VMware Communities : Unanswered Threads - Dallas Area VMware User Group

South Central VIP Cocktail Reception - VMword, San Francisco

jgiardina — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 15:11:48 GMT

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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

DFW VMUG - Venue

tgradig — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:59:02 GMT

All,

We are growing out of the current venue that we house the DFW VMUG. This is a good thing. I am currently looking for a new place to house the VMUG. Any suggestions on a venue?

Please keep in mind the following:

1. Venue - Needs to be centrally located for all of Fort Worth and Dallas participants.

2. Room Size - I would say around 200

3. Food - The Cost of food has to be reasonable. $25-$30 a person is a big much in my opinion.

3. Price - The VMUG doesn't have or make money, We have to find sponsors for each event to cover the cost. During the tough times, some companies can't shell out $3000 to have it in Hotels...

We will take all considerations into account. I am open to all suggestions.

Thanks,

Tony Gradig

VMUG Leader

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"

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

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

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

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

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

justingiardina — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 19:01:26 GMT

Start: Wed 11/5/2008 4:00 PM
End: Wed 11/5/2008 7:30 PM

Featuring:
Demo of iland's Redundant VMware infrastructure featuring Acronis Recovery for Microsoft Exchange
Tours of iland Data Center
Giveaways and prizes!
Great Food & Cocktails/Beverages

Sign up here:

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

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.

VCP Cert

uber_ms — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:13:51 GMT

I passed my VCP Exam yesterday...

WooHoo!

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