?

HenrikElm — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:42:16 GMT

Hello!

In the "Whats New in vSphere" course, do you actually do a upgrade from 3.5 or do you only talk about how it should be done?

Further, do you cover vShield Zones or Data Protection? vApps? vCloud?

/Henrik

Looking for the article "Layers of indirection"

BrennanB — Mon, 04 May 2009 21:08:44 GMT

I am looking for a article called "layers if indirection". I heard about it on the Communities Roundtable Podcast. I believe it was written by one of the storage guys, maybe Scott Lowe or Chad Sakac

I have searched all over the palae but have been unable to find it.

Books for VCDX

SimonLong — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:43:05 GMT

Hi guys, i am currently a VCP and am looking to head towards becoming a VCDX.

Can anyone reccomend any good advanced books that i can read to help expand my knowledge of VMware??

Thanks in advance.

Simon

VMWARE VIEW Delivery

sammurthy — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:50:53 GMT

Hi , Im an VCI, I have delivered more than 40 classes , now im planning to start with VMware view delivery , can any let me what is process, is it requried to go through TTT for view.

Im attending a VDM training , will that one help to take classes on View

virtualization training

burdweiser — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:16:10 GMT

I'm fortunate enough to have a company with a large IT training budget. I have already taken the "install and configure" VMware training class and I am a VCP. I'm trying to decide on another training class to take for this year. I would like to take the DSA VMware training class, but not just yet since the VCDX cert is not complete. I want the VCDX exam process to be established for a while before I get into that.

My question is this... If you had a pick of a virtualization training class to take, which one would you take? I really have a pick of any type of training I want to attend, but I want to focus on virtualization. Location and cost do not matter (as long it is in the US). I am already a VCP, CCNA, MCSE and Security+. The company is already going to send us to ITIL and MCITP (MCSE 2008) training this year. I'm really looking for a training course that covers all virtualization aspect and maybe some linux. I have been to Hyper-V events, and I'm not to impressed just yet. But I would like something that revolves around virtualization.

VMWare training

jauner — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:10:58 GMT

I am wondering what my best options are for VMWare ESX 3.5 training are/ I have been working in IT for 11+ years and have been working with VMWare for 2 months but I would like some formal training. Can I get away with Comuter based learning or do I need to get a class room solution.

I was looking at this for computer based http://www.trainsignal.com/VMware-ESX-Server-Training-P14.aspx?gclid=CPrvh9ro_JcCFQJNagodBUzFDg.

Basically I would like the best deal for the least amount of money. I want to get as much information as possible but based on budgetary concerns I dont want the classes to be overly expensive.

Online training questions

tlyczko — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:22:36 GMT

1. What homework is involved before or during the online classes??

2. How do the lab sessions fit into the 1-week online class??

I asked VMware Education but have not yet received a reply.

Thank you, Tom

Value of 30 PSO credits??

tlyczko — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 20:37:33 GMT

What is the approximate $$$ value of the 30 PSO credits included with the VI3 Midsize Acceleration Kit??
I've seen comments in this forum that these credits cover the cost of the I & C course.

Thank you, Tom

Is there any way to get discounts for training courses?

MicroAdmin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:31:58 GMT

I am trying to get management to approve the Fast Track class for me as a refresher before I attempt the VCP but it is proving difficult to convince them the class is worth $5500. Does anyone know of a way to get a discount on that price as it seems awfully high.

Thanks!

VMware Site Recovery Manager Pre-Test

shanfont — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:03:52 GMT

I looking to attend the VMware Site Recovery Manager in the upcoming weeks. I just completed the Install & Configure v3.5 back in September. Am I required to take this pre-test? I'm terrible at test taking first of all which showed on my first attempt at the VCP exam reaching only 53%. The pre-test gives you only three chances and I'm wondering what happens if you fail all three times? Would there be a probation period I would have to wait before attempting again? I'm down to my last attempt so I'm preparing more until I'm ready.

Online Training - Phone issue

snoopykul — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:57:15 GMT

Hey guys

I signed up to take an online class for the VI3 Install and Config

Just wondering for those who took it or if someone knew, whether if there's an alternative option besides using a phone line to listen in to the course.
I was hoping to take the course at home, but I do not have a phone at home, only my cell phone.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks

Anyone here a VCI

bguthrie1 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:08:47 GMT

I have been approached by a company to provide VMWare training. I am wondering how this has worked out for others. How many classes a month are you getting? Is it dependable?

FastTrack course average hours

jayolsen — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:20:36 GMT

I have a collegue interested in taking the FastTrack course. Does anyone know roughly how many hours a day the class typically runs?

I know it will vary but since I took the courses individually I couldn't make a good guess.

Thanks

VI3 Promotion Bundle Training?

habibalby — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:42:38 GMT

Dear All,

Recently, we have purchased 1 Bundle Promotion of VI3 which includes:

3 Licenses of VI3
1 License of VirtualCenter Foundation
Training
Support

VMware has sent us an mail from PSO with the Account ID and 30 of Credits Account.

