Highlights
Catch Up with vSphere Announcements from VMworld!
- Project Arctic – A SaaS offering that will bring multi-cloud to the fingertips of vSphere customers, by natively integrating cloud connectivity into vSphere. Signup for future beta
- Project Cascade – Offering a unified Kubernetes interface for on-demand infrastructure (IaaS) and containers (CaaS) across VMware Cloud
- Project Capitola – A software-defined memory implementation that aggregates memory tiers across DRAM, PMEM and NVMe. Read more
Key Updates
- vSphere 7 Update 3a released – Accelerate your AL/ML workloads with GPU support in VMware Tanzu® Kubernetes GridTM cluster! Read more
- Project Monterey – Launch of the early access program. Sign up here
vSphere 7 Update 3 Now Available
As we head into the final months of 2021, it’s time for another round of enhancements to vSphere. With the October 5 release of vSphere 7 Update 3, we have continued to help our customers deliver AI- and developer-ready infrastructure, scale without compromise, and simplify operations. Take advantage of exciting new capabilities around modern apps, GPU-enabled hardware, persistent memory, and NVMe storage systems. To learn more about the latest enhancements to vSphere, read our announcement blog here.
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Product Update
What’s New in vRealize Suite: October 2021
At VMware, we’re constantly talking with customers who are trying to get a unified handle on a diverse and siloed cloud environment that’s only growing more complex over time.
For customers seeking an on-premises offering that handles self-service consumption, an automation framework, policy and governance, and self-driving operations across clouds – private, hybrid, or multiple – we recommend vRealize Suite.
We are thrilled to announce updates to each of the four vRealize Suite components, coming soon, including major time-to-value enhancements in vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager. Read the announcement blog to learn more.
Announcing: Skyline Advisor Pro
Meet the next level of Skyline proactive intelligence: Skyline Advisor Pro. It’s faster, smarter and easier than Skyline Advisor, and will be available soon.
- Faster: 12X faster data analysis than Skyline Advisor
- Smarter: New end of life and historical insights, plus a Proactive Insights Report for VMware Success 360 customers
- Easier: Refreshed UX and Insights API to integrate proactive Findings with your tools
Read the blog for all the details!
Purchase Solutions Directly on VMware Marketplace
At VMware, we seek to empower our users by giving them the ability to choose the right set of tools for their unique goals. With this in mind, we’ve introduced a new capability where VMware users can purchase third-party partner solutions from the VMware Marketplace and deploy these solutions directly to VMware endpoints. Learn more here!
VMware Cloud on AWS: What’s New in Oct 2021
Check out the latest features and capabilities announced for VMware Cloud on AWS as we celebrate the 4-year anniversary for VMware Cloud on AWS.
Introducing VMware Cloud with Tanzu Services
Deploy and manage your containerized workload with managed Kubernetes services. We are glad to introduce VMware Cloud with Tanzu services to millions of IT admins around the globe, so they can modernize vSphere-based workloads on a fully managed infrastructure. Tanzu services will consist of a portfolio of managed Kubernetes services for an easy path to enterprise-grade deployments and management for accelerating application modernization initiatives. VMware Cloud with Tanzu services is a win-win for customers looking for a unified platform, which is multi-cloud ready and offers a Kubernetes based Infrastructure and Container as a Service. Learn more here!
Announcing the Availability of VMware Cloud on AWS Outposts
Get the agility and innovation of VMware Cloud in your data center delivered as a service with VMware Cloud on AWS Outposts. Learn about the availability of this solution, hear from the VMware and AWS executives, and learn the key differentiating capabilities.
VMware Cloud on AWS Outposts: Technical Deep-Dive
We are excited to announce availability of VMware Cloud on AWS Outposts. Explore the technical aspects of the solution and the key capabilities provided with VMware Cloud on AWS Outposts.
