BrownBag Follow-Up – VCP5 Obj. 2 Networking w/ Scott Lowe

Long at last, the follow-up post. Sorry it took so long this time, I was traveling and on a crummy connection, and then well, family first. That said, to the folks in the BrownBag family, here is the VCP5 Objective 2, Networking BrownBag video featuring Scott Lowe (blog) along side our own Damian Karlson. Video
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BrownBag Follow-Up – VCP5 Objective 3: Storage

Video Slides ProfessionalVMware BrownBag VCP5 Section3: Storage View more presentations from ProfessionalVMware Notes Thin on Thin? Where should you do Thin Provisioning ñ vSphere 4.0 or Array-Level? http://virtualgeek.typepad.com/virtual_geek/2009/04/thin-on-thin-where-should-you-do-thin-provisioning-vsphere-40-or-array-level.html Calculating Capacity of a VSA Cluster with RAID10 Configuration http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-50/topic/com.vmware.vsa.doc_10/GUID-8941D7EA-A876-4630-A165-80C46D81E219.html http://www.yellow-bricks.com/2011/02/18/blocksize-impact/ vStorage APIs for Array Integration FAQ http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1021976

BrownBag Follow-Up: VCP5 Objective 1

This week Damian kicked off the VCP5 BrownBag series with Blueprint objective 1. What follows are the video, slides and notes: VCP5 Objective 1 – BrownBag Video ProfessionalVMware BrownBag – VCP5 Objective 1 from ProfessionalVMware on Vimeo. Slides ProfessionalVMware Brownbag VCP5 Section1 View more presentations from ProfessionalVMware. Notes Auto-deploy:http://vmwaretips.com/wp/2011/12/27/vsphere-5-video-series-vmware-vsphere-50-auto-deployhttp://www.virtualnetworkdesign.com/2011/11/20/vmware-auto-deploy/http://www.yellow-bricks.com/2011/08/25/using-vsphere-5-auto-deploy-in-your-home-lab/ VMFS3 & VMFS5:http://www.boche.net/blog/index.php/2011/07/21/vmfs-5-vmfs-3-whats-the-deal/[ Virtual machine hardware
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BrownBag Follow-Up – Storage Smackdown 2011

This time around, it’s audio only, so either view/listen below, or pick us up on iTunes. Recording Follow-Up Questions There is one round of questions that made it’s way on to the web:http://virtualistmanifesto.com/2011/12/06/storage-smackdown-brownbag-127-a-call-for-questions/ There may yet be more. If anyone feels like transcribing, drop me a line.

BrownBag Follow-Up – vCloud Architecture

Yesterday we dove deep into VMware’s vCloud and it’s associated architecture. Check out the video here: vCloud Architecture Video Slides vCloud Architecture BrownBag View more presentations from ProfessionalVMware. iTunes We’re now on iTunes too! http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/professionalvmware-brownbags/id468638808 Links! Sysprep KB’s: http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1026614http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1026317http://4sysops.com/archives/skiprearm-use-vista-indefinitely-long-without-activation/ Maximums: http://www.virtual-blog.com/2011/08/vmware-vcloud-director-1-5-config-maximums/http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsphere5/r50/vsphere-50-configuration-maximums.pdf vCloud Cloning series: http://www.chriscolotti.us/vmware/vcloud/gotcha-vcloud-director-clone-wars-part-1-overview/http://www.chriscolotti.us/vmware/vcloud/gotcha-vcloud-director-clone-wars-part-2-deep-dive/http://www.chriscolotti.us/vmware/vcloud/vcloud-director-clone-wars-part-3-design-considerations/ vCloud “Eco-System” http://www.virtual-blog.com/2011/10/vcloud-ecosystem-components-explained/http://www.chriscolotti.us/vmware/vcloud/components-for-a-vcloud-deployment/  (A bit older was my original cut
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BrownBag Follow-Up: Networking & VXLAN

