Got a couple new certifications

MajorCaptSilly · 08-18-2009, 08:03 PM

Got my VMware Sales Porfessional certificate a couple weeks ago and finished my VMware Technical Sales Professional certification yesterday. Our company has to maintain a certain number of certifications to sell the product. As I am not an engineer, the VTSP was pretty hard and I'm relieved.

MCS

RJK18 · 08-18-2009, 08:04 PM

Good job. But what the hell is all of those initials?

Emjaysmash · 08-18-2009, 08:04 PM

Grats, MCS!!!

Old Sailor · 08-18-2009, 08:04 PM

Congrats!!

captain53 · 08-18-2009, 08:06 PM

No idea what VMware is or does but congratulations, has to be a good thing for your future.

MedicCook · 08-18-2009, 08:09 PM

Congrats on your new certificates.

Kreth · 08-18-2009, 08:12 PM

Congrats!

MajorCaptSilly · 08-18-2009, 08:14 PM

VMware is a product that allows you to run "virtual servers and PC's" using a single piece of hardware. This allows you to run software applications that used to require a dedicated server on a shared server with no software compatibility issues. It also allows you to conserve funds and energy by combining several servers into one physical box. I am currently deploying VMware in 2 school systems where we have consolidated 12-15 servers into just 3 physical boxes with shared storage. At one of the schools, we are also deploying 2 virtual computer labs utilizing 1 server and 56 thin clients. This isn't too exciting for anyone expect those in the IT business and clients who benefit from the cost and management savings. Hey, some people like fishing, some people like woodworking, and some of us geeks like technology

MCS

AD720 · 08-18-2009, 08:15 PM

Congrats. I really like VMWare Fusion.

Texan in Mexico · 08-18-2009, 08:46 PM

Congrats Scott - are the shared servers run by one large company or can several small businesses do this? I see huge upside in govt, education, etc however this is intriguing for small businesses as well...

WildBlueSooner · 08-18-2009, 08:50 PM

Sounds like you must have done something good....not sure what, but Congrats

AAlmeter · 08-18-2009, 08:55 PM

Better to be certified than certifiable. Congrats.

MajorCaptSilly · 08-18-2009, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texan in Mexico

Congrats Scott - are the shared servers run by one large company or can several small businesses do this? I see huge upside in govt, education, etc however this is intriguing for small businesses as well...

We are actually doing some server consolidation in smaller companies (2-3 servers) when they are needing to purchase a new server. VMware used to be too costly to do this but it recently they made some attractive pricing geared towards small-med business.

MCS

captain53 · 08-18-2009, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

VMware is a product that allows you to run "virtual servers and PC's" using a single piece of hardware. This allows you to run software applications that used to require a dedicated server on a shared server with no software compatibility issues. It also allows you to conserve funds and energy by combining several servers into one physical box. I am currently deploying VMware in 2 school systems where we have consolidated 12-15 servers into just 3 physical boxes with shared storage. At one of the schools, we are also deploying 2 virtual computer labs utilizing 1 server and 56 thin clients. This isn't too exciting for anyone expect those in the IT business and clients who benefit from the cost and management savings. Hey, some people like fishing, some people like woodworking, and some of us geeks like technology

MCS

And some of us better just stick with smok'n and drink'n!
Congrats again, sounds like things are looking good for you.

skullnrose · 08-18-2009, 09:29 PM

Congrats !

TheTraveler · 08-19-2009, 09:10 AM

Congrats MCS !

My company has consolidated a few servers that we use for in-house storage and development onto a couple of servers using VM software. We haven't moved any customers' servers to VM yet though.

We've got a nice picnic area under some shade trees beside a pond - perfect lunchtime smoking area. Now if I could just get the AC set to 5 degrees colder in here I'd be in heaven!

Congrats again.

08-18-2009, 08:03 PM	#1
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Got a couple new certifications Got my VMware Sales Porfessional certificate a couple weeks ago and finished my VMware Technical Sales Professional certification yesterday. Our company has to maintain a certain number of certifications to sell the product. As I am not an engineer, the VTSP was pretty hard and I'm relieved. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

08-18-2009, 08:04 PM	#2
RJK18 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Rob Location: LI NY Posts: 195 Trading: (16)	Re: Got a couple new certifications Good job. But what the hell is all of those initials?

08-18-2009, 08:04 PM	#3
Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Got a couple new certifications Grats, MCS!!! __________________

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Old Sailor Black Ops - S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Side Porta!! Kingsville, Ont., Canada Posts: 4,200 Trading: (22)	Re: Got a couple new certifications Congrats!! __________________ Canadian Armed Forces 1976! Canadian Coast Guard, retired in 2012 after 32 years!!

08-18-2009, 08:06 PM	#5
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Got a couple new certifications No idea what VMware is or does but congratulations, has to be a good thing for your future.

08-18-2009, 08:09 PM	#6
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Got a couple new certifications Congrats on your new certificates. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

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Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Got a couple new certifications Congrats! __________________ Cigarette-free since January 2010

08-18-2009, 08:14 PM	#8
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Got a couple new certifications VMware is a product that allows you to run "virtual servers and PC's" using a single piece of hardware. This allows you to run software applications that used to require a dedicated server on a shared server with no software compatibility issues. It also allows you to conserve funds and energy by combining several servers into one physical box. I am currently deploying VMware in 2 school systems where we have consolidated 12-15 servers into just 3 physical boxes with shared storage. At one of the schools, we are also deploying 2 virtual computer labs utilizing 1 server and 56 thin clients. This isn't too exciting for anyone expect those in the IT business and clients who benefit from the cost and management savings. Hey, some people like fishing, some people like woodworking, and some of us geeks like technology MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

08-18-2009, 08:15 PM	#9
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Got a couple new certifications Congrats. I really like VMWare Fusion. __________________

08-18-2009, 08:46 PM	#10
Texan in Mexico Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Travis Location: Puerto Morelos, Mexico Posts: 958 Trading: (0)	Re: Got a couple new certifications Congrats Scott - are the shared servers run by one large company or can several small businesses do this? I see huge upside in govt, education, etc however this is intriguing for small businesses as well...

08-18-2009, 08:50 PM	#11
WildBlueSooner I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: James Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,322 Trading: (19)	Re: Got a couple new certifications Sounds like you must have done something good....not sure what, but Congrats __________________ "To dilute the will to win is to destroy the purpose of the game. There is no substitute for victory"-- Douglas MacArthur

08-18-2009, 08:55 PM	#12
AAlmeter F.U.B.O. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Adam Location: Buffalo Posts: 288 Trading: (0)	Re: Got a couple new certifications Better to be certified than certifiable. Congrats.

08-18-2009, 09:29 PM	#15
skullnrose Ashes,ashes,all fall down Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott Posts: 799 Trading: (16)	Re: Got a couple new certifications Congrats ! __________________

08-19-2009, 09:10 AM	#16
TheTraveler giggity giggitty Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jonathan Location: Near a Walmart Posts: 1,813 Trading: (12)	Re: Got a couple new certifications Congrats MCS ! My company has consolidated a few servers that we use for in-house storage and development onto a couple of servers using VM software. We haven't moved any customers' servers to VM yet though. We've got a nice picnic area under some shade trees beside a pond - perfect lunchtime smoking area. Now if I could just get the AC set to 5 degrees colder in here I'd be in heaven! Congrats again. __________________ "My life is my own."