How to install OMNeT++ 4.1 in Windows Environment

How to install OMNeT++ 4.1 in Windows EnvironmentSteps to Install OMNeT++ 4.1 in windows,Step 1:Click the following link and download OMNeT++ along with MinGW (This is the 4.2 release of the OMNeT++ platform. This package is for Windows, and contains the MinGW C++ compiler.)http://www.omnetpp.org/omnetpp/doc_details/2240-omnet-42-win32-source--ide--mingw-zipStep 2:Unzip the file on any hard disc

Co-Operative Cache technique using OMNeT++ - IEEE Journal Technology Simulation Project - Bachelor/Master Degree Level

This video is the simulation of Co-operative Cache in Network (MANET) using OMNeT++ 3.2 tool. This IEEE Journal Technology Simulation Project is achieved using Cache Node (CN) and Search Node (SN) technique from an IEEE transaction paper.Click here to view the simulation video in Youtube - Co-Operative Cache technique using OMNeT++ Click Here to download the Simulation Video and IEEE base paper

Minimum Distance Packet Forwarding f in Network using OMNeT++ - IEEE Journal Technology Simulation Project - Bachelor/Master Degree Level

This video is an IEEE Journal Technology Simulation Project of Minimum Distance Packet Forwarding for search application in Network (MANET) using OMNeT++ 3.2 tool. Click here to view the simulation video in Youtube - Minimum Distance Packet Forwarding using OMNeT++Click Here to download the Simulation Video and IEEE base paper for the Simulation - MediaFire LinkPassword - pascalComment on any

Efficient Routing via Clustering using OMNeT++ - IEEE Journal Technology Simulation Project - Bachelor/Master Degree Level

 This video shows an IEEE Journal Technology Simulation Project of Efficient Routing in a large scale distributed networks by forming clusters using OMNeT++ 3.2 tool in Windows environment. Click here to view the simulation video in Youtube - Efficient Routing via Clustering using OMNeTClick Here to download the Simulation Video and IEEE base paper for the Simulation - MediaFire LinkPassword -

How to Install OMNeT++ 3.2 in Windows Platform

This video explain you step by step procedure on how to install OMNeT++  3.2 tool in Windows platformClick here to view the simulation video in Youtube website- How to Install OMNeT++ 3.2 in Windows PlatformClick Here to download the Simulation Video - MediaFire LinkPassword - pascalComment on any queries.

Executing a Sample OMNeT++ program

This video describes the steps involved in executing a sample simulation using OMNeT 3.2 tool.Click here to view the simulation video in Youtube website - How to execute a sample simulation using OMNeTClick Here to download the Simulation Video - MediaFire LinkPassword - pascalComment on any queries.

Endpoint Admission Control in distributed systems Using OMNeT++ - IEEE Journal Technology Simulation Project - Bachelor/Master Degree Level

This video is an IEEE Journal Technology Simulation Project of Probing Mechanism for Endpoint Admission Control in Network (MANET) using OMNeT++ 3.2 tool. Click here to view the simulation video in Youtube - Endpoint Admission Control using OMNeTClick Here to download the Simulation Video and IEEE base paper for the Simulation - MediaFire LinkPassword - pascalComment on any queries.

Java - MiniProject - P2P Filesharing

P2P FilesharingDescription:Share mp3 and ogg Files Client-Server. A mp3- ogg-Player is integrated. Server with Login-Option, Data encrypted. Tested in Lan and Internet. Connect over Socket.(Multithread)With resume canceled Downloads. Languages: German and English.Download:      Click Here to download - MediaFire LinkComment on clarifications.

Java - MiniProject - MCQ Quiz Application

MCQ Quiz ApplicationDescription: This code is an implementation of MCQ Quiz System. It was a requirement of my semester, I grabbed the maximum marks and now thought I should share this code with all of you. So that's why it is here now.  The system is fully developed in core java and it uses multiple choice questions approach. It is a menu-based application and executes the operation based on

Java - MiniProject - Networking Payroll System

Networking Payroll SystemDescription:A Detailed implementation of Payroll system - The DTR and Payroll System is Connected via Local area Network.Download:      Click Here to download - MediaFire LinkComment on clarifications.

Exam review - VCP5

I've taken the VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 5 (VCP5) exam today, not only is it part of my requirements as a VMware Certified Instrucor (VCI) but it also makes a lot of sense for me personally to update my VCP to the latest version.

So, what's the exam like? Well I'll tell you as much as I can, and what I think is relevant to those of you preparing to take it yourselves...

The VCP5 exam is the same format as VCP4 in terms of the basic format, for those of you doing your first VCP exam, you will be faced with 85 multiple-choice questions that you have 90 minutes to answer, and a good number of the questions will require you to choose multiple answers - I'd say about 50% of the items I saw today - as always with VCP exams when that's the case you'll be told "choose two" or however many answers are required.

As a VCI I was required by VMware to take a VCI-specific version of the exam that has a higher passing score than the regular VCP exam that the majority of you will take, but the items in the VCI and VCP exams are the same. The passing score for the VCP exam is 300, the scoring system is scaled and does not represent any kind of percentage - I had to score at least 350 to pass my VCI exam and I'm glad to report that I achieved that by some margin - I never give out my exact scores to anyone, so don't ask :-)

The items themselves definitely demand a combination of two skills around the vSphere features tested on in order to answer them effectively:
- a deep knowledge of the concepts, features, requirements, and limitations
- hands-on experience

As has been reported by a good number of others who've taken the exam, there are hardly any items that you could answer just by having memorized a maximum number - I got no questions like that at all. There are items with screenshots shown as exhibits, and you will get some items that go "beyond the vSphere Client" and test you on your knowledge of some of the command-line tools and other interfaces available that an administrator would use to interact with vSphere.

