Tag: vSAN

VMware Q1 Updates

So I've been privy to a presentation that outlines what's being launched and announced by VMware next month and I'm pretty sure one of the announcements is going to annoy a few customers!! That said, I can see from VMware's point of view why they're doing what they're going to do! Unfortunately as I'm bound by … Continue reading VMware Q1 Updates

Deploying VSAN 6.1 ROBO

One of the things I'm fortunate to have access to at MTI Technology is the Solution Centre which has all sorts of kit that can be used for demos and for consultants to play around with. After coming back from VMworld, one of the things I really wanted to test out was how easy it … Continue reading Deploying VSAN 6.1 ROBO

VMware Virtual SAN article

So I was asked to write another article for SearchVMware, and decided to write about Virtual SAN as it's an interesting concept which VMware have decided is one of 2 key focused products for 2016 (the other being NSX). Enjoy...... http://searchvmware.techtarget.com/tip/VSAN-61-boasts-new-features-promises-greater-end-user-security

VMworld 2015 Update

Recently I was asked to write a comment for SearchVMware's Advisory Council September topic, which was about VMworld 2015 US and what was announced: http://searchvmware.techtarget.com/feature/vSphere-integrated-containers-and-other-updates-excite-at-VMworld-2015 With VMworld 2015 Europe just around the corner, I decided that such a short comment wouldn't do the US convention much justice, as such I decided to continue and expand on all the … Continue reading VMworld 2015 Update

vSphere 6.0 update 1 and Virtual SAN 6.1 released (plus other goodies)

.... and so just a week after VMworld 2015 US, VMware have released vSphere 6.0 update 1 and a number of other product updates..... without ANY fanfare..... it was such a silent release that the first I heard about it was when all the community bloggers started posting up announcements! Anyways, here are the products released … Continue reading vSphere 6.0 update 1 and Virtual SAN 6.1 released (plus other goodies)

What to expect at VMworld 2015… Ready for Any…

So VMworld 2015 US kicks off this weekend, and with more than 20,000 people expected to attend, it looks like it’ll be another packed out couple of days in San Fran….. again, unfortunately due to my location, I’m scheduled to head to VMworld Europe, which means all the juicy stuff will already be announced come … Continue reading What to expect at VMworld 2015… Ready for Any…

VMware Virtual SAN Ready Node – Certified server configs

Last month, VMware released a document which highlighted certain server configurations from its various OEM partners that are Virtual SAN ready. What this means is the server configurations have been tested and certified by VMware and the OEM partner for running Virtual SAN for several workloads. All the big name server vendors are listed - Dell, … Continue reading VMware Virtual SAN Ready Node – Certified server configs

vSphere 6.0 Launched

So Tuesday was quite an eventful day..... not only did it snow in my neck of the woods (South West London) and cause chaos to road traffic - which meant I had to walk just over a mile to the station in freezing weather as the buses weren't going anywhere - it was also the … Continue reading vSphere 6.0 Launched

VMware VCP 5.5 Delta Exam (#VCP550D) Passed!

So having spent weeks months procrastinating, I finally got round to studying for my VCP 5.5 delta exam (VCP550D) and actually breezed the exam on Monday (think I scored 430 or something) - which is great as it means I'm safe for another 2 years! =) Self-studying for exams can be quite daunting as you never … Continue reading VMware VCP 5.5 Delta Exam (#VCP550D) Passed!