VMware Press: Official Cert Guide VCAP5-DCA *nice one*
jibbajabba
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Finally received this
VCAP5-DCA Official Cert Guide: VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5- Data Center Administration | Pearson IT Certification
Cost me a pretty penny here in the UK (Shipping from US was half the price of the book itself) but well worth the investment. I haven't finished the book yet but the authors do claim that IF, and only IF, you manage to do the test scenario(s) without the help of any documentations and quickly, you (should) will pass the actual exam.
What wasn't clear to me from the description of the book initially, is, whether the book actually talks specifically about 511 or 550. Good news is, both. Scenario seem to apply to both, so you should be able to do just fine on both.
When I (pre)ordered the book there wasn't a mention of the Premium Edition .. The premium edition includes the eBook variants (PDF / Mobi / ePub) and therefore always the latest updates / erratas .. Simply re-code (watermark) / re-download the book at a later date and you should receive the latest bits.
Also nice, the premium edition includes two additional scenarios (3 total). They all start with the initial setup, making sure you can follow the lab precisely
VCAP5-DCA Official Cert Guide, Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test: VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5- Data Center Administration | Pearson IT Certification
Now the good news - the hardcover book includes a 70% voucher for the premium edition - so you don't lose out like I thought you would.
Really good one .. Once I tackled the DCA, I am sure I will do the DCD and certainly get the same book for the DCD
VCAP5-DCA Official Cert Guide: VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5- Data Center Administration | Pearson IT Certification
Cost me a pretty penny here in the UK (Shipping from US was half the price of the book itself) but well worth the investment. I haven't finished the book yet but the authors do claim that IF, and only IF, you manage to do the test scenario(s) without the help of any documentations and quickly, you (should) will pass the actual exam.
What wasn't clear to me from the description of the book initially, is, whether the book actually talks specifically about 511 or 550. Good news is, both. Scenario seem to apply to both, so you should be able to do just fine on both.
When I (pre)ordered the book there wasn't a mention of the Premium Edition .. The premium edition includes the eBook variants (PDF / Mobi / ePub) and therefore always the latest updates / erratas .. Simply re-code (watermark) / re-download the book at a later date and you should receive the latest bits.
Also nice, the premium edition includes two additional scenarios (3 total). They all start with the initial setup, making sure you can follow the lab precisely
VCAP5-DCA Official Cert Guide, Premium Edition eBook and Practice Test: VMware Certified Advanced Professional 5- Data Center Administration | Pearson IT Certification
Now the good news - the hardcover book includes a 70% voucher for the premium edition - so you don't lose out like I thought you would.
Really good one .. Once I tackled the DCA, I am sure I will do the DCD and certainly get the same book for the DCD
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Essendon
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Good you found the DCA book worthwhile because the DCD book is woefully inadequate. Depend on it to gauge your preparedness and you'll fail! I wouldn't buy it if I were you bud. The vSphere Design Book 2nd edition is waaaaaaaaay better! -
jibbajabba
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Cheers for that ... Sounds like Microsoft Press books .. hit and miss ..
I wouldn't rely on just these books anyway - we shall see how it goes ...My own knowledge base made public: http://open902.com -
kj0
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Are you talking about Forbes and Scott's book? I've got that one and it's pretty amazing. Very well set out. I'm only reading bits I know I'm lacking in understanding at the moment, but I will read it through hopefully next week when I have time.. The vSphere Design Book 2nd edition is waaaaaaaaay better!