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VMware vExpert 2025 applications are open

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:12:26 +0100

The vExpert 2025 award is now open for applications!

vExpert is a way of recognizing people who are passionate about VMware and share their knowledge with others. It’s a pretty big deal in the VMware community.

How do I apply?

First, you’ll need to create a vExpert account and fill out your information. Then, you can apply for the award.

What do you have to do to get vExpert award?

Basically, you need to show that you’ve been actively helping others learn about VMware during 2024. Think about things like:

Writing blog posts about VMware
Speaking at events (about VMware technologies)
Making helpful videos (about VMware technologies)
Answering questions online (about VMware technologies), Reddit/Slack/Etc.
Sharing your code (about VMware technologies)
Helping out your local VMUG (VMware User Group)

Some things, like writing a book about VMware or being a VMUG leader, will automatically qualify you for the award. But you still need to apply!

Important dates:

January 10th: Applications close.
January 13th - February 7th: Voting period.
February 10th: Broadcom compliance starts.
February 21st (or before): vExperts announced!

Need help?

If you have any questions, reach out to a vExpert PRO - for example myself :) I am always happy to support you :)

http://vexpert.vmware.com/

VMware Explore 2024 - Day 3

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Buckle up, because Day 3 of VMware Explore in Barcelona was like the grand finale of a tech conference!

“Showtime!”

Day 3 was less about big announcements and more about showing off all the cool stuff they’d been talking about. Think of it like a science fair where VMware got to show off all their awesome projects.

“The Expo Exploded!”

The big highlight was the Expo, where all the tech companies set up booths to show off their latest gadgets and gizmos. Imagine a giant playground for techies, with demos, games, and free swag everywhere!

“Tanzu Takes the Stage (Again)”

VMware kept the Tanzu train rolling with even more sessions on how to use it to modernize your apps. They basically said, “Look how easy it is to make your apps awesome with Tanzu!”

“Edge Computing Gets Real (Again)”

They also had more sessions on edge computing, showing how it can be used in different industries like healthcare and manufacturing. It was like they were saying, “See? Edge computing isn’t just a buzzword, it’s actually useful!”

“Party Time!”

And of course, no conference is complete without a party! VMware threw a massive bash with food, drinks, and live music. It was the perfect way to celebrate an awesome three days of learning and networking.

Basically, Day 3 was like the victory lap of VMware Explore. They showed off all their cool tech, partied with their fans, and left everyone feeling excited about the future of IT.

VMware Explore 2024 - Day 2

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Alright, let’s break down Day 2 of VMware Explore in Barcelona like it’s the latest episode of your favorite show:

“Private AI: This Time It’s Personal”

Remember how VMware was talking about running AI on your own systems? They got real serious about it on Day 2. They basically said, “Forget relying on big tech companies for AI, you can do it yourself!” This is huge because it means more control and better security for your data.

c"Edge Computing: Living Life on the Edge"

VMware also showed off some cool new stuff for “edge computing.” Think of it like this: instead of all your apps living in some giant data center, they can live closer to where they’re actually being used, like in stores or factories. This makes everything faster and more efficient.

##“Tanzu: Your App’s Best Friend”

They also cdid a deep dive on Tanzu, showing how it can help you move your old apps to the cloud and build awesome new ones. Think of it as a makeover for your apps, getting them ready for the modern world.

“VMware Loves its Fans”

VMware gave a big shout-out to its user group, basically a club for VMware fans. They talked about how being part of the community can help you learn more and connect with other people who use their stuff.

In a nutshell, Day 2 was all about showing, not just telling. They gave real-world examples of how their tech can help you solve actual problems. It’s like they said, “We’re not just hype, we actually deliver!”

VMware Explore 2024 - Day 1

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

VMware Explore 2024 kicked off in Barcelona with a bang!

The main takeaway? VMware is all-in on helping you manage your stuff across all your clouds. They get that most companies aren’t just using one cloud anymore, and they’re building tools to make that easier.

Here’s the lowdown:

VMware Cloud Foundation is getting a big upgrade. Version 9 will have better security and make it easier to run AI stuff on your own systems (no need to rely on someone else’s cloud!).
Tanzu is getting even better at helping you modernize your apps. Think making those old apps work smoothly in the cloud, and making it easier to manage those new-fangled “containers” everyone’s talking about.
VMware is teaming up with everyone. They’re working with all the big cloud providers (like AWS, Azure, etc.) and hardware makers to make sure everything works together nicely.

Basically, VMware wants to be your one-stop shop for managing your entire IT world, no matter how complex it gets.

