Author: Philip McKraken

#vBrownBag Follow-Up VCP6-DCV Exam Section 1 with James Brown (@jbcompvm)

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James Brown covers section of the VCP6-DCV exam on how to configure and administer vSphere Security. VCP6-DCV Exam Section 1 – Security Video You can find James on Twitter @jbcompvm and his blog http://jbcomp.com/ Originally published at https://vbrownbag.comm – Sign up for the live #vBrownBag broadcast at https://vbrownbag.comm/brownbags/ where you can also get updates and view our past series
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#vBrownBag Follow-Up Deploying OpenStack using Ansible (OSAD) with Walter Bentley (@djstayflypro)

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Walter Bentley from Rackspace presents on how you can use Ansible to fully deploy OpenStack. Deploy OpenStack with Ansible Video You can find Walter on Twitter @djstayflypro, GitHub at wbentley15, and his blog hitchnyc.com Originally published at https://vbrownbag.comm – Sign up for the live #vBrownBag broadcast at https://vbrownbag.comm/brownbags/ where you can also get updates and view our past series
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#vBrownBag Google Cloud Platform – Kubernetes with Brian Dorsey (@briandorsey)

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Brian Dorsey is back for this episode on Kubernetes. Brian discusses containers and how the need arose for Kubernetes. Kubernetes Video You can follow Brian on Twitter @briandorsey Originally published at https://vbrownbag.comm – Sign up for the live #vBrownBag broadcast at https://vbrownbag.comm/brownbags/ where you can also get updates and view our past series such as the Automate All The
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#vBrownBag Follow-Up What’s New in the vSphere 6 Web Client w Peter Shepherd

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Peter Shepherd from VMware stops by to discuss improvements in the vSphere 6 Web Client on the What’s new in vSphere 6 #vBrownBag series. vSphere 6 Web Client Video Originally published at https://vbrownbag.comm – Sign up for the live #vBrownBag broadcast at https://vbrownbag.comm/brownbags/ where you can also get updates and view our past series such
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#vBrownBag Follow-Up VCP6 Foundation Exam Section 7 with Dan Barr (@vDanBarr)

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Dan Barr covers Monitoring for section 7 of the VMware Certified Professional 6 Foundation Exam. VCP6 Foundation Section 7 Video Objective 7.1 – Describe tasks, charts and events – List important metrics like esxtop counters for CPU, memory, disk, network, counters in web client monitoring, indentify common issues – Review monitor/logging options, syslog, snmp, log
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#vBrownBag Follow-Up VCP6 Foundation Exam Section 6 with Mike Wilson (@IT_Muscle)

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Mike Wilson is back to discuss troubleshooting in vSphere 6. VCP6 Troubleshooting Video Objective 6.1 – General troubleshooting steps, log locations – Demo includes ESXi health monitor, export information Objective 6.2 – Review common storage, network, VM issues including resource contention, identifying when virtual machines do not have access to enough resources – Demo includes
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#vBrownBag Follow-Up VCP6 Foundation Exam Section 5 (con’t 3) with Geoff Wilmington (@vWilmo)

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Geoff Wilmington covers objective 5.6 as we continue with the #vBrownBag VCP6 Foundation Series. Section 5, Objective 5.6 Video Objective 5.6 – Describe patching requirements for ESXi hosts and VM hardware/tools – Describe host profiles, use cases – Demo includes create/export host profile, attach host profile, verify compliance – Demo includes configure VUM, patch repository,
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#vBrownBag Follow-Up VCP6 Foundation Exam Section 5 (con’t) with Geoff Wilmington (@vWilmo)

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Geoff Wilmington covers objective 5.5 as we continue with the #vBrownBag VCP6 Foundation Series. Section 5, Objective 5.5 Video Objective 5.5 – Describe backup and recovery options – Snapshot requirements and best practices, how snapshots work, when not to use snapshots – How VDP works, requirements, sizing – How vSphere replication works, requirements, sizing –
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#vBrownBag Google Cloud Platform – Google Cloud Datastore with Sandeep Dinesh (@sandeepdinesh)

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Sandeep Dinesh covers the use cases for NoSQL databases before diving into the features of Google Cloud Datastore and wraps up with a live Python and Datastore demo. Google Cloud Datastore Video You can find Sandeep on Twitter @sandeepdinseh and examples like the one used tonight on https://github.com/thesandlord/samples/tree/master/google-cloud-datastore/interactive-demo Originally published at https://vbrownbag.comm – Sign up for the
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#vBrownBag Follow-Up VCP6 Foundation Exam Section 5 with Jonathan Frappier (@jfrappier)

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Jonathan Frappier, minus an epic self muting, covers section 5 of the VCP6 Foundation Exam which includes HA, DRS, and FT. VCP6 Foundation Exam Section 5 Video Objective 5.1 – Describe DRS, Storage DRS, VMCP, and HA, use cases, configuration options – Discuss DRS thresholds and HA Admission Control – Demo includes create cluster, enable
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#vBrownBag Google Cloud Platform – Google Cloud Storage with Paul Newson (@newsons_nybbles)

