As the market for infrastructure automation platforms continues to evolve, organizations are increasingly in search of solutions that extend beyond traditional configuration management and automation orchestration functions. They are now keenly interested in features such as modeling, compliance, and vulnerability management, which provide comprehensive and advanced capabilities. This week on The Virtually Speaking Podcast Pete and John sit down with special guests Stephen Hudak and Matthew Hays, to hear how Honeywell's IT Team is extending their private cloud to edge locations, standardizing and optimizing datacenter operations.  

As the market for infrastructure automation platforms continues to evolve, organizations are increasingly in search of solutions that extend beyond traditional configuration management and automation orchestration functions. They are now keenly interested in features such as modeling, compliance, and vulnerability management, which provide comprehensive and advanced capabilities. This week on The Virtually Speaking Podcast Pete and John sit down with special guests Stephen Hudak and Matthew Hays, to hear how Honeywell's IT Team is extending their private cloud to edge locations, standardizing and optimizing datacenter operations.

Optimizing Data Center Operations

The capabilities found in the vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA) has really resonated with VMware customers.  Better performance, improved efficiency, simplified operations, lower total cost of ownership and its unique features makes the future clear for customers and partners. Since its debut in vSAN 8, and enhancements introduced in vSAN 8 U1, many new and existing customers have been enthusiastically moving through the process of introducing the ESA into their own environment. Read more

The capabilities found in the vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA) has really resonated with VMware customers.  <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/vsan-8-u1-express-storage-architecture-faster-ever" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Better performance</a>, <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/raid-56-performance-raid-1-using-vsan-express-storage-architecture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">improved efficiency</a>, <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/auto-policy-management-capabilities-esa-vsan-8-u1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">simplified operations</a>, <a href="https://core.vmware.com/resource/vsan-8-total-cost-ownership-tco" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lower total cost of ownership</a> and its unique features makes the future clear for customers and partners. Since its debut in vSAN 8, and enhancements introduced in vSAN 8 U1, many new and existing customers have been enthusiastically moving through the process of introducing the ESA into their own environment. <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/virtually-speaking-vsan-express-storage-architecture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a>

vSAN Express Storage Architecture

Oracle Cloud VMware Solution (OCVS) was made generally available in August 2020, and since then, it has seen rapid growth in overall customer adoption. The OCVS plays a pivotal role in VMware’s Multi-Cloud vision. This week on Virtually Speaking we welcome Jatin Purohit to discuss the details of this solution. Read more

Oracle Cloud VMware Solution (OCVS) was made generally available in August 2020, and since then, it has seen rapid growth in overall customer adoption. The OCVS plays a pivotal role in VMware’s Multi-Cloud vision. This week on Virtually Speaking we welcome Jatin Purohit to discuss the details of this solution. <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/virtually-speaking-oracle-cloud-vmware-solution" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a>

Oracle Cloud VMware Solution

This week on the Virtually Speaking Podcast we welcome Emad Younis and Joe Sarabia to discuss the details of Azure VMware Solution. Read more 

This week on the Virtually Speaking Podcast we welcome Emad Younis and Joe Sarabia to discuss the details of Azure VMware Solution. <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/virtually-speaking-azure-vmware-solution" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a>

Azure VMware Solution

This week on the Virtually Speaking Podcast Pete and John welcome back Google Principle Developer Kelsey Hightower to share his thoughts on Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI. Throughout the episode, Kelsey delves into the technical aspects of generative AI, discussing topics such as machine learning algorithms, neural networks, and deep learning. He also talks about the challenges that come with developing and implementing generative AI models, including ethical concerns and data privacy. Read more

This week on the Virtually Speaking Podcast Pete and John welcome back Google Principle Developer Kelsey Hightower to share his thoughts on Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI. Throughout the episode, Kelsey delves into the technical aspects of generative AI, discussing topics such as machine learning algorithms, neural networks, and deep learning. He also talks about the challenges that come with developing and implementing generative AI models, including ethical concerns and data privacy. <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/virtually-speaking-podcast-generative-ai-kelsey-hightower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a>

Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI

On this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast Pete and John welcome Pete Keohler to walk through the details of this latest release. Read more

On this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast Pete and John welcome Pete Keohler to walk through the details of this latest release. <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/virtually-speaking-podcast-announcing-vsan-8-update-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a>

