Guide to the Virtual Cloud Network at VMworld 2020

The countdown to VMworld 2020 is nearly at an end and we are eager to share our latest advancements in network and security virtualization that are powering the Virtual Cloud Network with you. With this year’s FREE virtual event having such a jam-packed agenda on all things virtualization, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide to navigating the Virtual Cloud Network.

Our engineers, technologists and customers will be dropping knowledge in over 100+ live and on-demand technical sessions, hands-on labs, and interactive roundtable sessions throughout the event, covering all technical levels from beginner to advanced. Read on to get a curated list of can’t-miss activities going on between September 29 and October 1.

If you haven’t already registered, make sure to do so here and then jump into the content catalog and schedule your sessions today. See you online!

(For Security-specific programming, check out this post on the top security sessions you must attend at VMworld)

 Virtual Cloud Networking Education Track at VMworld

(Note: Scheduled Sessions are offered during several timeslots to

accommodate regional time zones. Click the session links to attend the most convenient one for you. And for the full-list of scheduled and on-demand sessions, click here. Continue reading

Join Us: Immerse Yourself in Networking and Security at VMworld Europe

We are looking forward to a fantastic show at VMworld 2018 Europe. We have a ton of great content on networking and security to share with you including breakouts, labs, activities, and parties! You’ll have prime opportunities to learn about the Virtual Cloud Network, the latest on the NSX product portfolio, and network with your peers and VMware experts.

To get you started for a packed week of learning and fun, we highly recommend attending our two showcase keynotes:

First, at the NSX Keynote: Building the Network of the Future with the Virtual Cloud Network (Tuesday, 06 November, 14:00 – 15:00), you’ll hear Tom Gillis, the new GM of NSBU lead discussions on:

• VMware’s vision for networking with the Virtual Cloud Network
• The latest and greatest innovations across the NSX product portfolio
• Joint solutions we are bringing to the cloud with IBM
• A special conversation with key customers about how they are using NSX today
• And, demonstrations showing the entire product portfolio in action including NSX Data Center, NSX Cloud, NSX SD-WAN by VeloCloud, and AppDefense

Next, at the Security Keynote: Transforming Security in a Cloud and Mobile World, (Wednesday, 07 November, 14:00 – 15:00), Tom Corn, Continue reading

The Last Mile – Helping Accelerate NSX Adoption through Solution Providers

VMware NSX is a network virtualization platform with use cases encompassing security, automation and application continuity. This allows the solution to address the needs of the business today as well as in the future, as new projects and use cases are explored. The VMware Networking and Security Business Unit (NSBU) by extension through VMware Solution Providers, assists customers as they begin their network virtualization journey through our Last Mile Mentoring Program.

Setting You Up for Success

The Last Mile Mentoring program is unique in the industry because it pairs VMware and solution provider teams together on customer deployment projects. Throughout a customer deployment, NSBU Solutions Architects shadow solution provider technical teams, providing advisory support through design reviews and implementation oversight throughout the engagement.

Customers can engage with their trusted solution providers on the implementation and deployment of NSX, with VMware providing dedicated resources and direct on-the-job guidance to ensure the success of the deployment at no additional cost.

Key Components of the Last Mile Mentoring Program:

• Dedicated NSBU Solutions Architect support
• NSX design & deployment oversight
• Custom knowledge transfer sessions
• Shadow opportunities – On-site and Remote

Success Story – The Louisiana Department of Health

Through the NSX Last Mile Continue reading