Category Archives: VMware

VMware Names First vExpert Cloud Recipients

Posted on 30 October 2017 by GeekFluent

On Friday, VMware announced the recipients of their first-ever vExpert Cloud designation. This will be called “vExpert Cloud 2017”. This is the third specialization added to the long-running vExpert program, after vExpert VSAN and vExpert NSX. Already holding a current … Continue reading →

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My Schedule at VMworld US 2017

Posted on 24 August 2017 by GeekFluent

After having had to miss out on VMworld last year, I’m pleased to announce my triumphant return to the event. Or at least my return. VMworld has always been, in my opinion, one of the best yearly events, not just … Continue reading →

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What’s New in VMware vSphere 6.5

Posted on 29 November 2016 by GeekFluent

The big virtualization news from the past week or so was definitely the release and General Availability of VMware vSphere version 6.5, available for download now. New features include: Improvements to vCenter Server 6.5 Transition to Web Client-only Improved host … Continue reading →

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VMware Announces vExperts for 2016

Posted on 5 February 2016 by GeekFluent

Today, VMware announced the list of vExpert recipients for 2016. The VMware vExpert program recognizes those who have gone above and beyond their normal job description in sharing the messaging, knowledge, and “how to” of virtualization in general and VMware … Continue reading →

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VMware releases NSX 6.2

Posted on 25 August 2015 by GeekFluent

Last week, VMware released version 6.2 of their software-defined networking (SDN) product, NSX. One of the things that’s interesting to me is that VMware no longer refers to NSX as an SDN solution. Instead, they’re playing a bigger game with … Continue reading →

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VMware Announces vExperts for 2015

Posted on 5 February 2015 by GeekFluent

Today, VMware announced the list of 2015 vExperts. The “vExpert” designation is not a technical certification, but instead a recognition of community engagement and personal influence within the various VMware and virtualization communities. I am simultaneously happy, honored, proud, and … Continue reading →

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GeekFluent Round-up of VMware Announcements from Monday of Partner Exchange

Posted on 3 February 2015 by GeekFluent

I’m at the VMware Partner Exchange conference now. The pre-conference boot camps have finished up, and the “main” conference is starting. As part of the pre-conference events, VMware made several product announcements, including: vSphere 6.0 vCloud Air Hybrid Cloud Extensions … Continue reading →

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Headed to VMware Partner Exchange (#VMwarePEX)

Posted on 29 January 2015 by GeekFluent

In less than 48 hours, I’ll be boarding a plane to San Francisco to attend this year’s VMware Partner Exchange (PEX) conference. PEX is a VMware partner-only conference that’s always been a great learning and networking experience for me. Almost … Continue reading →

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GeekFluent Round-up of VMware’s Announcements from Monday of VMworld 2014

Posted on 26 August 2014 by GeekFluent

I’m here at VMworld 2014 and this year VMware has gone above and beyond. Monday’s opening keynote included more new product announcements than any other VMworld I’ve attended (I’ve been going yearly since 2009). Such a massive flow of info … Continue reading →

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More Heartbleed Protection: Update VMware Horizon View Client on Your Mobile Devices

Posted on 22 April 2014 by GeekFluent

The industry is still cleaning up following the news about the Heartbleed bug in OpenSSL. VMware has released updated versions of the Horizon View Client for both Android and iOS. The easiest way to ensure you’re safe from the Heartbleed … Continue reading →

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