topic Re: Partner or VMware direct? in VMware Education Services Discussions

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!

Re: Partner or VMware direct?

scott28tt — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:48:12 GMT

Dislcaimer: I work for a partner (VATC). The experience should be the same or very similar - the same course materials are used, the instructors are measured the same, the lab equipment has to be of a certain specification as a minimum.....

Not all VATCs offer the same experience necessarily, for example I'm proud that Global Knowledge UK (who I work for) have an excellent lab setup in terms of our equipment being of a much higher standard than required (even VMware's own) and the lab documentation that accompanies our lab is also of a very high standard.

Scott.

See http://www.globalknowledge.co.uk for official VI3 and vSphere 4 training

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Re: Partner or VMware direct?

bulletprooffool — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:13:53 GMT

Hi,

I took the course and enjoyed it. I booked through VMware direct, but it was hosted by a partner. (so I guess I had no choice)

The hours are very long and although I am sure I learnt more than I would in Install and configure, I am not entirely sure that I learnt enough extra to justify the very long hours.

we were on the beta and had VMware sit in for feedback etc . . and it seemed to me that they were not really aiming the course at experienced Admins that wanted to learn Extra . . rather at inexperienced admins with a high work ethic . .wanting to learn more than Install COnfigure Manage would teach them.

I'd say it is worth 20% more than Install Configure and Manage, based on what you learn and a comparison of the syllabus notes.