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Next VMUG - Dec. 9th

tgradig — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:52:51 GMT

All,
Time is flying by fast. It seems like the last VMUG was only a couple weeks ago. Our next VMUG is scheduled for Dec. 9th. *****Note the start of this one *******10am****** Sequel Data will be brining in their truck for some demos. Check them out at www.sequeldata.com

10:00 – Intro
10:15 – Sequel Data - Jonathan Clifton
10:30 – AppSense - Windy Wills
11:30 – Lunch “Big Apple Café / NYPD Deli”
12:00 – EMC – Mitch Berke
1:00 – Drawings
1:15 – Q&A Open Session
3:00 – Meeting Adjourn

Tony Gradig
VMUG Leader.

Workstation 7 discount

bnelson — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:10:27 GMT

I have a 25% off promo for the VMware store for Workstation 7 I wont' need. Expires tonight.

I would prefer to give this to an SMB customer.

Brian Nelson

Cisco Nexus Patch Info

tgradig — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 21:33:11 GMT

I found this online when looking at the patches being installed on vShpere and saw this. If you plan on using the Nexus stuff, please read.

vCenter Update Manager does not list patches or updates for Cisco Nexus 1000V by default. This knowledge base article provides the procedure for adding a Cisco Nexus 1000V patch source to vCenter Update Manager.

See KB Article: 1013134 on how to add the Cisco Nexus Patch info into update manager.

Tony Gradig

VMUG Leader

DFW VMUG - Sept 22nd.

tgradig — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:24:52 GMT

Great turnout for the Sept. VMUG. We pretty much pushed the room to the max, but overall it was a great VMUG. I look forward to seeing everyone at the next one.

I would like to thank the sponsors. With-out them, there is no VMUG. If you would like more info about them, please give them a call.

Kristana Blake - Field Marketing Manager - NetApp - 972-759-7576 Direct - 214-886-6077 Mobile - kblake@netapp.com

Erik Sampsel - Regional Sales Manager - Tripwire / vWire - Direct: 972-562-2570 - Cell: 469-223-3423 - ESampsel@tripwire.com

Larry Ledesma - Data Center Sales Specialist - Novell, Inc. - 214-734-1235 - larry.ledesma@platespin.com

Also, a thanks to TrainSignal for providing some swag also. They have really good training CD's. Check them out at http://www.trainsignal.com.

Would like to speak at a future meeting

tgradig — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:06:53 GMT

Can you send me your info? I have 40 other sponsors who would like to help also with the VMUGs so no guarantees.

Tony Gradig

VMUG Leader

tonygradig@texashealth.org

Trying to get USB key dongle to work in VM Guest machine

tgradig — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:40:59 GMT

You might want to try and post it on the virtual machine and guest OS Forum. This is designed more for the DFW User Group and Local Invitations.

Tony Gradig

VMUG Leader.

South Central VIP Cocktail Reception - VMword, San Francisco

jgiardina — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:03:07 GMT

Sorry, here is the correct link:

http://info.vmware.com/content/6944_VMworld_SC_Reception_REG?src=EM_09Q3_VMW_OTHER_VMWORLD-RECEPTION-SCENTRAL_SALESINV&ossrc=EM_09Q3_VMW_OTHER_VMWORLD-RECEPTION-SCENTRAL_SALESINV

Best free operating system to run Informix on VM-ware?

magnuss — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:39:55 GMT

I would suggest CentOS or Ubuntu. Two of my favorite free OS builds. OpenSolaris is also an option if you're more comfortable in a solaris environment.

Application Performance

VMobserver — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:21:03 GMT

What is the strategy that most organizations are adopting to monitor application performance and troubleshoot in the virtual domain?

"While server virtualization is happening at a rapid rate, tools for managing application performance in these environments have not kept pace," said Will Cappelli, research vice president at Gartner. "In order to understand application behavior, one needs to combine data from the dynamically reconfiguring application layer, network layers, and virtualization layer. Traditional tools which assume that the environments remain static while an application executes are not answering the needs of the Global 2000."

Cost and complexity are 2 major inhibitors that have been overcome by Network Instruments who has a long track record of monitoring and isolating the root-cause of performance problems in the physical domain. http://www.networkinstruments.com/products/observer/virtualization.html

See a workflow sequence attached and download the VM brochure at http://www.networkinstruments.com/assets/pdf/virtualization_b.pdf

Full demonstrations and evaluations can be arranged by calling Rick Kingsley of Network Instruments at 972-219-6811 or by email at rkingsley@netinst.com

N Dallas Solaris/VMware Admin-Maxsys

juvruda — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:20:09 GMT

Thank you for contacting the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. I am unavailable to respond to your email at this time. If you need immediate assistance, please contact the Helpdesk at (817) 399-2100.