The question is, how we can get the training, licenes as well as the Support?

Bundle Promotion
VMware Infrastructure Midsize Acceleration Kit
3 Licenses of VI Enterprise, 1 License of VirtualCenter Foundation, Training + Support
$16,909.00

Best Regards,

Hussain Al Sayed

Where can get affordable & authorized training from India ?

Tesuid — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:16:05 GMT

Where, I can get affordable & authorized training from India ? Any one know the training cost in India ?

Online courses from VMware

brianriceca — Thu, 15 May 2008 05:33:20 GMT

User kwajalein asked how online training works at VMware. There are actually two different kinds: live online training and self-paced online training.

Self-paced online training is called "Web-based training" or "eLearning" by many folks. These are online-only courses consisting of guided demonstrations and (in most cases) interactive simulations. You'll find these in our regular course catalog, marked with this icon:

Some of these courses are free, and others have a fee associated. For all those with a fee, users get 90 days of unlimited access.

Live online training is a delivery option for many of our instructor-led classes: an alternative to travel. These courses have the same lectures and labs as our in-person instructor-led training. The lectures and discussions take place through a Web- and tele-conference, and the lab exercises are done using the same remote access to hardware that our in-person classes use. Live-online courses are listed in our course catalog together with the in-person public deliveries of the same course, such as these listings for Install and Configure.

Up until now, all our live online training has worked on the same daily schedule as our in-person training: four days of lecture and labs, scheduled contiguously. This summer we'll be introducing an option in which people can choose to do some or all of the course on weekends or before and after their regular workday. Stay tuned for more information on that.

Can I take the 3.5 DSA class if I have just the 3.0 install and configure completed?

jcm1006 — Tue, 27 May 2008 16:54:29 GMT

Can I take the 3.5 DSA class if I have just the 3.0 install and configure completed? Or will I have to take the 3.5 install and configure first?

Thank you

Why does VMware refuse to educate their customers ?

continuum — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:46:54 GMT

Looks like this new forum is the right place to ask some old questions again.

Why is there no in-depth documentation of vmx-parameter ?
Why is there no in-depth documentation of the Windows-tool vnetlib.exe ?
Why is there not even a rudimentary guide on vmdk/snapshot repair ?
Why is there not even a rudimentary guide on trouble-shooting log-files ?

Me and other long-term members of VMTN have requested all this docs over and over again since years ...

Regards Ulli

description of vmx-parameters:
http://sanbarrow.com/vmx.html

VMware-liveCD:
http://sanbarrow.com/moa.html

VMware Infrastructure 3 courses updated for ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5

JDLangdon — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:51:43 GMT

Has anyone taken either of the 3.5 track courses yet? I'm interested in the 3.5 Fast Track course but I'm not sure if I'd rather take the two individual 3.5 courses.

Jason

Live Online courses

jasonah — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:45:44 GMT

I was wondering if anyone could provide me with details on how the online courses work. I'm interested in trying them since they don't seem to offer the Deploy & Analyze course in the Seattle area.

Thanks,
Jason

Free VMware Server 1.0 Training Download Available

jason_eden — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:08:26 GMT

VMware Education Services has launched a couple of free training channels via YouTube and Blip.TV, and right now there are 19 videos covering various aspects of VMware Server 1.0. We are also making these available as a course download at no charge. The downloadable version of the VMware Server 1.0 training currently posted on the VMware eLearning YouTube and Blip.TV channels may be downloaded by accessing the following link:

http://www.yousendit.com/download/www/b1NMV28rd0FtNEkwTVE9PQ

Pass it on!

Jason Eden, eLearning Manager
VMware Education Services

Fast Track V3.5 vs. Install and Configure V3.5 Courses

alan_h_dean — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:12:11 GMT

I have 2 goals;

1. I wish to have the certification by taking the test for VMware Certified Professional.

2. I need experience with all VMWare products, assuming some are not covered on the test.

From all that I can gather, Install and Configure is all that's covered by the test; although I need to know all the products.

I've done bootcamps before; if it's possible, I feel I have the discipline to do the fast-track.

Questions:

1. Does Install and configure practically cover what the certification covers ( I assume additional material (free?)will be required)?

2. We already use ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5 in production. I have sufficient hardware available; will I have the software available to me to create a test environment for practice? I cannot tinker with production.

3. Can I assume some kit comes before the class? I need 1 month to play.

Any suggestions, please!

Advanced "scripting" course for VI3 and Console OS

Mr.Flibble — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:23:53 GMT

Back when I took my course for my VCP, the instructor spoke of an "advanced" VMware course dedicated to command line scripting and using the console os in detail. I have a very large Unix background, and I am interested in the things he spoke about, yet when I search VMware education and "Teh Google" I find no mention of such a course.

I have been lurking in the VMTN forums for longer than my ID may show, but I have not seen any mention of such a program. Does a course structured specifically to managing ESX through the console OS exist?

best book for CLI

rynwilliams01 — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:15:03 GMT

What is a good book to get to learn more about using ESX with the command line?

e.g. changing networking settings and creating a machine.