VMware skills, your career of the future

VMWare has been a part of the information technology landscape since 2004, however the program became commercially viable in  early 2010.  The primary breakthrough for VMWare occurred with improvements in flash drive technologies, which many believe came as a result of the commercial releases of Apple’s IPhone & IPad. 

As of August 2012 the Internet is dominated with news stories announcing gains made by VMware into corporate hardware installations.  Cisco announced last week it planned to lay off 1300 employees.  Analysts who follow Cisco strongly believe the company’s work force reduction was due in part to the market share gains made by the virtual software combined with the general hiring climate in America. This phenomena has been reflected in VMWare’s stock, which is changing hands at a price close to $90.  VMWare has led to the massive surge in cloud technology.  Apple, Google and Microsoft have established clouds on the Internet.  In addition, many private clouds have been set up for consumers who want to avoid a public cloud. Employers will need new skills from technology professionals to keep up with this demand. 

The key question asked by information technology professionals concerns, which certification will lead to a better job for me in the field?

VMWare offers two certifications.  This article will discuss the certificate needed for the beginner who wants to enter the  VMWare certification professional group.  

The primary certification wanted by private and public employers is the VCP, which is known as the VMware Certified Professional. The training class for this certificate is exactly 40 hours.  The VMWare class instruction assumes personal knowledge of computers, servers and routers.  Students holding knowledge and experience in these areas will find the training to be both inspirational and enjoyable at the same time.  Candidates interested in becoming trained or certified for VMware should have at least 2 years of work experience in the field. VMWare professionals should have the following certifications: CompTia A+ for computer repair, Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional for servers and possibly the Cisco Certified Network Associate, which is used for handling of routers. 

The certifications listed above are important.  Employers need to save time by requiring IT professionals to hold and be able to document a basket of technology related skills.  The VCP will add substantial credibility to your resume if your work document is backed by a strong list of information technology certifications.

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