The Video: The Links: Han Yang on Twitter.http://twitter.com/#!/Official_1000V All things 1000v & VXLAN The 1000v Community on Cisco.com. Discussions, Docs, Webinars, etc: https://communities.cisco.com/community/technology/datacenter/nexus1000v Cisco Cloud Lab: https://cloudlab-us-west-01.cisco.com/+CSCOE+/logon.html

BrownBag Follow-Up: vSphere Design with Harley Stagner

In our last BrownBag Damian Karlson hosted Harley Stagner (Blog) and talked about vSphere Design: Video ProfessionalVMware Technical BrownBag – Harley Stagner from ProfessionalVMware on Vimeo. Slides vSphere Design Brownbag with Harley Stagner View more presentations from ProfessionalVMware

BrownBag Follow-Up: vSA and SMB vSphere Design

This week our illustrious host Damian was joined by Sean Crookston, Chris Wahl, and Bill Hill who Deep-Dived into designing vSphere environments as well as the vSphere Storage Appliance. BrownBag Follow-Up Slides ProfessionalVMware BrownBag – SMB Design View more presentations from ProfessionalVMware. Video ProfessionalVMware Technical BrownBag – VSA and SMB vSphere Design from ProfessionalVMware on
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BrownBag Follow-Up: vCloud Architecture Toolkit (Wade Holmes)

This time around we had Wade Holmes (@wholmes | blog) on to talk about the vCloud Architecture Toolkit 2.0. The session was facilitated by the always amazing Damian Karlson. Video Slides Wade Holmes vCloud Architecture Toolkit View more presentations from ProfessionalVMware. Also this: http://vmware.com/go/vcat

BrownBag Follow-Up – VCAP-DCD Objective 1 (Jason Boche)

Woot! This was yet another outstanding session led by Damian Karlson, this time starring Jason Boche talking about Objective 1 of the VCAP-DCD. This, is the follow-up post, both with video, slides, and notes. Video ProfessionalVMware.com Technical Brownbag (Jason Boche) – VCAP-DCD Objective 1 from ProfessionalVMware on Vimeo. Slides ProfessionalVMware BrownBag (Jason Boche) – VCAP-DCD
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BrownBag Follow-Up – Duncan & Frank Edition

So, I’ve still only managed to get through about 15 minutes of this total. Frankly, I will need to listen to it at least two or three times to process the entire Bus Full of Awesome that Frank & Duncan brought around. Special thanks to Damian Karlson for hosting these over the next bunch of
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BrownBag Follow-Up: VCAP-DCA Objective 2

Woot! Excellent BrownBag, Excellent Presenter, Excellent Participation. Sorry the follow-up post took a bit longer than usual. We covered VCAP-DCA objective 2 – Networking, with live demos some good lecture, slides, and follow-up resources. Video: ProfessionalVMware BrownBags – VCAP DCA Objective 2 – Networking from ProfessionalVMware on Vimeo. Slides ProfessionalVMware VCAP BrownBag Section 2 View
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BrownBag Follow-Up: VCAP-DCA Objective 6.2

On 8/3 we talked vSphere performance as it relates to the VCAP-DCA exam. Specifically objective 6.2 on the exam blueprint. We also had special guest Hersey Cartwright along for the ride. First the Video, then some of the links: The Video ProfessionalVMware BrownBag – VCAP-DCA Objective 6.2 from ProfessionalVMware on Vimeo. The Links Generating Load
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BrownBag Follow-up – Storage, Virtualization, and NetApp

The Summary! No, it’s not that I was too lazy to fill out the template for the post, really. In fact, it was an excellent call with Julian Cates from NetApp. All in all a pretty good discussion. Video ProfessionalVMware BrownBags – NetApp & Virtualization Storage from ProfessionalVMware on Vimeo. Summary So there we go,
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BrownBag Follow-Up: VDI & Storage Impacts

IOPS? No, it’s not where you go to get pancakes. Last night we were joined by two all-stars in VDI sizing and had an awesome audience conversation around VDI and it’s potential impact on storage. What follows is the video and some selected bits from the chat. The Video ProfessionalVMware BrownBags – VDI & Storage
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