We’re counting down to VMworld US happening on August 24 – 28, 2014 in San Francisco! Are you?
To help you make the most out of your time, not to mention the education and training opportunities available at VMworld, we’ve prepared a quick checklist of Things to Know Before You Go.
1) The Early Bird Gets the Discounts and a Chance to Win an iPad Mini! 
Get to VMworld US early and take advantage of Pre-Conference Training Courses at 25% off the regular price. Travel plans already made? Not to worry – all of these courses can be attended remotely as well!
These special course offerings help you hone your skills on the latest VMware technologies and solutions.
Course Schedule
Date |
Course Title |
VMworld 2014 Price |
| August 19-23 | vCloud Automation Center: Install, Configure, Manage [V6] | $3,094 |
| August 19-23 | NSX: Install, Configure, Manage | $3,094 |
| August 22-23 | VMware Virtual SAN: Deploy and Manage [v5.5] | $1,234 |
2) Enjoy the Show and Save 50% off VCP and VCAP Certification Exams in Our Onsite Testing Center
All VMware Certified Professional (VCP) and VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) exams will be 50% off the regular price during VMworld US! This is an excellent opportunity to recertify or validate new skills at a significant savings.
Get the details and codes here.
3) Get Access to the Latest VMware Technologies and Take it for a Spin
Hands-on Labs give VMworld attendees special access to the latest VMware technologies without requiring the purchase of equipment, software, or licenses. Attendees have an opportunity to try all the VMware products with a VMware-provided keyboard or use their own device and experiment with a product in the lab for approximately 60 minutes.
Product experts are also on hand to provide immediate guidance. After each lab participant, the environment is reset to a fresh state for the next person.
Lab content will cover a variety of topics, including: the Software Defined Data Center, Enterprise Mobility, and the Hybrid Cloud.
4) Stop by the Education and Certification Lounge for Giveaways
Meet the experts behind VMware products, exchange ideas, and best practices with IT professionals from around the world, demo on-demand classes, see the latest releases from VMware Press, and participate in giveaways while you’re at it.
Get some hands-on practice and compete with your friends on the VCAP Test Track. You’ll test your skills against real-world design and admin scenarios like you’d find on the VCAP exams.
5) Get Social!
If you aren’t following us already, get on it! We’ll be live-tweeting and bringing you behind-the-scenes action from the conference via our social streams.
Join the conversation by using the official VMworld 2014 hashtag #VMworld. Have some fun and take a solo shot ,or grab some friends for a group shot and hashtag #VMworldSelfie when you share it to your social networks.
For more social happenings at VMworld, check out the VMworld 2014 Social Media and Community page.
6) Bag a Book at the VMware Press Bookstore and Meet the Authors at the Book Signing!
Stop by the VMware Press bookstore on-site for the latest releases from VMware Press. Be sure to check out the author book signing schedule for a chance to get up close and personal with the experts behind the books.
Next stop, VMworld 2014 US – looking forward to seeing you there!
