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Unexplored Territory

Duncan Epping
Vmware
NVIDIA
Kubernetes
Vsan
Rubrik
Cloud Native Computing Foundation
Vmware Private AI Foundation
Homelabs
Data Protection
Generative AI
Ransomware
Cloud Security
AI Workflow
Oracle Cloud Vmware Solution
Cyber Resilience
Platform Engineering
Vmware Workstation
Vmware Fusion
Cloud Computing
Machine Learning

The Unexplored Territory Podcast takes you deep into the world of datacenters and cloud (native) tech, with a special spotlight on VMware, Broadcom, and everything happening in the ecosystem. Hosted by Duncan Epping, blogger at Yellow-Bricks.com, and co-author of the vSphere Clustering and vSAN Deep Dive books! Each episode brings on top industry experts to unpack the latest trends, share real-wor... more

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After Rakesh and I shared the news at Explore, and Explore On Tour, that vSAN would potentially be able to use Fibre Channel as a transport layer, since then the phone has been ringing nonstop. So it was time for me to invite Rakesh and ask him to ex... more

VMware Cloud Foundation 9 has brought the Virtual Private Cloud networking model front and center in the vSphere UI. Not only has it become extremely easy to provide a self-service solution for networking, it comes with a plethora of networking servi... more

I had some trouble scheduling guests the past weeks, and as a result, I figured I would try something new. In this episode I go over the various things I announced at Explore and Explore on Tour in London, Paris, and Frankfurt. I talk about VCF Nativ... more

Recently, I read this article about why VCF is the best platform for modern workloads, so I figured I would invite the author, Jad El-Zein. Jad and I discuss all the arguments of why VCF and all components are the perfect destination for containers, ... more

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Recent Guests

Rakesh Radhakrishnan
Senior Director of Product Management at VMware Broadcom, Product Head for Storage, Data and Data Protection in VCF.
Broadcom
Episode: #110 - vSAN over Fibre Channel featuring Rakesh Radhakrishnan!
Yves Hertoghs
Principal Technologist at VMware by Broadcom
Broadcom
Episode: #109 - An introduction to Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) featuring Yves Hertoghs
Jad El-Zein
A long-time VMware employee with roles in cloud management, automation, and Kubernetes integration.
Broadcom (formerly VMware)
Episode: #107 - Why VCF is the best platform for your modern workloads featuring Jad El-Zein!
Jatin Jindal
Product manager at VCF Broadcom, with a focus on data protection and cyber recovery
Broadcom
Episode: #104 - Exploring recent Ransomware Recovery and Data Recovery announcements with Jatin Jindal
Frank Denneman
Works for the AI and Advanced Services team at VMware
VMware
Episode: #097 - Running AI/ML workloads on top of VMware Cloud Foundation featuring Frank Denneman
Johan van Amersfoort
Chief Evangelist and AI Lead at ITQ
ITQ
Episode: #095 - Event Season Kickoff: NVIDIA GTC, KubeCon, and Dutch VMUG with Johan van Amersfoort
Erik Rieger
SAP Alliances team member at Broadcom
Broadcom
Episode: #094 - Discussing SAP HANA support for vSAN ESA 8.x with Erik Rieger!
Mark Achtemichuck
Performance engineer with extensive experience at VMware and Broadcom
VMware/Broadcom
Episode: #093 - Best practices for Latency Sensitive Workloads featuring Mark A!
Ravi Soundararajan
Performance expert at VMware and Broadcom, involved in various aspects of vCenter and virtualization technology.
Broadcom
Episode: #091 - Discussing performance with Ravi Soundararajan

Host

Duncan Epping
Duncan Epping is a seasoned technology professional with a strong background in VMware solutions and datacenters. He is notably a blogger at Yellow-Bricks.com and co-author of esteemed books on vSphere Clustering and vSAN, bringing extensive knowledge and expertise to the discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Great episode, especially on what Broadcom brings to our beloved technology stack and in the end for the customes benefit!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Steffen Richter
    2 months ago
  • Keeping informed

    I recently changed job roles and having my morning coffee with this post cast helps me stay updated on VMware products and bring good information to my customers. I recommend to my customers to listen to these audios to help dispel myths and listen to the experts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tee Ti
    United States10 months ago
  • Best VMwware related podcast

    Simply the best and still live VMware related podcast. Thanks Duncan and all your guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anton Luschikov
    Poland10 months ago
  • A must-listen!

    I recently discovered Unexplored Territory and have been consistently impressed by the depth of insights and knowledge shared in each episode. No matter the topic, you’re guaranteed to gain something every time you listen - highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mvelasco07
    United States3 years ago

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#110 - vSAN over Fibre Channel featuring Rakesh Radhakrishnan!
Q: Will you expect customers to migrate to Ethernet over time, or will they stay on Fibre Channel?
Initially, customers will likely coexist with both, but over time, they may adopt Ethernet as they become comfortable with vSAN.
#110 - vSAN over Fibre Channel featuring Rakesh Radhakrishnan!
Q: What are your expectations for the performance of vSAN over Fibre Channel compared to Ethernet?
The performance for vSAN on FC is expected to be at par with vSAN on Ethernet, potentially even slightly better due to the inherent capabilities of Fibre Channel.
#110 - vSAN over Fibre Channel featuring Rakesh Radhakrishnan!
Q: What does it actually mean from a feature perspective or product perspective?
It means that vSAN can operate over Fibre Channel, allowing it to coexist with traditional storage arrays or potentially displace them.
#106 - Why a valued partner like ITQ believes in Broadcom's strategy and the VMware portfolio!
Q: What are the future opportunities for ITQ and its customers?
Francisco predicts that AI workloads and cloud native solutions for legacy apps will drive future growth for ITQ.
#106 - Why a valued partner like ITQ believes in Broadcom's strategy and the VMware portfolio!
Q: What does trust in the VCF platform mean for ITQ?
Trust is built on a strong relationship with Broadcom, transparency in operations, and seeing consistent results from their promises.

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Focused on the intersection of cloud technologies and datacenter solutions, this podcast offers a comprehensive exploration of VMware, Broadcom, and related developments in the tech ecosystem. Weekly episodes are enriched by discussions with industry experts who share insights on emerging trends, product features, and practical applications of technology, catering to both seasoned professionals and novices in enterprise IT. Unique content includes in-depth discussions on topics like data protection, operational efficiencies, and the evolution of cloud-native environments, making it an essential listen for anyone involved in the modern tech landscape.

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2. Yves Hertoghs
3. Jad El-Zein
4. Jatin Jindal
5. Frank Denneman
6. Johan van Amersfoort
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