Ready To Be A Top Gun? Top Gun SALES Tuesday’s Schedule Released For Q2!!

Ready To Be A Top Gun?

Top Gun SALES Tuesday’s Schedule Released For Q2!!

 

Join us for Top Gun Tuesdays to receive best in class partner sales training and best practices on demand generation!

 Step 1 – REGISTER NOW at: http://www.vmware.com/go/TGT

Step 2 – Join the WEEKLY TUESDAY 20-30 Min. Webex Training Starting @8:30AM PST / 11:30AM EST

 

Training Agenda:

DATE TOPIC
6/6 Digital Business Transformation
6/13 Modernizing the Datacenter: Automate IT
6/20 Modernizing the Datacenter: Modernize Infrastructure
6/27 Integrate Public Clouds
7/4 NO SESSION: July 4th Holiday
7/11 Empower Digital Workspaces
7/18 Transform Security: Solution Selling Part 1 / Overview
7/25

Transform Security: Solution Selling Part 2 / Secure Application Infrastructure

Step 3 – Watch your VMware Sales Increase!

The Training is every Tuesday from 8:30 – 9:00 AM PST starting on June 6, 2017!

 

 

Ready To Be A Top Gun? Top Gun Tech Thursday’s Schedule Released For Q2!!

Ready To Be A Top Gun?

Top Gun Tech Thursday’s Schedule Released For Q2!!

Are you ready to be a VMware Top Gun?

Join us for Top Gun Tech Thursdays to receive best in class partner SE training!  See a Demo (and learn how to do it yourself), get our most frequently asked questions (and the answers!), and ask an SE any questions you have on the product!

Step 1 – REGISTER NOW at: http://www.vmware.com/go/TGTT

Step 2 -­- Join the WEEKLY THURSDAY 30-45 Min. Webex Training Starting @8:30AM PST.

**Check out the Training Agenda for the current quarter!**

DATE
6/1
6/8
6/15
6/22
6/29
7/6
7/13
7/20
7/27

     TOPIC (subject to change)
vSAN Performance Tuning
VMware Integrated Containers
Using vRNI to Import Firewall Rules into NSX
EUC TestDrive Refresh & How to Demo Digital Workspace
Horizon Apps Demo & Overvie
VOA (vSphere Optimization Assessment) Walkthrough & Common Installation Issues
vRealize Automation 7.3 What’s New
HCA (Hybrid Cloud Assessment) Technical Deep Dive
Migration from vCenter 5.5 to vCenter Appliance 6.5 + Demo

I will be presenting for the June 22nd session covering “EUC TestDrive Refresh & How to Demo Digital Workspace“, so make sure you come join the session!!

 

Technical 301 (DEMO) – vRealize Network Insight (vRNI) 3.2 – Video

Technical 301 (DEMO) – vRealize Network Insight (vRNI) 3.2 – Video

In this session, I provide a DEMO of vRealize Network Insight or (vRNI) 3.2. I run through the entire interface and provide an overview of its capabilities and features. Some of the capabilities I show are related to Planning Security, Path Flows, Global Searching, Visual Topology, and much more!

vRealize Network Insight delivers intelligent operations for software-defined networking and security. It helps optimize network performance and availability with visibility and analytics across virtual and physical networks. It provides planning and recommendations for implementing micro-segmentation security, plus operational views to quickly and confidently manage and scale VMware NSX deployment.

Technical 301 (DEMO) – vRealize Network Insight (vRNI) 3.2:   Click here!

 

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Technical Sales 201 – What’s New in vRealize Network Insight (vRNI) 3.3 – Video!

Technical Sales 201 – What’s New in vRealize Network Insight (vRNI) 3.3 – Video!

In this session, I provide a Technical Sales 201 overview of the newly released vRealize Network Insight 3.3. In the overview I talk about the numerous technical enhancements that were made in version 3.3. Below is a summary of the overall enhancements made…

  • NSX Events & Support enhancements.                                       
  • Enhanced Event Management.
  • General User Interface changes.
  • Network Address Translation (NAT) Improvements.
  • NSX Firewall enhancements.
  • And Palo Alto Support.