In my opinion day 1 was less crowder than the other due to the weather conditions on Sunday around Barcelona.

VMware Explore Day 1 Recap by VMware

My VMware Explore 2024 Session

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 10:52:11 +0100

This Year I will be present at VMware Explore 2024 session called Google Expert Roundtable: Simplify VMware Migration with Google Experts [VCFM1887BCNS]. Together with Jason Meers we will focus on migration of VMware workloads to Google Cloud.

Here is the session excerpt.

Feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of migrating your VMware workloads to the cloud? Join our Google Cloud expert roundtable on Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE) and learn proven strategies for a seamless transition. Our team will guide you through every step of the process, covering pre-migration assessment and planning, optimizing HCX configurations for seamless data transfer, network considerations and best practices, addressing security and compliance requirements, and post-migration validation and optimization. Whether you’re a seasoned cloud professional or new to cloud migration, this expert roundtable will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently migrate your VMware workloads to GCVE and unlock the full potential of the cloud.

Feel free to join me as well at Google Cloud booth where we will hold some extra in booth sessions and you can win some cool prizes.

¡Nos vemos en el Barça!

Google Cloud VMware Engine Sessions at VMware Explore 2024 Barcelona

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:38:13 +0200

VMware Explore 2024 Barcelona is just around the corner! Next week, thousands will gather in Spain for this exciting conference. While there will be many great sessions from various vendors and the VMware community, I highly recommend checking out the sessions on Google Cloud VMware Engine.

As a Cloud Engineer working with customers, I’ve seen firsthand how Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE) is a top choice for those looking to begin their Google Cloud journey.

I’ve compiled a list of all the sessions where the GCVE team will be showcasing our solution. Also, make sure to stop by booth 305 to chat with me or another GCVE expert.

Hope to see you in Barcelona!

Date	Time (CET)	Session	Speakers
Monday, 4 Nov	14:00 - 14:45	5 Advantages of VMware Cloud Foundation and Google Cloud VMware Engine [VCFB1661BCN]	Myke Rylance, Client Services Consultant, Broadcom; Alberto Zoppi, Client Services Consultant, Broadcom
Monday, 4 Nov	15:15 - 16:00	Accelerate AI Training Workloads with VCF and Google Cloud AI Hypercomputer [INVB1891BCNS]	Slava Vladyshevsky, Practice Lead, Infrastructure Solutions, Google; Alex Moore, Technology Practice Lead, Infrastructure, Google
Monday, 4 Nov	12:00 - 12:30	Fast Track to Resilience: Google Cloud Backup & DR [SPON2237BCNS]	Jeff O’Connor, Solutions Engineer, Google
Monday, 4 Nov / Tuesday, 5 Nov	11:00 - 11:30 / 15:00 - 15:30	Google Cloud VMware Engine and VMware Cloud Foundation Licensing Updates [VCFM1886BCNS]	Wessel Gans, Solution Lead EMEA, Google Cloud
Monday, 4 Nov / Wednesday, 6 Nov	12:30 - 13:00 / 10:30 - 11:00	Google Expert Roundtable: Simplify VMware Migration with Google Experts [VCFM1887BCNS]	Jason Meers, Google Cloud VMware Engine, Google Cloud; Wojciech Marusiak, Customer Engineer, Google Cloud
Tuesday, 5 Nov	13:30 - 13:50	Google Cloud VMware Engine: Fueled By Google Cloud NetApp Volumes [EXPO1908BCNS]	Agnieszka Koziorowska, Google Cloud VMware Engine EMEA Tech Lead, Google Cloud; Wessel Gans, Solution Lead EMEA, Google Cloud
Tuesday, 5 Nov	11:00 - 11:30	Unlock Your VCF Investment: The Power of License Portability [SPON1909BCNS]	Wessel Gans, Solution Lead EMEA, Google Cloud
Wednesday, 6 Nov	14:00 - 14:45	Architecting for Success: Google Cloud VMware Engine Key Design Patterns [VCFB1889BCNS]	Vivek Lodha, Specialist Customer Engineer, Google Cloud; Ken Bocchino, Sr Product Manager, Google Cloud
Wednesday, 6 Nov	12:45 - 13:30	Deep Dive on Storage, Backup and DR with Google Cloud VMware Engine [VCFB1890BCNS]	Agnieszka Koziorowska, Google Cloud VMware Engine EMEA Tech Lead, Google Cloud; Jeff O’Connor, Solutions Engineer, Google
Wednesday, 6 Nov	10:15 - 11:00	Simplify Your AI Journey with VMware Cloud Foundation and AI Technology on Google Cloud [VCFB1893BCNS]	Robert Riemer, Customer Engineer, Google Cloud
Wednesday, 6 Nov	11:30 - 12:15	The Future of VMware is on Google Cloud: 10 Key Innovations [VCFB1892BCNS]	Ibrahima N’doye, Customer Engineer, Google Cloud; Alessandro Lorusso, Customer Engineer, Google Cloud
Wednesday, 6 Nov	09:00 - 09:45	Thrive in the Changing Business Landscape with Google Cloud VMware Engine [VCFB1902BCNS]	Georgina Schaefer, Sales Specialist, Google Cloud; Manmeet Marwah, Director, Google Business Unit, Wipro; Ken Bocchino, Sr Product Manager, Google Cloud

