VMware Classes?

[JBenci]

Hi Guys,

Just looking for some advise.

I am planning on certifying my skills for VMware. I use the product daily and have learned a great deal since I've started with it.
Is it possible to just to write a VMWare exam without attending classes much like you can write Microsoft exams with out attending classes?

Obviously I will have to get study material to prepare for the exam. I plan on doing this http://www.torque-it.com/Docs/Outlines/VMWare/VM-ESX5.pdf

Or are classes mandatory for VMware?


EDIT;
VMware classes are Mandatory. Also, I have discovered that I can do the fast track course as I already have experience with VMware.

 

[morkhans]

The classes are mandatory.

If you already use VMWare on a daily basis then you won't really be learning much more in the 5 day long course. What I found more useful about it was the discussion points that came up, as there were a number of people at different levels and sizes of implementations so there was quite a bit of knowledge exchange. IMO that course could be condensed into 3 days for people with existing VMWare experience, not sure if anyone boot camps it yet but that would be the option I'd take now if it was available.

 

[syntax]

Im not certain what the course ware covers, but if it doesnt cover networking I would strongly advise doing a networking course.
When we have issues with VM's, its almost certainly a vlan tagging issue or an issue on their virtual switch.

It becomes quite frustrating trying to explain this to a VM guy if he doesnt understand how things work

Other than that, good luck!

 

[morkhans]

Can't see how you can manage a vm environment if you don't understand networking.