Thank You,

Allen Juvrud,
Network Engineer
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD
juvruda@hebisd.edu

Job Posting Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions

ZOMB33 — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:21:05 GMT

Our company (Atlas Copco Drilling Solutions)is looking to fill an open position in our IT dept. Attached is the job description that is to be filled. If you are interested, or know of anyone interested, you should go to Monster to apply for the position.

Thanks,

Eric Talamantes

Office: 972.496.7436

June 17th VMUG Material

tgradig — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:48:56 GMT

We found a problem after upgrading to 4 with vmotion. Make sure you read this thread also on how to fix it.

http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1011294{font}

DFW VMUG - Venue

tgradig — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:05:48 GMT

The largest group to date has been 100 people. We had 200 sign up. Not sure why the other 100 didn't show up, but I am trying to plan for future growth. If the numbers stay the same, I will keep it at Texas Health in Arlington. If I have to move to a large venue, I'm sure everyone doesn't want to see the same vendor with deep pockets at every meeting. I am looking at other things as well; More sponsors, Platinum, Gold, Silver etc to setup booths at the meetings and that would help offset the cost of having it at a hotel or large venue.

DFW VMUG - June 17th

tgradig — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:00:52 GMT

If you can't make the VMUG, I would try to make it to one of the VSphere Launch Tours. June 2nd or June 11th.

http://info.vmware.com/content/5922vSphereTour_REG?src=EM_09Q2_VMW_OTHER_VSPHERE-LAUNCH-TOUR-SALESINV&ossrc=EM_09Q2_VMW_OTHER_VSPHERE-LAUNCH-TOUR-SALESINV

Looking for VMWARE Training...

davidmdavis — Thu, 14 May 2009 15:56:52 GMT

Hi,

I have used VMware Education classes in the past and they are very good. The only downside is the cost and there may be a wait to take the next available class.

As an alternative, I suggest you checkout my VMware ESX Server video training course. It is a 17 hour course and for $397 it is a great deal compared to classroom training. I will be releasing a new longer course later this summer covering ESX 4 and vSphere.

I am a member of the DFW VMUG and will be at the next meeting if you would like to talk more about VMware training.

Thanks,

David Davis, vExpert, VCP, CCIE

Train Signal, Inc - the global leader in video training for IT Pros

VShpere Launch Tour DFW Area - June 2nd and June 11th

tgradig — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:11:26 GMT

All,

VMware is having a VSphere Launch Tour in the DFW Area.

June 2nd - Fort Worth

June 11th - Plano, Texas

I am trying to get the link, but see the attachment for the announcement if you didn't get it.

Thanks,

Tony Gradig

DFW VMUG Leader

DFW VM Users Group

VMobserver — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:22:28 GMT

If there is interest from the Dallas members, Network Instruments would enjoy the opportunity to present their capabilities for traffic,
application, and security monitoring in the VM environment. The new vTap functionality is what enables them to offer integrated layer 2-7

visibility across the physical and virtual domains.

VMblog.com article

VM Solution Details

Please contact Rick Kingsley, South Central Territory Mgr, at rkingsley@netinst.com or 972-219-6811.

You might also want to simply Google "Network Instruments" and "Virtualization"

Dallas VMUG - March Sponsors

tgradig — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:45:41 GMT

Sorry I haven't been posting info lately, I will work on getting more info out to the group more often. Our next VMUG isin late June. Be on the look-out for the request.

I would like to thank our sponsors from the last VMUG in March. If you have any questions, please give them a call. They all did a great job and offer a lot in making VMware a success in your company.

EMC - Mitch Berke - berke_mitch@emc.com

Akorri - Bob Collins - bcollins@akorri.com

Forsythe - Hank Johnson (District Manager) hjohnson@forsythe.com

I received a lot of requests from the EMC customers as to where they should go to get our Storage Viewer VC plug-in. The EMC Storage Viewer Plug-in has been posted to Powerlink and is available for download by customers & partners at: Home > Support > Product and Diagnostic Tools > Symmetrix Tools > Symmetrix Tools for VMware There is also demonstration video available on You Tube at: [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=emc+storage+vie]wer+plug-in&aq=f Tony GradigVMUG Leader

Closing the VM Visibility Gap

VMobserver — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:16:05 GMT

Central to any performance monitoring effort is the ability to monitor seamlessly across physical and virtualized environments.
Using the Observer platform, organizations obtain enterprise-wide views of virtualized resources and performance within virtualized
and physical environments.