Announcing VMware vSAN 8 Update 1

Today VMware announces the vSphere 8 Update 1 release. With this release, customers benefit from enhanced operational efficiency for admins, supercharged performance for higher-end AI/ML workloads, and elevated security across the environment. Read more

Today VMware announces the vSphere 8 Update 1 release. With this release, customers benefit from enhanced operational efficiency for admins, supercharged performance for higher-end AI/ML workloads, and elevated security across the environment. <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/virtually-speaking-podcast-vsphere-8-update-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a>

Announcing vSphere 8 Update 1

This week on the Virtually Speaking Podcast we welcome Mike McLaughlin and Belu De Arbelaiz to discuss VMware Ransomware Recovery for VMware Cloud DR. Read more 

This week on the Virtually Speaking Podcast we welcome Mike McLaughlin and Belu De Arbelaiz to discuss VMware Ransomware Recovery for VMware Cloud DR. <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/virtually-speaking-podcast-vmware-ransomware-recovery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a>

VMware Ransomware Recovery for VMware Cloud DR

This week on the Virtually Speaking Podcast we welcome VMware Director of Product Marketing, Himanshu Singh to discuss the details of vSphere+ and vSphere+ Standard Edition.  Read more

This week on the Virtually Speaking Podcast we welcome VMware Director of Product Marketing, Himanshu Singh to discuss the details of vSphere+ and vSphere+ Standard Edition.  <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/virtually-speaking-introducing-vsphere-standard-edition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a>

Introducing vSphere+ Standard Edition

Kelsey Hightower

This year at VMware Explore the Virtually Speaking Podcast caught up with Google Distinguished Engineer Kelsey Hightower. Kelsey discusses the secure software supply chain, service oriented networking, and the role of the virtual machine in the context of containers and serverless. Read more

This year at VMware Explore the Virtually Speaking Podcast caught up with Google Distinguished Engineer Kelsey Hightower. Kelsey discusses the secure software supply chain, service oriented networking, and the role of the virtual machine in the context of containers and serverless. <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/virtually-speaking-podcast-vmware-explore-kelsey-hightower" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a>

VMware Explore: Kelsey Hightower

The Virtually Speaking Podcast is a weekly technical podcast dedicated to discussing VMware topics related to storage and availability. Each week Pete Flecha and John Nicholson bring in various subject matter experts from VMware and within the industry to discuss their respective areas of expertise.

Last week at VMware Explore Europe the Virtually Speaking Podcast caught up with Statistics Netherland (CBS)'s Sander Janssen who explains how they automated a statistical analytics pipeline with Greenplum and Containers. Read more

Last week at VMware Explore Europe the Virtually Speaking Podcast caught up with Statistics Netherland (CBS)'s Sander Janssen who explains how they automated a statistical analytics pipeline with Greenplum and Containers. <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/virtually-speaking-podcast-statistics-netherlands-and-vmware-greenplum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a>

Statistics Netherlands automating a statistical analytics pipeline with Greenplum

Last week at VMware Explore Europe, the Virtually Speaking Podcast caught up with IDC Research Director Phillip Silitschanu who shares his take on the rising adoption of Blockchain. Read more

Last week at VMware Explore Europe, the Virtually Speaking Podcast caught up with IDC Research Director Phillip Silitschanu who shares his take on the rising adoption of Blockchain. <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/virtually-speaking-podcast-idc-vmware-blockchain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a>

IDC on VMware Blockchain

It's been a great week at VMware Explore Europe filled with announcements, jam packed sessions, technical discussions and reuniting with the Vmware community. On this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast Pete and John recap the week with Pete Koeher and VMware CTO Kit Colbert. Read more

It's been a great week at VMware Explore Europe filled with announcements, jam packed sessions, technical discussions and reuniting with the Vmware community. On this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast Pete and John recap the week with Pete Koeher and VMware CTO Kit Colbert. <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/virtually-speaking-podcast-vmware-explore-europe-recap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a>

VMware Explore Europe Recap

Frank Denneman

Duncan Epping

VMware Explore Europe is upon us. On this episode of The Virtually Speaking Podcast Pete caught up with Duncan Epping and Frank Denneman at Explore US to discuss the latest VMware announcements and their latest venture into the world of podcasting. 

