Book Review: VCP4 Exam Cram [Giveaway!]

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Eric Gray

Are you preparing for the VMware Certified Professional 4 Exam?  Whether updating from VCP3 or attempting to get certified for the first time, VCP4 Exam Cram by Elias Khnaser can help you attain your goal.  This handy book was just recently released and covers VMware vSphere 4.1.

The layout and content are well-presented, with just the right amount of screenshots.  The text itself is full of practice questions, but the book also includes a 75-question practice exam on CD-ROM that lets you really test your readiness.

To be clear, it will take a lot more than simply reading this book to earn your VCP4.  For starters, a week of instructor-led training is required.  In addition to that, serious hands-on time installing, configuring, and using vSphere is mandatory if you expect to pass the exam.

Whenever someone asks me how to get started preparing for VMware certification, I typically direct them to Simon Long’s excellent compilation of resources.  The new VCP4 Exam Cram book is another great supplement and highly recommended!

You may also be interested in the recent review by Jason Boche.

Ten Copies to Give Away!

VCP4 Exam Cram is published by Pearson, and they are kind enough to give away 10 copies of this valuable resource to VCritical readers.  This will be a simple contest, with two ways to win.

  1. Leave a comment on this post Five winners will be randomly selected and notified via email.
  2. Follow me (@eric_gray) on Twitter Five new followers will be randomly selected and notified via Twitter direct message.

Fine print:  Contest ends February 23 at 11:59 p.m. PST.  Winners must respond by February 25 at 11:59 PST or prize will be forfeited.  US residents only.

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68 Responses to Book Review: VCP4 Exam Cram [Giveaway!]

  1. Nick Horton says:
    February 19, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    I’ddig a copy of this book. Just got done with the troubleshooting class and am eyeing the VCP.

  2. Shane F. says:
    February 19, 2011 at 3:17 pm

    I would love a copy of this book.

  3. Sean Thulin says:
    February 19, 2011 at 3:42 pm

    This would be a great way to kickstart my VCP4 certification now that i’ve finished the classroom part.

  4. Mike Luca says:
    February 19, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    Eric:

    I could use another source for study. Put me in for one.

  5. Carlos Aquino says:
    February 19, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    I would love a copy of this book.

  6. Jeremy Girven says:
    February 19, 2011 at 4:04 pm

    I would like to have a copy. I am preparing to take my test in March April time frame.

  7. Ariel Antigua says:
    February 19, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    That must be a good source to study for the VCP…

    put me on the list!

  8. Greg Millies says:
    February 19, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    Love to have a copy. Taking the test in March.

  9. Philip Jones says:
    February 19, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    Always loved exam cram from early in my career. Prepping for Vcp now myself. Goal is for vcdx longterm….

  10. Gabriel says:
    February 19, 2011 at 4:59 pm

    Let’s see if Lady Luck smiles at me. Would love the book.

  11. Paul says:
    February 19, 2011 at 5:12 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  12. Brad Clarke says:
    February 19, 2011 at 5:41 pm

    Nice!

  13. Angelo says:
    February 19, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    I enjoy your twitter/blog insights.

  14. Ajeet says:
    February 19, 2011 at 7:10 pm

    Be Certified and rule the virtual world.
    Would love to have this book.

  15. Matthew Elmore says:
    February 19, 2011 at 8:31 pm

    A copy of this book would be awesome. I’ve taken the instructor-led course a year ago but haven’t taken the exam yet. Thus would be a perfect refresher!

  16. Eric J. Arevalo says:
    February 20, 2011 at 2:18 am

    Nice giveaway, count me in and thanks!

  17. EOvermeer says:
    February 20, 2011 at 2:42 am

    Switching from Hyper-V now, so this book is very welcome.

  18. Ondrej says:
    February 20, 2011 at 3:07 am

    I would like to have a copy of this book too 🙂

  19. Brian says:
    February 20, 2011 at 3:42 am

    The book sounds great, an excellent resource for the exam prep

  20. Sergey Khalavchuk says:
    February 20, 2011 at 4:10 am

    Let’s try to get the book, it will be very useful for my studies 🙂

  21. Jodi Shely says:
    February 20, 2011 at 6:24 am

    Having a copy of this book would make me look hot. Lol.. and of course conquer the world with my vcp upgrade.. Please pick me..

  22. Marco says:
    February 20, 2011 at 6:50 am

    Well, here’s my trial to get one of the interesting books.

  23. Shimron says:
    February 20, 2011 at 8:01 am

    Getting ready for my VCP exam so this would be a welcome addition. Also since I already follow you on twitter I can’t win that way 🙂

  24. virtues_it says:
    February 20, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    Thank you for bringing this book under my attention. A great addition to the study materials I have collected so far for my exam prep.

  25. Conrad says:
    February 20, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    I would love a copy. And I just started following you on Twitter as well!!

  26. Mac says:
    February 20, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    US residents only? No love for your Aussie counterparts? 🙁

  27. Brian says:
    February 20, 2011 at 8:06 pm

    I’m in! I just switched jobs and my new boss is willing to send me to the VCP class.