VMblog.com article

VM Solution Details

Webinars scheduled for May 1st, May 7th & 8th as delivered by Network Instruments who is also available to present at local
User Group meetings. Register to attend or send inquiries to Rick Kingsley at rkingsley@netinst.com

Dallas VMUG

tgradig — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:35:24 GMT

The user group is very much active. Just not a lot of posts on the fourms. We had a meeting last month and the next one is scheduled for June. Details to come soon.

Tony G.

VMUG Leader

VMWare Install

OldManRiver — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:55:32 GMT

All,

Following install HowTos and have threads at:

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=84275

http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=6822613#post6822613

You can see I have a version problem, so need to know which VMWare version I need. My W2K is SP1, but also have the SP3/SP4 upgrade, but on seperate dissks. That may be where the problem is.

Thanks!

OMR

LAN-Free VCB Restore -- over Fibre Channel like backups?

dconvery — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:47:52 GMT

If you use VMware Converter, it restores the VM over the network, but it handles the files a little differently. You should test that. It may be faster.

Dave

************************
Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties.
Doug Larson

VMUG March 10th

tgradig — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:52:57 GMT

BTW, Dave and Busters will hold about 150 people. I would like to ask that if you are not a direct user of the product, that you please give up your seat to someone that is.

If you would like to sponosor a VMUG, please send me an email and we can talk about it.

Thanks,

Tony Gradig

VMUG

tonygradig@texashealth.org

newbie problem ethernet and disk

gatoor — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:08:42 GMT

I have just started using VMware server 2, I am having a couple of issues.

I have the host as fedore core 10. The Client as Windows Vista. I am having trouble with nat and with getting to a disk drive.

The fedora host has a 750 GB shared disk. I can get to this disk from every computer in the work group.

When I bring up the vista client. I can no longer get to anydisk on the group from any computer.

The Vista client will get onto the internet but will not see any disks that are shared in the group.

the fedora machine has 2 nics and so 2 ip address. I have the vista machine set up with only 1 nat address at present but it shows as 2 in the network page. both as connection 21?

I will eventually (after consept proof). have 2 address on the vista machine with hard addressing.

I also need to access the Blu-ray burner (ide) and as I said I would like to get to a sata disk I don't care if it is done directly or thru a shared network.

Thanks Brad Earl

New VMUG Leader?

tgradig — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:39:02 GMT

Tony is still the VMUG leader. The next VMUG is March 10th.

Tony G.

Job Posting: Senior Virtualization & Storage Engineer

incubus240 — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:58:27 GMT

No, but the position is on hold right now due to budget freeze. Are you looking to move to Dallas soon?

Need some Fusion "training"

twgrocks — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:19:36 GMT

I am a business owner in North Dallas and have recently made the switch from PC to Mac. Need someone with Fusion experience to help us work around a few minor issues that we are experiencing. I'm confident that this isn't a "huge" project and could probably be handle before or after normal work hours. Please reply if you're interested/qualified and available. - Thanks

64bit Vista host - WinXPProSP2 Guest - Guest Installation hung

ejhenry — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:20:17 GMT

I'm replying to myself...but I found an article related to a KB article that discusses how XP gets hung on a video driver during install. I slipstreamed this hotfix into my original XP Pro cd...then tried again, and it worked without a hitch!

VMUG

mgraybiel — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:16:56 GMT

Previous posting says the next meeting is March. http://communities.vmware.com/thread/178921?tstart=0

DFW Event Nov 20th: Next Gen Data Center - Three Industry Leaders - One Collaborative Architecture

NFoss — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:46:18 GMT

The Data Center Architecture of the future brought to you by the collaboration of industry leaders VMware, Cisco Systems, and NetApp!

All Three companies have come together to create a one day seminar that will review the roadmap of Data Center technology and discuss their common vision of the Architecture of the Future. Seminar will include an afternoon technical track and white board cafe with engineering resources from all three. Get the top engineering minds to discuss your data center three on one. Executive luncheon hosted by Morgan Stanley. Q & A Session with economist and management of Cisco, NetApp, and VMware followed by ROI planning.

