Certification exams aren’t easy. They’re not supposed to be. If they were, they wouldn’t mean much.
Certifications validate a specific minimum level of expertise of an individual, and in the case of VMware certifications, that means we, as a company, stand behind those individuals earning the certification. We create exams that are aimed at real job skills, that align to actual job roles that exist in the industry, and that properly test the baseline expertise required to perform those roles.
The authors of this book have multiple certifications among themselves, equaling decades of hands-on experience. They are teachers, learners, administrators, and architects of key IT technologies. Their combined knowledge provides them the ability to share their expertise through this book, which in turn allows you, as the reader and prospective certification holder, to be better prepared to pass that hard certification exam.
This study guide is a great asset and tool for you to use in your study and preparation. Take advantage of the practice exams, the suggestions and tips, and the content in the book. By using this guide and thoroughly preparing yourself, getting hands-on practice through labs and sandbox or production environments, and paying close attention to the objectives the exam will cover, you will be prepared to not only pass the exams on your way to getting certified but add real value to your organizations through a software-defined approach to business and IT.
I wish you the best of luck in your study and subsequent exam attempt. And when you earn that certification, remember: You’ve just done something hard. And that means something to VMware, to the industry, and to you. Well done!
Karl Childs
Senior Manager, VMware Certification