VMWare provides a platform for cloud computing and virtualization. Being a subsidiary of Dell Technologies, it stands to be the first commercially successful company to virtualize the x86 architecture.

 It can be categorized into two levels which are desktop applications and server applications. VMWare’s desktop software is compatible with all major operating systems which include Linux, Microsoft Windows, and MAC OS. The first software product was released in May 1999. Later it entered the server market by releasing VMWare GSX server and VMWare ESX server.

What is VMware?

It is virtual machine software from VMWare Inc. It enables multiple copies of the same operating system or there can be several different operating systems that can run simultaneously on the same x86 based machine. It also has deployment tools like VMWare ACE. A user’s desktop can be stored on a USB drive for transport. It is the process of creating software-based or virtual representation which includes servers, storage, and different networks. 

Understanding

Virtualization is a process where we can get a software-based representation of something rather than a physical one. Virtualization that is managed by a program is called a Hypervisor. A hypervisor is a software that helps in creating and running virtual machines. There are two types in this which are as follows:

Type-1 (Native or bare-metal Hypervisors) - provides direct interaction to the hardware and it can run directly on the host’s hardware and control it.

Type-2 (Hosted Hypervisors) - an operating system is needed to interact with the hardware. The Hypervisor is installed along with the operating system.

What can you do with VMware?

• Testing multiple operating systems and applications.
• Providing product demos where all technical rehearsals can take place easily. If at all there is any damage, then it can be easily recovered.
• It is the ultimate solution for vSphere staging. vSphere is a solution for running virtualized solutions for all kinds of customers. If there are deployments being considered on new virtual machines, then first VMWare Virtual Appliance marketplace can be used and later download them in VMWare Workstation.
• It helps in software development and browser testing.

Advantages

The advantages of VMWare are as below:

• All old applications can be run on it.
• Even if your data is infected with a virus, even then you can access it when using VMWare.
• Browsing on VMWare is completely safe.
• You can run Linux on top of Windows very easily.
• To create a personal cloud computer is feasible.
• Reuse of old hardware is easy.

Required Skills

For a professional to be successful at VMware below skills can be beneficial

• Knowledge in Windows and Linux operating system
• Knowledge of concepts in VMWare Data Center Virtualization
• Knowledge of cloud automation
• Network Virtualization

Scope

This has high-end visualization and virtualization management software. It has viewed and supporting requests which can be submitted by VMWare users. It provides events and tasks with Center alarms. With all these latest technologies and features, VMWare is here to stay and has a great scope.

The key employers of VMware Certified Professionals [VCP] include Tata Consultancy Services Limited, International Business Machines Corporation, IBM India Private Limited, Accenture, HCL Technologies Limited, Wipro Technologies Ltd., NewWave Computing Pvt. Ltd., and, etc.  

• 97% Agree that the certification has enhanced their credibility.
• 92% Agree that it has improved job productivity.
• 92% Agree that they are able to provide a higher level of customer satisfaction.
• 89% Agree that they are able to manage complex projects and issues.
• 87% Agree that it has improved their earning power.
• 92% Agree that it has improved their career prospects.