VmWare ICM 5.1 vs F5 Configuring BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) v11

Any opinion on the is Class ?

Have to choose between VmWare 5.1 and F5 Configuring BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM) v11 !

Any advice would be helpful !

Just for information - Neither helps in my current role. I think F5 would be helpful in my intention to go for a Infosec career down the line.

VmWare keeps happening and is not very expensive in India. Costs me about 1000$ for the class and the exam. So that's alright when F5 costs me 3995$.
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  • blargoeblargoe Member Posts: 4,174 ■■■■■■■■■□
    Having a foundation in the technology that runs most of the world's cloud infrastructure woudl be ideal, IMO. Go with the VMware course.
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  • chanakyajupudichanakyajupudi Member Posts: 712
    Thanks for the insight ! Let me plan with my boss !
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  • sieffsieff Member Posts: 276
    F5 is getting really hot. I had a briefing recently where they stated 80% of all Fortune 500 companies have F5 equipment somewhere on the network.
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  • down77down77 Member Posts: 1,009
    sieff wrote: »
    F5 is getting really hot. I had a briefing recently where they stated 80% of all Fortune 500 companies have F5 equipment somewhere on the network.

    VMware is in 98% of the Fortune 1000. F5 has actually lost market share of the last 2 years to Citrix and Riverbed.
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  • TheProfTheProf Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 331 ■■■■□□□□□□
    I've done the F5 course it's pretty good, although I'd go with VMware course, since it's a requirement for the VCP, might as well get it out of the way now while you have a chance.
  • chanakyajupudichanakyajupudi Member Posts: 712
    Thank you for the insight !

    I am trying to get into a VmWare class in January Next year. If that gets approved I do both !

    F5 certs pay good in India. There are a lot of VCP's but not a lot of F5 guys.

    Today I shall decide after my Boss approves.
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  • chanakyajupudichanakyajupudi Member Posts: 712
    Approved for both in the next 8 Months ! So that is good news for me !
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  • TheProfTheProf Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 331 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Thank you for the insight !

    I am trying to get into a VmWare class in January Next year. If that gets approved I do both !

    F5 certs pay good in India. There are a lot of VCP's but not a lot of F5 guys.

    Today I shall decide after my Boss approves.

    In that case, go for the VCAP :)
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