Certifications for Virtualization Software
With VM software packages becoming more popular and complex, it is not surprising to see the arrival of vendor-specific VM certifications. The only virtualization certification currently available is from VMWare.
VMWare Certified Professional (VCP)
The VMWare Certified Professional (VCP) is VMWare’s only certification. VMWare began offering VCP certification in 2005 for its ESX Server 2.x and VirtualCenter products. These certifications have been replace by the VCP on VI3 (Virtual Infrastructure 3) certification (exam code VCP-310). There is an upgrade path for people who have the older VCP certifications. There are 75 questions on the VCP on VI3 exam and 90 minutes is given to finish.
The only prerequisite for taking the VCP exam is attending the VMWare authorized VI3: Install and Configure class. The class training is mandatory and there is no “self-study only” option. Classroom training is available from both VMWare and Hewlett-Packard, and a “high intensity” 5-day class is available. Testing for the VCP certification is only available through Pearson Vue. For more information, see the VMWare Certification FAQ.
VMWare Education Services
VMWare Certification Portal
VMWare Course Schedule
There are computer-based training materials available for VMWare products from both Train SignalCBT Nuggets. Both of these products focus on the VMWare Infrastructure and ESX Server training. Several blogs mention VCP certification and offer opinions and exam notes: and
VCP Certified
VCP Training Notes
The Value of the VCP (VMware Certified Professional)
Tips on VMware and Linux
Books, Articles, and Blogs on Virtualization
VirtualizationReview.com
Redmondmag.com
NetworkWorld.com
How to…Perform Server Virtualization – CertMag.com
Here Come the Hypervisors – CertMag.com
What Is Virtualization – WindowsDevCenter.com
Mac Virtualization News – O’Reilly Mac DevCenter Blog
VMWare books at Amazon.com
Microsoft Virtual PC books at Amazon.com
XenSource books at Amazon.com
