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Should I consider VMware Cloud on AWS for my business?

The underlying concepts of "Hybrid Cloud" are not new to the IT industry but the way in which they are delivered certainly is. It was back at VMworld 2017 where I recall VMware's vision being presented on stage by Pat Gelsinger: And these comments are true; a real VMware hybrid...
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VMware Cloud on AWS – SDDC 2019 – Exam Tips

Today I passed the VMConAWS SDDC 2019 exam (Exam code 5V0-31.19) and I'm sharing my experience about my revision and the exam itself to help others prepare for the first VMware 2019 exam. Exam Requirements Fortunately, there are no hard pre-requisites, you don't need any other certifications and there is no need...
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Comparing the VMware Hybrid Cloud Options

There is so much talk about cloud now, but what what really is "cloud" - In short, I prefer a definition/feature set along these lines: A public cloud should have the following: On-demand Self-service Pay as you go Single Pane of Glass Simplified Management So what does this all mean?...
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VMware Cloud on AWS – Deployment Overview

VMware recently launched a series of new Cloud services one of which being the most anticipated; VMware Cloud on AWS. Going through the Hands on Labs at VMworld was interesting, it gave you a taste for the user interface (HTML5) and how to connect your on prem instance to AWS...
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VMware Cloud on AWS – Deep Dive VMworld Tweets

I was fortunate to attend VMworld 2017 this year. I have listed my top VMware Cloud on AWS tweets below for easy reference: #VMConAWS available approx Q1 2018 in Europe On prem vSAN and NSX NOT required for #VMConAWS integration. Only vSphere 6.5 needed. New #VMware #VMConAWS partner competency coming...
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VMworld US 2017 – Main Announcements

So  VMworld 2017 in Las Vegas has started, but what has been revealed on day 1? The general session focused mainly on new Cloud services wrapped together under the VMware Cloud umbrella: VMware Cloud on AWS "VMware Cloud on AWS is an on-demand service that enables you to run applications...