In episode #45, David and I talk about Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Crypto-mining and what I have learnt whilst getting my own crypto-mining rig up and running. In this vChat episode we cover the following topics: What are blockchain, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, and Ethereum? Why are you mining ? What does it take to mine? How do you balance the cost vs the return? Why an open rig? What kind of GPU, CPU, Memory, and disk do you have? And why? What OS and app in the OS? Show … [Read more...]
vChat Podcast #42 – First Steps in Coding with Dan Appleman
In this episode David and I talk with Dan Appleman, who is CTO at Full Circle Insights to find out the best ways for infrastructure admins to learn more about development. Do you want to get started in coding and the cloud? Do you want to ensure you future success in your career? If so, then be sure to check out this episode. Dan talks about the tremendous opportunity in developing applications for the Salesforce cloud (Force.com) and the largest software conference in the world – … [Read more...]
[PODCAST] vChat – Episode 39 VMworld San Francisco 2015 MeetUp
In this episode, recorded LIVE at VMworld 2015 with Eric, David and myself (all together in one place – a professional recording studio with a 3 camera setup in fact), the vChat crew covers their person experiences at VMworld 2015. We talk about all the latest VMworld news and events including the VMworld keynote, speaking sessions, labs, the expo, and of course – parties. WATCH NOW to see the full episode! vChat is a regular virtualization video chat covering VMware vSphere, Cloud … [Read more...]
[PODCAST] vChat : Episode 38 – vSphere Home Labs and EMC vVNX
In vChat #38 Eric, David and myself talk about what they are using for their vSphere virtual labs (cloud, physical, and virtual), Simon’s new vVNX videos and how vVNX can be used for home labs, and other home lab vSphere storage options, and a VMworld 2015 pre-view (stay tuned to for our next episode where we will spend the whole show talking about VMworld). JOIN US to learn more! Links discussed in the show are: EMC Virtual VNX (vVNX) Video #1 – Intro. & Pre-Requisites EMC … [Read more...]
vChat – Episode 36 – It’s Been a While!
Hi Folks, It’s back at it again! In vChat #36 Eric, David and myself talk about the latest trends in virtualization and enterprise computing – starting off with a vCatchup about what we’ve been up to. Specifically we talk about vSphere home labs, how to stay up to date on virtualization news, HP Microservers, Apple Mac Minis, and what we plan to chat about in the future! We wrap it up by talking about Dr Who. vChat is a regular virtualization video chat covering VMware vSphere, … [Read more...]
Phew! I made it again – Top 25 Virtualization Blog
The results for the top virtualization related blogs were recently announced on the latest vChat (if you missed this episode (#34) then check out my post with a link to the video here), and I am pleased to announce I managed to sneak in the Top 25 again, with a number 23 position. I am very pleased with this placing especially considering the limited time I’ve had over the past year to blog as much as I would have liked due to work and personal commitments. Most importantly however I just want … [Read more...]
vChat – Episode 34 – Top Virtualization Blogs 2013
In vChat #34, David, Eric and I are joined with special guest John Troyer to announce the winners of the 2013 Top Virtualization Blogs Voting over at vSphere-Land.com. This year saw more entries and votes than ever which made for plenty of changes to this Top 25 list. Watch/Listen to the the latest vChat below to find out who made the Top 25 this year! The full results of the top blog survey from vSphere-Land.com can be found here. vChat is a regular virtualization video chat … [Read more...]
vChat – Episode 33 – Christmas 2012 Edition
In vChat #33, our special Christmas 2012 edition, Eric, David and I discuss Virtualization, Cloud Computing, home labs, iPads, storage, our predictions for 2013. and much much more. Join us! vChat is a regular virtualization video chat covering VMware vSphere, Cloud Computing, Virtualization News, and maybe some geeky humor. Regular contributors are 3 vExperts – Simon Seagrave (TechHead.co), Eric Siebert (vSphere-Land.com), and David Davis (VMwareVideos.com). You can now SUBSCRIBE … [Read more...]
vChat – Episode 32 – VMworld San Francisco 2012 ReCap
In vChat Episode 32 Eric, David and myself cover our experience at VMworld 2012 in San Francisco. This includes the VMworld parties, vExpert community events, launch of vSphere 5.1 and the vCloud Suite 5.1, and much much more. Join us! vChat is a regular virtualization video chat covering VMware vSphere, Cloud Computing, Virtualization News, and maybe some geeky humor. Regular contributors are 3 vExperts– Simon Seagrave (TechHead.co), Eric Siebert (vSphere-Land.com), and David Davis … [Read more...]