Thursday, November 20, 2008
9:00 - 3:00PM
Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas
221 E. Las Colinas Blvd. Irving, TX 75039

Register Here: http://www.arrowecs.com/netapp/inx/

Call Neil Foss (469) 549-3916 if you have trouble or would like for more details!

Event sponsored and hosted by:
INX Inc. http://www.inxi.com/

Follow-up Oct VMUG

tgradig — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:46:03 GMT

All,

Just wanted to say thanks for making the DFW VMUG a great success. I also wanted to thank our sponsors (vmSight, Dell, and CompuCom). Without them, we wouldn't have a VMUG. Please contact them directly if you have questions regarding their presentations.

Marl Moeller - 404-227-3854 - Cell - 678-397-0455 -
Work/Fax - Mmoeller@vmsight.com - www.vmsight.com

Gari Brown - 972-740-8327 – Cell - 972-475-3456 - Office - Gari_brown@dell.com - www.dell.com/storage

Paul Stanley - 214-202-3384 - Cell - 972-856-5720 - Office - Paul.stanley@Compucom.com - www.compucom.com

I also wanted to attach the link for Storage VMotion. (Thanks Chris)

http://akutz.googlecode.com/files/SVMotionClientSetup-0.4.4.msi

Remember after it is
installed through the that you will need to enable it from within your VIC client (Plugins > Manage
Plugins... > Installed > Enable SVMotion)

Our next meeting will be in March..Look forward to seeing all of you there.

Tony G.

VMUG Pres.

DFW Event - Cloud Computing: Changing The Game (Chance to win Cowboys Tickets)

tgradig — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:46:55 GMT

Event Details
Cloud Computing: Changing The Game
Date: Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm

Venue
Texas
Stadium
2401 East Airport Freeway
Irving, TX
75062

Join us for a morning of technology inside the Dallas Cowboys locker room at Texas
Stadium and learn more about how the Cloud is being used to increase agility
and reduce infrastructure costs by enterprises like yours. Speakers from
Terremark and VMware will showcase cloud computing and its underlying
technologies, discuss how to evaluate clouds and cloud providers, and provide a
live demonstration of Terremark’s Enterprise Cloud.

After the show, we’ll provide a tour of the Stadium, a networking luncheon, and
have a drawing for tickets to the upcoming Cowboys-Giants game. I hope
you can make this invitation-only event – please register at http://www.theenterprisecloud.com/tour/dallas

Park at Gate 1, in front of Adminstrative Office.

DFW - VMUG - October 28th

tgradig — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:29:12 GMT

Yes you can still attend. See you tomorrow.

Tony G

DFW Area Data Center Launch - Free Stuff! (VMware, Acronis)

justingiardina — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:30:37 GMT

The above link does not seem to update if I update the thread. Use this link to sign up:

http://www.iland.com/resources/dallas.aspx

Thanks!

VMWare discount Training Vouchers

tgradig — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:12:11 GMT

I would find out where you can use the voucher and call that company to find out if they are ligit. Beware of the con man.

Anyone heading to VMWorld??

tgradig — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:18:30 GMT

I will be heading to VMWorld this year and was wondering if anyone else is planning on joining. Maybe you can share your notes at the next VMUG.

Thanks,
Tony Gradig

VMUG Pres.

Signing up for VMware emails

tgradig — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:36:20 GMT

All,

If you wonder why you don't get all the emails from VMware, you may have acidentially unsubscribed from them. I didn't realize I had my notifications turned off. Here is a website that will help you turn on your notifications so you can get updates from VMware again.

http://campaign.vmware.com/usergroup/Notes/Tips_for_VMUG_Unsubscribes.html

and

http://info.vmware.com/content/subscription

Thanks

Tony G

Problems with 3.5u2....

tgradig — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:55:54 GMT

All,

Ford sent this to me and I thought I would share it.

A new situation with ESX 3.5/ESXi 3.5 Update 2 has come to light that I wanted to make you aware of. A bug in this update causes the product license to expire on August 12 (today). ESX will continue to run VMs when the license is expired, but new VM startups will not be allowed, nor will operations such as VMotion.
The kb article is 1006716 at http://kb.vmware.com/.

VMware has pulled u2 from the web site. A new u2 patch will be posted shortly. Until then, the work-around is to back-date the ESX host to yesterday until the patch can be applied.

When is the next meeting in Dallas?

