VMworld 2018 US – Day 1 General Session Round Up

So the great thing about VMworld US is that they live stream the General Session for the rest of us who can't make it over to Vegas... whilst you can't get the whole VMworld US experience just by watching the GS live stream, at least you get to hear the same news as those in … Continue reading VMworld 2018 US – Day 1 General Session Round Up

VMworld 2017 US General Session Day 2

..... This update is a bit late going up because Tuesday evenings is 5-a-side footie for me.... =) So what was the General Session on Day 2 all about... well it kicked off with a fireside chat between Pat Gelsinger and Michael Dell, answering a few questions that were submitted the previous evening from attendees. … Continue reading VMworld 2017 US General Session Day 2

VMworld 2017 US General Session Day 1

If like me, you're stuck in a sweltering London enjoying the bank holiday and watching the Game of Thrones season 7 finale, you may have forgotten that over in Vegas the city is just getting over the big fight of Mayweather vs McGregor and is now inundated with people looking to attend VMworld 2017 US. … Continue reading VMworld 2017 US General Session Day 1

vExpert 2017 Announcements

Congratulations to those who have been recognised as vExperts and will be joining the group for the 2nd half of 2017! https://blogs.vmware.com/vmtn/2017/08/vexpert-2017-second-half-announcement.html Also congratulations to existing vExperts who have been recognised as experts in the 2 sub categories - NSX and vSAN! https://blogs.vmware.com/vmtn/2017/08/vexpert-nsx-2017-award-announcement.html https://blogs.vmware.com/vmtn/2017/08/vexpert-2017-vsan-announcement.html I'm fortunate enough to be once again considered as a … Continue reading vExpert 2017 Announcements

vSphere 6.0 update 3 released

With all the news around vSphere 6.5, one might forget that the majority of customers are still probably running 6.0..... at least VMware haven't forgotten about you guys! =) vSphere 6.0 Update 3 was released last week and with it updates to vCenter Server, vSAN, vSphere Replication. I can't see anything major within the new … Continue reading vSphere 6.0 update 3 released

VMware NSX – IOChain and how packets are processed within the kernel

During a meeting with a client when I was going over how packets are processed within the IOChain between a VM and a vSwitch, I was asked a question that stumped me.... what happens at Slot 3? It's common knowledge that the first 4 and last 3 slots in the IOchain are reserved for VMware and … Continue reading VMware NSX – IOChain and how packets are processed within the kernel

vSphere 6.5 Product Interoperability – brain fade moment!

So it's probably worth reminding everyone that there are still VMware products that are not yet supported on vSphere 6.5! I unfortunately found out the hard way when I broke my work's demo environment (or at least half of it). Now even though I've blogged about compatibility issues previously eating too many mince pies and drinking … Continue reading vSphere 6.5 Product Interoperability – brain fade moment!

MTI/IDG Whitepaper

My company - MTI Techology - recently undertook an engagement with IDG to produce a whitepaper highlighting how VMware NSX could be used to address Security, Automation and Innovation within the Financial market. TBH, the whitepaper can apply to any market who are experiencing the same business challenges! http://www.idgconnect.com/view_abstract/41130/security-automation-innovation-steps-drive-success-financial-services EDIT: Forgot to mention that you need … Continue reading MTI/IDG Whitepaper

VMworld 2016 US – Day 2 General Session Overview

One of the issues with working and having a young family is you end up doing a full days work and going home to a baby who wants loads of attention who then doesn't let you sleep because she's teething..... Yup, the joys of being a parent.... but I wouldn't give it up for anything!! So … Continue reading VMworld 2016 US – Day 2 General Session Overview

VMware NSX 6.2.4 released

So after the huge cock-up with 6.2.3, VMware have turned around a new version of NSX in a matter of weeks to fix all the bugs! http://blogs.vmware.com/kb/2016/08/vmware-nsx-vsphere-6-2-4-now-available.html Of major concern was the whole HA issue that meant DLR nodes got stuck in a 'split-brain' mode after 24 days of operations - and every 24 days … Continue reading VMware NSX 6.2.4 released