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To learn vmware from the beginning

ITGL72 — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 15:38:23 GMT

This is a very robust website, and product for that matter. I have *some* experience with vmware but I want to know, if I was starting from day 1 with vmware, where should I start? What resource do I begin with, and build on from there? There are many directions to go with from what I see on this website I may want a certification in the future, but for now I want to set a solid foundation to grow from and build into real world solutions.

Thank you for the direction.

Re: To learn vmware from the beginning

weinstein5 — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:08:50 GMT

Welcome to the Community - I would start with the training that is offered for the VCA certification - it is a 3 hour online self paced class that covers the basics - (VCA-DCV) VCA-Data Center Virtualization - there are also VCA course for Desktop Virtualization and Cloud computing -

Re: To learn vmware from the beginning

lbourque — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:09:20 GMT

Start by visiting http://www.vmwarelearning.com

There are a lot of variety of free videos there. I'd start with all the vSphere ones and then explore the others.

You may also want to investigate building a home lab using Workstation or "white boxes" (build hardware and install ESXi on it.

Re: To learn vmware from the beginning

ITGL72 — Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:44:30 GMT

My hopes are to in the future have a machine here at home that is powerful enough to run a variety of different VMs so I can make that my virtual lab to learn new technologies. Thank you for the links folks.

Re: To learn vmware from the beginning

Iain_Worsfold — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 10:19:24 GMT

Don't forget that there are Hands-on Labs as well. This is a free resource where you can get some guided practical experience.

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