 

VMware vRealize Network Insight delivers intelligent operations for software-defined networking and security. It helps optimize network performance and availability with visibility and analytics across virtual and physical networks. It provides planning and recommendations for implementing micro-segmentation security, plus operational views to quickly and confidently manage and scale VMware NSX deployment.

 

Technical Sales 201 – What’s New in vRealize Network Insight (vRNI) 3.3 (link):   https://youtu.be/KxxOrtB5pyw

 

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Technical Sales 201 – What’s New in vRealize Log Insight 4.3!

Technical Sales 201 – What’s New in

vRealize Log Insight 4.3!

 

In this enablement session, I provide a Technical Sales 201 level overview of the recent release of vRealize Log Insight 4.3. vRealize Log lnsight delivers heterogeneous and highly scalable log management with intuitive, actionable dashboards, sophisticated analytics and broad third-party extensibility. It provides deep operational visibility and faster troubleshooting across physical, virtual and cloud environments.

In vRealize Log Insight 4.3, we can sum up the improvements into the following areas…

  • Integration between vRealize Log Insight & vRealize Operations Manager.
  • VMware Identity Manager Single-Sign-On (SSO) support.
  • Automated Agent Upgrades.
  • Several chart enhancements.
  • New Agent features.
  • And Expanded Operating System support.

 

Technical Sales 201 – What’s New in vRealize Log Insight 4.3:   https://youtu.be/sh6IfnfdTkc

 

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Technical Sales 201 – What’s New in vRealize Business for Cloud (vRBC) 7.2.1

Technical Sales 201 – What’s New in vRealize Business for Cloud (vRBC) 7.2.1

 

In this enablement session, I provide a Technical Sales 201 level overview of the recent release of vRealize Business for Cloud 7.2.1. It provides automated management for cloud costing, consumption, comparison, and planning. VMware vRealize Business for Cloud automates cloud delivers the insight you need to efficiently deploy and manage cloud environments.

The enhancements in this version relate to the below (3) main categories…

  • Enhanced Scale, Performance & Deployment Options
  • Faster Time-to-Value with Integrations & Improvements
  • Expanded Collaboration & Integration

 

Technical Sales 201 – What’s New in vRealize Business for Cloud (vRBC) 7.2.1:  https://youtu.be/Vl0UiKw_rr4

 

For more information on vRealize Business for Cloud 7.2.1…

 

Technical Sales 201 – What’s New in vROPs 6.5 Enablement Video!

Technical Sales 201 – What’s New in vROPs 6.5 Enablement Video!

 

In this enablement session, I provide a Technical Sales 201 level overview of the recent release of vRealize Operations Manager (vROPs) 6.5. VMware vRealize Operations streamlines and automates IT operations management.  It delivers intelligent operations management from applications to infrastructure across physical, virtual and cloud environments with VMware vRealize Operations.

The enhancements in this version relate to the below (3) main categories…

  • Enhanced Scale, Performance & Deployment Options
  • Faster Time-to-Value with Integrations & Improvements
  • Expanded Collaboration & Integration

 

Technical Sales 201 – vRealize Operations Manager 6.5 (Enablement Video):   https://youtu.be/CWouchVZycU

 

For more information on vRealize Operations Manager 6.5…

 

VMware Horizon Cloud Demo: Integration with VMware Workspace ONE

VMware Horizon Cloud Demo: Integration with VMware Workspace ONE

VMware Horizon Cloud Demo: Integration with…

See what’s new to VMware Horizon Cloud and how you can integration your Horizon Cloud environment into your VMware Workspace ONE subscription. Learn more at https://blogs.vmware.com/euc/2017/02/vmware-horizon-cloud.html.