Mark Moeller — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 21:14:52 GMT

November 4th - see Tony's posting at http://communities.vmware.com/thread/152316?tstart=0.

Dallas-based opportunity for worldwide server consolidation design expert

RetainedRecruiter — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:50:26 GMT

I am a Principal with a Dallas-based retained search firm, R. Gaines Baty Associates. We have been retained by the world leader in online travel related services to find a talented Director level individual contributor who can define and implement a strategy for merging/consolidating their complex network of 1000's of domestic and international servers supporting a real-time services environment. The person we seek will be conversant in ITIL, will have proven international distributed systems design or architecture experience and will be promotable to VP following completion of this initial 12-18 month assignment. If there is someone that you know and respect with such a background that you think may have potential interest in this exciting and challenging opportunity, I would appreciate referrals or direct contact at tdillon@rgba.com.

JOB OPENING --- Linux Administrator - VMWare, RedHat, SAN, Java App / JBOSS / Web Servers (Irving, TX)

bhawk — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:08:34 GMT

As a Enterprise Linux Administrator for this Wireless Telecommunications company, you will be responsible for building and supporting the server infrastructure for the next generation systems being built to deliver GPS and Mobile Navigation Services to our customers. Duties will include working closely with R&D and IT Development groups to understand requirements, then design, size, build and deploy several hundred RedHat (RHEL) Linux Servers for Development, Test and Production environments. Successful candidate will have a BSCS, 4+ years of experience in system administration and be skilled with Linux, RedHat Enterprise (RHEL), VMWare ESX, SAN, Apache, Java Application Servers, Web Servers, JBOSS Servers, Firewalls, Security, MySQL, Perl, PHP, Development and Production Environments, Networking, Network Management, HTML, XML, and Database apps. Must have supported Linux in an enterprise environment. Any experience with AIX administration is a plus (will provide secondary support as an AIX administrator).

Send resume to: resume@recruitnet-inc.com

DFW VMUG Reschedule from Aug. 20th to Nov. 4th.

tgradig — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:12:49 GMT

All,

Due to the timing of the Dallas Symposia (August 7th) and VMWorld (September), I have been asked to reschedule the VMUG. So, I have rescheduled the DFW VMUG to Nov. 4th. This will give us a couple more things to talk about. Dare I say the next release??

If you have not signed for the Dallas Virtualization Forum on August 7th follow this link:
http://info.vmware.com/content/VirtualizationForum_WW?src=WWW_08Q2_VMW_OTHER_VIFORUM_PROMO&ossrc=WWW_08Q2_VMW_OTHER_VIFORUM_PROMO

Here is the agenda for the August Meeting.

9:00 - 9:20 - Breakfast - Bagels and Coffee
9:20 - 9:30 - Introductions
9:30 - 10:30 - Mark Moeller - vmSight - VM Monitoring and Reporting
10:45 - 11:45 - Gari Brown - Dell Equallogic - Site Recovery Manager
12:00 - 12:30 - Lunch - Pizza "Big Apple Cafe"
12:30 - 1:30 - Paul Stanley - CompuCom - How Too.....Root Account, ESXTOP, etc
1:45 - Open Session - Problems, Questions, ESX 3.5u1, VC 2.5u1, Cloning Process, 2008, etc
3:00 - Meeting Adjourn

To sign up for the VMUG and be notified of other activities at VMware.
Follow this link: http://www.vmware.com/resources/communities/usergroup/events.html

Thanks
Tony Gradig
VMUG Pres

DFW VMUG - Aug. 20th

tgradig — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:05:20 GMT

All,

Due to the timing of the Dallas Symposia (August) and VMWorld (September), I have been asked to reschedule the VMUG. So, I have rescheduled the DFW VMUG to Nov. 4th. This will give us a couple more things to talk about. Dare I say the next release??

If you have not signed for the Dallas Virtualization Forum on August 7th follow this link:

http://info.vmware.com/content/VirtualizationForum_WW?src=WWW_08Q2_VMW_OTHER_VIFORUM_PROMO&ossrc=WWW_08Q2_VMW_OTHER_VIFORUM_PROMO

Tony Gradig

DFW VMUG Pres.

Next DFW VMUG - July

jtgalyon — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:32:39 GMT

Thank you Tony, I am registered now.

Have a great weekend.

