Best Vmware Horizon Podcasts (2024)

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Stuck in a VMware Squeeze? You've Got Microsoft Options 35:00

2h ago35:00

35:00

Broadcom's purchase of VMware late last year has left many customers in the lurch. Microsoft is making a play for the disenfranchised. Directions analysts Jim Gaynor and Wes Miller provide guidance with host Mary Jo Foley to help you navigate the potential technology and licensing minefields.By Directions on Microsoft

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VMware Today: Introducing VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2 13:36

1d ago13:36

13:36

In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud technology, VMware has consistently been at the forefront, guiding businesses through their journey to modernize infrastructure and enhance security. The VMware Cloud Foundation team is delighted to announce VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2, a major release that signifies our commitment to innovation and customer-…

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#094 - CrowdStrike Oops, Intel Woes, and Docker Management, Oh My 41:07

8d ago41:07

41:07

Hot enough for you, Data Center Therapy listeners? Go ahead, grab a plate of ribs, corn, and green beans, and belly up to the listening picnic table, as your ears get to feast on the freshness that is Episode 94. In this one, our sun-drenched hosts, Mr. Matt “8 Panel Chamois” Yette and Mr. Matt “Deep Cycle Marine” Cozzolino share their summer explo…

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VMware Today: Introducing VMware vSphere Foundation 5.2 46:29

18d ago46:29

46:29

Technology is the backbone of organizational strategies across various industries in today’s digital landscape. As companies strive to leverage emerging technologies like cloud-native apps and artificial intelligence, a modern IT infrastructure is crucial for success. However, investing in new technical solutions is not just an option, but a necess…

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Like It Or Not, The New Outlook Is Coming Soon 37:00

27d ago37:00

37:00

Microsoft's new Outlook (and the on-premises Exchange Server SE release) are marching ahead. What do customers need to do now to prepare? Directions' Rob Helm, Jim Gaynor, and Mary Jo Foley share the very latest info and their insights on what's happening with these two key new products.By Directions on Microsoft

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Onboarding AI With ROI: A Directions on Microsoft Brainstorm 50:00

1M ago50:00

50:00

What should companies be doing to on-board AI in ways that generate a positive return on investment? Directions analysts Barry Briggs, Michael Cherry, and Rob Sanfilippo tackle some of the biggest AI-related compliance, legal, and implementation questions that we're getting from customers.By Directions on Microsoft

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#093 - The (Active Directory) Forest from the Trees 41:05

2M ago41:05

41:05

What things Microsoft lurk in the shadows, basements, and dark closets of your I.T. organization? Which parts of Active Directory, Exchange, or M365 keep you up at night, racked with anxiety and fear? Is there no relief from scary upgrades and failures to be had? Fear not, loyal compatriots! Bust out your flashlights, proton packs, and ectoplasm-re…

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Microsoft Customers: Your Security Strategy Needs an Overhaul, Too 26:00

2M ago26:00

26:00

After the U.S. Cyber Safety Board gave Microsoft a terrible report card, Microsoft reiterated its plans for a company-wide security overhaul. But what should its customers be doing? Directions analyst Michael Cherry and Mary Jo Foley offer guidance on steps organizations should take in light of Microsoft's recent security missteps.…

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#092 - Endpoints, AI and Aria Operations 37:37

2M ago37:37

37:37

Welcome back for another new episode, Data Center Therapy aficionados! This week, our adventurous and hard-working hosts, Matt “Master Link” Yette and Matt “Chromed Crankset” Cozzolino open up the virtual studios to IVOXY’s own Ryan “Security Gusset” Grelck, who joins the fellas to talk all things endpoint-related for the first part of the podcast.…

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Bootcamp and Build Debrief 30:30

2M ago30:30

30:30

Want the curated highlights from Directions on Microsoft's latest licensing bootcamp AND Microsoft's Build 2024 developer conference? Directions analyst Wes Miller and Mary Jo Foley have you covered. We talk about the highs, lows and lessons learned from both events.By Directions on Microsoft

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#091 - Broadcom's VMware Acquisition: The Fireside Followup 47:09

3M ago47:09

47:09

Welcome back, long-awaiting listeners, as your favorite IT podcast with a healthy dose of empathy, Data Center Therapy, returns after a seven-month hiatus. It’s been too long, we know, but we’re back and we’re recharged so we can bring you the first of many new episodes with exciting, topical and relevant content. Thanks for joining us! On this epi…

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Understanding Microsoft's Edge-Computing Strategy 20:00

3M ago20:00

20:00

Microsoft's edge-computing strategy has been shifting in some subtle and not-so-subtle ways. In the evolving AI era, edge computing will become even more central for customers, partners and Microsoft itself. Directions analyst Barry Briggs and Mary Jo Foley dissect Microsoft's evolving edge-computing plans and tactics in this episode.…

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More Microsoft End-of-Life Meteors Appear on the Horizon 30:30

4M ago30:30

30:30

There's a new wave of end-of-life Microsoft product meteors coming for your organization. Directions on Microsoft analyst Joshua Trupin talks with Mary Jo Foley about what to watch out for in 2025 and beyond, including new, pricey, Pay As You Go options -- and how customers can try to blunt the impact.…

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Windows Server 2025: What you need to know 30:00

4M ago30:00

30:00

Windows Server is back! Directions on Microsoft analyst Jim Gaynor and Mary Jo Foley delve into the new features and capabilities coming with Windows Server 2025 worth knowing about, including new Active Directory and security features, GPU partitioning for Hyper-V, hotpatching – and the Azure services you need to use them.…

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Microsoft Licensing Boot Camp Lessons Learned 26:00

