VMware Odyssey Labs

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Everyone knows VMware Hands on Lab (HOL) the platform that provide a quick and easy way to access VMware products and solutions, testing use cases and learning about the latest features with no installation required. 
But not everyone knows that there is a particular section where the learning became a challenge! VMware Odyssey Labs.

What is VMware Odyssey Labs?

VMware Odyssey Labs is a scenario-based learning experience created by VMware to help IT professionals improve their skills and acquire new ones. This learning experience focuses on everyday IT infrastructure scenarios, such as configuring networks, administering servers, and implementing services.

How does VMware Odyssey Labs work?

VMware Odyssey Labs allows users to access virtual labs anytime and anywhere. Users can choose from a variety of labs, each offering a different learning experience.
Each lab is based on a pre-configured virtual environment, and users have access to a wide range of tools and resources to complete activities. The experience is designed to be engaging and fun, with scores, rankings, and rewards to motivate users to improve their skills.

What are the benefits of VMware Odyssey Labs?

VMware Odyssey Labs offers a number of benefits for IT professionals looking to improve their skills. Here are some of the key benefits:
  • Access to pre-configured virtual labs: With VMware Odyssey Labs, users don't have to worry about setting up the learning environment. Everything is already set up and ready to use.
  • Engaging learning experience: The learning experience offered by VMware Odyssey Labs is designed to be engaging and fun, with scores, rankings, and rewards to motivate users.
  • Access from anywhere: Users can access VMware Odyssey Labs' virtual labs from any device and anywhere.
  • Practical skills: Thanks to the scenario-based nature of VMware Odyssey Labs, users acquire practical skills that they can directly apply in their daily work.
  • Support from the VMware ecosystem: VMware Odyssey Labs is part of the VMware ecosystem, which means that users have access to a wide range of resources and support.
Are you ready to showcase your skills? You will have thirty minutes to complete four Odyssey tasks about VMware product. The faster you complete the tasks the higher your score. If you pass the 30 minute timeframe, you can continue and earn points for completing the tasks.
In my opinion it's a good way to learn and fun in the same time with VMware solutions 😉!





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