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VMware Horizon Cloud Demo

VMware Horizon Cloud Demo

VMware Horizon Cloud Demo

VMware Horizon Cloud delivers feature-rich virtual desktops and applications using a purpose-built cloud platform. Horizon Cloud service scales across multiple deployment options, including on-premises or fully managed infrastructure from VMWare. Learn more at: http://vmware.com/go/horizoncloud


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February 15th: Getting More Out of VMware with vRealize Network Insight

February 15th: Getting More Out of VMware with vRealize Network Insight – via VMware Cloud Management Blog

February 15th: Getting More Out of VMware with…

On February 15th, we will be hosting another “Getting More out of VMware” webinar. Continuing on our theme of intelligent operations, we will show you how to install, configure and utilize vRealize Network Insight product. Register below, or read for more details!


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This week: All things developer at VMware, & the launch of the new VMware {code} website! Wednesday at 12pm PT

Tune in this week for all things developer at VMware, & the launch of the new VMware {code} website! Wednesday at 12pm PT

This week: All things developer at VMware, &…

VMware experts talk about virtualization live every Wednesday at noon CA time. Virtualization news and tech mixed with a “Late Night at VMworld” informality. Join us!


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Top 5 Q&A: Getting More out of vSAN – Session 1

Top 5 Q&A: Getting More out of vSAN – Session 1 – via Virtual Blocks

Top 5 Q&A: Getting More out of vSAN – Session 1

In 2017, we kicked off Getting More Out of vSAN, an ongoing technical webcast series led by vSAN experts and designed to support you, our customers, with deployment and operation of vSAN. This webcast series is unique because of the interactive, live Q&A session at the end, where you can voice your concerns, provide feedback, and get your questions answered live by the vSAN product team!


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[Webcast ] Finding Your Quickest Path to the Cloud

[Webcast ] Finding Your Quickest Path to the Cloud

[Webcast ] Finding Your Quickest Path to the Cloud

Did you know that over 40% of organizations are using the public cloud to extend their existing enterprise infrastructures? Join Cloud Strategist of Cloud Technology Partners, David Linthicum on 2/9 to discover how to achieve successful migration while using the same tools & technology of your current on-premises systems.


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[Webcast] Visibility Driven Progress with vRealize Log Insight

[Webcast] Visibility Driven Progress with vRealize Log Insight

[Webcast] Visibility Driven Progress with…

Looking for an easy way to gain visibility into your cloud infrastructure? Join the VMware Private Cloud team on 1/26 to see how vRealize Log Insight can help.


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DEMO: vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) 6.5 – Part 3 (vCenter Configuration)

DEMO: vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) 6.5 – Part 3

(vCenter Configuration)

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This enablement video is Part 3 of a video series. In part 1, I  showed you how to deploy the vCenter Server Appliance 6.5. In Part 2, I show you how to configure the appliance itself from the appliance admin console and go through some initial settings. If you have not watched Part 1 & 2, I highly recommend you go back and watch them first in order. The links to all (3) videos are listed below.

In the Part 3 video, I show you some basic initial configurations in the vCenter Server Appliance 6.5 from the vSphere Web Client. These configurations include adding the appliance to an Active Directory domain, adding Active Directory as an Identity Source, etc.

DEMO: VCSA 6.5 – Part 1 (Deploying):   https://youtu.be/h8zmNXSlIu0

DEMO: VCSA 6.5 – Part 2 (Configuration, Backup, & Restore):   https://youtu.be/s3fbojeXzys

DEMO: VCSA 6.5 – Part 3 (vCenter Configuration):   https://youtu.be/sO7rfqtv_S0

 

DEMO: vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) 6.5 – Part 2 (Configuration, Backup, & Restore)

DEMO: vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) 6.5 – Part 2

(Configuration, Backup, & Restore)

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This enablement video is part 2 of a video series. In part 1, I  showed you how to deploy the vCenter Server Appliance 6.5. In Part 2, I show you how to configure the appliance itself from the appliance admin console and go through some initial settings. Then I show you the new feature in the VCSA 6.5 appliance where you can directly backup and restore VCSA from the appliance itself. This is one of the new features of the VCSA 6.5. This like some of the other new features (Builtin  – HA / Update Manager) are only available in the VCSA 6.5, but not in the Windows-based version of vCenter Server 6.5.

If you missed Part 1 of this demo series, I highly recommend you watch it first before watching Part 2. Then after watching Part 1 & 2, watch Part 3 which covers configuring the vCenter Server via the vSphere Web Client.