If you would like to find all those listed sessions simply visit the URL List of all Google Cloud VMware Engine Sessions.

VMware vExpert Pro 2024

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:31:53 +0200

Thank you VMware for honoring me a six’s time in a row as a vExpert Pro and overall eleventh time as VMware vExpert. I appreciate this opportunity from the bottom of my hearth.

Being recognized by VMware as a vExpert is a humbling and very rewarding experience. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication I have put into sharing my knowledge and expertise with the VMware community.

I would like to thank the Corey for their time and effort in selecting the vExpert Pro recipients. I would also like to thank VMware for creating such a vibrant and supportive community.

I am committed to continuing to contribute to the VMware community in any way that I can. I look forward to sharing more of my knowledge and expertise in the coming year.

11 Years as vExpert - vExpert 2024

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:31:33 +0200

11 Years as VMware vExpert! Time is flying so fast and here we are again. I have been awarded for 11th consecutive time with VMware vExpert award.

Thank you VMware for the recognition and all this years learning awesome technology and meeting awesome people. You are the best!

Here is my official VMware vExpert certificate. I am so proud :)

To find out more about VMware vExpert program visit following URL VMware vExpert Website

Why Become VMware vExpert 2024 Edition

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 08:00:00 +0100

End of 2023 comes very close to an end. Many things happened this Year and for me most important event was release of my book which I blogged about Blog post about my book released in 2023. Apart from that I was super hyped about VMware Explorer 2023 in Barcelona GCVE Sessions at VMware Explore 2023and My VMware Explore 2023 Session about GCVE.

In this post I will write some tips to aspiring VMware vExperts who would like to apply in 2024.

VMware vExpert after 10 Years and why become one?

After being quite experienced VMware vExpert - 10 Years and counting, I would love to share some insights from my side and as well from VMware vExpert Pro side (we are the ones who are judging vExpert applications).

For me at the beginning vExpert program was mostly about getting free licenses from VMware. It evolved greatly over the years because program itself evolved quite heavily.

Apart from licenses I really enjoyed visibility and recognition amongst colleagues. Sometimes people asked me some very advanced VMware questions :D VMware vExpert doesn’t necessarily have to be know how expert about everything ;)

This days program means much more to me. It is the community where I can ask questions and exchange experience for evergrowing VMware footprint across on-premises and Clouds. It means as well that VMware shares with vExperts some upcoming news and webinars. I really love this part. Personally, for me program means I can mentor other colleagues and support them in their journey into the program.

How to get help with becoming VMware vExpert?

Especially as vExpert Pro I see a lot of applications and judge them according to the program requirements.

Here are some tips for you how to write successful vExpert application:

What you did for a community? Any events, evangelism, anything which you did outside of your job.
Please include any proof that you did it in form of URL. Event URL, VMUG appearance with link, link to your presentation, whatever URL. This helps a lot and saves my and your time.
Don’t include work activities. Work isn’t considered as community activities.

VMware vExpert Benefits

Connect with fellow experts

Join our exclusive vExpert Slack channel
Network with other vExperts through a private directory
Attend private vExpert parties at VMware Explore events

Enhance your expertise

Receive a vExpert certificate signed by VMware CEO
Access private forums on communities.vmware.com
Participate in private webinars with VMware partners
Gain access to private betas for upcoming products
Receive pre-launch briefings on new VMware solutions
Get early access to vSphere and other VMware products

Expand your reach

Use the vExpert logo on your cards, website, and other materials
Receive exclusive gifts from VMware partners
Get featured in a public vExpert online directory
Share vetted VMware content on your social media channels

Harness valuable resources

Obtain 365-day evaluation licenses for most VMware products
Access vetted VMware and virtualization content for your social channels

Google Cloud VMware Engine Sessions at VMware Explore 2023 Barcelona

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:38:13 +0200

VMware Explore 2023 in Barcelona is approaching very fast. In about one week thousands of folks will arrive to Barcelona in Spain to enjoy excellent conference - VMware Explore 2023. There will be many excellent sessions from different vendors, from VMware and community ones but I would like to invite you to join sessions about Google Cloud VMware Engine.

Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE) is very close to my heart as I AM CET working with customers and for many of them GCVE is their primary choice if they want to start their journey into Google Cloud.

I’ve listed all sessions where GCVE folks will present our solution. Feel free to visit our booth 305 to speak with me or any other Google Cloud VMware Engine expert.

See you in Barcelona! :)

Date	Time	Session
Monday,6th Nov	01:00 PM – 02:30 PM CET	Tutorial: Get Ready for Your Application Journey to Google Cloud! [CEIT2458BCNS]
Tuesdayday,7th Nov	10:30 AM – 11:15 AM CET	10 Innovations to Know About Google Cloud VMware Engine for Cloud Success [CEIB2011BCN]
Tuesday,7th Nov	11:00 AM – 11:45 AM CET	VMware Solution Keynote: Innovations to Accelerate Your Enterprise Cloud Transformation [CEIK2158BCN]
Tuesday,7th Nov	11:45 PM – 12:30 PM CET	Deliver AI and Gen AI Experiences For Your Business with Google Cloud [CEIB2413BCNS]
Wednesday,8th Nov	09:00 AM - 09:45 AM CET	Google Keynote: Transform your VMware environment with Google Cloud AI innovations [CEIB2460BCNS]
Wednesday,8th Nov	10:15 AM – 11:00 AM CET	Google Cloud VMware Engine: The latest Innovations [CEIB2409BCNS]
Wednesday,8th Nov	11:30 PM – 12:15 PM CET	Unleash the Power of Google Cloud Services with Google Cloud VMware Engine [CEIB2411BCNS]
Wednesday,8th Nov	12:45 PM – 01:30 PM CET	Google Cloud VMware Engine: Networking and Security Deep Dive [CEIB2410BCNS]
Wednesday,8th Nov	02:00 PM – 02:45 PM CET	Google Cloud VMware Engine: Automate with Terraform & Google Cloud API/CLI [CEIB2412BCNS]
Wednesday,8th Nov	03:15 PM – 04:45 PM CET	Expert-Led HOL Workshop: Lift and Transform VMware Workloads Faster with Google Cloud VMware Engine [ELW-HOL-2479-02-HBD]
Wednesday,8th Nov	03:15 PM – 04:00 PM CET	Success Story – Accelerate DC Exit by Using Google Cloud VMware Engine [MAPB1604BCN]
Thursday,9th Nov	10:00 AM – 10:45 AM CET	Unleash the Power of Multi-Cloud VDIs with Horizon Federated Architecture [EUSB2039BCN]
Thursday,9th Nov	12:30 PM – 1:00 PM CET	Expert Discussion: Elevate Your Disaster Recovery Strategy for VMware Workloads [CEIM2415BCNS]
Thursday,9th Nov	1:30 PM – 2:00 PM CET	Expert Discussion: Google Cloud VMware Engine Migration Best Practices [CEIM2414BCNS]
All Days	Self-paced	Hands-on-Lab: Google Cloud VMware Engine Overview [SPL-HOL-2479-01-ISM]

If you would like to find all those listed sessions simply visit the URL List of all Google Cloud VMware Engine Sessions

My VMware Explore 2023 Barcelona Schedule

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 22:37:24 +0200

A lot of posts recently about VMware Explore 2023 :D Anyway. I just wanted to schedule a list of my sessions planned this year. As you see below, I have few session from competitors, to learn what they are doing in VMware as a Service space. One or two sessions about AI, migrations and operations.

In my session schedule I entered as well my Google Cloud Booth 305 schedule. Amongst the others I will be present there with specialists from EMEA GCVE teams and other colleagues who are supporting customers on a daily basis and are working closely with the product team. Feel free to drop by, say hi and get some swag from Google Cloud :D

See you there!

