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VMware View & PCoIP at VMworld
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:08:35 PDT
 

In recent weeks there’s been growing excitement about the PCoIP enhancements coming to VMware View. For instance, Warren Ponder discussed here how these enhancements reduce bandwidth consumption by up to 75%. Engineers from VMware’s performance team (& Warren) will be talking more about these enhancements and how they translate into real-world performance at the rapidly approaching VMworld 2011 in Las Vegas:

EUC1987: VMware View PC-over-IP Performance and Best Practices
Tuesday, August 30th 12:00
Wednesday, August 31st 1:00

EUC3163: VMware View Performance and Best Practices
Tuesday, August 30th - 4:30
Wednesday, August 31st - 4:00

We will also be blogging additional details and performance results as VMworld progresses, followed by a performance whitepaper.

Stay tuned!

A week in virtualization
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:31:45 PDT
 

I’m flying to Vegas this Saturday to help set up the Community Lounge. VMworld has been occupying us all here pretty much 100% for the last couple weeks, and we’re all psyched about it.

If you want to stop by and say hello, John and I will be in the hang space, which is in the same area with the Solutions Exchange, and we’ll keep the same hours as the expo.

We will open the Lounge on Monday morning, and invite our community to use the space for vMeetups and a public-access streaming community TV. The vMeetups are informal gatherings in our Lounge where you can talk about any topic relevant to VMworld, they can be booked in 30-minute increments, and we allow one talk per person or company per day. Book your meetup at vmware.com/go/vmworld-meetups

Then there’s the Community TV streaming channel. Between the hours of 10am and 2:30pm you can run your own podcast from the Lounge and stream it using our equipment. John and I will also be using the setup for our daily broadcast from the show. The schedule is pretty much booked at this point, you can see it at vmware.com/go/vmworld-community

In other news, we’ve shrank the cloud. VMware announced today the availability of the Micro Cloud Foundry, which is just like the full-size Cloud Foundry, but runs on your laptop, in a single VM. You can download the beta now from cloudfoundry.com/micro

On Facebook, VMware vCloud is inviting everyone to come check out the labs and the Cloudtalk at VMworld. To find out more, go to facebook.com/vmwarevcloud

We have two cool webinars coming up, one is an introduction to vSphere Storage Appliance, and another is an introduction to vShield 5. Head on over to webcasts.vmware.com to register.

Also the VMware Forum will be making a stop in Argentina on the 7th of September, and in Ontario, Canada, on the 14th. Find out more and register by going to vmware.com and clicking on the big grey box that says VMware Forum 2011.

The following VMUGs are going to be meeting over the next week: Turkey, Las Vegas, Orlando, Southwest Indiana, and Myrtle Beach.

The DC/Maryland vBeers group is meeting up on the 15th, you can find that vBeers meetup and others at vbeers.org.

There’s also a vBeers tweetup on Monday in Vegas, at the Cosmopolitan hotel.  For that and other tweetups head on over to vmware.com/go/vmworld-gatherings

 

Special Events and Space at VMworld
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:55:25 PDT
 

There are some great events and locations for attendees to take advantage of at VMworld. Here are just a few of the special activities taking place, plus a location for you to lay back and relax during your time in Las Vegas.

 

Welcome Reception
Monday, August 29, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Start your time at the conference with good food and good conversation. Catch up with colleagues, talk to technology partners, bump into Knowledge Experts and enjoy some down time with professionals in your field in the Solutions Exchange. Plus, don't miss Elastic Sky in the Hang Space from 4:30pm - 5:30pm.

 

Hall Crawl
Tuesday, August 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Enjoy a refreshing beverage while you see the latest products and services from over 250 exhibitors in the Solutions Exchange.

 

VMworld 2011 Party 
Wednesday, August 31, 7:00pm - 11:00pm
This year’s party is so big we have to hold it in 3 Locations - Hall A, Hang Space, and The Pools at Venetian and Palazzo! Start the evening in the Hang Space, enjoying a variety of great food, complimented with wine, beer and cocktails. Wander into Hall A, the rock party, complete with lighted teepees, roving entertainment, and an opening act that will set the tone for the rest of the evening. At 8:00, our special guests take the stage in what will be a sound, light and sensory experience you won’t believe. But the night isn’t over after the concert. Head up to the pools at the Venetian and Palazzo at 9:00pm where signature drinks and world-renowned DJs and VJs close out a night you won’t forget!

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Hang Space
Take a break from the VMworld action for a bit in the Hang Space, just in front of the Solutions Exchange (Halls B & C). We will create a truly relaxing park, complete with trees, plants, benches and fun diversions. Play a game of volleyball, chill out with a snack on a blanket on the grass (that’s right, we said grass!), or socialize with friends. It’s like being outside without leaving the building! You will also find stations to send email, recharge your cell phones, and be as productive as you like, all in a relaxed atmosphere.

 

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FreeBSD 7.4
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:58:59 PDT
 

The release of vSphere 5 adds support for FreeBSD 7.4 on ESXi 5.0, with the following support considerations:

For more information about software support, please check the VMware Compatibility Guide - http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?deviceCategory=software

eComStation 2.0 and 2.1
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:58:59 PDT
 

The release of vSphere 5 adds support for eComStation 2.0 and 2.1, with the following support considerations:

For more information about software support, please check the VMware Compatibility Guide - http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?deviceCategory=software

FreeBSD 8.2
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:56:59 PDT
 

The release of vSphere 5 adds support for FreeBSD 8.2 on ESXi 5.0, with the following support considerations:

For more information about software support, please check the VMware Compatibility Guide - http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?deviceCategory=software

Debian 5.0.8
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:55:59 PDT
 

The release of vSphere 5 adds support for Debian 5.0.8 on ESXi 5.0, with the following support considerations:

For more information about software support, please check the VMware Compatibility Guide - http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?deviceCategory=software

Debian 6.0
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:53:59 PDT
 

The release of vSphere 5 adds support for Debian 6.0 on ESXi 5.0, with the following support considerations:

For more information about software support, please check the VMware Compatibility Guide - http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?deviceCategory=software

Asianux Server 4
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:51:59 PDT
 

The release of vSphere 5 adds support for Asianux Server 4 on ESXi 5.0, with the following support considerations:

For more information about software support, please check the VMware Compatibility Guide - http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?deviceCategory=software

Apple Mac OS X Server
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:47:59 PDT
 

The release of vSphere 5 introduces support for Apple's Mac OS X Server operating system on ESXi 5.0, with the following support considerations:

  • To run Mac OS X in a virtual machine, ESXi must be running on Apple branded hardware.
  • ESXi 5.0 introduces hardware support for Apple's Xserver 3,1 server.
  • Supported versions include Snow Leopard 10.6 through update 10.6.8 with supplemental update v1.1.
  • Installation instruction for Mac OS X 10.6 can be found here http://partnerweb.vmware.com/GOSIG/MacOSX_10_6.html

For more information about software and hardware support, please check the VMware Compatibility Guide - http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php?deviceCategory=software