DEMO: VCSA 6.5 – Part 1 (Deploying):   https://youtu.be/h8zmNXSlIu0

DEMO: VCSA 6.5 – Part 2 (Configuration, Backup, & Restore):   https://youtu.be/s3fbojeXzys

DEMO: VCSA 6.5 – Part 3 (vCenter Configuration):   https://youtu.be/sO7rfqtv_S0

DEMO: vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) 6.5 – Part 1 (Deploying)

DEMO: vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) 6.5 – Part 1 (Deploying)

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Are you looking to deploy the new vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) 6.5 into your lab or production environment? If so, check out my demo video that will walk you through how to deploy the VCSA 6.5. I cover the basic configuration settings to get you up and running quickly!

After you watch this video, then watch Part 2 & 3 of this demo series covering the configuration of the appliance itself from the appliance admin console and then from within the vSphere Web Client.

DEMO: VCSA 6.5 – Part 1 (Deploying):   https://youtu.be/h8zmNXSlIu0

DEMO: VCSA 6.5 – Part 2 (Configuration, Back, & Restore):   https://youtu.be/s3fbojeXzys

DEMO: VCSA 6.5 – Part 3 (vCenter Configuration):   https://youtu.be/sO7rfqtv_S0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join Us For Top Gun SALES Tuesday’s Partner Sales Training WebEx Series!

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Are you ready to be to a VMware Top Gun?

Join us for Top Gun Tuesdays to receive best in class partner sales training and best practices on demand generation!

 

Step 1REGISTER NOW at: http://www.vmware.com/go/TGT

Step 2 – Join the WEEKLY TUESDAY 20-30 Min. Webex Training Starting @ 8:30AM PST / 11:30AM EST

 

Training Agenda:

DATE TOPIC
31-Jan Partner Central Tips & Tricks
7-Feb Solution Selling SDDC:  Identifying use cases & business alignment
14-Feb vRealize: Automation, Optimization, Scale
21-Feb Blue Medora (vROps management packs, demo on SQL pack)
28-Feb Introducing New Mobile Sales Briefcases
7-Mar VOA (vSphere Optimization Assessment)
14-Mar  VSA (vSAN Assessment)
21-Mar VNA (VMware Network Assessment)
28-Mar Introducing HCA (Hybrid Cloud Assessment)
4-Apr High level Cloud overview (vCAN, AWS plays)
11-Apr NSX and AirWatch better together 
18-Apr Competitive Differentiators

 

Step 3 – Watch your VMware Sales Increase!

The Training is every Tuesday from 8:30 – 9:00 AM PST starting on January 31, 2017!

 

Are you ready to be a VMware Top Gun? (Top Gun TECH Thursday’s Enablement Webinars)

Are you ready to be a VMware Top Gun?

(Top Gun TECH Thursday’s Enablement Webinars)

 

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Are you ready to be a VMware Top Gun?

Join us for Top Gun Tech Thursdays to receive best in class partner SE training!  See a Demo (and learn how to do it yourself), get our most frequently asked questions (and the answers!), and ask an SE any questions you have on the product!

Step 1 – REGISTER NOW at: http://www.vmware.com/go/TGTT

Step 2 -­- Join the WEEKLY THURSDAY 30-45 Min. Webex Training Starting @8:30AM PST.

**Check out the Training Agenda for the current quarter!**

  • Date          Topic  (subject to change)
  • 1/26          TestDrive: Windows 10
  • 2/2            Blue Medora: vROPs Management Packs
  • 2/9            TestDrive: BYO & Security
  • 2/16          vRealize Business
  • 2/23          Hybrid Cloud Assessment Introduction
  • 3/2            Virtual Volumes
  • 3/9            vSAN 6.5 What’s New & SMBs
  • 3/16          vSAN 6.5 Troubleshooting/Monitoring/Best Practices
  • 3/23          What’s New with SRM & Native vSphere Replication
  • 3/30          Horizon 7.1 What’s New
  • 4/6            VMware Cloud on AWS
  • 4/13          VMware Cloud Foundation 2.0 General Update
  • 4/20          AirWatch 9.1 What’s New

Be sure to register and block your calendar now!

