VMware certification allows for the flexibility to find the path that suits your needs, because there are different paths based on different technologies, as indicated by the following diagram:
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Figure A.1: Different areas of VMware certification
The four main paths are as follows:
- Data Center Virtualization (DCV): These certifications are designed to gauge your level of skill in designing, installing, and managing VMware vSphere environments in real-world environments.
- Network Virtualization (NV): These certifications are designed to gauge your level of skill in designing, installing, and managing VMware vSphere environments in real-world environments.
- Cloud Management and Automation (CMA): These certifications are designed to gauge your level of skill in designing, installing, and managing VMware vSphere environments in real-world environments.
- Desktop and...