Sales Handle VMware expert Rob Schmidt guides readers through the technologies and exam objectives required to pass the VMware Certified Professional (VCP) Exam 310.About the Book VMware is the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop to the datacenter, and VMware tools are the choice for any IT dept serious about cost reduction and data management and integrity. With the increasing pressure to do more with less IT dollars, deploying VMware's technologies and products makes sense and is fueling the growth of VMware ' the company just announced a customer base growth to over 120,000, making it one of the fastest growing public software companies. As companies large and small increasingly must reduce hardware and operation costs, it's no surprise that server virtualization is a mission critical component for IT departments around the worldThe VCP certification demonstrates excellence in VMware's server and virtual data management products. This certification is a 3-part process and requires one of three mandatory, instructor-led VMware courses; substantial hands-on VMware experience and a passing score on the 90-question, multiple-choice certification exam. Here's whereVMware Certified Professional VCP Study Guideis key: the book is a reference tool to learn/review the technologies and VMware products covered on the VCP exam and is also a solid study guide that prepares the reader with chapter elements and self-study Q&A. The CD includes a Flash Card Study Deck, open and closed book practice exam choices, and a fully searchable eBook.Author Rob Schmidt applies his knowledge of the products and experience from multiple deployments of VMware's products and provides tested strategies and techniques to the chapters on installation, configuration and resource management, among others.
Readers will get practice with hands-on lab exercises and see what scenarios and solutions work best for the technologies and products involved.Features VMware expert Rob Schmidt brings 10+ years of relevant IT experience and multiple deployment experience with the exact tools and technologies the certification exam covers Provides key details on the multiple computing environments that go hand in hand with any virtualization project CD includes 2 complete practice exams, a Flash Card Study Deck, and a fully searchable eBookMarket / Audience The VCP certification is designed for partners, end-users, resellers and consultants looking to demonstrate their expertise in virtual infrastructure from the ground up and increase their potential for career advancement. This large group includes network and systems engineers, systems administrators, design architects, operators and managers who need to enhance their knowledge and skills of VMware Infrastructure for datacenter and desktop environments. In August 2008, VMware introduced Live Online and Flex Online course offerings to reach a wider range of interested certification candidates. This means a far wider reach for the required instructor-led component of the VCP certification. Education courses for VMware product are available in over 60 countries, at over 300 training locations and in over 35 languages through VMware and VMware Authorized Training Centers. In late 2009 or early 2010, a new version of VMware's ESX Server product is due to release, and existing VCPs and VMware consultants and experts will be looking to upgrade their existing certification and get the latest credential from VMware.Leading UK authorized VMware training center says they expect a 50% increase in the number of student they train in 2008 vs.
2007 with no slowdown going forward.Benefit to the Customer Provides VMware virtualization fundamentals and technologies for critical installation, configuration and deployment tools Defines a proven course of study for success on the VCP exam. Self-study questi.