Andrew Kutz is most well known for writing THE SVMotion plugin. However, he has also written a number of other VMware plugins and sudo for windows. In this VMworld 2008 session, Andrew covers step by step, how to create VMware Infrastructure Plugins. If you are interested in creating a plug-in or just interested in how they work, check out Andrew’s presentation!
This video was recorded and is hosted by Eric Sloof. You can find the original source of this video and many other VMware-related videos on his Vimeo page at - http://vimeo.com/esloof
I just love the idea of VMware’s DPM! I mean, why not turn off the severs and save electricity when they aren’t in use? This video does an excellent job of showing that DPM works - for real. Watch and see for yourself!
While at VMworld 2008, I was interviewed by John Troyer, VMware Communities Guru, about what was going on at the show. We discussed the “Best of VMworld” products judging that I did and the products I selected (Cisco Nexus and Vizioncore vOptimizer Pro). John and I talked about vLockstep and my updated VMware ESX Server video training series. Listen to the Podcast to hear the full interview!
I met Daniel Conde of VMware at a book signing during VMworld 2008. He was signing his book “Deploying VMware Infrastructure”. I talked with him and read parts of the book. The book is written by him and and number of other VMware experts. I like the book because it was relatively short (85 pages) - not a 1000 page epic - and it got to the point of how to deploy VMware Infrastructure. I would characterize the book at “succinct VMware advice from VMware experts”.
If you haven’t seen it, I encourage you to take a look at Deploying VMware Infrastructure. You can buy it online at one of my favorite online bookstores - DigitalGuru (there are other choices besides that other “big online bookstore”).
I had a ton of t-shirts in my bag of swag from VMworld 2008. In this video, Jan and Hannah of TechTarget share what they had in their bag o’ swag from VMworld 2008. Check it out!
I just returned from VMworld 2008 where I was a judge for the best products of VMworld. I was honored to be a part of a group of well known virtualization experts such as guys like Scott Lowe, Andrew Kutz, and Mike Laverick. These guys have tremendous insight into the virtualization industry!
From the show, TechTarget’s SearchServerVirtualization.com has put together a ton of videos including videos from myself and a number of the other expert judges. To view these videos, just click on the video graphic below (yes, that is me):
With the start of VMware’s VMworld conference in Las Vegas this week, VMware made a huge announcement with a move toward “cloud computing”.
As you can see in the diagram above, VMware’s new product line is broken down as:
Application vServices guarantee the appropriate levels of availability, security and scalability to all applications independent of hardware and location.
Infrastructure vServices subtract, aggregate and allocate on-premise servers, storage and network for maximum infrastructure efficiency.
Cloud vServices federate the on-premise infrastructure with third party cloud infrastructure.
Management vServices allow you to proactively manage the virtual datacenter OS and the applications running on it.
A huge piece of this is the new Virtual Data Center OS, or VDC-OS, expected to be released in 2009. The real power of the VDC-OS concept is that it will allow IT Managers to easily and quickly allow applications and end user devices to “tap into the power of the virtual infrastructure”. They call this new virtual resource the “vCloud”.
You can watch a testimonial video about how companies like eBay have already been using the beta version of VMware’s new products (and have found them favorable) and you can read more about the new VDC-OS at VMware’s VDC-OS page.
Additionally, other articles about the new VDC-OS have been posted at:
Stay tuned to VMwareVideos.com for complete VMworld 2008 Coverage including video content that you won’t find elsewhere! Also, get immediate VMworld Twitter updates at my Twitter Feed.
David Davis (CCIE #9369, VCP, CISSP, MCSE) has been in the IT industry for 15+ years. He has authored over 300 articles, 6 video training courses, and co-authored one book. Learn about David's certifications, video courses, and where you can find his content on our About Us page.
David Davis (CCIE #9369, VCP, CISSP, MCSE) has been in the IT industry for 15+ years. He has authored over 300 articles, 6 video training courses, and co-authored one book. Learn about David's certifications, video courses, and where you can find his content on our 