This is the fourth post of my series on hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) architectural design and decision-making. For my money, the differences between these diverse systems is a…… Read more “HCI #4 Storage, Replication, and Backups”
Author: VirtuallyTiedToMyDesktop
Long time virtualization architect with years of VMware and Citrix implementations. Storage architect, with certifications and messaging skills over a wide variety of ecosystem vendors. Years as well of presentation and evangelism on subjects ranging from Cloud, DR and VDI to Big Data and enterprise application virtualization and storage.
Working at Conection Enterprise solutions as a Technical Sales Executive specializing in Cloud, Virtualization and Storage.
My years in Virtualization, Storage, and consulting, coupled with many years on the customer side of the equation give me insight to the requirements of many tiers of customers.
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Additionally, a Field Day Delegate, writer for various brands, particularly storage, as well as occasional SolarWinds postings. Guest hosting on the GreyBeards On Storage Podcast https://silvertonconsulting.com/gbos2/
Druva gets some key recognition from Forrester
The backup space, about which I’ve written many times, is changing. This blog post will explain one of the major shifts in the space (toward the cloud…… Read more “Druva gets some key recognition from Forrester”
Pure Accelerate 2019: What I’m Hoping to See
This will be my fourth consecutive Pure Accelerate show. I have long been impressed with the ability of this dynamic company to progress, to innovate, and to…… Read more “Pure Accelerate 2019: What I’m Hoping to See”
Varying Approaches to Hyperconverged Infrastructure, or Why This Over That?
In this third post on the subject, I’ll discuss hyperconverged architectural approaches. I want to share some of my experiences in how and why my customers have…… Read more “Varying Approaches to Hyperconverged Infrastructure, or Why This Over That?”
Why would you choose HCI over other Virtualization approaches?
This is the second of a series of five postings on the market space for HyperConverged Infrastructure To be clear, as the previous blog post outlined,…… Read more “Why would you choose HCI over other Virtualization approaches?”
HCI – What is it, and what is it not?
This is the first of a five-part series on HCI. I hope you enjoy and that this prompts discussion. Please feel free to reach out to me,…… Read more “HCI – What is it, and what is it not?”
HyperConverged for containers? Cool concept! – #CLUS #TFDx
I had the great pleasure to go out of my space this week to San Diego for Cisco-Live-US 2019. Remember, I’m really not a network guy. I…… Read more “HyperConverged for containers? Cool concept! – #CLUS #TFDx”
Are DataCenters passe?
Let me begin by saying repatriation is a regular part of my conversation with my customers. Many organizations are truly analyzing the various details of standing up…… Read more “Are DataCenters passe?”
Cohesity: More on the real value of data
Anyone who’s read my stuff, or paid attention to what’s happened in backup over the past few years are aware that backup itself is only part of…… Read more “Cohesity: More on the real value of data”
Optane – The coolest thing since sliced bread
Occasionally, my position as a Delegate for the wonderful folks at Tech Field Day, I get the opportunity to attend an even more special event. In no…… Read more “Optane – The coolest thing since sliced bread”
