VMware, Inc. is the leading provider of virtual computing software for Intel-based computers. Through its patented and patent-pending technology, VMware brings virtual computing to distributed systems – from the desktop to the data center.

Enterprise customers use VMware software for server consolidation, workload management and for application development, testing and deployment. With more than one million registered users, VMware products include ESX Server, GSX Server and Workstation.

VMware products enable multiple operating systems to run concurrently and independently in virtual machines on a single server so that users can build, test and deploy many virtual machines on one physical machine.

Not many people realize that VMware is the 4th largest software company globally in market capitalization and that it is estimated that only 7% of the potential market globally has been exploited.

The VMware Certified Professional Program offers technology professionals the knowledge, skills and credentials to deploy and maintain VMware virtualization technology. This program is designed for any technical individual, partners, end-users, resellers or consultants.

VMware VCP certification training is experiencing a great demand within the IT industry. In recent years, the VMware VCP certification has become a global standard for many successful IT companies. There has been an increase in the importance of achieving your VCP certification today!

Are you interested in successfully completing the VCP (VMware Certified Professional) instructor led certification track and the VCP certification exam and to start earning that high paying VCP certification salary you always wanted?

Torque IT has developed a leading edge training solution that will give you that extra advantage, when attempting your VCP examination, by making an optional additional day of exam preparation available at no additional cost to prepare you for the VCP exam. This exam preparation session takes place directly after the 4 day Install & Configure instructor led course.

Torque IT is a VMware Authorized Training Center ("VATC") in South Africa. Since Torque IT acquired VATC status 2 years ago, we have trained in excess of 700 delegates. Although several companies are beginning to offer unauthorized technical training on VMware products, VMware-authorized training will give you the best results and the highest return on your investment. Here's why:

• VMware-authorized instructors undergo a rigorous VMware-approved preparation program.
• VMware-authorized instructors receive active and dynamic support from VMware, even while their classes are in progress.
• VMware-authorized courseware is regularly and proactively updated, ensuring accurate and fresh content. Only authorized providers of VMware educational services receive updates from VMware.
• Only VMware-authorized training on VMware Infrastructure 3 satisfies the course requirement for the VMware Certified Professional certification.
• VMware-authorized training is made up of a significant amount of hands on lab work and practical exercises without which the value of the training would be lost. Torque IT has a comprehensive VMware lab facility in Johannesburg and in Cape Town to ensure that you leave the classroom informed and competent.
• Torque IT has invested in a state of the art training facility with a top calibre Storage Area Network (SAN) and fibre optic network to ensure that the maximum capabilities of this highly versatile product can be clearly demonstrated in a practical manner.

There are four possible paths to achieve VCP on vSphere (VI4)

1. If you are NEW to VMware

• Attend our 5 day  VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage course OR
• Attend our 5 day VMware vSphere 4: Fast Track course.
• Enrol for and pass the VCP410  exam

2. If you are currently a VCP on VI3

• Take and pass the VCP4 exam. This option will only be available until December 31, 2009. Our vSphere What's New class is strongly recommended before attempting the VCP410 exam
• Beginning in 2010, VCPs on VI3 must attend the VMware vSphere 4: What’s New class in order to upgrade.

3. If you are currently a VCP on VI2

• Take and pass the VCP on VMware Infrastructure 3 exam
• Take and pass the VCP4 Exam. This option will only be available until December 31, 2009. Beginning in 2010, VCP3s must attend the VMware vSphere: What’s New class in order to upgrade.
• Beginning in 2010, VCP2s who have not upgraded will be required to attend the VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage or VMware vSphere: Fast Track course

4. If you are not a VCP3, but have attended one of the prerequisite classes (VI3: Install & Configure; VI3: Deploy Secure & Analyze; or VI3: Fast Track), then

• Take and pass the VCP3 exam OR attend the VMware vSphere4: What’s New course.
• Enrol for and pass the VCP410 Exam.

It is important to note that the VCP certification is one exam away. Get VCP certified through Torque IT today!

Sean-Lee Evans
VMware Business Unit Manager
EMAIL: sean.evans@torque-it.com