Jason

On Fri, Jun 6, 2008 at 9:52 AM, tgradig <communities-emailer@vmware.com

Dallas Area VMWare User Group Meeting

fphillips1966 — Fri, 16 May 2008 05:24:01 GMT

I noticed there hasn't been much traffic on this user group community. I would like to become a member of the DFW VMUG as I would also like some of my staff as well. What about holding the meetings in Arlington? That is half way between Dallas and Forth Worth. I can see if I can get permission use our meeting facility at the Rangers ballpark. Just a thought....

Follow-up on March 26th VMUG

Biko1sa — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 09:21:45 GMT

Hello Tony

I'm new to vmware and i'm also new to the VMUG here in Dallas. My background is SQL and Citrix administration, I look forward to learning more about the VMWARE side. I'm now in the process of setting up a home lab for the ESX enviroment. Anyway thanks for being a leader and helping to make this group possible...

Dallas area VMUG - meeting location

tgradig — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:58:57 GMT

Thanks for the heads up. I was looking at the registration list and we do have a large number of people from the Fort Worth as well as Dallas. I don't there is an easy solution to traveling no matter where the VMUG is held. I was thinking about moving the start time for the meeting to 9:30am. I think this might help out with the moring traffic. As of right now, the VMUG will remain in ARL.

I would like everyone opionion on this. The VMUG is for everyone.

Thanks,

Tony G.

Video clips to DVD using VMware Fusion

tgradig — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:42:06 GMT

I've never used Fusion, but I would post this in the main VMTN forum. I'm sure someone there is using Fusion that might be able to help.

Dallas area VMUG - March 26th

tgradig — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 21:06:38 GMT

All,

All,

There has been a slight change in the Sponsors. The new format will be:

Agenda
8:45 - Doors Open - Breakfast - Bagels and Coffee
9:00 - Introductions
9:15 - Kyle Green - DataDomain - Backup solutions
10:30 - Richard Carlson - Vizioncore - Monitoring, Performance, P2V DR,
11:45 - Lunch provided by The Big Apple Cafe)
12:15 - Brandon Hunter - Emulex
1:30 - Open Session - ESX 3.5 and VC 2.5, VDI, Q&A - This is an open forum, please have your questions ready for the group.

Thanks,

Tony Gradig - VMUG President

Next Meeting in Dallas

tgradig — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:52:27 GMT

I should have the information posted in the next couple of days. There is a link on theVMware website for VMUG's. Once the info is approved, you will be able to sign up for the next meeting.

3.5 Upgrade

uber_ms — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:18:13 GMT

Three relativly minor issues, but anoying.

1. Web Access will not allow you to log onto the console of a VM after upgrade.

2. Converted a template to VM to upgrade VMware Tools, once converted the VM would not start.

3. When cloning from template, Customization says my profiles are gone, but I can view/edit/delete them.

VCP Cert

uber_ms — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:15:18 GMT

I used testking to study for the exam. I failed the first time just using VMware documentation, by one question noless. The second time I scored 87%.

The tests were different. The second test asked a lot of questions on the differences between VMware server 1.x and 3.x

Dallas Area VMware User Group meeting - November 7th, 2006

tgradig — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:16:30 GMT

A long time ago when the VMUG got started, there was monthly meetings. About 20 people showed up. When we changed it to quarterly, we would get a average of 60-70 people. I don't think there is enough change in VMware that we would get a good turn-out for monthly meetings, plus we would constantly have to find vendors to help sponser it so we could get food and drinks provided.

I'm open to everyone's suggestions though..

FYI..The next VMUG is scheduled for March 26th. I will post the details ASAP.

Tony Gradig

DFW VMUG Pres.

New to VMware

uber_ms — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 03:38:29 GMT

I found the class through the VMware website. I purchased the credit for the class from Incentra Solutions in Plano. If you use them ask for Raelene Green, tell her Michael Snyder refered you. She'll take good care of you.

Microsoft Licensing and Support Document

tgradig — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 16:39:06 GMT

All,

At the last DFW VMUG, Tim was talking about Licensing and Suppoort from Microsoft. Attached is a document that all of you might be interested in.

Thanks,

Tony Gradig

DFW VMUG President.

No EJECT Access

fordman29 — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 04:33:54 GMT

Just installed Fusion on a MAC Notebook Pro (OS-X Intel). No issues with install or while in WIN XP Mode any single CD install. But Adobe CS Suite is multi disc install. After disc one is complete, I see NO way to EJECT the disc from the SuperDrive. The EJECT button (top row right) only works when I close Fusion and the virtual machine. How do I proceed? How do I eject a CD while in WIN mode?

