At VMworld in 2013, which had 25,000 attendees, it was fantastic that one of my sessions got into the top 10 sessions of the entire event. With big thanks to my co-speakers Andrew Mitchell, Frank Denneman, Mark Achtemichuk, Emad Benjamin and Mostafa Khalil on the VAPP4679 – Software Defined Datacenter Design Panel for Monster VM’s. The audience agreed we took the Technology to the Limits for High Performance, High Utilization Workloads. We had some excellent questions and feedback during this event. This year I am upsizing the Monsters and brining you even more of what you asked for. Performance data, design and architecture guidance, Monster VM sink hole avoidance strategies. The Monster VM panel this year is super sized and I’m lucky to be joined in this session with Frank Denneman, Mostafa Kahlil, Josh Odgers. If you liked what you saw last year, which you can watch the recording of below, then you’ll love what we have for you this year. We’re certainly aiming to be in the top 10 sessions again of VMworld 2014 (assuming we are selected of course). Your support really helps.

VMworld 2013 VAPP4679 – Software-Defined Datacenter Design Panel for Monster VM’s

You can see all of the Top 10 Sessions of VMworld 2013 here.

VMworld 2014 Monster VM Sessions:  

Here are three Monster VM focused sessions that I hope you’ll like and vote for. You can vote for your favourite sessions on the VMworld Session Voting web site.

Session 1302 – Mastering Monster VM Performance in Your Software-Defined Datacenter

Top 10 Session at VMworld 2013, now even more of a Super-Sized Monster for 2014. Master your Monster VM Performance. Master your Software-Defined Datacenter. Designing and architecting a Software-Defined Datacenter that will host Monster VM’s requires a different approach and different considerations to smaller VM’s to ensure you get the best benefits from the platform. Mostafa Khalil (VCDX-002), Frank Denneman (VCDX-029), Michael Webster (VCDX-066), and Josh Odgers (VCDX-090) will lead a panel discussion the key best practices that will allow you to master design and performance of many high utilization, high performance Monster VM’s. The panel will share real world performance data and answer your questions on topics such as host and cluster design and sizing, VM sizing, performance tuning, CPU scheduling, memory management, resource management, storage design and much more. Come prepared with your toughest Monster VM questions and a willingness to share you experiences.

• Michael Webster, Sr Solutions and Performance Engineer, VCDX-066, Nutanix
• Mostafa Khalil, Director, VMware Technical Support, VCDX-002, VMware
• Frank Denneman, Technology Evangalist, VCDX-029, PernixData
• Josh Odgers, Sr Solutions and Performance Engineer, VCDX-090, Nutanix

Session 1729 – 47 Things  to Know About Database Virtualization

This advanced technical, no fluff session will cover 47 unique items that individuals looking to virtualize their databases should know. The session will provide items that apply for SQL and Oracle databases running on vSphere. Presenting the session will be VMworld veterans, co-authors of Virtualizing SQL Server on VMware: Doing IT Right (VMware Press), and database virtualization experts Michael Corey, Michael Webster (VCDX 066), and Jeff Szastak. 
Topics covered will be, but not limited to, physical CPU virtual CPU, NUMA, physical RAM, virtual RAM, PVSCI tuning, storage (lots of storage), physical server configuration, ESXi configurations, vSphere Cluster design, OS tuning, database specific tuning, VMXNET tuning, jumbo frames, and more!

• Jeff Szastak, Staff Systems Engineer, VMware
• Michael Webster, Sr. Solutions & Performance Engineer, VCDX-066, Nutanix
• Michael Corey, President, NTirety
• Don Sullivan, Staff Systems Engineer, Database Specialist, VMware

1376 Temenos T24 Migrated from AIX to vSphere 5.1 and SQL Server 2012

This sessions would be one I recommend. Termenos is a core banking system used throughout the world. See how Rene helped Bank AlBilad virtualize their core banking platform on VMware vSphere with a Mosnter VM SQL Database. I was fortunate to be able to work with Rene on this project specifically with SQL Server and vSphere tuning.

• Rene Van Den Bedem, VCDX-133, CIO Advisor, Bank AlBilad

Non-Monster VM sessions I’m involved with:

Session 1600 – Art of IT Infrastructure Design, The Way of the VCDX – PanelNon-Monster VM Sessions:

This session covers IT Infrastructure Design Methodology as practiced by both VCAP Design and VCDX certified architects. The session covers the what, how, and why of the methodology. Examples are provided and the panel discusses their experience as panelists reviewing and validating hundreds of designs. Case studies are presented for designs with customers. One example demonstrates design success. The other example demonstrates design failure. The panel discusses and contrasts the approaches of both.

• Mark Gabryjelski, VCDX-023, Worldcom Exchange, Inc.
• John Arrasjid, Principal Architect, VCDX-001, VMware
• Chris McCain, Director, VCDX-079, VMware
• Michael Webster, Sr. Solutions and Performance Engineer, VCDX-066, Nutanix
• Mostafa Khalil, Director, VCDX-002, VMware

Session 2631 – The Way of the VCDX, Testing Architects on IT Infrastructure Design

• John Arrasjid, Principal Architect, VCDX-001, VMware
• Fabio Raposelli, Sr. Consultant, VCDX-058, VMware
• Matt Vandenbeld, Solutions Architect, VCDX-, VMware
• Michael Webster, Sr Solutions and Performance Engineer, VCDX-066, Nutanix
• Mark Brunstad, VCDX Program Manager, VMware

Final Word

Please vote for all your favourite session. It helps the selection committee make sure they have enough of the content that you want.  Vote Here, Vote Now!

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