VMware Go: free web management for ESXi
Aug 31, 2009 Blogs
After reading up on my RSS feeds, I stumbled upon something really cool. Apparently, VMware will release a free web management service portal for VMware ESXi called ‘Go’.
Simon, over at TechHead, was one of the first to blog about it, although he’s using the old VMware logo (see what Eric Gray has to say about that):
Today VMware announced the beta release of a new service aimed at the SMB market making it easier for these companies to adopt and move to a virtualized server environment. This new offering is called ‘VMware Go’ and although currently in beta is predicted to go live in Q4 2009.
VMware Go will provide an easy to use web based front end to deploy ESXi which will ensure the process of installing ESXi is a straight forward and hassle free experience. This easy to use web interface will greatly assist even
those with limited virtualization knowledge to get VMware ESXi up and running in no time.
“VMware Go™ is the latest innovation we’ve brought to market as part of our ongoing commitment to helping SMB customers run their applications with more agility, profitability, and resilience,” said Dan Chu, vice president of emerging products and markets at VMware.
So why not head on over to the ‘VMware Go’ page at VMware.com to find out more and sign up for the beta? Or check out the VMware Go Community Page here which includes an overview video.
Besides Simon,the guys at Virtualization.com as well as Virtualization.info have an article about Go, you should check them out!
VMworld ’09: kick off madness
Aug 31, 2009 Blogs
After more than two weeks of complete silence, while I was enjoying a well-deserved vacation, it’s time to get bloggin’ again. I’ve had an amazing holiday in the U.S.. I’ve done a seven-day roadtrip from San Francisco to the Grand Canyon (and stopping at Yosemite, Sequioa, King Canyon, Las Vegas, Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Grand Canyon, Muir Woods) and back, had a relaxing week in San Francisco (doing all the touristy stuff), and even enjoyed a day of sunshine at Ocean Beach. Don’t be scared if you see me with a slight sunburn this week, I blame the weather! 
I’ve picked up the laptop again in preparation for VMworld ’09, and have built my schedule today. Yes, I know, that’s incredibly late, but promised the girlfriend a PC-less vacation… Let me begin by showing you my schedule, which is bound to change completely over the course of this week.
Monday and Tuesday should look something like this:
Wednesday and Thursday:
Expect the blogpostcount to go up again this week, as I’ll be blogging and capturing videos all week!
