This is a re-post from the official VMware vCAT blog site. Click here to read the original post by John Arrasjid VMware is pleased to announce the release of the vCAT 3.0 material. The VMware vCloud Architecture Toolkit provides technical and operational guidance for cloud success. It includes the tools and guidance to build, operate, and consume an industry-leading cloud computing infrastructure solution. Unlike a Reference Architecture which focuses on one use case, this architecture toolkit includes support for multiple use cases and combinations of use cases. It is based on field experience with hundreds of customers and partners. It is validated by internal and external individuals and is supported by VMware as the de-facto reference for vCloud deployments. This is offered free of charge. It is available for download at http://www.vmware.com/go/vcat under the registration section. Look for the ‘Register’ link. Audience This release has expanded content for architects, administrators, and consumers […]
Whats new in vCloud Director 5.1
Yesterday vCloud Director 5.1 was released for general availability. This release is a massive step forward with some really important new features available. The product page is available here and a great Whats new Technical whitepaper is available here Below is a brief list of the new features included: VXLAN vCloud Networking and Security (vCNS) Storage Profiles Storage DRS support Snapshot support Elastic Virtual Datacenters expanding multiple subnets/clusters There are a lot more to list, and I would strongly recommend to read the Whats new Whitepaper.
VSP1168: Session made the top 10 at VMworld 2012
The session I submitted for VMworld 2012 has made it into the top 10. Massive thank you to Chris Colotti, Aidan Dalgleish and Rawlinson Riveria for presenting this session, and Duncan Epping for standing in for me in my absence. You guys rock. The presentation an be viewed below:
Paying my own way to VMworld US
I need your help For anyone who follows my blog, or twitter you probably know that I recently had major surgery on my ear. Due to this operation I didn’t believe I would be able to attend VMworld US, so I informed the powers that be, I would not be able to travel or participate, so my place got cancelled. I have now received the excellent news yesterday from my consultant that my ear is healing nicely and I can fly again. Unfortunately due to the short notice, I am not able to get the internal approval needed to be a speaker. However because of how awesome VMworld US is, and all the great people I meet and know, I have decided to pay my own way there. This is where the difficulty lies, I do not have a pass for the conference, and need someone’s help or sponsorship to […]
Why am I so quiet?
Thought I would write a quick blog post now that I am feeling a bit better explaining where I have been and why I have been so quiet on Twitter. On Wednesday 1st August I was admitted to hospital for an urgent operation on my inner ear. It turns out I had a severe infection that was attacking my balance organ and potentially my brain. They had to operate fast. After an operation of this kind, and with such disruption to my balance organ I have been quite ill. I am recovering but it is a slow process. I am hoping to be back fully fit in a few more weeks. Unfortunately I will not be able to make VMworld US, but will be fully fit for VMworld Barcelona. Thanks for all your support. The pictures below are taken from when I came out of theatre. Hope to see you all […]