VCP5

[GreenIT]

Hello -

I have attended the following VMware courses :

VMware Infrastructure 3: Fast Track V3.5

VMware Vsphere Whats new [V 4.0]

I have the following questions:

1. Can I take VCP 4 exam?

2. If I want to take VCP5 exam, I would need to take VMware Vsphere Install, configure, mange (5.1) course or I can just take VMware Vsphere Whats new [5.0]?

Thanks,

[a_p_]

According to (VCP5-DCV) VCP-Datacenter Virtualization, the courses you attended will unfortunately not be sufficient to just take the What's New course to qualify for the certification.

André

[a_p_]

... forgot to paste the link to (VCP4-DCV) VMware Certified Professional 4 - Data Center Virtualization

André

[scott28tt]

You could do 1 of 2 things:

1. Go for VCP4-DCV and VCP5-DCV

Pass the VCP410 exam and you will be eligible to qualify for VCP5-DCV just by taking the What's New class for vSphere 5, then pass the VCP510 exam.

2. Just go for VCP5-DCV

Take any of the classes that qualifies for VCP5-DCV (I'd not bother with ICM unless you want/need a full refresh) and pass the VCP510 exam.

[Rajaragavan]

Hi

Can you also clarify me on this subject, I am a VCP4-DCV and somehow missed to clear my VCP5 during the period of without any mandatory training.

Now I noticed that an offering for is available for the VMware vSphere: What's New [V5.1] with a reduced cost. Wondering if I take this will I get eligibility to appear for the VCP5-DCV exam.

Thank you.

[aravinds3107]

If you are already a VCP4-DCV, you have to take Whats New vSphere 5.x course and then you can sit for the VCP5-DCV exam.

[ricmarques]

Hi aravinds3107,

aravinds3107 wrote:

If you are already a VCP4-DCV, you have to take Whats New vSphere 5.x course and then you can sit for the VCP5-DCV exam.

I have a related question to Rajaragavan's question. The "VMware Training Top Free Courses" - http://mylearn.vmware.com/portals/www/mL.cfm?menu=topfreecourses - web page has a list of free courses, including a "VMware vSphere: What’s New [V5.1]" self-paced eLearning couse - http://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrreg/courses.cfm?ui=www_edu&a=one&id_subject=38176

That page - http://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrreg/courses.cfm?ui=www_edu&a=one&id_subject=38176 - states the following:

VMware vSphere: What’s New [V5.1]

Summary:

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- Format: Self-Paced

- Length: 1 Hours

Overview:

This free eLearning course explores new features in VMware vCenter Server™ 5.1 and VMware ESXi™ 5.1.

So, my question is: does that free eLearning couse count as the "VMware vSphere: What's New [v5.x]" course requirement for current VCP4-DCV certification holders; requirement which is listed at the (VCP5-DCV) VCP-Datacenter Virtualization - http://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/plan.cfm?plan=12457&ui=www_cert - web page? IF NOT, then I believe that the name of the free eLearning course ("VMware vSphere: What’s New [V5.1]") can mislead current VCP4-DCV holders that want to "upgrade" to VCP5-DCV, In that case, I think the name of the course should be changed and/or some warning should be added to that course's web page

Can anynone please confirm that the "VMware vSphere: What’s New [V5.1]" free eLearning course counts -OR- does not count as the  "VMware vSphere: What's New [v5.x]" course requirement for current VCP4-DCV holders to "upgrade" to VCP5-DCV?

On a related note, this situation doesn't affect me, since I'm already a VCP4-DCV and a VCP5-DCV

[GreenIT]

Thanks ! So with my current courses and without taking any additional courses I can take the VCP410 exam.

Any recommendations on preparation for the exam?

Thanks

[aravinds3107]

The Free E-learning course doesnt cover the pre-requisite, need to attend the 2 day training class to complete the pre-requisite.  The VCP-DCV certification page list the course the What's new course which fulfill the requirement and the links points to the 2 day program and not to the free learning.