VMware Explore Europe is upon us. On this episode of The Virtually Speaking Podcast Pete caught up with Duncan Epping and Frank Denneman at Explore US to discuss the latest VMware announcements and their latest venture into the world of podcasting.

VMware Explore - Duncan Epping and Frank Denneman

This year at VMware Explore The Virtually Speaking Podcast had a chance to speak to Engineer IV Chrys Bundy about how PODS (a company that moves containers) is moving to containers.  

This year at VMware Explore The Virtually Speaking Podcast had a chance to speak to Engineer IV Chrys Bundy about how PODS (a company that moves containers) is moving to containers.

VMware Explore - PODS

On this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast Pete and John welcome VMware Sr Staff Solution Architect and prolific blogger William Lam to discuss homelab recommendations for vSphere 8. Read more

On this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast Pete and John welcome VMware Sr Staff Solution Architect and prolific blogger William Lam to discuss homelab recommendations for vSphere 8. <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/virtually-speaking-podcast-vsphere-8-homelab-edition" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a>

vSphere 8 Homelab Edition

On this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast, VMware Technology Director Jad El-Zein explains how VMware Aria helps power your cloud operating model and unify your multi-cloud management. Read more

On this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast, VMware Technology Director Jad El-Zein explains how VMware Aria helps power your <a href="https://www.vmware.com/cloud-solutions/multi-cloud-ops.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cloud operating model</a> and unify your multi-cloud management. <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/virtually-speaking-podcast-vmware-aria" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a>

Introducing VMware Aria

This week on the Virtually Speaking Podcast, Lead Data Scientist, Ian Pytlarz shares how Purdue University developed a system to help contain the spread of COVID-19, allowing them to continue operations in person from fall 2020 onward. This data-driven decision making system was built on VMware Greenplum. Read more

This week on the Virtually Speaking Podcast, Lead Data Scientist, Ian Pytlarz shares how Purdue University developed a system to help contain the spread of COVID-19, allowing them to continue operations in person from fall 2020 onward. This data-driven decision making system was built on VMware Greenplum. <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/virtually-speaking-podcast-purdue-university-and-vmware-greenplum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a>

Purdue University and VMware Greenplum

On this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast Pete and John talk to ASX CIO Dan Chesterman about their DLT-as-a-service offering built on the VMware Blockchain platform, to help organizations accelerate development of new DLT apps across many industry use cases while reducing cost and complexity of deploying their own blockchain environment. Read more

On this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast Pete and John talk to ASX CIO Dan Chesterman about their DLT-as-a-service offering built on the VMware Blockchain platform, to help organizations accelerate development of new DLT apps across many industry use cases while reducing cost and complexity of deploying their own blockchain environment. <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/virtually-speaking-podcast-asx-and-vmware-blockchain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a>

ASX and VMware Blockchain

VMware vSphere 8, the enterprise workload platform, brings the benefits of cloud to on-premises workloads, supercharges performance through DPUs and GPUs, and accelerates innovation with an enterprise-ready integrated Kubernetes runtime. This week on the Virtually Speaking Podcast Pete and John welcome Féidhlim O'Leary to discuss the details of this release. Read more

VMware vSphere 8, the enterprise workload platform, brings the benefits of cloud to on-premises workloads, supercharges performance through DPUs and GPUs, and accelerates innovation with an enterprise-ready integrated Kubernetes runtime. This week on the Virtually Speaking Podcast Pete and John welcome Féidhlim O'Leary to discuss the details of this release. <a href="https://core.vmware.com/blog/virtually-speaking-podcast-introducing-vmware-vsphere-8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a>

Introducing VMware vSphere 8

I stumbled across this podcast about a month and a half ago. Since then I have listened to almost every episode and repeated a few. I am preparing for VCP certification and some of the episode have been a tremendous help with that endeavor.

#LUNsSuck

Entertaining and Informative

I enjoy this podcast. It has the usual cast of characters/guests doing the rounds on these enterprise tech podcasts from NetApp Communities (now Tech ONTAP), Geek Whisperers, Speaking in Tech, et al. The hosts and guests get to build their careers and I get to learn from them because they love to talk and share. More importantly, Virtually Speaking has clean language, and a more elevated discourse, which only adds credence to the discussion and content. Keep up the good work, Pete.

Elevated discourse

Virtually Speaking Podcast

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