I have to say that VMware are very fair in the objectives they publish in the VCP Exam Blueprint guide - I was tested on most of the objectives, but nothing that I would class as being outside those objectives. You will also get questions on technologies and concepts around the subject too, exactly as it mentions in the blueprint, without giving too much away I was asked about other VMware products, hardware components used as part of a vSphere infrastructure, and white fluffy things you find in the sky too!

I would definitely suggest you take a look at the other VCP5-related posts on my blog as part of your preparations, click the VCP5 tab towards the top for links to the key posts, including pointers to some excellent study resources.

Best of luck to anyone preparing for their VCI or VCP exam, I hope you've found this particular post and many of my other posts useful!

vExpert Spotlight

I'm a proud man again today, I've taken my place in the vExpert Spotlight over on VMware's VMTN Blog. My friend and fellow vExpert Gregg Robertson came up with the idea of publishing a short bio of each of the vExperts, and one by one we've all had our own little chance to step into the spotlight and talk about how we got into IT, into virtualisation, and into becoming a vExpert.

Here's the link to my vExpert Spotlight profile:
http://blogs.vmware.com/vmtn/2011/11/vexpert-spotlight-scott-vessey.html

Being a vExpert in itself is a great enough accolade, it takes a lot of time and energy to get as involved in the community as we all do, and there are many other amazing contributors too!

First UK VMware User Group - This Week!

I'm a bit late to blog about this, but this week sees the first ever UK VMware User Group event, at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull, just off the M42 close to Birmingham Airport.

United Kingdom VMware User Group
Thursday 3rd November 2011, 8:30am-4:30pm

This event brings together all the VMware User Groups from around the UK, there are a mixture of vendor and community sessions on the day itself plus an excellent chance to network with your peers.

Key speakers from VMware:
- Joe Baguley
- Duncan Epping
- Frank Denneman
- Cormac Hogan

As always with a VMware User Group event, attendance is free. For the full agenda, location and hotel information, follow this link:
http://www.myvmug.org/e/in/eid=106

I'll be attending the event myself, if you don't recognise me from the picture I have on this blog, I'll be wearing a light-blue Global Knowledge shirt - come over and say hi if you see me!

Studying for the VCP5 exam

Even though the VCP5 exam is only 5 weeks old at the time of writing, there are some amazing resources already available to help with those preparing for the exam.

I've always been an advocate of trying to prepare yourself using the official resources that VMware make available - the exam blueprint tells you what aspects of vSphere 5 you will get tested on, the exam format, number of questions, time limit, and the scoring system. The exam blueprint makes references to the official vSphere 5 documentation, which VMware validate the exam items against, and the mock exam gives a decent indication of the exam format. The VCP community forum is an excellent way of asking VCP5-related questions and getting furter information.

VCP5 homepage
VCP5 exam blueprint
VCP5 mock exam
VCP community forum
vSphere 5 documentation

A project that I completed towards the end of 2011 was an exclusive 1-day VCP5 workshop designed to focus you on the VCP5 exam and give you the chance to attempt over 100 practice questions, complete with questions/discussions with a VCI and others preparing for the exam.

Global Knowledge VCP5 Exam Preparation Workshop

Something that VMware don't publish is an expanded exam blueprint that includes all the relevant study notes, however there are a number of sites where people have done exactly that - be careful when using these study notes in case they're not accurate in comparison to the official documentation.

Forbes Guthrie's vReference card for vSphere 5
Forbes Guthrie's vReference documentation notes for vSphere 5
Preetam Zare's Prep Guide for VCP5.0
Andre Mauro's vInfrastructure VCP5 notes
Mike Preston's VCP5 study notes - with practice questions
Jason Langer's VCP5 study guide

There are a number of people in the VMware community that write and publish their own practice questions, normally as part of their own preparations - it should be noted that these do not necessarily indicate the types and styles of questions you will get in the real exam, and the accuracy of these practice exams cannot be guaranteed either.

Robert Stothard's VCP5 practice questions
Simon Long's VCP5 practice exams
Paul McSharry's VCP5 practice questions
Mike Preston's VCP5 practice questions - with study notes

To finish, here are a couple of exam experience blog posts from people that have taken the exam themselves, including me!

My review of the VCP5 exam
Eric Sloof's VCP5 exam experience
Brian Tobia's VCP5 exam thoughts and experience

Best of luck to anyone taking their VCP5 exam, I hope the resources above will prove useful to you!

VCP5 information and preparation

This page contains a collection of links to some of the key VCP5-related posts on this blog.

General information
New certification: VCP5
Current paths to VCP5 - March 2012
Studying for the VCP5 exam
Review of the VCP5 exam
VCP - Common Questions

Preparation
New vSphere 5 training courses
New course - vSphere 5: Fast Track
Exam preparation workshop
Free webinar on vSphere 5 training and certification

Updating to VCP5
How does a VCP3 holder update to VCP5?
Update your VCP4 to VCP5
Gaining VCP4 and VCP5

VCP4 information and preparation

This post collects together a variety of VCP4-related posts from my blog since the launch of the exam back in 2009.

Core information
Studying for the VCP4 exam
Review of the VCP4 exam
Is the exam related to vSphere 4.0 or 4.1?
Gaining VCP4 and VCP5

Preparation
Building a home lab
Exam preparation workshop
Training paths for VCP4
vSphere course suitability for VCP4 exam

Updating your certification
Is it worth doing vSphere 4 certifications?
Update your VCP4 to VCP5