VMware vExpert 2012 Applications

Well the vExpert 2011 is coming to an end and the 2012 application process is about to get under way. There was a delay in the award of the 2011 vExperts so I still feel fresh to the whole program so it seems a little odd that the applications have come around again so . . . →Read More:VMware vExpert 2012 Applications

VCDX Mock Defence Session

The guys over at VSPECIALIST have come up with a great idea to help people that are planning on going down the VCDX path. They are putting together a mock VCDX defence panel to help prospective VCDX panel attendees to hone there defence and presentations skills.

The aim of the Defence Practice Event . . . →Read More:VCDX Mock Defence Session

Cisco UCS –Replacing a Copper Twinax SFP+ Transceiver with an Optical SFP+ Transceiver

I recently came across a customer that had limited space,power and cooling in there datacentre (very few who don’t right?) but wanted to put in a Vblock but to do so would need to split most of the UCS chassis across multiple racks and at opposing ends of the datahall. Traditionally,when I . . . →Read More:Cisco UCS –Replacing a Copper Twinax SFP+ Transceiver with an Optical SFP+ Transceiver

Virtualization Field Day 2 –Silicon Valley

I’m honoured to have been selected to attend the Gestalt IT Virtualisation Field Day of in Silicon Valley. This is my first time to this event,so even though I have followed the Tech Field Days before,I am looking forward to getting my stuck into what will be a long but rewarding few . . . →Read More:Virtualization Field Day 2 –Silicon Valley

Top VMware/virtualization blogs 2012–Get Voting

This years Virtualisation Top 100 Blogs voting sees vmackem.co.uk nominated for the first time.

As ever there are some very talented guys blogging away and its great for me to have my name on the board. I have not been as prolific as I would have liked recently but it has still been a . . . →Read More:Top VMware/virtualization blogs 2012–Get Voting

London VMUG Meeting–26th of January 2012

I’m often asked what virtualisation knowledge level people should have to attend one of the VMware user groups. The answer is ANYONE can attend,from just someone that has a interest in virtualisation and wants to broaden there knowledge to your seasoned virtualisation specialist. To be honest you will get something out of the . . . →Read More:London VMUG Meeting–26th of January 2012

Check out my Chinwag

I appeared on Mike Lavericks Chinwag this week discussing Vblock and FlexPod along with the VMTN Subscription movement.

http://www.rtfm-ed.co.uk/2011/12/02/chinwag-with-david-owen-vmackem/

(I did not mention the FlexBlock!!!)

UCS Manager 2.0 Platform Emulator Now Available

 

Click here to download.

Here’s a recap of the new hardware and software features that was introduced in UCS Manager 2.0.

New Hardware Features in Release 2.0(1)

Release 2.0(1s) adds support for:–Intel Xeon x5687 CPU on B200 M2 Release 2.0(1m) adds support for:–Cisco UCS 6248 Fabric interconnect –Cisco . . . →Read More:UCS Manager 2.0 Platform Emulator Now Available

Cisco UCS –Service Profile Creation issues due to UUID pool becoming stranded

A big thanks to my colleague Stuart Street for helping put this one together.

 

The Scenario:

Existing VMWARE 4.1 Cluster. 5 blades

Environment 1.3.(1t)

BIOS S5500.1.4.1f.0.120820101100

We needed to add a further 3 blades to the existing cluster.

So,the plan was to copy (clone)  from an existing service profile,create a . . . →Read More:Cisco UCS –Service Profile Creation issues due to UUID pool becoming stranded

VMware User Group–North East (UK)

As ever I’m always keen on promoting VMware in my home area of the North East. Even though I live pretty much as far away as its possible to be in the UK from my beloved Sunderland I still like to keep my finger on the pulse.

The North East is about to get . . . →Read More:VMware User Group–North East (UK)

What I'm Reading

Planned books:

Current books:

  • VMware vSphere Design

    VMware vSphere Design by Forbes Guthrie,Scott Lowe,Maish Saidel-Keesing

  • VMware vSphere 5 Clustering Technical Deepdive

    VMware vSphere 5 Clustering Technical Deepdive by Frank Denneman,Duncan Epping

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