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VMware's yearly virtualization conference day two...

Well, first, last night my wife and I ate dinner at "The Pizza Next Door" a NY style pizza joint just around the corner from our hotel. It seems that they just opened, but they are an extension of the greek bakery next door (hence the name). Wow, for about five bucks each we had 2 huge slices and a coke. Can't beat that with a stick!

This morning we had a "Birds of Feather" breakfast with the VMTN folks. By the time I left, not too many had arrived. I'm not sure if any did after all. Oh well.

The general session was way more interesting today than yesterday. Most impressive is Mendel Rossenblum. With him on VMware's side, there's no way MS could have a chance. The guy has vision. He is one of those super smart people that when you see him before starts talking, you think, "oh, here's one of those really smart people who's too smart for their own good - can't communicate, etc" but then you realize he's an awesome public speaker, just as smart as expected and wow... insight and vision out the wazoo.



One of the things that was highlighted in the general session was the capability of recording a VMs instructions as they happen... then being able to play them back.... for more on that read this entry in Scott Lowe's blog: VMworld 2006 Day 2 Keynote

Sessions in the morning were good as usual, not much to report.

Today I was at the Core Customer Lunch. The food was really good. I got to sit next to Sindy from VMware (their webmaster) and Melinda from the Core Customer team (also a member of the VMware band). I received one of eight or so honorable mentions for participation in the Core Customer program. Woo Hoo! They took pictures, if I had one I'd post it. Then there was the presentation of the VMware Vanguard Awards... and other awards for the core customers and the top VMTN forum posters were recognized.

After the PM sessions we went out to dinner with the Lowes. (his blog is here) We ate at The Original Pantry... Yummo. Then went to fivebucks for some liquid refreshments. Thanks Lowes... it was fun. We'll be in touch after we get our feet back on the ground.

Here's another article I found that is pretty interesting. It is an interview with Mendel about the direction that virtualization is going...

More later....