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I have updated my VMware Proficiency Ladder (VPL) with more detail.  I also received great comments on the previous article and several emails with more recommendations.  I think the ladder framework is complete.  My next step will be to provide tests against entries in the ladder and recommendations for climbing to higher levels.

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There is an updated version of this document available on vPivot. Please refer to that document for the newest version of the ladder.

My new responsibilities in the Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) region have put me in front of a great deal of customers recently. With the exception of Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), APJ is newer to virtualization yet just as eager to virtualize fast. Customers, partners, and colleagues have asked me how they can measure their team members’ VMware proficiency and what can be done to increase skills.  Today I am going to present my first pass at the measurement part of this problem and I ask for your comments on my system.

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