Category Archives: VMware

CISCO UCS iSCSI setup – Part 1

iSCSI setup on CISCO UCS and vSphere – Part 1 This is my first major task with a CISCO UCS. Now that I have a better understanding on how the UCS system is configured, I will be able to make better use of my time. ** Ensure that you are using a “User Ack” Maintenance… Read More »

Workspace 2.1.1 Install

View Horizon Workspace 2.1.1 install This will be the second time I have installed Workspace.  The first time was version 2.0.  You can read that post here. The good thing is that the install has changed.  The PhD in rocket science is no longer required. Step One Download the View Horizon Workspace OVF file.  If… Read More »

Upcoming VCAP-DCA

Upcoming VCAP-DCA Test I am starting to become a little un-easy with my VCAP-DCA test less than two weeks away.  I am scrambling to study as much as possible. I have deadlines to meet and I really want to have the DCA passed!  The next step will be even worse.  Preparing my design to defend… Read More »

Imprivata Licensing

Imprivata Licensing I am making a short announcement.  I will no longer be posting my blogs to LinkedIn. I am very sorry for this change. I hope very soon that I can continue to provide the normal content on all Social Media outlets. Now back to the content. I have learned a little bit about… Read More »

Looking into the Future

A look into the future of this blog I am starting to write consistently again. I want to give you a synopsis of what I am doing and what is coming. I needed to make sure that I can keep my current titles. #ciscoChampion and #vExpert. Here are my up coming articles. My first impression(s) of… Read More »

Scope it out

Scope it out! Most of you reading this post know of scope creep or have experienced it. Let me explain for those of you that do not know scope creep. Scope creep happens when the project that is currently being deployed was never completely scoped out. Let me give you and example. In a VDI… Read More »

The Start of a VCDX Design

VCDX Design I have done a hand full of designs over the last six years.  I currently have my VCAP-DCD and I am studying for my VCAP-DCA. I do not see in any issues with me being able to pass the VCAP-DCA on the first attempt. So I want to push to try my VCDX… Read More »

A Change with the New Year

Changes As of January 5th I will no longer work for Professional Computer Systems, Co.(PCS)  It has been a great 6 years. I have learned a lot. I hope PCS feels the same. I will be moving to a new semi startup company called BroadNET Connect/HeathNET Connect. You can read more about them here. As… Read More »

View from a VMware System Engineer

View from a VMware System Engineer A had a chance last week to talk to a System Engineer (Pre-sales) Manger for VMware, Doug Steen.  Doug has been employed by Nash Finch and Oracle. He has a great  understanding of VMware and the current market. The first topic was how do you get different silo to buy… Read More »