Category: VCDX

VMware Certified Design Expert Study Resources

VCDX – Troubleshooting Scenario Strategy

D-day is nearly finished, you have just completed the 75 minute presentation and the 30 minute design scenario.  With barely a pause you dive into the final 15 minute “Troubleshooting Scenario”.  How should you handle this task?  What should be your strategy? Continue reading VCDX – Troubleshooting Scenario Strategy

VCDX – Network Hardware Performance

This three part series from Packet Pushers is a very educational discussion about the construction and function of network hardware (routing and switching):

VCDX – Design Scenario Strategy

D-day has arrived, you have just completed the 75 minute session presenting and defending your design.  You have left the room for the 10 minute break and now you have returned for the 45 minute “Design Scenario”.  How should you tackle this task?  What should be your strategy? Continue reading VCDX – Design Scenario Strategy

EMEA vBrownbag VCDX Preparation Special – Round 2

Last week on the EMEA vBrownbag, Craig Kilborn, Gregg Robertson, Bobby Stampfle and myself hosted a VCDX preparation special podcast.

We are planning on a second round if there is enough interest.  Just tweet @vBrownbag with your suggested discussion item and if we have sufficient feedback, this will set the agenda for another VCDX preparation podcast.

VCDX – Think like a Panelist

The Panelists are trained to ask questions without giving the answer away.  When you first hear the question, they will appear “vague” and “soft”.  So you need to train yourself to look beyond the generic question and extrapolate the answer from the possibilities contained within.  This includes clarifying the question with the Panel and demonstrating your knowledge.  Always be mindful of point scoring opportunities.  If you do not know the answer, try working through the question out loud and arrive at your answer dynamically.  This proves that you can think on your feet. Continue reading VCDX – Think like a Panelist

VCDX – The Submission

You have picked the date for your Defence, where the Design submission is 60 days before.  As the date approaches, you start counting days and estimating hours of effort to complete your submission.  You start pulling all nighters to get things done; there do not seem to be enough hours in each day.  On a regular basis, you will be tempted to give up; it is too much effort, but you have come so far, so you push through and make it happen. Continue reading VCDX – The Submission