Date	Time	Session
Tuesdayday,7th Nov	9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CET	Taking a Cloud-Smart Approach to Harness the Power of Generative AI [GEN2154BCN]
Tuesdayday,7th Nov	10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CET	5 Latest Innovations in Action – What’s New in VMware Cloud on AWS [CEIB1618BCN]
Tuesdayday,7th Nov	13:00 PM - 16:00 PM CET	Google Cloud Booth 305 Demo - Accelerate Cloud Adoption with Google Cloud VMware Engine
Wednesday,8th Nov	10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CET	Explore the New Advanced Features in VMware Cloud on AWS [ELW-HOL-2484-01-HBD]
Wednesday,8th Nov	11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CET	Unleash the Power of Google Cloud Services with Google Cloud VMware Engine [CEIB2411BCNS]
Wednesday,8th Nov	12:45 PM - 1:30 PM CET	Speed Your Azure Migration with the Latest Azure VMware Solution Features [CEIB2033BCN]
Wednesday,7th Nov	13:00 PM - 16:00 PM CET	Google Cloud Booth 305 Demo - Unlock the Power of generative AI with Google Cloud
Thursday,9th Nov	10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CET	A Customer View and What’s New with VMware Aria Operations for Networks [MAPB2298BCN]
Thursday,9th Nov	11:15 AM - 12:00 PM CET	Unlocking Success: How a Police Force Mastered a Seamless Live DC Migration [CXSB1936BCN]
Thursday,9th Nov	12:30 PM - 1:15 PM CET	Unlocking the Potential of Your Application Workloads with VMware Cloud [CEIB1773BCN]

If you are like me and you find VMware Explore website very hard to navigate I provided a direct link to VMware Explore Scheduler, so you no longer have to look for it :) VMware Explore 2023 Personal Schedule Link

My VMware Explore 2023 Session

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:31:24 +0200

Hello, VMware Explore 2023 Barcelona attendees! I am very thrilled to invite you to my session “Unleash the Power of Google Cloud Services with Google Cloud VMware Engine,” taking place at this year’s conference in Barcelona. My co-presenter for this session is Robert Riemer, from the Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE) specialist team.

Meet Us at the Google Cloud Booth

In our session we will focus on key advantages of Google Cloud VMware Engine, its architecture details, new features announced in 2023 and key advantages of using the service. After the session we will do a raffle, so come and ask questions :)

My VMware Explorer 2023 Barcelona Session - CEIB2411BCNS

I Am VMware vExpert Pro

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:00:36 +0200

Thank you VMware for honoring me a fifth time in a row as a vExpert Pro and overall tenth time as VMware vExpert. I couldn’t be more proud to achieve this honorable title.

Being recognized by VMware as a vExpert is a humbling experience. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication I have put into sharing my knowledge and expertise with the VMware community.

I would like to thank the Corey for their time and effort in selecting the vExpert Pro recipients. I would also like to thank VMware for creating such a vibrant and supportive community.

I am committed to continuing to contribute to the VMware community in any way that I can. I look forward to sharing more of my knowledge and expertise in the coming year.

10 Years as VMware vExpert

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 15:59:56 +0200

10 Years as VMware vExpert! I can’t believe it! I am so happy and I really can’t comprehend this :D

Thank you VMware for the recognition and all this years learning awesome technology and meeting awesome people. You are the best!

Here is my official VMware vExpert certificate. I am so proud :)

And finally my 10 stars

To find out more about VMware vExpert program visit following URL VMware vExpert Website

vExpert Gift Review - NX6412 Maxtang EHL30

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 20:00:56 +0100

I finally found some time to built and test the vExpert Gift which I received at VMware Explore 2022. The unit is quite small, compact and is completely fanless set. Let’s dive into the review.

Prerequisites

In order to run this box we need RAM and Storage. If you wish to run VMware ESXi there is a need to have USB based NIC. Unfortunately, VMware doesn’t support Realtek based chipsets.

However, there is a VMware Fling. What are VMware Flings? Flings are apps and tools built by our engineers and community that are intended to be explored. as per VMware Fling website. tl;dr - use on your own risk because it may simply not work. It is available for VMware ESXI starting from version 6.7 up to 8. You can download it from VMware Fling website VMware USB Fling

I bought following hardware for my box:

Not yet assembled unit.

Technical specification

Fortunately for use we have quite detailed specification of the hardware on both Intel and Maxtang website. The device is quite versatile as it has many USB ports, two NICs, is completely fanless and looks very heavy duty.

