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3 Replies Last post: Jan 9, 2009 7:35 AM by burdweiser  

virtualization training posted: Jan 9, 2009 5:16 AM

Click to view burdweiser's profile Enthusiast 112 posts since
Aug 1, 2008

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.

Re: virtualization training

1. Jan 9, 2009 5:42 AM in response to: burdweiser
Click to view jayolsen's profile Master 547 posts since
Jul 31, 2006
One thing to consider would be signing up for VMworld this year. Not a training class but it is a good source of learning about virtualization. You can meet with product vendors, IT peers, and there are a few labs if you can get signed up for them.

Re: virtualization training

2. Jan 9, 2009 6:41 AM in response to: burdweiser
Click to view Troy Clavell's profile Guru 6,238 posts since
Oct 12, 2007

If you are focused on the VMware aspect, I would still recommend the DSA class. I took the install and configure class about 2 years ago, got my VCP and just completed the DSA class about 2 months ago. I would highly recommend that class.

From what you are saying so far, you pretty much have taken the courses you want, so maybe you can look for some courses that specialize in specific applications to help your virtualization infrastructure.

You may want to try and find a good SRM class as well.

Hope this helps.

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