The VMware vSAN team is ready for VMworld round two and we can’t wait to meet you. If it’s not obvious, we are hyped about hyperconverged infrastructure, and the same can be said about our 15,000 customers. VMworld is the ideal place to check out VMware’s innovative technologies, including our market-leading hyperconverged infrastructure solution powered by vSAN. Get ready to nerd-out, because we have thrilling keynotes, engaging panels and leading insights waiting for you in Barcelona.
We’ve mapped out the top storage and availability activities at VMworld Europe. Catch all the highlights here:
Stop by at the Solutions Exchange
First stop: the VMware Booth on the Solutions Exchange floor. When you spot the Modernize the Data Center area, you’ll know you’re in the right place. We’ll be showcasing both vSAN and SRM, so stop by and get your questions answered.
The Solutions Exchange will also host the HCI Zone. We’ll focus on running mission-critical applications—from Containerized MySQL to SAP HANA to Apps running in the Edge. Find all of your vSAN solutions in one place so you can make an informed decision for your organization. Be sure to stop by the demo stations focused on vSAN, Virtual Volumes, vSAN in VMware Cloud, VMware Site Recovery (DRaaS to AWS) and SRM.
Swerve on over to Hands-On-Labs
Ready for a test drive? VMworld attendees gain special access to the latest VMware technologies without the purchase of equipment, software or licenses. You’ll want to check out the vSAN 6.7 lab as well as our VxRail lab which shows how to get started with a HCI appliance. It doesn’t get any easier to stand up hyperconverged infrastructure than that.
Plan Your Ideal Schedule
So many options, so little time! We can tell you this, there’s no such thing as a bad session. Come armed with questions for our storage experts and customer panelists. Make the most out of your trip.
vSAN & VxRail, SRM, Virtual Volumes, the list goes on. Our sessions will include real-life customers, industry analysts, and technical and business partners. Learn from and network with people who have common interests and questions. From spotlight sessions, to breakouts and group discussions, check out this blog with our Must-See vSAN sessions.
Still struggling to choose? Don’t miss the sessions below.
SHOWCASE KEYNOTE Innovating Beyond HCI: How VMware is Driving the Next Data Center Revolution [HCI3728KE] 07 November, 11:00 – 12:00 | Hall 8.0, Room 50
Understand where the technology is headed, see demos of the latest capabilities, and get a technical sneak peek at what’s coming to future-proof your business for the hybrid cloud, containers, and more. If you’re looking to lead your organization to the future and drive business value as an IT professional, this is a session you don’t want to miss.
And if that wasn’t enough of a reason to attend, raffle prizes will be awarded at the HCI Showcase Keynote. Sign up now.
VMware vSAN Technical Customer Panel on vSAN Experiences [HCI1615PE] 06 November, 12:30 – 13:30 | Hall 8.0, Room 40
Four different customers will take the stage for a panel discussion about their unique vSAN use cases. These customers all enjoy the benefits of vSAN: cost-efficient performance, storage convergence, reduced complexity, and increased scalability. Each customer has a unique perspective on how vSAN has helped solve technical problems and modernize their Data Centers. Lee Dilworth from VMware’s EMEA Storage & Availability team will moderate the session, keep the discussion interesting, and solicit audience participation to make this a truly interactive session.
HCI Vision Sessions from the “Father of vSAN [HCI1705BE and HCI1338BE] 07 November, 17:00 – 18:00 | Hall 8.0, Room 31
Learn at the feet of the master with Christos Karamanolis, CTO and founder of vSAN, as he discusses the future of HCI in two different sessions: one focusing on the importance of data lifecycle management in hybrid cloud and the other on the ideal operational environment for cloud-native applications, where he’ll be joined by Cormac Hogan, Chief Technologist.
Meet the Experts
Networking and vSAN with Myles Gray [MTE5208E] 06 November, 15:15 – 16:00 | Hall 8.0, Meet the Experts, Table 2 – Learn and ask questions about anything vSAN and networking related – stretched cluster topologies, Layer 2 or Layer 3 networks, the use of vSAN with networking overlays, and much more.
Understanding vSAN Data Placement with expert Pete Flecha [MTE5048E] 06 November, 11:15 – 12:00 and 07 November, 14:15 – 15:00 | Hall 8.0, Meet The Experts, Table 2 – We will discuss how vSAN distributes data across drives and hosts to ensure availability. This includes storage policy-based management (SPBM), RAID-1 mirroring and RAID- 5/6 erasure coding, and how these failure protection methods affect vSAN data placement.
At VMworld, attending our exciting sessions is only half the fun. There are also plenty of opportunities to socialize, network, meet new friends, relax, and enjoy yourself. Don’t miss the best VMworld Fest yet, featuring The Kooks, put on your dancing shoes and get ready to rock and roll!
We’re looking forward to meeting you in Barcelona. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for all the updates.