NX6412 Specification on Intel Website

NX6412 Specification on Maxtang Website

Technical specification	Component
Processor	CPU J6412
Processor Base Frequency	2.00GHz
Processor Burst Frequency	2.60GHz
Processor Cache	1.5MB L2
Processor TDP	10W
Memory Type	Dual Channel SO-DIMM DDR4
Memory Max. Capacity	32GB
Display	GPU Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
Display via	2xHDMI2.0
Ethernet Speed	10/100/1000 Mbps
Ethernet Controller	RTL8111H
Ethernet Interface	2x RJ45
Ethernet Wake on LAN	Yes
Audio	Audio Codec Realtek HD
Audio Interface	2-in-1 Audio Jack, Mic-in+Line-out
Storage	M.2 1xM.2 for 2242/2280 SSD (SATA ONLY) or 4G
Storage	SATA Optional
Expansion	M.2 1x M.2 for WiFi
Expansion	SIM 1
I/O	LAN x2
I/O	USB2.0 x2
I/O	USB3.2 x2
I/O	USB Type-C x1
I/O	HDMI2.0 x2
Dimension	Size 127mm x 127mm x 37mm
Power	Standard Port 12V DC-in
Temperature	Operating Temp. - 20°C to 60°C
Storage	Temp. - 40°C to 80°C
Cooling Method	Passive

ESXi Installation

ESXi installation is quite straightforward. However, as mentioned about networking part we need to use USB NIC adapter. those drivers aren’t included in the ESXi ISO and you need to integrate the drivers into the ISO. Fortunately for us, on the webpage https://www.virten.net/2020/09/tips-for-using-usb-network-adapters-with-vmware-esxi/ it is written how can we create custom ISO.

Things that work

So pretty much once the vUSB Fling is installed we can use the box pretty much without any issues. Let’s move to the things which doesn’t work.

Things that work but are problematic

In my opinion some of the things which doesn’t work well can be challenging.

TPM - UEFI Secure Boot

First thing which I had to spent some time on wast TPM. Although in BIOS we can configure TPM from time to time the device hang at the screen.

You simply can’t do anything than go to BIOS and reset TPM. Normally I wouldn’t bother but in my case the device is located in a hanging server rack it can be a bit troublesome.

Unfortunately there is no remote management like iLO or DRAC.

vUSB Fling

At the time of the installation ~ mid November vUSB Fling didn’t work with ESXi 7.0.3 and I had to install ESXI 7.0.2. Minor thing but still. In my opinion this is “the price” we must pay for the inconvinience. As the vUSB Fling got ESXi 8.0.0 support we may expect longer supportability but we can’t take things for granted.

EVC Mode

When joining the device into existing cluster you must EVC Mode. In this case we would have to lower down EVC Mode to Intel Haswell generation. As I had in my main box Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU D-1518 Processor, to make both of them work in a cluster I would need to put them both into new EVC enabled cluster.

Processor

Comparing to my 7 Years Xeon, this processor is very slow. I tried to run the same VM on the Maxtang and boot process was much slower.

Summary

I would like to thank again VMware and Cohesity for the gift. I was so happy that I received it and I couldn’t wait to assemble the unit. After few days of using I’ve decided to install ESXi and test it.

Will the unit stay in my homelab? That is a big YES, but… It will be reinstalled and I will install Ubuntu on it and use it as a single node Kubernetes by using https://microk8s.io/.

VMware Explore 2022 Summary

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 20:31:16 +0100

Oh my, oh my, what a fun was VMware Explore 2022. Please join me into reading about VMware Explore from the Partner perspective.

VMware Explore Session

My session went really well and we had more than 80% registered folks. As usual only 50% of them showed up which I find still very good result.

Watch My Session

VMware did a great job and released recordings of the sessions one or two days after the event. Wow! Great job. If you wish you can view recording of the session by visiting the link below.

Session - Breakout Session Bring the Power of Google Services to Google Cloud VMware Engine MCLB3097EURS

Google Cloud Booth

Another experience which I will never forget is the Google Cloud booth at VMware Explore. I had fantastic conversations with customers, really good questions were asked and I had a lot of fun.

Some pictures of the booth.

VMware Explore 2022 Summary

VMworld, sorry, VMware Explore 2022 was such a great event. First of all, I am super grateful for Wessel to invite me as a Google Cloud VMware Expert to join Google Cloud team at Explore 2022. Second of all I need to thank Vivek who invited me to (originally) his session and to be able to speak at VMworld/Explore.

I had such fun meeting all folks who attended Google Cloud booth. We had really great conversations and I had extreme fun. Demos, were very well prepared and I enjoyed showing them to visitors. I know that most of you visited us for swag :D, but I don’t mind at all. In a past I did that as well, but I tried to keep our discussions cool and I always “accelerated” your swag journey.

Especially, I enjoyed discussions with Polish folks and companies. Unfortunately, folks froM CD Projekt Red didn’t disguise when The Witcher 4 will be released :(

VMware Explore 2022 Photos

VMware Explore 2022 vExpert PC Gift

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 16:39:14 +0100

After returning from VMware Explore 2022 from Barcelona I am very pleased and happy. There are multiple reasons to that which I explain in later part of the post.

