Editing VMware Licensing (section)

== Become a VMware vExpert! ==
As [https://twitter.com/vcommunityguy Corey Romero] [http://blogs.vmware.com/vmtn/2015/11/vexpert-2016-applications-are-now-open.html says], a “vExpert” is not a technical certification or even a general measure of VMware expertise.

''"They are the bloggers, book authors, VMUG leaders, speakers, tool builders, community leaders and general enthusiasts. They work as IT admins and architects for VMware customers, they act as trusted advisors and implementors for VMware partners or as independent consultants, and some work for VMware itself. All of them have the passion and enthusiasm for technology and applying technology to solve problems. They have contributed to the success of us all by sharing their knowledge and expertise over their days, nights, and weekends.''

''vExperts who participate in the program have access to private betas, '''free licenses''', early access briefings, exclusive events, free access to VMworld conference materials online, exclusive vExpert parties at VMworld and other opportunities to interact with VMware product teams. They also get access to a private community and networking opportunities."''

Worldwide there are now over 1000 vExperts and the number is growing all the time!

As a member of the vExpert programme, you get access to licenses for almost every VMware product, and even a little vCloud Air credit, all for free! Now this isn't the reason for becoming a vExpert, but it is a really awesome bonus! What better way to start your journey to becoming a vExpert than by taking part in '''[[Get Involved|generating useful community content on this site]]!'''