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Is getting a VCP certification worth it?

VCPHelp — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 19:36:52 +0000

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 →

What it’s like to take the VCP 4 exam

VCPHelp — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 18:57:26 +0000

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 →

What to bring when taking the Pearson VUE VCP exam

VCPHelp — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:45:30 +0000

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 →

Info about the upcoming VCP 4 certification

VCPHelp — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 16:03:37 +0000

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 →

My Experience Taking the VCP Exam

VCPHelp — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:34:28 +0000

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 →

What is it like to take the VCP test?

VCPHelp — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:00:02 +0000

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 →

Beyond the VMware Certified Professional

VCPHelp — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:33:41 +0000

Once you have your VCP, you’re well on your way to showing potential employers and customers that you have the knowledge to get their virtualization project off the ground. But what if you want to go further – to earn the highest VMware certification available? Then you want the VCDX. The VCDX is a grueling Continue reading →

How hard is it to pass the VCP exam?

VCPHelp — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:56:44 +0000

Passing the VMware Certified Professional exam was quite a bit more difficult than I was expecting! Even having worked hands-on with VMware products for just under a year, I passed the VCP exam with a more narrow margin than I expected. You are required to get a score of 70 on the test to pass Continue reading →

How long does it take to study for the VCP?

VCPHelp — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:34:49 +0000

It’s common for people to wonder how long any sort of study program will take — after all, we all have jobs, families, and other stuff to do besides sitting with our nose in a book to get a professional certification. The VMware Certified Professional is the first rung on the VMware cert ladder and Continue reading →

What does the VCP do for me?

VCPHelp — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 01:55:38 +0000

In the computer and information technology world, like it or not, certifications matter. There is a gigantic list of certifications available from nearly every hardware and software vendor. The idea is that if you hold a certification, you know a certain base level of information regarding a certain product or technology. If you’re interviewing against Continue reading →