VMware vExpert Gift

First reason is that I received really unexpected gift sponsored by Cohesity and VMware - thank you both and especially Corey Romero :) Here are some pictures of it

If you wish to see the specification of the PC check this website NX6412 Specification.

Summary

In the next post I will write a bit more detailed review of the vExpert Gift.

My Session at VMware Explore EU 2022

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:08:01 +0100

A few weeks ago I was asked by a colleague from Google Cloud VMware Engine specialists team if I would be interrested in co-hosting a VMware Explore session in Barcelona. As GCVE is close to my heart and I never had such an opportunity to be a VMworld / VMware Expplore speaker so I took the chance.

My VMware Explore 2022 session focus on Google Cloud VMware Engine overview, advantages its bring into the enterprises and how companies can levarage Google Cloud products. Feel free to register and say hi to me after the session.

My VMware Explore 2022 Session - Bring the Power of Google Services to Google Cloud VMware Engine [MCLB3097EUR]

Triple vExpert 2022

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 13:58:24 +0200

I am really happy to announce that I was awarded 9th time in a row a vExpert award. I am really grateful for this and I am really proud to receive this achievement.

On top of that I received as well vExpert Cloud Provider award for my posts about Gogle Cloud VMware Engine.

And for the community work I received a fourth in a row vExpert Pro award.

Apply for vExpert

Feel free to contact me in case you would like to receive some help and infos all about VMware vExpert program. If you wish to apply and learn more about the program check my other post https://www.wojcieh.net/apply-for-vmware-vexpert-2022/.

Apply for VMware vExpert 2022

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:08:30 +0100

As every Year VMware opened vExpert Applications and you can as well apply until January 14th 2022. There is more than two weeks more to apply so don’t wait until the deadline and visit VMware vExpert Portal.

What is VMware vExpert Award?

I wrote about VMware vExpert program for many Years now - you can check my old posts with tag vExpert vExpert posts.

Still it is worth to mention again what is vExpert award.

The vExpert Program is about giving back to the community beyond your day job. The program is not focused on certifications or how much you know about the technology. We are looking for technologists who are blogging, advocating VMware publicly or within your company, doing speaking sessions, book writing, code / script sharing or anything directly related to giving back to the community on topics around VMware.

Who can apply?

In my opinion (as long time vExpert and vExpert Pro who is voting in vExpert applications) anyone who shares VMware products opinions, reviews, solutions and generally does the extra mile work can apply for vExpert.

How to apply?

In order to apply for vExpert award you need to visit VMware vExpert Apply portal and fill in application.

As vExpert Pro I’d like to mention several things which helps us Pro’s in voting process:

be detailed about your actions
provide as many publicly available resources as possible so we can verify
do not include your daily work tasks, we are looking for this extra mile achievements
provide link to your articles, blog entries, podcasts etc. It helps us a lot and make your application better

vExpert benefits

Here’s is list of some of the benefits for receiving the award:

Networking with 2,200+ vExperts / Information Sharing
Knowledge Expansion on VMware & Partner Technology
Opportunity to apply for vExpert BU Lead Subprograms (see below)
Direct Access to VMware Business Units via Subprograms
Blog Traffic Boost through Advocacy, @vExpert, @VMware, VMware Launch & Announcement Campaigns
1 Year VMware Licenses for Home Labs for almost all Products & Some Partner Products
Private VMware & VMware Partner Sessions
Gifts and Awards from VMware and VMware Partners
vExpert Celebration Parties at both VMworld US and VMworld Europe with VMware CEO, Rangarajan Raghuram
VMware Advocacy Platform Invite (share your content to thousands of vExperts & VMware employees who amplify your content via their social channels)
Private Slack Channels for vExpert and the BU Lead Subprograms

I need help - who should I contact?

That is super easy. VMware created vExpert Pro subprogram which is designed to support existing and new vExperts to guide them. You can ask Pro for advice, help or suggestion. We are there for you! Use this link to find your local vExpert Pro VMware vExpert Pro directory.

VMware vExpert Pro Award - 4th consecutive time in a row

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:59:20 +0200

VMware announced VMware vExpert Pro results and I am very proud to announce that I am in. It is a 4th consecutive time in a row when I received this award.

I am very proud about it and very grateful for the recognition from VMware.

I already wrote about VMware vExpert Pro program so feel free to take a look on them vExpert Pro posts

Feel free to contact me in case you would like to receive some help and infos all about VMware vExpert program.

8th time vExpert title

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 10:53:59 +0100

Last week VMware announced accounced it’s community awards. I love receiving this email from VMware :)

Congratulations on your vExpert Award!

