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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
Cloud Security
Ransomware
AI Workflow
Oracle Cloud Vmware Solution
Cyber Resilience
Platform Engineering
Vmware Fusion
Vmware Workstation
Cloud Computing
Artificial Intelligence

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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The last few months, I've had many discussions about Memory Tiering. When I saw a brand new performance white paper being released, I knew it was time to invite two of the authors. Qasim Ali and Todd Muirhead go over the ins and outs of Memory Tierin... more

We just finished Explore in Las Vegas, and the various local Explore On Tour events are literally around the corner. I will most likely be in London, Frankfurt, and potentially Paris myself. It looks like Joe Baguley will also be at all of those even... more

It was time to get Frank Denneman back on the show to discuss the enhancements introduced in VCF 9 and Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA. Frank goes over all new functionality and all the enhancements like Agent Builder etc. Frank also mentioned vari... more

Episode 100, YESSSS! Finally, we managed to get there. For this episode, I invited two Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE) product managers to explain what GCVE is all about. We had Dr. Wade Holmes on the show, 84 episodes ago, to introduce GCVE, so it... more

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Recent Guests

William Lam
Distinguished Platform Engineer at Broadcom, part of the VMware Cloud Foundation division.
Broadcom
Episode: #098 - VMware Cloud Foundation 5.x in a single box for homelabs featuring William Lam!
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
Raymond Lucassen
Technical account manager at Broadcom with extensive experience in Edge computing and manufacturing
Broadcom
Episode: #090 - Discussing Edge use cases with Raymond Lucassen!
Bart Peeters
IT professional specializing in VMware solutions, currently working as a Solution Engineer at Broadcom.
Broadcom
Episode: #089 - Discussing the VCP-VVF and VCP-VCF certification with Bart Peeters!
Paudie O'Riordan
VMware technology expert specializing in vSAN and VCF
VMware
Episode: #088 - VMware Cloud Foundation in a stretched environment featuring Paudie O'Riordan!

Host

Duncan Epping
Host and blogger specializing in virtualization and data center technologies, co-author of relevant technical literature, with expertise in VMware solutions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • 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 States6 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
    Poland6 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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Many find the podcast to be a reliable source for staying updated on VMware and Broadcom developments, highlighting the relevance of discussions to their roles in IT.
Listeners appreciate the technical depth and insights shared by industry experts, often commenting on the applicability of the information in their professional contexts.
There is a strong recommendation culture, with listeners encouraging peers to tune in for both educational and practical knowledge.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#089 - Discussing the VCP-VVF and VCP-VCF certification with Bart Peeters!
Q: How difficult do you feel that it was?
Candidates should have some product experience, and it's recommended to take relevant training.
#087 - Microsoft on VMware VCF featuring Deji Akomolafe
Q: How can customers optimize their storage I/O configurations?
Customers should add multiple SCSI controllers to spread the load and use the right SCSI controller to optimize storage I/O.
#087 - Microsoft on VMware VCF featuring Deji Akomolafe
Q: What are the use cases for on-prem Exchange in today's environment?
There are still many on-prem Exchange servers in use, especially by those who find comfort in VMware vSphere for their Exchange workloads.
#062 - Private AI with Chris Wolf
Q: Is the VMware Private AI Foundation tied to a specific location for deployment?
Initially focused on on-prem solutions, VMware is also considering multi-cloud strategies for the future.
#062 - Private AI with Chris Wolf
Q: How do you address misconceptions about hypervisor performance versus bare metal?
VMware has optimized CPU scheduling for better performance metrics and publishes industry benchmarks to support these claims.

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What is Unexplored Territory about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the intricacies of data centers and cloud-native technology, notable for its emphasis on VMware and Broadcom, this podcast offers in-depth discussions surrounding current trends and developments in the enterprise IT landscape. Episodes frequently feature esteemed industry experts who share valuable insights, making it a key listening choice for IT professionals looking to stay informed on topics such as virtualization, cloud infrastructure, and performance optimization.

The unique blend of technical content mixed with real-world applications sets it apart, making it a must-listen for those engaged in IT and cloud technology sectors. Listeners are likely to appreciate the comprehensive coverage of contemporary challenges and innov... more

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2. Frank Denneman
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4. Erik Rieger
5. Mark Achtemichuck
6. Ravi Soundararajan
7. Raymond Lucassen
8. Bart Peeters

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