Category Archives: Virtualization

New ESXi Host

Posted on November 27, 2012 by larry

Coolness, I got all the parts needed for a new ESXi host Here is the parts list OCZ Agility 128GB SSD $74.98 AMD FX-4100 3.6Ghz 4 Core CPU $79.99 Dual GB Port NIC $20.00 MSI 760GM-E51 $71.50 Seagate 1TB Hard … Continue reading →

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VMworld 2012 Finale

Posted on August 29, 2012 by larry

After 25 years I finally saw Jon Bon Jovi live. Not on my bucket list but I did want to see him live at least once.It was one of those times I wish my wife was there to enjoy it … Continue reading →

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San Francisco VMworld 2012

Posted on August 26, 2012 by larry

Flew into San Francisco today, got a headache though. Not sure how I am gonna get my workout in while I am in here. I will sleep early though after some pushups and situps.

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Problem with ESXi

Posted on January 2, 2012 by larry

I got a strange problem with my ESXi server. Seems like ESXi is picky regarding what CDROM is used.  All I did was switch out the DVD burner I had that was in there with a Read Only CDROM and … Continue reading →

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VMWorld 2011 Finale

Posted on September 1, 2011 by larry

Today is the last day of VMworld.  Sad and happy at the same time, Sad because I got so much from VMworld and now it is ending, but happy cause I miss my friends and family so I will get … Continue reading →

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Interesting Session on VDI

Posted on August 31, 2011 by larry

VDI is the Virtual desktop offering by VMware, it was interesting in that it was not a technical presentation but a business one. It talked about seven things that cause VDI implementations to fail, they were not technical in nature. … Continue reading →

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Labs Labs Labs

Posted on August 30, 2011 by larry

Wow, I really took a lot doing the labs at vmworld.  Last year the lines were too long to participate in the labs, this year, it was easier. I learned a lot, I want to do it again tomorrow.  I … Continue reading →

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No Longer a Vegas Virgin

Posted on August 28, 2011 by larry

Finally here in Vegas… wow, I can hear the slot machines calling me from downstairs. Trip not turning out right though, First off when I was at home, I was rushed into finishing the back deck, but it looks finished … Continue reading →

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Getting Close to the Start of Training

Posted on August 27, 2011 by larry

If my math is right, training for the next marathon tomorrow. Could be wrong, hope I have 1 more week since I have to go to Las Vegas for VMworld tomorrow.  Still I will find a way to work out. … Continue reading →

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Busy Busy Busy, but got my ESXi Stable

Posted on August 26, 2011 by larry

What a packed day, got my raise, got my tickets to Philippines, going to Vegas this Sunday for VMworld, and also did some tweaks on my ESXi bios and it seems stable now. Didn’t get to work out. To dang … Continue reading →

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