Hi,

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to the vExpert program. 
Please be patient, over the next week we will setup your access, software licenses, certificates and vExpert badges. 

We will email you once this is completed.

I am super happy and super excited being awarded 8th time in a row. I started my blogging a long time ago. I remember having conversations with Maciej Lelusz about how to become VMware vExpert, the do’s and dont’s.

It took me a while to become VMware vExpert but it was worth it. You can check my vExpert profile here.

vExpert Second Round Apply and Why Should You do it?

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 08:45:55 +0200

It is this part of the Year where all the cool people which are in love in VMware products can again apply for a vExpert title. If you didn’t have a chance to do it in November 2019 now is you chance to do it.

How VMware vExpert program changed me?

I was blogging for about a two Years in a row about VMware products. I’ve read that there is this mythical program called vExpert. I knew that people who were vExperts were VMware gurus. Just to be there would be extremely important. I’ve asked my colleague Maciej Lelusz what to do. He told me everything back then I finally I’ve got the title.

Over the Years as vExpert what struck me the most was how helpful the vExperts are. They are always keen to help, exchange the knowledge and what is most important for me to simply enjoy VMware products.

vExpert Pro

vExpert Pro is a title to a certain people who are supposed to help existing vExperts and those who would like to apply for this prestigious title in terms of mentoring, advice or simply help.

Fortunately for you I am vExpert Pro so if you have any questions feel free to ask me. You can find as well other vExpert Pro from your country - follow the link vExpert Pro.

How to apply?

To apply simply visit this website VMware vExpert Apply.

Application form is quite easy to fill in so it shouldn’t be difficult task.

How to successfully apply?

Applying for a vExpert role and getting it isn’t always the same. Why? Simply because I’ve reviewed so many vExpert applications and some of them I had to reject.

Please consider to put in your application following information:

What you did for a community? Any events, evangelism, anything which you did outside of your job.
Please include any proof that you did it in form of URL. Event URL, VMUG appearance with link, link to your presentation, whatever URL. This helps a lot and saves my and your time.
Don’t include work activities. Work isn’t considered as community activities.

Why should you apply? Is it worth it?

You can learn from other vExpert. Slack channel is great tool to share the knowledge.
Quite often on Slack channel vExpert are looking for other colleges to grow their teams. In post-covid World might be very important.
Networking! Networking! Networking! - VMware vExpert community is huge and people are fantastic.
If you are sub-program vExpert you can interact directly with VMware Business Units. Who else will give you a possibility to influence how your next product release will look like?
Benefits
- VMware licenses.
- Recognition
- Private vExpert sessions with VMware BU’s or other vendors
- Gifts - we all love them :D
- vExpert Party
- VMware Advocacy

vExpert Program Benefits

Invite to our private #Slack channel
vExpert certificate signed by our CEO Pat Gelsinger.
Private forums on communities.vmware.com.
Permission to use the vExpert logo on cards, website, etc for one year
Access to a private directory for networking, etc.
Exclusive gifts from various VMware partners.
Private webinars with VMware partners as well as NFRs.
Access to private betas (subject to admission by beta teams).
365-day eval licenses for most products for home lab / cloud providers.
Private pre-launch briefings via our blogger briefing pre-VMworld (subject to admission by product teams)
Blogger early access program for vSphere and some other products.
Featured in a public vExpert online directory.
Access to vetted VMware & Virtualization content for your social channels.
Yearly vExpert parties at both VMworld US and VMworld Europe events.
Identification as a vExpert at both VMworld US and VMworld EU.

quiz2008.pl I jak tu nie kochać Microsoftu ? :D

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 23:27:13 +0000

Właśnie przed chwilą zostały ogłoszone wyniki pierwszej rundy konkursu dotyczącego znajomości nowego Windows Server 2008

W ogólnej klasyfikacji jestem na miejscu 581 na około 5500 uczestników.

W skład zestawu który otrzyma pierwsze 3000 osób wchodzi:

Windows Server 2008 Enterprise RTM (64 + 32bit) wersja do użytku testowego (NFR, zgodnie z warunkami EULA)
SQL Server 2008 CTP 5.0 + voucher na wersję finalną jak tylko się pojawi, również do użytku testowego (NFR)
Visual Studio 2008 Standard, wersja ewaluacyjna, ograniczona czasowo

Cieszą mnie przede wszystkim 2 rzeczy, po 1 oryginalny Windows Server 2008 a po 2, że ja marny mały człowieczek z MCP zająłem wyższe miejsca niż uczestnicy z MCSA czy MCSE 🙂