Passed VCP 5.5 DCV. Whats next ?

muneebkalathilmuneebkalathil Member Posts: 148
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Passed VCP DCV 5.5 on Oct 1st.
Oct 1 was the last date for the voucher too got from Stanly.

I dont have lots of experience in VMware except workstation. Prepared through lots of videos, small lab, Scots book.
Exam was not simple . But , I think its easier than MS exam :D.

What should I do next ? going for v6 ?
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  • scott28ttscott28tt Member Posts: 686 ■■■■■□□□□□
    Well done.

    If I were you, and I wanted to progress further, I'd focus on getting more experience before thinking about other certifications.

    When you're ready, VCP6-DCV is an obvious choice, then working towards the VCAP6-DCVs.
    VCP2 / VCP3 / VCP4 / VCP5 / VCAP4-DCA / VCI / vExpert 2010-2012
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  • muneebkalathilmuneebkalathil Member Posts: 148
    Currently in my company, we dont use vmware products. Most linux servers.
    cant setup a lab now coz I am away from home. Only resource is a Laptop.

    Is there any other free or really cheap resources for hands on lab. :)

    Thank You
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  • tmurphy3100tmurphy3100 Member Posts: 154 ■■■□□□□□□□
    what session were you in last year? I was in the October 2015 session and I am curious for when my voucher expires.
    2020 Goals: CCNA R&S, Cysa+, AZ103, Linux+, Pentest+
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  • scott28ttscott28tt Member Posts: 686 ■■■■■□□□□□
    tmurphy3100 wrote: »
    I was in the October 2015 session and I am curious for when my voucher expires.
    Probably this month seeing as they're usually valid for 12 months maximum.
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  • scott28ttscott28tt Member Posts: 686 ■■■■■□□□□□
    muneebkalathil wrote: »
    Currently in my company, we dont use vmware products. Most linux servers.
    cant setup a lab now coz I am away from home. Only resource is a Laptop.

    Is there any other free or really cheap resources for hands on lab. :)

    Thank You
    So the VCAP level is going to be very tough for you.

    Why do you want VMware certifications if you cannot work with their products?

    You always have access to these labs: VMware Learning Platform
    VCP2 / VCP3 / VCP4 / VCP5 / VCAP4-DCA / VCI / vExpert 2010-2012
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  • greg9891greg9891 Member Posts: 1,189 ■■■■■■■□□□
    Congrats! can you go into more detail about study methods Thanks!
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    Upcoming Certs: VCA-DCV 7.0, VCP-DCV 7.0, Oracle Database 1Z0-071, PMP, Server +, CCNP

    Proverbs 6:6-11Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, Which, having no captain, Overseer or ruler, Provides her supplies in the summer, And gathers her food in the harvest. How long will you slumber, O sluggard?
    When will you rise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep, So shall your poverty come on you like a prowler And your need like an armed man.
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  • MitMMitM Member Posts: 622 ■■■■□□□□□□
    I don't see anything wrong with starting to learn the material for VCP 6, since it will help reinforce a lot of what you already learned from the VCP 5 exam.

    As Scott asked though, what is your goal for pursuing VMware certification?
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  • muneebkalathilmuneebkalathil Member Posts: 148
    @scott @MitM

    Main goal for doing VCP - Interested in virtualization/cloud and it was my dream to achieve VCP from last 2,3 yrs. :)
    Got experience in KVM & HyperV .

    I want to change my career to virtualization/cloud oriented.
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  • muneebkalathilmuneebkalathil Member Posts: 148
    @greg.

    Stanly Class helped me alot in introducing VMware products and doing many tasks.
    Next, CBT, Plural sight, youtube videos .
    Small lab :) 16 GB RAM , AMD Fx 4100 processor. 2TB HDD.
    Scott Lowe BOok 5.5
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  • muneebkalathilmuneebkalathil Member Posts: 148
    @tmurphy

    I am not sure which class.
    THe voucher was valid for a year and oct 1 was the expiry date.
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  • MitMMitM Member Posts: 622 ■■■■□□□□□□
    muneebkalathil wrote: »
    @scott @MitM

    Main goal for doing VCP - Interested in virtualization/cloud and it was my dream to achieve VCP from last 2,3 yrs. :)
    Got experience in KVM & HyperV .

    I want to change my career to virtualization/cloud oriented.

    Good reason to keep learning then :)

    I'd start studying for VCP6. 16GB in a machine is good. You can use VMware Workstation to nest ESXi hosts. I prefer multiple systems with shared storage, but that doesn't seem to be an option for you.
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  • DAVIS NGUYENDAVIS NGUYEN Member Posts: 1,472 ■■■□□□□□□□
    Congrats!
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  • greg9891greg9891 Member Posts: 1,189 ■■■■■■■□□□
    Hey I was in the Stanly course from Oct to Dec and I thought the voucher I have lasted for 24 months. Can anyone confirm the same.
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    Upcoming Certs: VCA-DCV 7.0, VCP-DCV 7.0, Oracle Database 1Z0-071, PMP, Server +, CCNP

    Proverbs 6:6-11Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, Which, having no captain, Overseer or ruler, Provides her supplies in the summer, And gathers her food in the harvest. How long will you slumber, O sluggard?
    When will you rise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep, So shall your poverty come on you like a prowler And your need like an armed man.
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  • DPGDPG Member Posts: 780 ■■■■■□□□□□
    They are good for 24 months.

    Extended Access Guarantee (24 months) - Included
    24 months of access to your download and/or key. This does not extend the duration of time-limited licenses (if applicable).
    Expires: 2018-10-26
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  • greg9891greg9891 Member Posts: 1,189 ■■■■■■■□□□
    @DPG

    Good that's great because I plan to sit the VCP 5.5 in January and I would have hated for my exam voucher to expire.    icon_cool.gif:D
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    Upcoming Certs: VCA-DCV 7.0, VCP-DCV 7.0, Oracle Database 1Z0-071, PMP, Server +, CCNP

    Proverbs 6:6-11Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, Which, having no captain, Overseer or ruler, Provides her supplies in the summer, And gathers her food in the harvest. How long will you slumber, O sluggard?
    When will you rise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep, So shall your poverty come on you like a prowler And your need like an armed man.
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