With great honor and enthusiasm I proudly received notification that I was selected to be a VMware vExpert for 2010. Thank you John Troyerfor building such a great community and for creating such a program that shows how much VMware truly respects the effort we put into evangelizing virtualization to the public.

For those of you that do not know, the VMware vExpert program was created in 2009 to show appreciation for those individuals who have significantly contributed to the community of VMware users over the past year. For more information on the program visit http://www.vmware.com/communities/vexpert/.

On Twitter @maishsk has put together a list of vExpert 2010 recipients, you can find that list here.

Posted under Good Reading

I’m proud to announce the release of the latest series of video based training from Train Signal… VMware vSphere! This video series will include over 18 hours of vSphere training, jam packed on to 3 DVDs. You also get the videos in multiple file formats such as iPod Video, Mp3 Audio, WMV and high quality AVI. Finally, you get the instructors notes in PDF format to help you follow along with the videos and take more organized notes!

Instructor and fellow vExpert David Davis takes you through the entire course, covering over 36 different topics. On a side note, I know that you’ll really enjoy this video series….why do you ask? Because I was the Technical Editor on this video series, so I know you’re getting quality. This video training series gets the VMnut Stamp of Approval!

Not only do you get over 18 hours of vSphere training, with every paid purchase you also get FREE Downloadable updates to the vSphere Series!  What this means is that any time a new video (or update) is added to the vSphere series, you will get the chance to download it absolutely free!

Don’t just take my word for it, check it out for yourself with the video sample below. When you are ready to purchase visit the Train Signal website and use discount code VSPHERE25 to take $25 off your purchase. Think of this as our little way of saying Thanks. You better do it fast though, the offer ends 09/07/09.

For those of you attending VMworld 2009, here are some events that Train Signal is helping - be sure to check them out!

• Train Signal is sponsoring the VMworld 2009 Sunday night extravaganza
  http://www.vmunderground.com/vmworld-2009-sunday-night-extravaganza
• Train Signal is sponsoring the VMworld 2009 Run
  http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1786485
• David Davis will be doing a Video Signing on Wednesday (9/2) at the VMworld Book store from 12 to 1

Posted under Good Reading, Training

You only have 24 hours left to submit a nomination for VMware’s vExpert Award. Here is some information on the vExpert Award from VMTN:

VMware vExpertsare recognized for their service to the greater virtualization community. We’ve gotten a number of applications and nominations from both inside and outside of VMware. If you would like to apply yourself or nomination someone for consideration, the deadline for applications is 11:59PM California time, Friday, February 6, 2009. We plan to announce the award winners later this month. Good luck! 

Posted under Certification

In the twitter world today we found out that the VMware VVP (VMware Virtualization Professional Program) is officially called vExpert. Also heard that voting begins this evening on it.  Maybe I can skip my VCDX exam if I earn the title vExpert?

ref: http://rodos.haywood.org/2009/01/vexpert.html
ref: yellow-bricks.com

Correction -> Even though I thought nominee’s have been submitted long before today, John Troyer in a comment below says that they are finally going to come in this evening. Then the selected panel goes into a room and votes, when the white smoke comes out of the chimney the vExperts have been selected.  Thanks John!

Posted under VMware