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Is getting a VCP certification worth it?
This is something commonly asked, and obviously, it’s hard to answer because no company that hires you gives you a totally honest answer about why they chose you over some other guy. But, that’s how the employer game is played, so why not maximize your chances of being “the one”? The way I look at Continue reading →
Full StoryWhat it’s like to take the VCP 4 exam
Since I have taken both the VCP 3 and VCP 4, I thought I’d let you know about some of the differences I experienced. I took the exams at different locations, where the setup and protocols were slightly different, so hopefully that will aid you in understanding what it will be like at your testing Continue reading →
Full StoryVCP 4: Doing it the hard way
If you’re interested in trying to pass the VCP 4 without using the study guides, you can expect to have a much more difficult time. I work every day with VMware tools and I doubt that I would have passed the exam without having the advantage the test prep kits provide. However, if you want Continue reading →
Full StoryWhat to bring when taking the Pearson VUE VCP exam
So, the big day has come and you’re ready to drive to the Pearson VUE testing center and take your VMware Certified Professional exam. You’ve used the study guides and are confident that you know the answers. But, there’s still one question in your mind – what kinds of ID do they mean when they Continue reading →
Full StoryInfo about the upcoming VCP 4 certification
The winds are blowing with some information about the new VMware Certified Professional exam which covers the new “vSphere Suite” of products. Basically, VMware is looking to increase the difficulty by a VERY large margin. Previously, the VCP 3 was taken in about an hour by most people. The beta testers in the VCP 4 Continue reading →
Full StoryMy Experience Taking the VCP Exam
This process may vary slightly from testing center to testing center, but here’s an overview of the process I went through to take my VCP exam and it’s probably similar to what you’ll go through to take the test. First, I had to schedule an appointment with your local Pearson Vue test center. I did Continue reading →
Full StoryWhat is it like to take the VCP test?
The VCP Test Itself Taking the official VMware Certified Professional test is much harder than most of the hundreds of tests I took in college for one simple reason: there can be multiple answers for each question. You see, after many years in college, I have become very adept at taking multiple choice tests and Continue reading →
Full StoryWhat is VMware High Availability (HA)?
VMware HA is a technology that helps with maintaining maximum uptime in a production environment by monitoring server status and automatically restarting servers on other hosts if necessary. By using a combination of techniques, the HA process will identify when a VM has become unreachable for any number of reasons and when this happens, the Continue reading →
Full StoryWhat is Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS)?
Put simply, VMware DRS is a feature of Virtual Center that allows monitoring and and controlling of ESX host workloads. With the Distributed Resource Scheduler enabled, you can set certain resource requirements for various virtual servers such as the minimum RAM required or maximum CPU allowed to be consumed. In the DRS options, you can Continue reading →
Full StoryWhat is VMotion?
VMotion is VMware’s name for one of the most useful technologies you’ll find as an administrator or consultant. VMotion allows the transitioning of a running virtual machine between different physical hosts without any downtime. By allowing this, admins can claim unheard-of uptime on servers, provide exceptional service to customers, and most importantly of all, reduce Continue reading →
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VCP 4.0 test preparation kit