Podcast: Announcing FedRAMP High Authorization for VMware Cloud on AWS GovCloud (US)
Hear VMware experts talk about our newly achieved FedRAMP High Authorization for VMware Cloud on AWS GovCloud (US) and what it means for VMware and our public sector customers. Also hear an overview of VMware Cloud on AWS GovCloud (US) service, use cases we’ve seen from Fed and SLED organizations, and the work we have done with our partners.
Announcing Limited Time Price Promotion for VMware Cloud on AWS i3.metal Hosts
VMware Cloud on AWS has been helping our customers accelerate their hybrid cloud journey since its launch in 2017. Not only have we extended the benefits of proven VMware enterprise capabilities to the AWS Cloud, we have also delivered a strong economic value compared to the alternatives of staying on a traditional on-premises infrastructure or moving to traditional public cloud instances. To make the economic value even more compelling, on our 4-year anniversary of the service, we are excited to announce a limited time price promotion for VMware Cloud on AWS i3.metal hosts.
Learn more here!
VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Now Supports GPUs Across Clouds
Accelerate AI adoption in your enterprise with VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid support for GPUs in AWS, Azure, and vSphere. Click here for more!
Events
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Join VMware digitally at Microsoft Ignite, Nov 2-4, 2021!
Join VMware digitally at Microsoft Ignite, Nov 2-4, 2021!
Digital Workspace Office Hours
Join us for sessions that will enable you to leverage all of your Workspace ONE and Horizon capabilities and get more out of your digital workspace investments. During 60-minute, interactive webcasts, you’ll engage with our experts about various topics and explore:
- Common pitfalls
- Frequently asked questions
- Best available resources
Register for future sessions or view previous ones on-demand to get onboarding and optimizing tips from VMware experts.
Demo
VMware Horizon 8: Introductory Demo for IT Admins
If you’re new to VMware Horizon 8, this introductory demo will help you understand how Horizon 8 provides a single, modern platform for rapidly deploying fully-featured, personalized virtual desktops and apps. Combined with the power of technologies such as Instant Clone, App Volumes, and Dynamic Environment Manager, IT can simplify management, save time, and reduces costs. End users get a great experience working anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Watch the demo to learn how VMware Horizon 8 can help you and your organization.
VMware Horizon 8: Top 5 Things You Should Know
This Tech Talk will get you up to speed on the top 5 things you should know about VMware Horizon 8. Hear from product experts and watch some great demos that will help you better understand how VMware Horizon 8 provides a single, modern platform to rapidly deploy fully-featured, personalized virtual desktops and apps. That means IT can simplify management and control costs while end-users get a great experience working anytime, anywhere, and on any device.
Workspace ONE Access Connector 21.08: Migration Walk-Through
Watch a demo of the wizard-based migration from the VMware Identity Manager 19.03 connector to the Workspace ONE Access 21.08 connector.
Kubernetes, Give Me a Queue
The Kubernetes wrapper for the RabbitMQ API simplifies DevOps workflow using our new messaging topology operator. Here’s how.
Whitepaper
What Is VMware Horizon?
If you’re new to VMware Horizon 8, this document will describe how Horizon 8 provides a single, modern platform for rapidly deploying fully-featured, personalized virtual desktops and apps. Combined with the power of technologies such as Instant Clone, App Volumes, and Dynamic Environment Manager, IT can simplify management, save time, and reduces costs. End users get a great experience working anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Read on to find out more!
Configuring Universal Broker for Horizon
This Deployment Considerations guide explains the Universal Broker, a component of the Horizon Service, and how to start using it in your existing VMware Horizon® environment.
Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure Architecture
Acquire the foundational architectural knowledge you need to architect Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure to enable the central orchestration and management of remote desktops and applications in your Microsoft Azure capacity. Includes: Scalability and availability, load balancing, external access, network ports, True SSO, and much more. Click here to learn more!
Understand and Troubleshoot Horizon Connections
Before you start troubleshooting Horizon and Blast connections, read this guide to help you understand how a VMware Horizon Client connects to a resource. With this insight, you can determine the best architecture, understand the traffic flow and network ports, and troubleshoot more effectively.