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On this episode of the #vBrownBag Google Cloud Platform Series, Paul Newson covers the various storage options available from Google such as Google Cloud Storage, Cloud Datastore, and Cloud SQL as well as considerations for each. Google Cloud Storage Video You can find Paul on Twitter @newsons_nybbles Originally published at https://vbrownbag.comm – Sign up for
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#vBrownBag Follow-Up VCP6 Foundation Exam Section 4 with Mike Wilson (@IT_Muscle)

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In this episode, Mike Wilson reviews section 4 of the VCP6 Foundation Exam blueprint, focusing on networking. VCP6 Foundation Exam Section 4 Video Objective 4.1 – Identify VM hardware versions and capabilities, VM access options (console, etc) – Demo includes create/configure templates and customization specs, edit virtual machines, deploy virtual machines and vApps Objective 4.2
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#vBrownBag Google Cloud Platform – Google Compute Engine with Brian Dorsey (@briandorsey)

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Brian Dorsey dives into Google Compute Engine and how it is different from other platforms. Including the developer platform for accessing various tools. Google Compute Engine Video You can find Brian Dorsey on Twitter @briandorsey Originally published at https://vbrownbag.comm – Sign up for the live #vBrownBag broadcast at https://vbrownbag.comm/brownbags/ where you can also get updates and view our past
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#vBrownBag Google Cloud Platform – GCP Overview with Terrence Ryan (@tpryan)

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In the first episode of the #vBrownBag Google Cloud Platform Series, Terrence Ryan provides an overview of the platform and demos how several services such as Compute Engine and Big Query can be used. Google Cloud Platform Overview Video You can find Terrence on Twitter @tpryan and his blog http://terrenceryan.com/ Originally published at https://vbrownbag.comm – Sign up
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#vBrownBag Follow-Up VCP6 Foundation Exam Section 2 with Brian Welch (@brianwelch)

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In this episode, Brian Welch reviews section 2 of the VCP6 Foundation Exam blueprint, focusing on networking. Section 2 Video Objective 2.1 – Capabilities of vSS overview – Use cases for vSS – Demo includes create/delete vSS, port groups, vmkernel adapters, configuration of vmkernel adapters Objective 2.2 – Capabilities of vDS overview – Demo includes
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#vBrownBag Follow-Up VCP6 Foundation Exam Section 3 with Hersey Cartwright (@herseyc)

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In this episode, Hersey Cartwright (VCDX128) reviews section 3 of the VCP6 Foundation Exam blueprint, focusing on storage. Section 3 Video You can find Hersey on Twitter @herseyc and his blog http://www.vhersey.com/ Originally published at https://vbrownbag.comm – Sign up for the live #vBrownBag broadcast at https://vbrownbag.comm/brownbags/ where you can also get updates and view our past series such as the
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#vBrownBag Follow-Up VCP6 Foundation Exam Section 1 with Kyle Ruddy (@ruddyvcp)

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Kyle Ruddy kicks off the the #vBrownBag series on the VCP6 Foundation and DCV exams. In this episode, Kyle reviews section 1 of the VCP6 Foundation Exam blueprint. Section 1 Video You can find Kyle on Twitter @ruddyvcp and his blog http://thatcouldbeaproblem.com/ Originally published at https://vbrownbag.comm – Sign up for the live #vBrownBag broadcast at https://vbrownbag.comm/brownbags/
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#vBrownBag Follow-Up What’s New in vSphere 6 VSAN w Rawlinson Rivera (@punchingclouds)

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On a special May the 4th #vBrownBag, Rawlinson talks about the capabilities available in VSAN 6 such as the new all flash version, disk formats, and upgrades. VSAN 6 Video You can find Rawlinson on Twitter @punchingclouds and his blog http://www.punchingclouds.com, in addition to regular posts on http://blogs.vmware.com Originally published at https://vbrownbag.comm – Sign up for the
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#vBrownBag Follow-Up What’s New in vSphere 6 Security w Mike Foley (@mikefoley)

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Mike Foley stops by to discuss new security features in VMware vSphere 6.0 including items such as the improved lockdown mode. vSphere 6.0 Security Video You can find Mike on Twitter @mikefoley and security information @vSphereSecurity as well as regular posts on http://blogs.vmware.com Originally published at https://vbrownbag.comm – Sign up for the live #vBrownBag broadcast at https://vbrownbag.comm/brownbags/ where you
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#vBrownBag Follow-Up What’s New in vSphere 6 VVols Part 2 w Rawlinson Rivera (@punchingclouds)

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Rawlinson is back for part 2 on the #vBrownBag What’s new in vSphere 6 series to talk more VVols. VVols Video You can find Rawlinson on Twitter @punchingclouds and his bloghttp://www.punchingclouds.com/, in addition to regular posts on http://blogs.vmware.com Originally published at https://vbrownbag.comm – Sign up for the live #vBrownBag broadcast at https://vbrownbag.comm/brownbags/ where you can also get updates and view our past
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