Today, we are very pleased to announce the latest private cloud offering from NetApp, Cisco and Microsoft: FlexPod with Microsoft Private Cloud. This reference implementation is our second major generation of private cloud solution built on Windows Server 2008 R2. The major update for this version is that we are now fully integrated with System Center 2012. … [Read more...] about Announcing FlexPod with Microsoft Private Cloud
Cloud Computing
Cloud-Based Desktops as a Service (DaaS)
There are a number of factors fueling the need for greater adoption of desktop virtualization within every organization. The obvious is the consumerization of mobile devices such as iPads, iPhones, Kindle Fires, Samsung Galaxys, etc. The proliferation of these devices has built a level of demand that requires the enterprise datacenter to enable the end user, partner, or … [Read more...] about Cloud-Based Desktops as a Service (DaaS)
FlexPod Success Story: The Walz Group
Hopefully to some readers the Walz Group may ring a bell. In July of 2011 I attended Cisco Live where I had the privilege to spend time with Bart Falzarano, the Chief Information Security Officer at the Walz Group. Bart allowed me to share his perspective in a blog post where he discussed the requirements of a modern datacenter and the role the datacenter plays in … [Read more...] about FlexPod Success Story: The Walz Group
NetApp set to rock VMware Partner Exchange 2012 (PEX)
In a little over two weeks many will converge on Las Vegas to attend Partner Exchange (or as us geeks prefer to say 'PEX'), VMware’s annual conference dedicated to educating and enabling the partner community. As you would expect, NetApp is again a platinum sponsor for the event and has a load of fantastic content to share with attendees. Whether you prefer to learn by … [Read more...] about NetApp set to rock VMware Partner Exchange 2012 (PEX)
FlexPod Tech Specs a FlexPod App for the iPhone & iPad
Ever wish you had all of the specs for the FlexPod platform at your fingertips? Now you can with FlexPod tech Specs, available in the iTunes Store for both iPhone and iPad. FlexPod tech Specs was designed and developed by Vallard Benincosa as a means to provide the latest FlexPod related content for our field. The app provides technical specifications … [Read more...] about FlexPod Tech Specs a FlexPod App for the iPhone & iPad