Thanks
fordman29-MidCities

Event information?

rickstromberg — Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:28:59 GMT

Great thanks!

RS

VMWare Engineer Position

DKWMWare — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:02:49 GMT

VMWare Engineer
DIRECT HIRE
Irving, TX 75039
75-85K

JOB SUMMARY (brief summary of why the position exists)

Administrative Services is responsible for the proactive management and administration of Data Returns shared network infrastructure and services. This responsibility includes capacity & performance; configuration, change and release management; problem management and administration across these systems and services.

Administrative Services is composed of five specialized teams: Database Services, Monitoring Services, Platform Services, Network Services and Security Services.

The Administrative Services team provides service from 9am to 6pm, US Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday, exclusive of holidays. After hours emergency support is provided by on call staff, 365 days a year.

Platform Services mission is to provide proactive life-cycle management of Data Returns supported core technologies including: server and network hardware platforms; operating systems; and applications. Proactive life-cycle management includes:
Monitoring for firmware updates, bug-fixes and security patches
Impact analysis of newly-released updates
Auditing of Data Returns managed environments for applicability of updates
Packaging of updates
Updating Data Returns automated deployment systems with updates

Platform Services provides configuration management services including:
Development, administration and maintenance of Data Returns utility-computing platform
Development and administration of Data Returns Automated Deployment Systems
Development and administration of Data Returns Patch Deployment Systems
Development and administration of Data Returns Platform Audit Systems
Development, documentation and maintenance of Data Returns Configuration Management Systems Standards, Policies, Processes and Procedures

Platform Services provides proactive capacity and performance management and administration of Data Returns shared and ITO customers backup and storage systems.

Sr. Systems Engineer Utility Computing
As a Sr. Systems Engineer, your objective is to deliver world-class engineering, development, administration, support and ongoing maintenance of Data Returns utility-computing platform. You are responsible for the evaluation, implementation, development, optimization, ongoing maintenance and administration for this platform, associated management tools and related business processes & procedures. Responsibilities also include Problem Management, Capacity & Performance Management, Configuration, Change and Release Management on the production Utility Computing Platform.

You are expected to stay current and proficient on emerging technologies through self-study and internal training, and meet all internal certification standards for skill sets identified within the realm of responsibility.

As a member of a 24x7 support team, this position must be available for after-hours critical escalations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE (describes minimum levels of formal education, training, and applicable experience required to perform the role.)

Technical Skills & Experience
2+ years of experience with VMWare ESX or GSX virtualization operating system.
5+ years experience with Windows Server 2000, 2003 (all versions) and Windows Server applications.
2+ years experience with Sun Solaris, Red Hat Linux and other Linux derivatives.
5+ years experience working with enterprise server platforms; preferably HP Proliant and Sun.
3+ years experience with enterprise storage solutions; HP EVA, HP mid-range & workgroup storage, EMC
2+ years experience with enterprise-class backup solutions.
Strong working knowledge of Internet networking technologies and principals including TCP/IP and DNS.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft platforms and technologies including: IIS and SQL Server.
Practical or educational background in development principles
Proven ability to absorb, master and leverage emerging technologies.

Soft Skills & Experience
Demonstrates commitment to providing customer-focused quality service.
Excellent service-driven customer-focused skills.
Proven ability to work in both a team environment and independently.
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills.
Exceptional troubleshooting and problem solving abilities.
Proven ability to absorb, master and leverage emerging technologies.
Superior project planning and management skills.
Talent for creatively utilizing technology, people and processes to solve unique business problems in a cost-effective manner.
Strong time and attention management skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Technical diagramming (Visio) and documentation capabilities

Academic Credentials
Bachelors degree, military background or equivalent experience.

Industry Certifications
VMWare Certified Professional (VCP)
Microsoft Certified Professional in one or more areas of specialization preferably in Windows Server platform or related Internet technologies.
MCSE preferred. Equivalent industry experience will be considered.

KEY PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS & METRICS (describes the essential functions for which the position has ongoing accountability, the expected results, and the related metrics)

Role: Availability Management % Time: 10
Define and recommend monitoring standards for fault-detection and availability of utility computing platforms.
Compile monthly availability reports of utility computing platforms.
Complete ongoing analysis of availability-impacting events and lead efforts for continual availability improvement.

