VMware Virtual Networking Certification

Last year, VMware created a new certification program that is designed for professionals who will work with virtual networks. “Some people may feel that their work is in jeopardy due to SDN,” says Chris McCain, director of networking and security training for VMware.

From a technical point of view, the organization of a virtual network is still not different from the organization of a physical network. Virtual networks still require a reliable physical network, but basic network functions, such as firewalling and dividing into segments, do not require hardware.

To tell users about network virtualization technology, VMware has created an entire catalog of courses, exams and certifications. Education is possible in several ways, ranging from online courses and ending with training in a special center.

Is certification really worth it? Ravi Venkatasabbeyya, a member of the VMware User Group, says VMware certificates are highly valued by employers.
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In addition to VMware, other companies offer such courses. For example, Cisco offers specialists four Network Programmability Specialist certification programs. And the Open Networking Foundation (ONF) conducts vendor-independent certification of specialists. Users can become an SDN-certified engineer or SDN-partner certification.