What is VMware?
VMware is a leading provider of virtualization and cloud computing
software. It allows you to create multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single
physical server, enabling efficient resource utilization and simplified IT
management.
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Popular VMware Training Courses
When you enroll in VMware training courses from ExitCertified you can be confident you are getting authorized VMware training that can lead to a VMware certification, through courses offered in-class or online. Our course schedules are structured around your schedule, with flexible learning options available. Furthermore, our courses are taught by accredited VMware technical instructors, who have experience working in the real-world on on a wide range of items including data centers, virtualization programs, or the cloud, to name a few. As a VMware authorized training provider, we only use official VMware courseware and as VMware releases new features and updates, we evaluate and refresh course materials to reflect the latest VMware best practices and course offerings. If you're looking for popular VMware training courses such as vSphere, Horizon, vCloud, or any of the certification paths, we have subject matter experts who can assist. Learn more about our VMware course offering below.
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VMware Certified Professional
Many different kinds of people choose to get VMware certified for lots of reasons such as validating their skills, preparing for a new job, or negotiating for a raise due to being more skilled. VMware-certified professionals can work in a variety of roles, including:
- Solutions architects: They design and implement VMware solutions for organizations.
- Systems engineers: They install, configure, and manage VMware products and solutions.
- Network engineers: They design, implement, and manage VMware networking solutions.
- Database administrators: They administer VMware database solutions.
- Cloud architects: They design and implement VMware cloud solutions.
- Consultants: They provide advice and assistance to organizations on VMware solutions.
Professionals who become VMware-certified associates are reported to have higher salaries than their non-certified coworkers. Enrolling employees in VMware certified technical associate training can also have a lot of benefits to employers, according to the 2023 State of It Training Report. 71% of respondents reported that upskilling their staff had increased productivity significantly. 62.9% reported that it increased employee satisfaction, and 44.3% reported that upskilling reduced employee turnover. Some organizations may even employ a VMware certification manager to track necessary or encouraged certifications for employees to ensure that their skills remain up to date.
There are many benefits to becoming a VMware Certified Technical Associate and continuing down the certification path. After becoming certified many professionals report that the quality of their work improved after becoming certified or that their job satisfaction increased; they got a raise or accepted a better offer due to their certification. The 2022 IT Skills and Salary Report also found that individuals with certifications make almost $10,000 more per year than those who are not certified.
ExitCertified is a VMware-approved training partner. All of our materials and curriculums have been vetted and approved by the vendor. They are the highest quality and are available in multiple different formats to best suit a learner's needs and preferences. Check out our VMware training today for yourself or for your team, and begin the path to certification!
Data Center Virtualization
Validate your skills in designing, installing, and managing VMware vSphere environments.
- VMware Certified Technical Associate - Data Center Virtualization
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Data Center Virtualization Design
- VMware Certified Design Expert - Data Center Virtualization
- VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization 2023 (VCP-DCV)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Data Center Virtualization Deploy
Network Virtualization
Demonstrate your skills in designing, implementing, and managing a VMware NSX environment.
- VMware Certified Technical Associate - Network Virtualization
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Network Virtualization Deploy
- VMware Certified Design Expert - Network Virtualization
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Network Virtualization Design
- VMware Certified Professional - Network Virtualization (VCP-NV 2021)
Cloud Management and Automation
VMware Cloud Management and Automation certifications are designed to gauge your level of skill installing, configuring, and optimizing VMware vRealize for your cloud solution.
- VMware Certified Professional - Cloud Management and Automation (VCP-CMA 2021)
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Cloud Management and Automation Deploy
- VMware Certified Advanced Professional - Cloud Management and Automation Design
- VMware Certified Design Expert - Cloud Management and Automation
Digital Workspace
VMware Digital Workspace certification is designed to gauge your skill configuring, deploying, managing, maintaining, optimizing, and troubleshooting VMware Workspace ONE and related solutions
Desktop and Mobility
VMware Desktop and Mobility certifications are designed to gauge your level of skill designing, installing, and managing a VMware Horizon with View environment deployed on a VMware.
Security
This certification validates a candidate's understanding of VMware's security solutions and the candidate's ability to provide entry level support for the security features of VMware products, including NSX-T Data Center, Workspace ONE and VMware Carbon Black Cloud.
Application Modernization
VMware Application Modernization certifications are designed to gauge your level of skill validated by passing specialists exams. Whether it’s developer knowledge of specialized frameworks, or administrator knowledge of emerging technologies like Kubernetes and containers, VMware can help you build an effective team with proven skills.
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What are the benefits of using VMware?
VMware offers several key advantages:
- Cost Savings: Reduced hardware requirements through server
consolidation and improved resource utilization. - Improved Efficiency: Streamlined IT operations with centralized
management and automated provisioning of VMs. - High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Enhanced business continuity
through features like vMotion (live migration of VMs) and replication. - Scalability & Flexibility: Easy scaling of resources to meet changing
demands and support for a variety of operating systems and applications. - Cloud Readiness: Seamless integration with various cloud platforms for
hybrid cloud environments.
How do I get started with VMware?
To get started with VMware:
- Choose the Right Products: Select the VMware products that suit your
needs, such as vSphere for server virtualization, vSAN for storage
virtualization, or NSX for network virtualization. - Install and Configure: Install the chosen VMware products on your
physical servers and configure the necessary networking and storage. - Create Virtual Machines: Use the VMware management interface to
create and configure VMs, allocating resources like CPU, memory, and
storage. - Manage & Monitor: Use VMware tools to manage VM lifecycle, monitor
performance, and ensure optimal resource allocation.
Is VMware secure?
VMware prioritizes security and incorporates various measures:
- Isolation: VMs are isolated from each other, limiting the impact of security
breaches. - Access Control: Granular access control mechanisms like roles and
permissions manage user access to VMs and infrastructure. - Encryption: Data at rest and in transit can be encrypted for enhanced
protection. - Network Security: Integration with network security solutions like firewalls
and intrusion detection systems. - Compliance: VMware products adhere to industry security standards and
certifications.
What is the difference between VMware vSphere and ESXi?
- ESXi: The bare-metal hypervisor that directly installs on physical servers,
providing the foundation for virtualization. - vSphere: A comprehensive virtualization platform built on ESXi, including
additional management tools like vCenter Server for centralized
management, vMotion for live migration, and High Availability for fault
tolerance.
How much does VMware cost?
VMware pricing varies based on the specific products and features you
choose, the number of CPUs or cores you need to license, and the support level
you select. They offer different licensing models like perpetual licenses and
subscription-based options.
What are the most popular VMware products?
Some of the widely used VMware products include:
- vSphere: The core server virtualization platform.
- vSAN: Software-defined storage virtualization.
- NSX: Network virtualization and security platform.
- vRealize Suite: Cloud management platform for automation and
orchestration. - Horizon: Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) solution.
- Workspace ONE: Unified endpoint management platform.
- Carbon Black: Cloud-native endpoint protection platform.