VCDX Boot Camp: Preparing for the VCDX Panel Defense

Table of contents

1. Title Page
2. Copyright Page
3. Dedication
4. Contents
5. Foreword
6. Introduction
   1. Who Should Read This Book
   2. Goals and Methods
   3. How to Use This Book
   4. The VCDX Panel Defense and This Book
   5. Book Content Updates
7. About the Authors
8. About the Reviewers
9. Acknowledgments
10. We Want to Hear from You!
11. Reader Services
12. Chapter 1. Certification Overview
    1. VMware Certification Program Framework
    2. VCDX Certification Tracks
    3. Review
13. Chapter 2. Preparation
    1. Experience
    2. The VCDX Application
    3. Creating a VCDX Study Group
    4. Practice and Supporting Materials
    5. VCDX Panelist Restrictions
    6. Running a VCDX Panel Defense Boot Camp
    7. Practice
    8. Room Layout
    9. Running the Defense Within a Set Timeline
    10. Mock Defense Checklist
    11. Review
14. Chapter 3. The Design
    1. Your VCDX Design
    2. Summary
15. Chapter 4. Defense Overview
    1. The Interview Process
    2. Before the Defense
    3. Time Management
    4. VCDX Panel Defense Participants
    5. Environment
    6. Panelists’ Perspective
    7. Notification of Results
16. Chapter 5. Design Defense
    1. Know Your Design
    2. Defense Strategy
    3. Review
17. Chapter 6. The Design Scenario
    1. Showcase Your Skills
    2. Panelist’s Perspective
    3. Design Scenario Examples
    4. The Art of Explanations
    5. Review
18. Chapter 7. The Troubleshooting Scenario
    1. Conducting the Troubleshooting Scenario
    2. Thinking Aloud
    3. Asking Questions
    4. Using a Whiteboard or Paper
    5. Troubleshooting Analysis
    6. Example Scenarios
    7. Review
19. References
    1. Books and Links
    2. Training Courses
20. Glossary
21. Biography [This content is currently in development.]