 

VMware vSphere 6.5 Embedded Update Manager (VUM) Demo

VMware vSphere 6.5 Embedded Update Manager (VUM) Demo

VMware vSphere 6.5 Embedded Update Manager…

In VMware vSphere 6.5, Update Manager (VUM) is now fully embedded with the vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA). See an overview of the user interface and how to upgrade a cluster to VMware ESXi 6.5.


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Interested in VMware Cloud on AWS? Learn more with these videos.

Interested in VMware Cloud on AWS? Learn more with these videos.

Interested in VMware Cloud on AWS? Learn more…

This year at VMworld Barcelona we provided a technical preview of the VMware Cloud on AWS service. With this partnership, we’re bringing the most trusted private cloud and the most used public cloud together for a seamless and integrated software-defined data center experience. It allows customers to use VMware’s proven tools on AWS’ global footprint.


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[Webcast Series] NSX Lightboard Webcast Series

[Webcast Series] NSX Lightboard Webcast Series

[Webcast Series] NSX Lightboard Webcast Series

Sign up to attend one or all of our expert-led NSX lightboard webcasts and explore the technology behind network virtualization:


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Sales 101 – VMware’s Cloud Foundation Overview: Enablement Video

Sales 101 – VMware’s Cloud Foundation Overview:

Enablement Video

 

cloud-foundation

 

VMware Cloud Foundation is the unified SDDC platform that brings together VMware’s vSphere, vSAN and NSX into a natively integrated stack to deliver enterprise-ready cloud infrastructure for the private and public cloud.

What Cloud Foundation Delivers

Next Generation Hyper-Convergence:

Take hyper-converged infrastructure to the next level beyond compute and storage to include networking with VMware NSX for enhanced network security and even greater scalability.

Radically Simple Operations:

Use built-in automated lifecycle management of all day 0 and day 2 tasks with the VMware SDDC Manager.

Enterprise Class Capabilities:

Leverage VMware’s market leading SDDC solutions to deliver high scalability, improved performance and advanced storage and network management.

Public Cloud Extension:

Access VMware Cloud Foundation managed by public cloud providers for a unified and consistent operational experience across the private and public cloud.

Check out my Sales 101 enablement on VMware’s Cloud Foundation that covers what it is, the core components of it, add-on solutions, and the simplicity of existing customers to get to the core Cloud Foundation.

 

Sales 101 – VMware’s Cloud Foundation Overview: Click Here to Watch It!

 

AirWatch Express Demo

AirWatch Express Demo

AirWatch Express Demo

AirWatch Express is an MDM solution for organizations looking for a fast and simple way to setup and secure their mobile devices. Learn more at https://airwatchexpress.com


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vSphere 6.5 Technical Overview Q4 2016

[Video] vSphere 6.5 Technical Overview Q4 2016

vSphere 6.5 Technical Overview Q4 2016

Learn about several of the prominent technology innovations and improvements that will further propel vSphere’s lead in manageability, security, and application delivery. vSphere 6.5 was announced at VMworld Europe 2016.


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[Webcast Series] Get More Out of Your vRealize…

[Webcast Series] Get More Out of Your vRealize Investments

[Webcast Series] Get More Out of Your vRealize…

If you’ve invested in vRealize Operations solutions and want to make sure you’re getting all the benefits that come with it, then join one or all of our expert-led webcasts this Fall! Register today.


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Free e-learning course – VMware User…

Free e-learning course – VMware User Environment Manager Fundamentals [V9] -ntpro.nl

Free e-learning course – VMware User…

This course provides an overview to UEM, its components, features, and benefits. The course also explains the UEM installation and configuration process and the features available in the UEM Management Console.


