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!!

 

The NSX Mindset…VCP-NV & vSphere Foundations Exam Package Price!!

The NSX Mindset…VCP-NV & vSphere Foundations Exam Package Price!!

 

For those of you that may be interested in getting your VCP6-NV certification and need to also take and pass your Foundations exam as well, VMware has a deal for you!

There’s a discounted VCP-NV promotional package right now; for around $2,000 it gets you:

  • An exam prep course for the vSphere Foundations course
  • An exam voucher for vSphere Foundations exam
  • NSX Install, Configure, Manage On-Demand E-Learning course
  • A separate NSX exam prep course
  • An exam voucher for the VCP-NV 6.2
  • 6 CPUs of NSX Enterprise for non-production personal use (training)
  • A full year of VMUG Advantage, including eval licenses for almost all VMware products.

The Details

When one of my colleagues pointed out this promotion to me, I was blown away. Read the original post at The NSX Mindset. I wanted to make sure there wasn’t a hidden cost; The details do matter, so here they are. VMware is running this promotion in conjunction with the VMUG Advantage program. The individual needs to:

  1. Join VMUG (that initial step as a “Member” is free)
  2. Join the VMUG NSX Community (still no cost)
  3. Get VMUG Advantage with EVALExperience (This is $200)
  4. Get the VMUG NSX Training and Certification Package (This is $2,000)

For more information on this deal, check out this VMware blog:  https://blogs.vmware.com/networkvirtualization/2017/05/the-nsx-mindset.html/

[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!

 

Early Release eBook – Network Programmability and Automation Skills for the Next-Generation Network Engineer

Early Release eBook – Network Programmability and Automation Skills for the Next-Generation Network Engineer – via ntpro.nl

Early Release eBook – Network Programmability…

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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!

 

Certification Insights: VCP Recertification – via VMware Education and Certification Blog

Certification Insights: VCP Recertification – via VMware Education and Certification Blog

Certification Insights: VCP Recertification

One of the most commonly asked questions we get is “Is there a grace period if my VCP expires?” And the answer is NO. There are no grace periods, VMware does not provide exceptions or extensions to our Recertification policy.


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vSphere Optimization Assessment (VOA) Enhanced Evaluation

vSphere Optimization Assessment Enhanced Evaluation

vSphere Optimization Assessment Enhanced…

Improve your vSphere configuration, performance and capacity utilization with a free vSphere Optimization Assessment enhanced evaluation. Get started now.


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New Workspace ONE, Identity Manager, and Cloud Foundations Courses

New Workspace ONE, Identity Manager, and Cloud Foundations Courses

New Workspace ONE, Identity Manager, and Cloud…

Each month the VMware Education Services teams expand the list of courses available to help you maximize your productivity and get the most out of your solutions. You can learn about new courses as soon as they’re released on our News page, or you can sign up to receive an email notification.


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VCP6-DCV Beta Exam on vSphere 6.5 Open for Registration

VCP6-DCV Beta Exam on vSphere 6.5 Open for Registration

VCP6-DCV Beta Exam on vSphere 6.5 Open for…

Last month I announced the availability of the vSphere 6.5 Foundations Beta exam, and now I’m happy to announce that we are working on a vSphere 6.5 based exam to meet the second exam requirement for VMware Certified Professional 6 – Data Center Virtualization (VCP6-DCV). The VCP6-DCV (v6.5) Beta Exam (exam code 2V0-622) is now […] The post VCP6-DCV Beta Exam on vSphere 6.5 Open for Registration appeared first on VMware Education and Certification Blog .


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Interested in beta testing VMware Cloud on AWS? Indicate your interest!

Interested in beta testing VMware Cloud on AWS? Indicate your interest!

Interested in beta testing VMware Cloud on AWS?…

Currently in Technology Preview, VMware Cloud on AWS will provide enterprise class application performance, reliability, availability and security with the best-in-class VMware technologies, all optimized to run on AWS, the #1 public cloud provider.


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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

 

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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!

 

EUC TestDrive – Airwatch Admin Console DEMO Video!

EUC TestDrive – Airwatch Admin Console DEMO Video!

 

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AirWatch is a comprehensive enterprise mobility platform that delivers simplified access to enterprise apps, secures corporate data and enables mobile productivity.

VMware’s EUC TestDrive Demo environment is a fully featured, integrated and globally available demonstration environment provided by VMware for use by our Field, Partners and Customers. Powered by VMware Workspace Suite, TestDrive features: Workspace ONE, Horizon Desktop and Application Virtualization, Horizon FLEX and AirWatch Enterprise Mobility Management.

If you are looking to get familiar with the Airwatch Admin Console, then take the time to check out my new enablement video. Using VMware’s EUC TestDrive demo environment, I go into the Airwatch Admin console and show you the information related to the mobile device registered with Airwatch. The console can show you what kind of devices are registered, what operating systems they have, compliance related issues based on policies, installed applications/videos/documents, provide analysis and reporting on everything, and much more!

EUC TestDrive – Airwatch Admin Portal DEMO Video:  CLICK HERE!

VMware Airwatch Public Page:  https://www.vmware.com/products/enterprise-mobility-management.html

VMware’s EUC TestDrive Demo Environment:  https://www.vmwdemo.com/session/new

[Webcast Series] Get More Out of Your vRealize Investments

[Webcast Series] Get More Out of Your vRealize Investments

[Webcast Series] Get More Out of Your vRealize…

Discover how you can speed the delivery and increase the quality of your services to consumers in our 12/14 webcast. Sign up now:


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vSphere 6.5 Training

vSphere 6.5 Training

vSphere 6.5 Training

Be ready to take advantage of all everything vSphere 6.5 can provide with training from VMware Education Services.


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[Webcast] Make Your Life Easier Through Virtualization with Intelligent Operations Management on 12/15

[Webcast] Make Your Life Easier Through Virtualization with Intelligent Operations Management on 12/15

[Webcast] Make Your Life Easier Through…

Ready to make your IT life easier? Join our free webcast on 12/15 to explore how vSphere w/ Ops Management can help you deliver higher performing apps, better infrastructure, and solutions at the speed of business.


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Sign Up for the HCI for Dummies Webcast on 12/06 – Virtual Blocks

Sign Up for the HCI for Dummies Webcast on…

As the data center continues to evolve, it’s time for a more robust infrastructure that can help organizations meet the needs of modern business. Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) is a radically simple, cost-effective solution designed with the future in mind—from performance to cost to scale.


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