AWS Certified Solution Architect - Passed!!!

Good News ! Last week I manage to pass AWS Architect Exam and I would like to share my experience which may help you to pass the exam.

Exam is challenging and easy too, if you know all products and features from AWS console it will be very easy for you if not you know the answer.

Preparation - 

I used Pluralsight training to learn and practice all lab practicals, though I have also completed professional training from AWS you will have to perform each and every lab form AWS.

https://app.pluralsight.com/library/courses/aws-certified-solutions-architect-associate/table-of-contents

https://app.pluralsight.com/library/courses/aws-certified-solutions-architect-professional/table-of-contents

I will recommend to read and understand Cheat Sheets by 

TutorialsDojo

https://tutorialsdojo.com/aws-cheat-sheets/

Make sure you open AWS account perform all possible labs in your account. DONT FORGET TO DELETE THE RESOURCES AFTER USER OR YOU WILL END UP WITH BIG INVOICE FROM AWS. USE FEATURE CALLED AWS Budget to make sure you are using limited resources.

You can use practice questions and answers to be aware about questions types or test your skills. You will not find single question from dumps in real exam.

Say BIG NO to dumps. AWS exam is something which you can not pass with dumps so please dont believe on anyone who says that just use brain dumps and pass the exam. Its simply not possible.

I will try to create some videos on this if time permits. 

Finally reach out to me if you have any questions.

 

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I am now "Rahim Shaikh" The VMware vExpert 2017

Hello Guys, Its been long time & I was super busy with my office work.

I have a good news for everyone, I got VMware vExpert batch for 2017; few months back I had written blog post on vExpert application as well and today I got email from VMware that they have granted me VMware vExpert Award 2017.

I also confirmed on VMware site & my name is there listed as "Rahim Shaikh" with my twitter id 'rahimras' https://twitter.com/RahimRas.

https://blogs.vmware.com/vmtn/2017/02/vexpert-2017-award-announcement.html

I feel good now & finally my efforts are getting visible to VMware.

Thanks for Reading.

Rahim Shaikh

VCAP, vExpert 2017.

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VCIX Beta Exam Experience (3V0-623: VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 - Data Center Virtualization Deployment Exam Beta)

Exam 3V0-623: VMware Certified Advanced Professional 6 - Data Center Virtualization Deployment Exam Beta:

Last week I got chance to attempt VMware VCIX 6 certification exam & I just want to share my experience with my blog readers.

Last month I received special invite for VCIX 6 Beta Certification as I am already VCAP 5; I had only 2 and half week to study and refresh my skills on VMware vSphere 6. I was very busy with my office work and personal life but I was able to manage some extra efforts for preparation.

I downloaded Blueprint from VMware website and started reading. VMware has came up with lost of new goodies with vSphere 6. I will encourage you all to study hard with each and every point form blueprint.

I have signed VMware N.D.A. so I will not be sharing any questions from exam so please dont ask for questions or dumps because this exam is based on implementation and troubleshooting skills.

Do & Don't to become VCIX. or How to Pass VCAP Certification?

Attempting VCIX is very easy but passing VCIX is very hard, you need skills with hand on experience in VMware vShepre and vCenter.
This exam can not be passed with the help of dumps or questions so no dumps will help you... LOL

• Study Hard with Blueprint
• Build the lab and make sure you perform all practicals atelast once or twice in your lab.
• Read for difficult Network & storage concepts
• Fallow the best practice from VMware
• Clear your knowledge on HA and DRS concepts and also configure advance options in your lab. 
• Read listed below point carefully and fallow tips if you want to pass your examination.
• Read all documents form VMware (Free available)
• Register for CBT Nuggets or Plural Site training and take advantage from trainers skills
• Try gaining some knowledge on Storage and Networking concepts
• Learn power-shell scripting & VMware PowerCLI
• Learn VMware Update Manager
• Study about VDP
• Schedule Your Exam to nearest location of your place.
• Eat enough Breakfast also there is no break in exam for washroom. (It will be 270 minutes exam without break)
• Take care of your health from week before your test; dont fall sick before exam
• Reach exam center before time.

I have already collected all VMware training books (Free from VMware) thanks to VMware which you can download form here.

Apart from this I found there were some problem with the lab which I have already reported to VMware, which will not be there in actual live exam so nothing to worry.

All the beast!!

Let me know if you need any help... I am happy to help.

Thanks for Reading.

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