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Old 24-Feb-2008, 09:05 AM
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The current exam is based on ESX 3.0, but will soon be updated to ESX 3.5, but does anyone know if I pass on the current material, will I need to upgrade when the exam changes?

Aslo, does anyone know when the change over is?

To Do List of 2008:

70-294 - Early Jan 2008 - PASSED
VMware VCP Course Early Feb - VCP Qualified by Mid / Late Feb? PASSED
70-293 - Originally Mid Jan 2008 (Didn't take) Done Early April. PASSED
TS 70-620 and 70-297 by Aug 2008
Attend 70-297 Course in Early October.

EDIT : Now Studying Exchange 70-284. Deadline Aug 2008 instead of 297 (Time ran out, now deadline for 70-284 is September 2008.)
 
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The current exam is based on ESX 3.0, but will soon be updated to ESX 3.5, but does anyone know if I pass on the current material, will I need to upgrade when the exam changes?

Aslo, does anyone know when the change over is?
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Hi Mate,

Hope this answers your question:

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VCP On VMware ESX Server 3.5 and Virtual Center 2.5 available March 1st, 2008
Current holders of the VCP for VMware Infrastructure 3 will not be required to refresh their certification for VMware ESX Server 3.5 and VMware VirtualCenter 2.5. Candidates who have taken one of the qualifying courses for the VCP on Virtual Infrastructure 3.0 and have not taken the test are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Beginning March 1st, 2008 questions on VMware ESX Server 3.5 and VMware Virtual Center 2.5 may appear on the exam. Candidates who have taken VMware ESX Server 3.0 and VMware Virtual Center 2.0 classes and DO NOT take the test prior to March 1st, 2008 will have the following options to learn about the new software versions. 1. Self study and hands on experience. 2. What’s New e-learning offerings from VMware What’s New classes will not be required for those attempting the exam, but are recommended as an information source.
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I'm interested in taking this in the future as well. Have you taken your course and test yet? Thanks.

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Old 10-Mar-2008, 06:36 PM
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I took the course early Feb, then got worried when I found out that new material would have been added to the exam if I didn't pass before March.

Long and the short of it, the course isn't enough to pass the VCP (Even the advanced course), but instead you need to put in lots of hours studying the material on the VMWare website.

http://www.vmware.com/resources/techresources/

I would say that Storage is a huge part of VMWare, and knowing your networked storage is a huge part of knowing what VMWare can and cannot do.

In short, I passed by pure luck, and only took the exam because I felt I was pressured into it. If I hadn't have taken it when I did, I know I would have never taken it due to the ESX 3.5 material being added and my MCSE still hanging over my head, that would have taken priority.

To Do List of 2008:

70-294 - Early Jan 2008 - PASSED
VMware VCP Course Early Feb - VCP Qualified by Mid / Late Feb? PASSED
70-293 - Originally Mid Jan 2008 (Didn't take) Done Early April. PASSED
TS 70-620 and 70-297 by Aug 2008
Attend 70-297 Course in Early October.

EDIT : Now Studying Exchange 70-284. Deadline Aug 2008 instead of 297 (Time ran out, now deadline for 70-284 is September 2008.)
 
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Congrats on passing. So did you just go the class and read the manuals and white papers or did you pick up a VMware book as well? Thanks again.

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Hey Starke,

I'd been using ESX for a couple of months in a production environment... but other than that it was just the course and the resources on the VMware site.

Still haven't got any confirmation from VM about my pass or VCP status though.

To Do List of 2008:

70-294 - Early Jan 2008 - PASSED
VMware VCP Course Early Feb - VCP Qualified by Mid / Late Feb? PASSED
70-293 - Originally Mid Jan 2008 (Didn't take) Done Early April. PASSED
TS 70-620 and 70-297 by Aug 2008
Attend 70-297 Course in Early October.

EDIT : Now Studying Exchange 70-284. Deadline Aug 2008 instead of 297 (Time ran out, now deadline for 70-284 is September 2008.)
 
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Thanks again, completely forgot about this.

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