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?”
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.
Connection presents solutions on every avenue of the solutions provide spectrum. We've got demand fulfillment, and managed services. We do contracted support roles, application development, hosting services, consulting elements and full scope product consulting, project management and specialties in SAP Hana, OpenStack, HP Helion, Big Data, and all elements of infrastructure assistance including Cisco, VMware, Oracle and Hewlett Packard strategic alliances.
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/
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”
Pure’s ObjectEngine: Ensures Data Integrity and Accessibility
Many times in the past, I’ve written about the Copy Data Protection / Copy Data Management (CDP/CDM) space. The concept of backup and recovery has dynamically changed…… Read more “Pure’s ObjectEngine: Ensures Data Integrity and Accessibility”
Tech Field Day exclusive at Intel’s Data-Centric Innovation Day
For quite a while now, I’ve been a Delegate for Tech Field Day, concentrating primarily on the Storage Field Day events. These have been great events, presenting…… Read more “Tech Field Day exclusive at Intel’s Data-Centric Innovation Day”
Weka.IO and my first official briefing
Both the GreyBeards on Storage and the Storage Unpacked podcasts have done interviews with Weka.IO in the past, and I listened attentively. I had a customer…… Read more “Weka.IO and my first official briefing”
Dual Actuator drives: An interesting trend
The future of spinning disc is still in question. For the past couple years, I’ve talked quite extensively about the value of Solid-State storage media supplanting spinning…… Read more “Dual Actuator drives: An interesting trend”
#SFD18 introduces us to VASTData
“NOTE: The below post was originally written and published on GestaltIT.com as part of a sponsored content series with Pure Storage.” I’ve done some research into POSIX storage (Portable…… Read more “#SFD18 introduces us to VASTData”
Achieving a New Level for Data Storage and Cloud Fluidity
NVMe is the future for how the datacenter will grow. I was fortunate to participate in a presentation with Dr. J. Metz, which I wrote about here.…… Read more “Achieving a New Level for Data Storage and Cloud Fluidity”
I am so looking forward to #SFD18
For years now, I’ve been attending Tech Field Day events, starting with the #TFDx at VMworld 2015. This particular one will be my 12th official attendance. I…… Read more “I am so looking forward to #SFD18”
