Thursday, February 5. 2015
New Training Course - VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V6.1] - BETA
This course covers NSX as a part of the software-defined data center platform, implementation use cases along with features of NSX, and functionality operating at Layer 2 through Layer 7 of the OSI model.
Lecture and hands-on lab activities support the student’s understanding of NSX features, functionality, and on-going management and control.
VMware NSX: Install, Configure, Manage [V6.1] - BETA - Course Datasheet
Wednesday, February 4. 2015
Available for pre order - Mastering VMware vSphere 6
Step-by-step instruction walks you through installation, configuration, operation, security processes, and much more as you conquer the management and automation of your virtual environment.
Written by certified VMware vExperts, this indispensable guide provides hands-on instruction and detailed conceptual explanations, anchored by practical applications and real-world examples.
- Install, configure, and manage the vCenter Server components
- Leverage the Support Tools to provide maintenance and updates
- Create and configure virtual networks, storage devices, and virtual machines
- Implement the latest features to ensure compatibility and flexibility
- Manage resource allocation and utilization to meet application needs
- Monitor infrastructure performance and availability
- Automate and orchestrate routine administrative tasks
Tuesday, February 3. 2015
New Technical White Paper - What’s New: VMware Virtual SAN 6.0
With it’s two supported architectures hybrid and all-flash, Virtual SAN 6.0 is able to satisfy the demands of all virtualized applications, including business-critical applications.
What’s New: VMware Virtual SAN 6.0
New Technical White Paper - What’s New in the VMware vSphere 6.0 Platform
This paper will discuss these improvements that further extend the core capabilities of the vSphere platform.
What’s New in the VMware vSphere 6.0 Platform
VCP6 foundation exam will be available online
I'm a bit curious after reading the VMware Certification Roadmap for 2015 especially the part which is mentioning the online VCP 6 certification. It states: An online Foundation exam that covers the basics of virtualization and combines with elective exam to validate skills in a specific solution track.
Some of you already used the online format to upgrade from 5.0 to 5.5. This delta exam will be available until March 10, but I never expected the regular VCP exam to go online in the future too.
So to become VCP we need the following certification requirements: Qualifying course + Foundation exam + Solution track exam
I don't know if the Solution track exam will be online too. More classes, including advanced courses, will be offered that meet the ‘qualifying course’ required for certification.
VCAP is dead long live VCAP
- VCIX certification is comprised of two separate exams – one focused on Administration and one focused on Design
- The VCIX Design exam will be available at more PearsonVue testing locations
- VCIX Design exams have been shortened from 4 to 2 hours. The decreased time does not reflect ease of the exam, but is the result of the exam focusing on new topics only and does not include those covered by prior exams
- Elite status for candidates who complete multiple VCIX certifications
VMware Certification Roadmap for 2015