Sep 21 2012
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Certification, VCDX

VCDX Defense at VMware Partner Exchange 2013

Just a quick posting for people that may have missed it that there has been another VCDX Defence date announced and it is at VMware PEX in Las Vegas in February 2013. Mark Brunstad announced it on the forums and the pre-registration for your interest in defending has also been posted on mylearn here: http://mylearn.vmware.com/feedback.cfm?survey=37714 . the cut off date for submissions for PEX is January 4th 2013 so you better book those VCAP exams and start your designs.

There are also going to be VCDX Bootcamps at VMworld Europe on the Sunday evening before the Conference and there are still a few place left if people are interested all the information is here:

http://communities.vmware.com/message/2115103#2115103

If you plan to defend at PEX then please tell us and we can even add you on here as a VCDXWannabe as I’m certain a few of us on here will be aiming for Las Vegas as I certainly am.
Gregg
Jul 22 2012
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VCDX

VCDX Application Process

Josh Odgers, VCDX #90, has posted a great 6 tip series on how he formatted and worked on his VCDX Application. This is a must read document for everyone interested in pursuing the VCDX certification.

Jun 06 2012
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VCDX Defences Announced for VMworld US and VMworld Europe

It has been announced that there will be two more VCDX4 defences at each of the VMworld conferences this year and the second(Barcelona) will be the first VCDX5 defence. You can submit vSphere 4 and vSphere 5 designs for both of the VCDX4 defences and only vSphere 5 for the VCDX5 defence. The time frame for the VCDX5 do seem very tight seeing as the final date you can submit your design for VMworld Europe is August 17th 2012 yet the VCAP5-DCA beta has only just finished so isn’t likely to be GA for a while (in my opinion). So who is willing to aim for the either of the VCDX4 defences or like me is looking to try be ready for the VCDX5 defence in Barcelona? (VCAP5 exams availability and success permitting)

Gregg

May 19 2012
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Certification

VCAP5-DCD General Availability Announced

The VMware Certified Advanced Professional on vSphere 5 – Datacenter Design (VCAP5-DCD) certification is now generally available for eligible candidates:

To achieve VCAP5-DCD status, you must complete two core validation components:

  1. Be a VMware Certified Professional 5 (VCP5)
  2. Pass the VCAP5-DCD exam

Note: Until August 17, 2012 if you are a current VCAP4-DCD you do not need to achieve VCP5 certification first; you only need to pass the VCAP5-DCD exam to obtain VCAP5-DCD status.

Go ahead, and get your schedule on!

There is no news on the VCAP5-DCA exam yet, so for now DCD is the one to go for as your journey towards VCDX 5 progresses.

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May 05 2012
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VCDX4 to VCDX5 Upgrade Path Announced

In a recent VMware Communities VCDX forum post, the upgrade path from VCDX4 to VCDX5 has been announced.

Following the release of the VCAP5-DCD Beta exam results, the VMware Certification Team is pleased to announce the upgrade path from VCDX4 to VCDX5.

Current VCDX4 holders in good standing will be able to upgrade their certification to VCDX5 by successfully passing the VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5- Datacenter Design (VDCD510) exam. The VCAP5-DCD exam release date will be announced in May. Release of the VCAP5-DCD final exam blueprint will occur at that time.

No real surprises there, as this was also the case for the VCDX3 to VCDX4 upgrade. Interestingly enough though, VMware has thrown a small curve-ball into the mix for those who haven´t upgraded their VCP status;

All VCDX4-holders wishing to upgrade will be required to achieve VCP5. There will be a three-month window following the VCAP5-DCD exam release during which the VCP5 certification requirement will be satisfied upon successful completion of the VCAP5-DCD exam. After the three-month window expires, all VCDX4-holders will be required to satisfy published training and examination requirements for VCP5 prior to completing their upgrade via the VCAP5-DCD exam.

VCDX4-holders in good standing who have completed the VCAP5-DCD Beta Exam and achieved a passing score have satisfied the requirements for VCDX5 and are thus certified.

In essence, this means that all current VCDX4 holders, that have not taken the VCP5 exam (or the VCAP5-DCD beta), now has a three month grace period (after the VCAP5-DCD exam is generally available) where successful VCAP-DCD5 completion also upgrades their VCP status to VCP5. After that period has passed, current VCDX4 holders will have to complete both the VCAP-DCD5 and the VCP5 to upgrade their VCDX 4 to VCDX 5.

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Apr 05 2012
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VCDX

Why do you want to become a VCDX?

“Why do you want to become a VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX)?”

It’s probably the easiest question to ask, and it’s one that you asked yourself. After all, if you are looking at this site it’s clear you answered “yes” to the question if you want to become one in the first place. But, It’s also the question that your boss will probably ask you. Heck, at a certain point in the process this is something that could even come out of the mouth of someone at home.

How do you answer that question? What made you decide that you want to go for a certification like this? I can come up with a couple of reasons:

  • I want to show off that title
  • I want to increase my market value
  • I want to validate that I am able to create solid VMware designs
  • My boss wants to certify that we have employees that can create solid VMware designs
  • I want to prove that I can do more than just administration of (large) VMware farms
  • I’d like to get the cool VCDX shirt since I’m running thin on VMworld sponsor shirts
  • Etcetera…

There are obviously more reasons, and while some reasons are more valid than others, there’s one thing that I think most would agree on. If you are in it to just show off the VCDX title, you missed the concept behind the certification.

If you can answer the question above, why not share it in the comments below. We’ll gather up the responses, and in a follow up post give you an idea, and some possible examples on how to tackle the first hurdle: Getting your boss to approve!

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Mar 30 2012
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Introduction

Welcome to the new VCDX Wannabe!

The aim of the site is to provide a means of organizing VCDX, and related certification,  resources, and be a central hub for progress tracking for interested candidates.

If you are interested in joining, please sign up , join the forums and interact with the other candidates! More features to come, depending on interest and activity.

Note: Those of you who had already signed up on the old site, your user accounts are all migrated but the passwords have been reset. Please use the reset password feature to get a new password assigned!

Also, your old profile pages are no longer available, please add your current certification status to your profile page after logging in.

VCDX Wannabe: Setting yourself up for failure in a SMART way.


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