April and May editions of the WI VMware vNews are now available

The April 2011 and May 2011 issues of the WI VMware vNews publication have been released and are now available for download.  The Wisconsin account team is putting out this monthly newsletter to keep you up to speed on  recent VMware news and plans.

The contact for getting added to the distribution list or for feedback is:

Paul Krochenski pkrochenski@vmware.com

Note: I have created a repository for the WI VMware vNews on the WI-VMUG Google Docs site.  You will also find a link to this repository under the “Links of Interest”  listed on the right-hand side of this page.
A couple of highlights:
  • VMware Builds Cloud for App Dev’s
  • Troubleshooting vSphere Network Issues
  • Security Spending for Virtualized Environments on the Rise
  • Real Life DR & BC with VMware SRM
  • Should I Dump My Servers and Embrace the Cloud?
  • Mozy on VMware deal
  • Clould CIO: The Next Gen Cloud Offering
  • ESXi?- Get the how, why, what and more
  • VMware Why are you buying Sliderocket?
  • Dirty little secrets of virtualization
  • Data Rights We Must Demand from Companies
  • The Cloud Security Silver Lining
  • Creating Functional Teams In A Cloudy World
  • Best of Interop 2011
  • VDI: why your next desktop will be Virtual
  • Cloud RIP?
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Hope to see you at the WI-VMUG User Conference tomorrow

Tomorrow (Thursday, 4/28) is the 2nd Annual Wisconsin VMUG User Conference. We are looking forward to a great event and hope that you will be joining us.

It’s not too late to register and even if you don’t register in advance you can do so on-site. The agenda includes 3 keynotes and 19 great breakout sessions from VMware and our many sponsors. We have hands on labs as well. Our exhibit area will have 25 sponsor booths.

The lunch time Keynote is by blogger, author, Virtualization Security Podcaster and frequent VMware Communities Roundtable participant: Edward Haletky on “Where do you put Security within the Virtual Environment”.  During morning registration we will be giving away copies of Edward’s books and he will be available during two of the afternoon breakout sessions for book signing and questions.

Edward’s two books (12 copies of each) that we are giving away are:
VMware vSphere and Virtual Infrastructure Security: Securing the Virtual Environment
VMware ESX and ESXi in the Enterprise: Planning Deployment of Virtualization Servers (2nd Edition)

A registration link and more details on the User Conference can be found here: http://www.wivmug.org/wi-vmug-user-conference/

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What are you waiting for?

If you haven’t already made plans to attend the 2011 WI-VMUG User Conference, what are you waiting for.  It’s time to make some changes to your schedule for next Thursday, April 28th.

Check out the video that WI-VMUG Steering Committee member Sherry Zittel created with photos from the 2010 WI-VMUG User Conference.  This year’s event has more exhibitors, more breakouts and more labs.  Throw in more of your fellow WI-VMUG members and it’s a day you won’t want to miss!

You can visit our event page for registration information and other details on the event.

We are looking forward to having you join us on Thursday, April 28th for this year’s User Conference.

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March edition of the WI VMware vNews is now available

The March 2011  issue of the WI VMware vNews publication had been released.  The Wisconsin account team  will be putting out this monthly newsletter to keep you up to speed on  recent VMware news and plans.

The contact for getting added to the distribution list or for feedback is:

Paul Krochenski pkrochenski@vmware.com

Note: I have created a repository for the WI VMware vNews on the WI-VMUG Google Docs site.  You will also find a link to this repository under the “Links of Interest”  listed on the right-hand side of this page.
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VMUG Member webcast: ThinApp Overview

On Tuesday, March 8th there was a VMUG Webcast: ThinApp Overview.  This was a great presentation by Travis Sales who is one of the original people who came over to VMware with the Thinstall acquisition.  Travis really knows his stuff and if you have any interest at all in ThinApp this is well worth checking out.

The webcast recording has been posted to the VMUG Communities web site and is available for download. To access the recording, please log into the Communities site and click the following link: http://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-15077.

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VMware Forum 2011 – Registration Is Now Open!

Welcome to VMware Forum 2011

Prepare to Accelerate IT and Accelerate Your Business

VMware Forum 2011 is where companies of all sizes and industry types come to learn how to accelerate IT and accelerate their businesses.

Attend this free, interactive, full-day event in your local area to hear from VMware virtualization experts and cloud computing pioneers, industry analysts and IT professionals. Understand the benefits of virtualization to reduce capital and operating expenses and improve agility, and hear how to enable “your cloud” to meet your company’s specific business needs, while dramatically lowering costs and enabling a flexible, agile IT service delivery model.

If you’re an IT professional tasked with virtualizing your IT environment or taking your organization to the cloud, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to:

  • Participate in virtualization and cloud presentations by VMware experts.
  • Network with more than 1000 local colleagues.
  • Interact with top VMware partners.

This year’s one-day event features an impressive group of speakers. VMware, our customers and industry analysts will be sharing their best practices and strategies for deploying virtualization and developing a cohesive, secure and compliant cloud strategy in three core areas: infrastructure, applications and end-user computing. The Forum’s breakout sessions are not to be missed.

Register Now and don’t miss out to attend VMware Forum 2011 in your local city.  Chicago is June 15th.

We look forward to seeing you!

However if you can’t make it in person to one of the VForums, all is not lost:

Online VMware Forum 2011

Can’t attend in person? Join us online at the Online VMware Forumon May 19th, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT.

  • Network with your peers from the comfort of your own office
  • View a live video broadcast with the VMware leadership team
  • Chat with experts who will answer your questions live
  • Navigate in a 3D virtual environment with interactive booths
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Share Your Story at VMworld 2011

Share Your Story at VMworld 2011

This year, VMworld takes place in Las Vegas, August 29 – September 1 and in Copenhagen, October 18 – 20. As a VMware customer, VMware is looking to hear about the business and technology challenges you’ve solved.

Visit VMworld 2011 Call for Papers for details on tracks and topics, as well as helpful hints on how to get your submission accepted. Please note that the Call for Papers will close on April 5.

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2011 WI-VMUG User Conference Registration Now Open

The registration for the 2011 Wisconsin VMUG User Conference is now open. The all day conference being held in Milwaukee will be a full day of presentations, hands-on labs, and learning. Check out the event details at this link.

Click on this link for registration.

See you in Milwaukee!

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