  28. Marco says:
    February 20, 2011 at 10:53 pm

    Nice giveaway, count me in and thanks a lot.

  29. Jim G. says:
    February 20, 2011 at 11:56 pm

    I’d love a copy of the book, looking forward to starting my vmWare certs.

    Thanks!

  30. Mark Crouch says:
    February 21, 2011 at 3:03 am

    Awesome giveaway!! Did the training back in September and loved it; planning the exam for April time…..then my objective is VCAP-DCA – wish me luck 🙂

  31. Rick says:
    February 21, 2011 at 9:44 am

    I would like a copy of the book!

  32. Youssef El Fathi says:
    February 21, 2011 at 10:32 am

    Cool, count me in !!!

    Thanks.

  33. Scott Lewis says:
    February 21, 2011 at 11:37 am

    Great contest… would love this book!

  34. Tim says:
    February 21, 2011 at 11:46 am

    I would like a copy of the book 🙂

  35. Karl Bellingham says:
    February 21, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    Would love to get my hands on a copy of this prior to the course in a few weeks time.

  36. Randall C. says:
    February 21, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    I’ve taken and passed the VPC but would love to give it to my co-worker who will be attending training in the next few months.

  37. Glen Cobby says:
    February 21, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    Would love a copy of this book, would be a good place for me to start studying for the VCP exam.

  38. Vishal says:
    February 21, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    I would like to review this book for my VCP preparation

  39. Todd Walker says:
    February 21, 2011 at 6:05 pm

    I’ve had the class and vSphere practice – this is the missing part to my preparation!

  40. cvlr says:
    February 22, 2011 at 5:03 am

    Great contest, thank you for the give-aways.

  41. Rob Laurnoff says:
    February 22, 2011 at 5:36 am

    Thanks for the giveaway. I’d love a copy of the book.

  42. Greg says:
    February 22, 2011 at 6:15 am

    Please count me in…Thank you

  43. Tiago Sousa says:
    February 22, 2011 at 6:19 am

    great idea, could use the book. Thanks

  44. Henri says:
    February 22, 2011 at 7:06 am

    Been planning to upgrade from VCP3 to 4 and that book would help me.

  45. Brian says:
    February 22, 2011 at 7:08 am

    Would love a copy o this. Taking test May.
    Thanks

  46. Chris says:
    February 22, 2011 at 7:57 am

    Copy of the book would be great. Registering for “vShere What’s New” class for VCP4 cert.

  47. Jim G says:
    February 22, 2011 at 8:03 am

    Would love a copy as the VCP4 cert is on my goals list for 2011. Now, I just need to find a class close to my area.

  48. Matt Davis says:
    February 22, 2011 at 8:12 am

    I would love a copy as well… 🙂

  49. Bruce Olschewski says:
    February 22, 2011 at 8:37 am

    I would love to receive a copy. Upgrading to 4.1 from 4.0. Seriously looking at certifying. Thank you!

  50. Ryan Hui says:
    February 22, 2011 at 9:47 am

    I just took the Troubleshooting course and am preparing for the VCP4 exam, I would love a copy of this book.

  51. Sam J says:
    February 22, 2011 at 10:49 am

    I wasn’t planning to take the VCP exam but have VTSP so why not…

  52. Patrick says:
    February 22, 2011 at 3:08 pm

    Let’s see if I can win a copy…

  53. Tolga says:
    February 22, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    I could use this book. Great reference to have.

  54. George says:
    February 23, 2011 at 6:30 am

    I was planning to buy this book next month. If I win it in this contest I’ll save my money…

  55. bdwill says:
    February 23, 2011 at 8:46 am

    Would love to have a copy!

  56. ndevreede says:
    February 23, 2011 at 9:30 am

    real paper rocks..

  57. Mike Preston says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:17 am

    and my shameless attempt at winning a copy

  58. latoga says:
    February 23, 2011 at 11:30 am

    sign me up for the drawing please…

  59. Leigh Wood says:
    February 23, 2011 at 2:37 pm

    Like many others, I too am currently preparing for the VCP4 and would really appreciate a copy. Thanks for organising this.

  60. Marco says:
    February 25, 2011 at 6:10 am

    I guess i’m a little late … but will try anyway! 🙂 Thanks!

  61. Don Preston says:
    February 28, 2011 at 8:30 am

    I used Exam Cram Comptia Network + and Transcenders and passed the Network + exam. Now I am about to start a continuing ed class for VCP4 and this book would be very helpful.
    Pick me!

  62. JD Langdon says:
    March 14, 2011 at 11:02 am

    I too would love to have a copy of this book. Please include my name in the contest.

  63. michael says:
    May 12, 2011 at 8:38 am

    would relish having a copy badly.

    thanks,

    mich

  64. Curran says:
    July 26, 2011 at 8:14 am

    Dude,

    I am currently stuck on a desert island with my laptop in one hand and a coconut in the other. Mail me across a copy of the book would be greatly appreciated as I have plenty of time on my hands to study 😉

    Curran

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