[The Source Podcast] VMWorld 2017 Preview

Bigger and better than ever!! That’s the only way to describe the Dell Technologies & Dell EMC presence at VMworld 2017!   I sat down with Dell EMC Social Media Guru Greg McCarthy (@GMcCarthy24) to get the details, and wow are there details!!!

Dell Technologies will feature one of the largest LED walls ever seen on the Trade Show Floor.  It might seem like Magic, but it takes more than Magic and Wizards to make Digital Transformation happen. Hear from our customers that have started their journey, check out the sound studio, watch the Dell Canvas demo, participate in a Server Craft contest and Alienware VR experience.   Assemble your team and don’t miss #TheGreatXscape, returning from Dell EMC World with amazing daily prizes. Become an “HCI Hero” in the HCI Zone – Can you unlock Captain vSAN? Find Dell EMC in the IoT section of the VMvillage.

Breakouts?   How about 25 Dell Technologies Breakout Sessions!

Including the annual Chad Sakac (@Sakacc) “State of the Union” – Wednesday 8:30-9:30!!! – Don’t miss it.

The Source Podcast: Episode #98: VMWorld 2017 Preview

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For details on both VMworld US and EMEA visit http://dellemcevents.com/

Some of the other breakout sessions include:

· SQL Server Transformation Survey Results: Virtualization and IT Agility (VIRT1822QU), Sunday, Aug 27 (4:00pm – 4:30pm)

· Ask the Experts – Titans of Tech (PBO1281PU), Monday, Aug 28 (2:30pm – 3:30pm)

· VxRack SDDC Deep Dive: Inside the VxRack SDDC powered by VMware Cloud Foundation (PBO1064BU), Tuesday, Aug 29 (4:00pm – 5:00pm)

· Modern Data Center Transformation: Dell IT Case Study (PBO1964BU), Thursday, Aug 31 (12:00pm – 1:00pm)

· State of the Union: Everything Multi-Cloud, Converged, Hyper-Converged and More! (PBO3334BUS), Wednesday, Aug 30 (8:30am – 9:30am)

· Deliver Real Business Results Through IT Modernization (STO3333BUS), Monday, Aug 28 (11:30am – 12:30pm)

· Workforce Transformation: Balancing Tomorrow’s Trends With Today’s Needs (UEM3332PUS), Tuesday, Aug 29 (2:00pm – 3:00pm)

· Modernizing IT with Server-Centric Architecture Powered by VMware vSAN and VxRail Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Appliance (STO1742BU), Thursday, Aug 31 (12:00pm – 1:00pm)

· Virtualize Active Directory, the Right Way! (VIRT1374BU), Tuesday, Aug 29 (4:00pm – 5:00pm)

· Harnessing the Power of Data in a Virtual World (LDT2800PU), Wednesday, Aug 30 (9:30am – 10:30am)

· Multisite Networking and Security with Cross-VC NSX: Part 2 (NET1191BU), Thursday, Aug 31 (12:00pm – 1:00pm)

· Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Alone Does Not Constitute a Private Cloud (PBO2872BU), Thursday, Aug 31 (10:30am – 11:30am)

· Enterprise-Grade Data Protection for VMware vSAN with EMC Recoverpoint for VMs (STO3068BU), Tuesday, Aug 29 (1:00pm – 2:00pm)

· The Software-Defined Storage Revolution Is Here: Discover Your Options (STO1216BU)

· Implementing Horizon 7 and Horizon Cloud on VxRail (ADV1589BU)

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About the Author: Sam Marraccini

Sam Marraccini is a 18-year EMC veteran and 27-year technology veteran. Part of the Dell EMC Global Portfolio Marketing Team, Sam is focused on developing and evangelizing the unique benefits of Dell EMC Products, Technologies and Solutions