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vBrownBag.com is a community of people who believe in helping other people. Specifically we work in IT infrastructure and we help other people in the IT industry to better their careers through education. Most frequent activity is producing the vBrownBag podcast. vBrownBag also attends global conferences to produce TechTalks and theater sessions.

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Join Du'An Lightfoot, AI Developer at AWS, as he dives deep into building AI agents with the strands framework. In this technical walkthrough, Du'An demonstrates how to create custom AI coding assistants and multi-agent systems in just a few lines of... more

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Dive into KubeVirt with the vBrownBag crew and guest Eric Shanks! 🎤 Discover how vSphere admins can bridge their virtualization skills into Kubernetes, exploring practical architecture, live migration, and what it really takes to blend VMs and conta... more

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In this week’s vBrownBag, Principal Software Engineer Dominik Wosiński takes us on a deep dive into Amazon Nova Sonic — AWS’s latest speech-to-speech AI model.

Dominik explores how unified voice models like Nova Sonic are reshaping customer experie... more

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Join the vBrownBag crew for an insightful session with guest (and host!) Damian Karlson as he breaks down OpenStack for VMware administrators. From Broadcom’s shake-up to cultural, operational, and technical migration differences, Damian offers a pra... more

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Dominik Wosiński
Software engineer working with data, AI, and backend technologies
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Episode: From Speech to Speech: A Tale about Amazon Nova Sonic
Rajeev Joshi
AWS community builder and Cloud Enthusiast
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Episode: Hack Your Own Cloud: The Most Common Mistakes and How to Stop Them with Rajeev Joshi
Alex Kearns
Principal Solutions Architect at Devo Team with extensive experience in cloud consulting and AWS frameworks.
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Episode: Building an AWS Well-Architected Review Crew with GenAI featuring Alex Kearns
Justin Garrison
Works at Sidero Labs and focuses on API-driven Linux and Kubernetes solutions.
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Episode: API-Driven Linux: Simplicity At Scale
Mike Fiedler
Works for the Python Software Foundation, focusing on increasing confidence in the software supply chain.
Python Software Foundation
Episode: Increasing Confidence in Your Software Supply Chain with Mike Fiedler
Amanda Ruzza
Professional jazz bassist turned tech enthusiast and Python coder
Episode: How To Learn Like A Rockstar!
Mark Tinderholt
An engineer/architect at Microsoft with over 20 years of experience in software development, specializing in automation and cloud technologies.
Microsoft
Episode: Top 5 Azure Automation Mistakes to Avoid with Mark Tinderholt
Du'An Lightfoot
Expert in AI-assisted coding and software development
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Episode: Vibe Coding: Exploring the GenAI Coding Wave with Du'An Lightfoot
Robby Stahl
Guest from Platform9 discussing automated migration tools.
Platform9
Episode: vJailbreak Automated Migration from ESXi to KVM with Robby Stahl

Hosts

Chris Williams
Host of vBrownBag, experienced in IT education and events management, providing insights from various industry experts.
Damian Carlson
Co-host of vBrownBag, contributing knowledge in IT infrastructure and supporting listeners through educational initiatives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Great w/ a few snags

    This podcast provides some wonderful content! The only snag I run into is that some of the videos do not play on my laptop or my phone. Example: VCP-DCV 1&2. I am appreciative of the efforts being made for the benefit and enjoyment of us listeners.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    HybridAK
    United States11 years ago
  • excellent content

    I am preparing for vcap-dca and i feel this podcast gave me enough information to pass the exam.

    thanks for the content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shankar Jadapa
    India11 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the diverse range of topics covered, especially the practical insights shared by guests.
Some technical issues with video content have been noted, but the audio remains highly valued.
The content is well-received for its educational value, helping professionals in their careers.

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How to Build AI Agents with Strands
Q: What are your tips or resources for learning about MCP servers?
I learned about MCP servers from the Anthropics Model Contest Protocol blog, built local servers, and then explored sample codes from the MCP documentation.
How to Build AI Agents with Strands
Q: What should someone prefer, Agent Core or Strands?
It depends on the flexibility you need; if you require more flexibility and you are not strictly using Amazon Bedrock agents, Strands is a great choice.
KubeVirt for vSphere Admins with Eric Shanks
Q: What do you recommend for a VMware admin to transition to KubeVirt?
Start with learning about containers, as understanding them is crucial before delving into KubeVirt and Kubernetes.
KubeVirt for vSphere Admins with Eric Shanks
Q: Can I run Windows VMs on KubeVirt?
Yes, you can run Windows VMs on KubeVirt.
From Speech to Speech: A Tale about Amazon Nova Sonic
Q: Is there a particular type of consideration for the LLM type when using it in a speech-to-speech model?
It is primarily influenced by the speech-to-text model's quality; as long as that is effective, the specific LLM can be adjusted to fit.

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Focusing on the intersection of technology and education, this podcast features discussions on topics pertaining to IT infrastructure, cloud computing, DevOps, and software development. Each episode brings in experts from various facets of technology who share insights, practical advice, and personal anecdotes that encourage listeners to enhance their skills while navigating the complexities of the tech industry. The podcast stands out for its blend of technical knowledge and relatable experiences, making it accessible for those keen on improving their careers in the rapidly evolving IT landscape.

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