Workspace ONE Assist Architecture
Learn Workspace ONE Assist architecture, which allows you to remotely access and troubleshoot devices in real-time, while still respecting end-user privacy. Includes: screen-sharing and file system capabilities, and run commands, and can be implemented on-prem or in the cloud.
Horizon Control Plane Services Architecture
Gain the foundational architectural principals for deploying Horizon Control Plane Services. The VMware Horizon Control Plane is a feature-rich, cloud-based service that provides multiple services including Cloud Monitoring Service, Horizon Monitoring Service, Help Desk, Image Management Service, and Universal Broker. Learn more here!
VMware News
Take the Guesswork out of Learning Kubernetes with Learning Paths on KubeAcademy
We’re excited to introduce Learning Paths on KubeAcademy—a straightforward way to learn what you need to and skip what you don’t. Learning Paths are designed to take the guesswork out of how to start learning these critical, in-demand skills.
Learning Paths are a series of courses that provide comprehensive training in key cloud native and Kubernetes competencies. Along with video lessons, you’ll get hands-on experience with real-world scenarios in labs. Plus, each Learning Path allows you to track and save your progress, so you can learn at your own pace.
Professional Development
Tips & Tricks for VMware Cloud on AWS Webcast Series
Get the most out of your VMware Cloud on AWS investment with fast 30-minute sessions that give you the best tips & tricks to help you be the most efficient. Get the latest knowledge nuggets, engage with VMware Customer Success Architects, and learn about a variety of topics related to VMware Cloud on AWS.
Tips and Tricks for VMware Cloud on AWS webcasts are live, interactive sessions, where you will engage with VMware technical experts and learn about a variety of topics related to VMware Cloud on AWS.
Register for future sessions to get onboarding and optimizing tips from VMware experts or watch previous webcasts On-Demand.
NEW VMware Tanzu Standard Overview Path
Explore a live environment featuring vSphere with Tanzu and Tanzu Mission Control with our latest TestDrive Experience. Learn about Tanzu Standard products and get hands-on experience.
End-user Computing Certification Track: New Title for Evolving Industry
Announcing the name of VMware’s Digital Workspace (DW) certification solution track is changing to End-user Computing (EUC). This change is reflective of the changing scope and solutions related to VMware’s Horizon and Workspace One technologies. Read more of why the name is changing and how this may affect you.
Take the Guesswork out of Learning Kubernetes with Learning Paths on KubeAcademy
Want to learn about cloud native and Kubernetes technology but not sure where to start? Learning Paths on KubeAcademy are a straightforward way to learn what you need to and skip what you don’t. Click here!
Customer Success Stories
GSL Hospital Futureproofs IT Infrastructure with VMware
Established in Andhra Pradesh, India, GSL General Hospital and Medical College is at the forefront of bringing equitable, quality healthcare to the rural poor. To expand its operations and improve patient outcomes, the institution required a complete revamp of its legacy IT ecosystem that had led to infrastructure silos, cost-intensive application deployment, and complicated Day-2 management process.
Now equipped with VMware vSphere, VMware vSan, and vRealize Operations, the organization has made a successful transition to a hyper-converged infrastructure. This has enabled GSL Hospital to run business-critical applications seamlessly while adhering to necessary compliance requirements related to sensitive patient information. Learn more here!
Mercedes-Benz.io Delivers an Entirely Virtual Consumer Experience
Mercedes-Benz.io is a champion of digital innovation in the automotive industry. By creating a seamless customer journey from shopping online and designing your dream car, to getting it delivered, Mercedes-Benz.io customers have the same luxury brand experience throughout.
The team at Mercedez-Benz.io has established a common approach to building software using cloud-native principles to guide them. By adopting VMware Tanzu Application Service they are able to accelerate time-to-market with a platform that allows developers to deploy code to production quickly and scale application environments instantly. Click here for more!
Thought Leadership
Learn How Our Solutions Support Customers with Sustainability
Read this OCTO blog by Nicola Peill-Moelter, Director of Sustainability Innovation, to learn more about how VMware’s solutions can help customers achieve their sustainability goals.
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