Introducing: Certified Virtualization Professional

– VMware vSphere

September 2016

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100% of Fortune Global 100 companies use VMware

92% of all enterprises use virtualization

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VMware Training & Certification

• Not as widespread as VMware’s products

• Narrow channel controlled by VMware

• Learning without VMware being involved

Basic Overview• Vendor-independent certifications and supporting training courses

• Certified Virtualization Professional – VMware vSphere Level 1 and

Level 2 (CVP)

• vSphere 6.0 with ESXi and vCenter and vSphere 6.0 Boot Camp

CVP Overview• Two new exams:

• Certified Virtualization Professional – VMware vSphere 6.0 Level 1

• Certified Virtualization Professional – VMware vSphere 6.0 Level 2

• CVP Goals:

• Job role appropriate

• Widely Accessible

• Industry recognized

• Documented knowledge of vSphere

• Available via PearsonVUE

Exam Details

80 80

105 minutes 105 minutes

MC, MR, TF MC, MR, TF

Number of Items

CVP Level 1 CVP Level 2

Time Allowed

Item Format

Common Questions:

• No “Level 1” requirement before taking “Level 2”.

• Specific to 6.0 – not recommended for 5.0 and 5.5 users

VMware Comparison

• VMware has four certification areas

• Data Center Virtualization

• Cloud Management and Automation

• Desktop and Mobility

• Network Virtualization

VMware Comparison - VCA

• VCA is most comparable to CVP Level 1

• VCA = limited value to technical professionals

• VCA details:

• Web-based exam from VMware

• Based on self-paced course/videos (no ILT/VATC component)

• Product knowledge from a business/purchasing perspective

• Very little if any virtualization product knowledge

• Target audience is management

• Compare it to CompTIA Cloud Essentials

Summary: LO’s CVP Level 1 is an entry level exam that demonstrates

technical knowledge. VMware doesn’t have an exam like it!

• VCP is most comparable to CVP Level 2

• VCP = too difficult to obtain

• VCP candidate challenges:

• Challenge 1: 2 exams for “New” candidates

• Potentially 2 exams for “Existing” candidates

• Challenge 2: Data Center Virtualization Exam is Required

• Contains information from multiple classes, some of which is highly

specialized

• Challenge 3: Must take at least one five day “authorized” class from VATC

VMware Comparison - VCP

• VCP is most comparable to CVP Level 2

LO’s CVP Level 2 Advantages:

• Matches knowledge and tasks required of mid/senior level vSphere 6.0

Administrators

• Easily accessible (no “class” or “two-test” requirement)

• Less time, less money

• Optional ILT training that maps to the certification

VMware Comparison - VCP

CVP vs. VMware

Target Candidates• CVP Level 1:

• Target student: vSphere 6.0 Operators and Junior Administrators

• CVP Level 2:

• Target student: vSphere 6.0 Intermediate and Senior Administrators

• Designed for “more experienced” vSphere 6.0 administrators

(top third)

Any administrators using VMware

Course Mapping

Course Details• VMware vSphere 6.0 with ESXi and vCenter – comparable to

VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage (v6.0)

• VMware vSphere 6.0 with ESXi and vCenter Boot Camp –

comparable to VMware vSphere Fast Track (v6.0)

• 40% of class time spent performing hands-on activities

• Extensive Resources

• Suggested pricing

• VMware vSphere 6.0 with ESXi and vCenter - $3495

• VMware vSphere: ICM - $4125

• VMware vSphere 6.0 with ESXi and vCenter Boot Camp -

$3995

• VMware vSphere: Fast Track - $6265

Key Differentiators• Designed to match key target student job tasks

• VCA has limited value for technical professionals

• VCP too specialized for average mid or senior level administrator

• Courseware/training does not assume student has the enterprise

vSphere package

• Vendor independent (practitioner driven vs. Marketing driven)

• Objectively verifiable certification (administered via Pearson, no

certification fraud)

• Widely accessible (no requirements to deliver classes or take exams)

• Suitable for “on-the-job” or “self-paced” learners

• Competitively priced so training and certification enables ROI on your

VMware solution versus limiting it

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