In Episode 13 of our vChat series Eric Siebert, Simon Seagrave, and David Davis talk VMware Certifications – VCP, VCAP, & VCDX. They cover their own experiences with certification and their path to where they are today. Additionally, they cover a ton of VMware Certification links and tips (and, you guessed it, even talk about iPads).
The full list of VMware Certification links discussed in this episode is found below the video (scroll down).
vChat is a regular virtualization video chat covering VMware vSphere, Cloud Computing, Virtualization News, and maybe some geeky humor. Regular contributors are 3 vExperts – Simon Seagrave (TechHead.co.uk), Eric Siebert (vSphere-Land.com), and David Davis (VMwareVideos.com).
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Show Notes:
General Links Discussed-
- VIDEO: Train Signal VMware Certification Overview by David Davis
- Train Signal VMware Certification Guide
- Scott Vessey – VMwareTraining.Blogpost.com – VCP, VCAP, and VCDX Resources
VCP
- VMware VCP Certification Homepage
- VMware VCP Certification Community
- Simon Long’sVCP Study Notes
- Simon Long’s VCP Practice Exams
- Rob Schmidt’s VCP Study Questions
- Cody Bunch / ProfessionalVMware.com VCP Flashcards and Brownbag webcasts
- iPhone / iPad VCP Practice Test App in the iTunes Store – PP’s Practice Test –OR– VCP Flashcards by UM
VCAP
- VMware VCAP Homepage with Exam Blueprints and recommended courses
- VMware VMTN Forum Discussion about the VCAP
- VMware VCAP-DCA Video Demo
- VCAP DCA Landing Page by Kendrick Coleman
- VCAP Homepage at Simon Long’s Blog – “the Slog”
- VCAP-DCA Index at vFail.net
- My VCAP-DCA Exam Experience by Daily Hypervisor
VCDX
- VMware VCDX Certification Home
- VMware VCDX Certification Community
- Jason Boche’s VCDX Experience from his blog
- Yellow Bricks.com – VCDX Certification Workshop Powerpoint Published
- Yellow Bricks.com – 5 Tips to Prepare for the VCDX Defense
- vChat #12 – Jason Boche on the VCDX, Interviewed by David Davis
David Davis (CCIE #9369, vExpert, VCP, VCAP-DCA) has been in the IT industry for 20+ years. He has authored hundreds of articles, 10+ video training courses, and co-authored one book. Learn about David's certifications, video courses, and where you can find his content on our 
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Regarding the discussion of no equivalent VCAP exams for the VCDX3 process, that is not accurate. There were 2 written exams between the VCP exam and the design submission.
The VCDX3 path is/was: VCP3/4 exam->Qualification Review->Enterprise Admin exam->Design exam->Create/submit Design->Design approval & VCDX defense=VCDX3.
The Enterprise Admin exam in the VCDX3 path maps to the VCAP-DCA exam on the VCDX4 path.
The Design exam in the VCDX3 path maps to the VCAP-DCD exam on the VCDX4 path.
See http://mylearn.vmware.com/mgrReg/plan.cfm?plan=9657&ui=www_cert and http://mylearn.vmware.com/courseware/69739/vcdx_certpath_no_title.gif
BTW – thanks for the great tip on the Air Display app for the iPad. Purchased and downloading now despite a few negative reviews.
Nice vChat guys. Good information and fun to watch. I’m going to check out that Air Display now 🙂