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vRops 6.3 – Walkthrough new features

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vRops 6.3 – Walkthrough new features

vRops 6.3 has been announced. I have already upgraded a test environment of mine and a few production environment and are talking to customers who what’s to upgrade asap


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VMware Horizon 7 Series – Part 5a – Cloud Pod…

“VMware Horizon 7 Series – Part 5a – Cloud Pod Architecture” via comelofeci.com

VMware Horizon 7 Series – Part 5a – Cloud Pod…

Cloud Pod Architecture lets you publisha single icon that load balances connections across multiple pools in multiple pods in multiple sites (datacenters). Global Entitlements – Entitlements are the same thing as icons. When you create an entitlement (local or global), you are publishing an icon from a pool. For local … Continue reading


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[Webcast] Save Time Securely: Technical…

[Webcast] Save Time Securely: Technical Introduction to VMware NSX

[Webcast] Save Time Securely: Technical…

Save your spot in our NSX technical webcast on 10/5 and see how network virtualization allows you to roll out non-disruptive deployment—completely decoupled from network hardware. Sign up now.


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Check out Tech Data's Q4 VMware Enablement Calendar for Upcoming Enablement Session!

 

Are you interested in Tech Data’s upcoming Q4 VMware enablement sessions? If so, check out their enablement calendar below.

Myself and Tech Data’s VMware SE will be conducting the (4) “VSAN Assessment Tool Overview” sessions. There are also numerous End User Computing (EUC) related sessions as well.

NOTE:  Click on the “Register” link to register for each individual session.

Virtual SAN (VSAN) Assessment Training Sessions

Date Time Topic Registration Link Giveaway
7-Oct 1 PM EST VSAN Assessments Register  Amazon FireStick
21-Oct 1 PM EST VSAN Assessments Register  Amazon FireStick
4-Nov 1 PM EST VSAN Assessments Register  Amazon FireStick
9-Dec 1 PM EST VSAN Assessments Register  Amazon FireStick

EUC Training Sessions

Date Time Topic Registration Link Giveaway
5-Oct 1 PM EST Win 10 Management Register  Omaha Steak Tailgate Package
19-Oct 1 PM EST Enterprise Collaboration Tools Register  Omaha Steak Tailgate Package
2-Nov 1 PM EST Enterprise Mobility Management Sales 101 Register  Omaha Steak Tailgate Package
16-Nov 1 PM EST Enterprise Mobility Management Competitive Overview Register  Omaha Steak Tailgate Package
30-Nov 1 PM EST Enterprise Mobility Management Customer Case Studies & Vertical Focus Register  Omaha Steak Tailgate Package
14-Dec 1 PM EST Workspace ONE Demo & Updates Register  Omaha Steak Tailgate Package

 

Check out Tech Data’s Q4 VMware Enablement Calendar for Upcoming Enablement Session!

 

Are you interested in Tech Data’s upcoming Q4 VMware enablement sessions? If so, check out their enablement calendar below.

Myself and Tech Data’s VMware SE will be conducting the (4) “VSAN Assessment Tool Overview” sessions. There are also numerous End User Computing (EUC) related sessions as well.

NOTE:  Click on the “Register” link to register for each individual session.

Virtual SAN (VSAN) Assessment Training Sessions

Date Time Topic Registration Link Giveaway
7-Oct 1 PM EST VSAN Assessments Register  Amazon FireStick
21-Oct 1 PM EST VSAN Assessments Register  Amazon FireStick
4-Nov 1 PM EST VSAN Assessments Register  Amazon FireStick
9-Dec 1 PM EST VSAN Assessments Register  Amazon FireStick

EUC Training Sessions

Date Time Topic Registration Link Giveaway
5-Oct 1 PM EST Win 10 Management Register  Omaha Steak Tailgate Package
19-Oct 1 PM EST Enterprise Collaboration Tools Register  Omaha Steak Tailgate Package
2-Nov 1 PM EST Enterprise Mobility Management Sales 101 Register  Omaha Steak Tailgate Package
16-Nov 1 PM EST Enterprise Mobility Management Competitive Overview Register  Omaha Steak Tailgate Package
30-Nov 1 PM EST Enterprise Mobility Management Customer Case Studies & Vertical Focus Register  Omaha Steak Tailgate Package
14-Dec 1 PM EST Workspace ONE Demo & Updates Register  Omaha Steak Tailgate Package