Role: Capacity Management % Time: 20
Define and recommend monitoring standards for capacity & performance trending for utility computing platforms.
Monitor sales pipeline for new utility computing opportunities and update Capacity Forecast Reports.
Complete ongoing analysis of Capacity Forecast Reports and submit orders for additional infrastructure as needed.
Oversee the implementation of new infrastructure in support of growing capacity needs.

Role: Release Management % Time: 10
Monitor primary technology providers for newly-released firmware updates; evaluate updates as they apply to our installation base (required, recommended, optional or prohibited); develop, test & document standard operating procedures for deployment; work with build developers to roll updates into automated builds; and oversee rollout to production.
Identify systems and components to be patched or upgraded and submit request for changes to Change Management.
Coordinate production rollout and upgrades for assigned applications and services.
Plan system upgrades by conferring with vendors and services; developing, testing, evaluating, and installing enhancements and new software.

Role: Change Management % Time: 20
Actively participate as Change Management liaison for department and adhere to all Change Management policies, process & procedures.
Attend Change Advisory Board meetings to present submitted changes to committee for approval.
Serve as escalation point for failed changes within the environment.
Execute approved changes as needed.

Role: Configuration Management % Time: 20
Maintain documented configuration standards, processes and procedures for the environment.
Complete configuration audits on new deployments to ensure consistency with established standards.
Complete periodic configuration audits on existing systems to ensure continued compliance with established standards.

Role: Security Management % Time: 5
Document and maintain security access controls to the environment.
Complete periodic security reviews to ensure security access adheres to established standards.

Role: General % Time: 10
Develop, document and maintain policies, processes and procedures for assigned applications and services.
Effectively plan and actively participate in meetings related to your areas of responsibility.
Maintain proficiency and certification on existing and emerging technologies and skill-sets through self-study, industry publications, company-provided training and vendor-provided training.
Manage assigned projects, milestones and risks within expected timeframes and budgets. Provide weekly updates on project status, emerging issues and risks to manager.

Role: Service Continuity Management % Time: 5
Develop and maintain RTS documentation for assigned applications and services.
Develop, implement and maintain disaster recovery strategies for assigned critical applications and services.

Metrics
Infinistructure Platform Availability > 99.99%
Infinistructure Available Capacity > 30 Day Needs Forecast

Interested? Send resume and salary requirements to diana.king@datareturn.com

April Event

BrianTN — Tue, 15 May 2007 21:14:23 GMT

If your group would like a presentation on a VDI solution, I'd be happy to give a technical presentation and sponsor lunch. You can get a quick overview of our solution at www.provisionnetworks.com. In a nutshell, we manage the virtual desktops as individual Terminal Servers and solve issues around printing, support for USB handhelds, applications executing in seamless windows, and support for multi-monitors. I can be reached at bnelson@provisionnetworks.com.

DFW Events for the Future?

mcarroll — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 19:28:51 GMT

Hello all, I am also new to the VMware team here in Dallas. I would definitely be interested in learning a few tips and tricks from the pros!

Looking forward to the next one!

Mark

Provision Networks, Virtual Access Suite for VDI

BrianTN — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 18:05:12 GMT

My company, Provision Networks, would be interested in giving a technical presentation of VDI, and how our broker and last mile features complete this offering from VMware. My organization was founded to solve the problems associated with traditional Microsoft Terminal Server solutions and we have now ported our solution over to the XP desktop. Please let me know who I can contact to arrange a time that would be convenient for your group. I can be reached at bnelson@provisionnetworks.com.

Dallas Area VMware User Group meeting - October 18, 2006

Daniel.L — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 19:34:36 GMT

Aww, I'm sorry I missed this meeting back in October. I need to check the forum more often I guess...

Who's heading to VMworld?

hunterb — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 17:32:19 GMT

Unfortunately, I will not be attending <sigh>. However, keep you head up for any new ideas that could be talked about during the next VMUG. You provide the ideas and I'll do the research.

Safe travels!

Brandon

Welcome!!

Crue — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 21:56:44 GMT

Ooh.. I made it to Oct 18th's meeting, but did not get to the previous one...

Can we have another "P2V Best Practices" Session?
Would love to see a live demo of that!!

June VMUG Meeting

tatung70 — Tue, 26 Apr 2005 15:57:35 GMT

The next Dallas/Ft. Worth VMware User group meeting is set for June 16th, 2005 at 10am to 1pm.

Sam eplace as always, the HP office on the Tollway, near the Legacy exit.

Michael Williams