ExploreVM Podcast

In another ExploreVM Podcast short, I speak with Matt Elliot about his first time at VMworld, and what it's like to attend VMworld as a Network expert at a Virtualization conference.

Do you have an idea or a topic for the show? Would you like to be a guest on the ExploreVM podcast? Or just keep up the conversation about VMworld 2018? If so, please contact me at the links below:

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On this episode of the podcast we begin a series on hyperconverged infrastructure. We're going to start with a guest who's put a few products through the ringer to decide which HCI vendor worked best for them.

To continue the conversation on hyperconverged infrastructure, or if you're an HCI vendor and would like to be a guest on the ExploreVM podcast, please reach me on Twitter, Email me: [email protected], or find me on Facebook. Once again, thank you for listening.

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As 2018 comes to an end, I look back at some sessions that haven't been featured on the podcast yet this season. This episode was originally intended to be a video featuring Mike Burkhart live at VMworld 2018. Unfortunately due to some technical difficulties during the editing process, we can only enjoy as an audio podcast.

If you'd like to continue the conversation about VMworld 2018, have an idea for a show, or would like to be a guest on the ExploreVM podcast, please reach me on twitter, @ExploreVM, Email me, [email protected], or find me at Facebook.com/explorevm. Once again, thank you for listening.

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On this episode of the ExploreVM podcast, we take a look back at the Nutanix .Next conference.

New Orleans played host to the 2018 Nutanix .Next conference. This year marked my 3rd consecutive year attending, and 2nd as a Nutanix technology champion. Communities manager Angelo Luchiani had plenty of surprises lined up for us, including having myself and other NTCs arrive at the Opening Keynote in a Mardi Gras float. He's also done an excellent job expanding a communities area, creating lightning tech talks, and providing an area for podcasters. I made sure to take full advantage of the space and pin down a few interviews for a short wrap up podcast.
In the first two segments, I chat with Angelo and Mike Gelhar about what's going on in the world of Nutanix followed by a discussion on Nutanix certification. The final segment is a bit of a one off, but it's relevant to those of us who do a lot of travel for work. I hope you enjoy.

As always, thank you for listening. There were several major product announcements made at the conference. My personal favorite is Beam. I've linked a few blog posts from fellow NTCs about these announcements in the show notes, and I will have my own post up in the near future.
If you'd like to continue the conversation about Nutanix .Next, have an idea for a show, or would like to be a guest on the ExploreVM podcast, please reach me on twitter, @ExploreVM, Email me, [email protected], or find me at Facebook.com/explorevm. Once again, thank you for listening.

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This special episode of the ExploreVM Podcast was recorded live at Camp Rubrik - Insiders Edition at the Rubrik Headquarters in Palo Alto, California. I was one of 15 influencer "Campers" to participate in this day long event featuring unprecedented access to the Rubrik Staff. In this round table discussion, I am joined by Byron Schaller, Brett Guarino, and Matt Crape as we chat about the day's events.


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Continuing to educate yourself in new technologies has been a recurring topic on this show. Today we're going to chat with a group that went a step further and started their own academy.

I strongly suggest taking a look at skylines academy to begin your Azure journey.

And hey, half off with code ExploreVM isn't too shabby either.

Also, what do you think of the new theme music? A long time friend of mine, Matt Carlson, sent over a song he felt was techy and nerdy, so a perfect fit for the show.

If you'd like to continue the conversation on Skylines Academy, have an idea for a show, or would like to be a guest on a future episdoe of the the ExploreVM Podcast, reach out to me on Twitter, @ExploreVM, email me [email protected], or facebook.com/explorevm.

https://www.skylinesacademy.com/ - Coupon Code: ExploreVM

Once again, thank you for listening!

This episode of the ExploreVM Podcast was recorded live at the Wisconsin VMUG UserCon on April 5th.

I was at the Wisconsin VMUG UserCon for the first time in a long time as an attendee, not a speaker. So I took the opportunity to have conversations with vCommunity members and take in more sessions.

I had a different interview approach in the first group of clips as I was "Ambush Interviewing" people. I walked up with a hot mic and just started the interview!

In the second session, I interview one of the nicest members of the vCommunity about his session, who turns the table on me shortly thereafter.

There's a unique aspect to the WI VMUG that i felt it was important to cover.
In a non-tech related topic, I spoke with one of the Wisconsin leaders about an initiative they've been working on for a couple of years.

In the final segment of the show, stumbled upon a few community members having a round table conversation. They were literally sitting at a round table. I dropped my recorder in the middle of Sean Massey and Nigel Hickey's chat, where we were eventually joined by another speaker from that day's UserCon,

If you've got a topic or idea for the show, or would like to be a guest on the ExploreVM Podcast, reach out to me on Twitter, @ExploreVM, email [email protected], or Facebook.com\ExploreVM. Once again, thank you for listening.

On this episode of the ExploreVM Podcast, we take a look at keeping the band, or in a more realistic setting, the family together when you and your partner are both working professionals.
As we all strive to succeed in business, its important to keep your family in mind as well
I know i could not have achieved half of what I've accomplished in my career if it wasn't for buy in and support from my family.
Be sure to take some time away from your job, studies, or projects and keep those loved ones close.
Do you have some tips on work life balance? Do you have an idea or a topic for the show? Would you like to be a guest on the ExploreVM podcast? If so, please contact me on Twitter: @ExploreVM, email [email protected], or Facebook.com/ExploreVM.

So you want to be an author? Learn about the fabulous world of writing, editing, publishing, and eventually swimming in a pool filled with money Scrooge McDuck style from a recently published author on this episode.
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In the first episode of season 2, we take a look a the future of IT, all the way to the year 2018.

As always, thank you for listening. If you'd like to be a guest on the ExploreVM podcast, have a show idea for a future episode, or continue the conversation on today's topics, please contact me at Email, Facebook, or Twitter