Stanly - VMware Optimize and Scale [V6.0] - January 2017

Got the email asking me to pay up for the course this afternoon. Looking forward to the class. I can't find much info on the text - is it a coursepack? Was hoping to find it locally (or used) to save on shipping. If you took the class this semester and bought the book, was it worthwhile/necessary?

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shezy77

Hi tesla,

I am in the same class and got the email too.. I was also wondering about the text book if it's required for the course or optional.

anyone?

STANLY_CC

The textbook comes in two versions--hard copy & e-book. There are a lot of exam topics covered in the textbook, but it is not available outside our bookstore.

tesla

My issue with the eBooks is the DRM. It's basically throwing money in the garbage as the book can't be referenced after the class is complete. If you offered the eBook as a PDF I would happily buy it. $40 shipping to Canada for the hard copy is highway robbery.

KeepAlive

I got the email too... I sent a question to Stanly asking if this is for VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V6.5]

tesla

I'm pretty sure it's [V6.0], as 6.5 just GAed in the last few weeks.

shezy77

I am still confused about the text book. Is it required for the course or optional?

scott28tt

tesla wrote: »

My issue with the eBooks is the DRM. It's basically throwing money in the garbage as the book can't be referenced after the class is complete. If you offered the eBook as a PDF I would happily buy it. $40 shipping to Canada for the hard copy is highway robbery.

The book is VMware IP, and is only distributed to class attendees, hence why it's not offered as a PDF.

KeepAlive

tesla wrote: »

I'm pretty sure it's [V6.0], as 6.5 just GAed in the last few weeks.

Yep, Stanly just confirmed it's 6.0.

DPG

scott28tt wrote: »

The book is VMware IP, and is only distributed to class attendees, hence why it's not offered as a PDF.

You can print it to PDF for private use which is acceptable per the agreement.

UncleB

shezy77 wrote: »

I am still confused about the text book. Is it required for the course or optional?

It is optional but recommended.

I would spend the money on buying the Mastering VMWare... book for the version you are studying as the book for the course is too lightweight for passing the official VMWare exam, but is fine for the level the course is pitched at.

STANLY_CC

There is a different e-Book and hard copy book for the Optimize & Scale class. The textbooks are required for the course.

KeepAlive wrote: »

I got the email too... I sent a question to Stanly asking if this is for VMware vSphere: Optimize and Scale [V6.5]