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VMworld TechTalks powered by vBrownBags

This show is about to get very very real. In a week’s time VMworld will be in full swing,  the first Tech Talks will be in the can and available in recorded form for those who couldn’t be there. Here’s … Continue reading

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VMworld Tech Talks schedule is out

The schedule doc has been released for Mike Letschin’s vExpert hour, Randy Keener’s Unsupported sessions and the vBrownBag Tech Talks. Now you can decide whether to go to the sessions you planned or hang out in the community space to … Continue reading

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It is ready. AutoLab v1.0 released

After a couple more months work AutoLab v1.0 is released, now with View, vCloud and Veeam.  Details on the announcement post on Labguides.com as well as some information on ProfessionalVMware.com Also don’t forget the APAC Virtualization podcast tonight which will … Continue reading

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Veeam sponsor AutoLab

That’s right, you heard it here first.  I am delighted to announce that Veeam has agreed to sponsor the AutoLab.  This is great for the development of the AutoLab and ultimately the users of the AutoLab. Please head over to … Continue reading

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Revving up for VMworld

It’s less than a month until VMworld in San Francisco and there’s some serious excitement building.  This morning was the first allocation of tickets to the VMunderground party, this was one of my two favourite parties at VMworld last year. … Continue reading

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TechTalks by vBrownBags at VMworld

Ever since the VMworld session acceptance and rejection emails came out we’ve been working on helping people whose sessions were rejected an opportunity to present.  Today the vBrownBag team are delighted to announce that together with the VMware communities team … Continue reading

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APAC vBrownBag returns tomorrow

It’s not too late to signup and attend the new series of the APAC vBrownBag webinars. We start tomorrow with Virtualizing Business Critical Applications.  Michael Webster will present, he’s warming up to delivering VMworld sessions on making happy DBAs and … Continue reading

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vSphere 5 AutoLab Automation uncovered

I’ve started a series of articles in ProfessionalVMware.com that delve into the automation inside the AutoLab. Starting with the overview article and then looking at the Windows builds in the second article. I will keep going through the automation parts … Continue reading

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APAC Virtualization Podcast – Small Business Virtualization

We will talk about the issues and benefits when all you have is one virtualization host.  Dive in and have a chat with us on Wednesday night. All the details at the podcast blog www.apacvirtual.com

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vSphere 5 AutoLab updated

Last night I posted the V0.8 release of the AutoLab on labguides.com This release is mainly to support Windows 2008R2 SP1 and vSphere 5.0 Update 1 along with improvements to the automation. Speaking of the automation I also posted  here … Continue reading

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