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Greater Cincinnati
Jan 19th, 2012
Twitter: @gcvmug
Welcome to the
gcvmug.org
#gcvmug
We’re glad you’re here!Our meetings and events are designed to help you become more knowledgeable about the cloud and virtualization technologies. We provide a forum to share experiences, network with peers, and get advice on challenges you face.
Group activities:• Networking with other members• Sharing experiences & lessons leaned with the group• Answers, advice, and best practices from experts• General architecture discussion (HA/DR, Storage, Networking, etc.)
• Updates on what’s new at VMware• Demos of new software and hardware products
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P&G BRTC Site Security & Safety RequirementsThis is a secure P&G Facility. You need to be
escorted to and from the meeting room. Please do not leave your designated room or wander around in the halls.
No cameras are allowed in this facility, unless previously approved and cleared by your host.
Restrooms are located near the entrance of this room. You do not need an escort for the restroom.
In the event of an alarm, please follow your host, Sean Martin, to the designated emergency gathering area.
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Let us get to know you…Thanks returning members!
Is this your first meeting?
Did find us by the user conference?
Are you new to virtualization?
(raise your hand!)
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Large Event RecapWho attended?
Stats:◦400 total attendees (310 users, 90
sponsors)◦42 sponsors◦21 sessions & PowerCLI lab
Anyone have feedback?
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New BusinessThank you Sean and Charlie!
Started VMUG in late 2007Organized our first user
conferenceActing co-leaders from 2007-
2011Passed leader role to Matt Jones
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Roles Members DutiesCommunications
Matt Jones Emails to members, create/manage website, surveys, handle registrations, and general group marketing.
Meeting Coordinators
Nick HasselbeckDick Hackman
Plan meeting, logistics, organize vendor presentations, coordinate member presentation and break out sessions.
Member Involvement
Nick FritschWilson ChanTom DietrichArthur Gressick
Solicit/coordinate/schedule member presentations. Organize member networking. Develop ideas and strategies to involve the membership.
Leader Matt Jones Lead steering committee, back up all roles, responsible to VMware for GCVMUG group, lead meetings, handle disputes.
GCVMUG Steering Committee
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We want YOU!Steering Committee
We meet once every 2-3 weeks on Tuesday nights @ 6:00pm in the Winton Woods area to plan our meetings. Contact any steering committee member if interested!
Member PresentationsWe are looking for users to prepare a few slides that show how you/your company has used virtualization or cloud computing. Contact any steering committee member and sign-up!
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Stay Connected!
Web Site gcvmug.orgTwitter @gcvmugLinkedIn Group
Cincinnati VMware User Group
VMware.com Community
Cincinnati Area VMware User Group
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Web – gcvmug.org
Website
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Twitter – @gcvmug
MeetingHashtag
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VMware Communities @ vmware.com
1. VMware.com2. Community3. VMware User Groups4. US – NE / Mid Atl5. Cincinnati VMUG
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2012 GCVMUG CalendarJan 19 Aug 23Mar 01 Oct 04Apr 12 Nov 15May 24 Dec 13
Don’t worry about writing it down, it’s on our website!
You Are Here
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Upcoming TopicsMarch 1st CoRAIDvSphere 5
Network Design
April 12th Dell StoragevSphere 5
Storage Design
Tentative topics. If you want to see something in the future, just ask!
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Meeting Agenda6:00p Registration / Networking / Dinner6:30p Welcome
Matt Jones, GCVMUG6:40p VMware News
Wilson Chan, GCVMUG
6:50pAccelerating VMware Performance for Servers and VDI
Andrew Morris, Fusion I/O7:40p VDI User Presentation
Lance Norvell, Lead IT Analyst, AVON8:30p Raffle, Closing, & Cleanup9:00p Meeting Concludes
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Our Feature Presentation(s)
And now…
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Group DiscussionWho is interested in …
doing a user presentation?being part of the steering
team?
What would you like to see in the future?
Possible future meeting locations?
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VMUG AdvantageAll access to online e-learning courses$100 discount on VMworld Admission 20% discount on VMware Instructor
led training and certification 30% discount on VMware software
licenses (Workstation & Fusion) Pricing starts at just $200 for
individual members and $180 per individual for corporate packages.
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Raffle, Closing, & Housekeeping1. Raffle!2. Housekeeping
1. Check for personal items & dispose of any trash!
2. Have Steering Committee member escort you from the room.
3. Turn in badges & sign out before leaving the building.
3. Connect with us via Twitter, LinkedIn, VMware Communities, and our website!