4M ago26:00

26:00

Mary Jo Foley interviews veteran Directions analyst Wes Miller, who shares surprising insights gained teaching customers how to navigate the Microsoft licensing maze for more than a decade. From over-licensing and under-licensing to underestimating Microsoft's revenue drive, you’ll learn the important do’s and don’ts of effective Microsoft licensin…

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Cloud Repatriation! A Directions on Microsoft Brainstorm 56:00

4M ago56:00

56:00

Directions analysts Jim Gaynor, Rob Sanfilippo and Andrew Snodgrass debate when, how, and why customers might want to move some (or even all) of their workloads and apps from the cloud back to on-premises.By Directions on Microsoft

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What's on the Azure Roadmap 28:12

6M ago28:12

28:12

Directions on Microsoft analyst Rob Sanfilippo talks with Mary Jo Foley about how the Directions' twice-yearly Azure roadmap comes together. The two compare notes on the latest Azure trends and hot buttons. Plus, Rob takes the Azure codename challenge (and loses).By Directions on Microsoft

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Subscriptions! A Directions on Microsoft Brainstorm 52:05

6M ago52:05

52:05

Directions analysts Michael Cherry, Jim Gaynor, and Wes Miller dive into how subscriptions have transformed Microsoft business model and what it means for Microsoft customers, both now and in the future.By Directions on Microsoft

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Thinking about Data 39:54

7M ago39:54

39:54

Directions analysts Barry Briggs and Andrew Snodgrass talk with Mary Jo about the hype and the reality surrounding database systems this episode of the Directions podcast. Are organizations any closer to harnessing the power of data now than before? What works and what doesn't when it comes to data-management strategies?…

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Copilots! A Directions on Microsoft Brainstorm 55:18

8M ago55:18

55:18

In our first Brainstorm episode, Mary Jo Foley, Andy Snodgrass, Rob Sanfilippo, and Barry Briggs discuss the avalanche of Copilots announced by Microsoft, whether they’ll live up to the marketing hype, and what they mean to enterprises and to enterprise users.By Directions on Microsoft

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Microsoft EA Negotiation Podcast: Levers 21:32

8M ago21:32

21:32

In the last episode of the Directions on Microsoft EA podcast series, Mary Jo Foley quizzes former Microsoft negotiator Dean Bedwell about common Microsoft negotiation traps customers should avoid and the negotiation levers they can apply to optimize their EA renewal outcomes.By Directions on Microsoft

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Microsoft Roadmap: What was hot in 2023 and will matter in 2024 1:10:41

9M ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Our panel of Directions on Microsoft analysts talk enterprise product and licensing hot buttons for 2023 and what will be top-of-mind in 2024 -- and answer customer questions.By Directions on Microsoft

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Executive Focus: Microsoft's Seismic Shift to AI 30:46

9M ago30:46

30:46

After years of promoting "Cloud, Cloud, Cloud," Microsoft has shifted to "AI, AI, AI." Mary Jo and former Microsoft CTO Barry Briggs put Microsoft’s big bet on AI into perspective by comparing it to its other strategic initiatives – past, present, and future.By Directions on Microsoft

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VMware Today: Software-defined load balancing from NSX Advanced Load Balancer 35:28

9M ago35:28

35:28

Meeting best practices and scaling applications for high-availability requires load balancers. These devices run the internet and all of your services that you connect to every day. Modern applications have new requirements for load balancers, including the ability to scale and deploy in multiple locations to support both scale and security. In thi…

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On the Horizon: New features in Horizon 2306 enhance security, flexibility, and manageability 36:19

10M ago36:19

36:19

The latest release of Horizon 8, 2306, is available and it adds a host of new features. Each of these has been designed based on the feedback and requirements of our valuable customers. Let’s dive right in and see what’s new for servers and clients. Host: Andy Whiteside Co-host: Philip SellersBy XenTegra / Andy Whiteside / Bill Sutton

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#090 - Azure Virtual Desktops with Ryan Grelck and Aaron Hagman 32:18

10M ago32:18

32:18

Welcome back, loyal Data Center Therapy listeners! As summer gives way to fall, we’re dropping another fresh and topical episode onto the hot podcast grill for your informational delight (with a dash of fun thrown in for good measure.) Your host, Mr. Matt “My Stack Overflowed” Cozzolino joins IVOXY End User Compute specialists Ryan "Universal Broke…

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Microsoft EA Negotiation Podcast Series: Discounts and Concessions 26:13

10M ago26:13

26:13

In episode five of the Directions on Microsoft EA Negotiation podcast series, Mary Jo Foley talks with former Microsoft negotiator Dean Bedwell about the top pricing, business, and legal concessions every Microsoft customer should ask for and the best way to negotiate for them.By Directions on Microsoft

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On the Horizon: VMware Horizon is now DISA IL5 authorized! 12:42

11M ago12:42

12:42

VMware is excited to announce that Horizon Cloud Service is now Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Impact Level 5 (IL5) authorized. This allows the Department of Defense and its branches to deliver virtual desktops and apps faster, more reliably, and more securely on premises and in Horizon Cloud on Microsoft Azure GovCloud. The announcement…

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On the Horizon: Top 5 desktop and app virtualization takeaways from VMware Explore 2023 Las Vegas 27:47

11M ago27:47

27:47

Anddd that’s a wrap! This year at VMware Explore, our VDI track was full of great breakout sessions, tutorials, meet-the-expert sessions, and more. If you weren’t able to attend VMware Explore or the VDI sessions, you can watch them on demand from our VMware Explore video library. With all the news, announcements, and updates, you may need a quick …

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Keeping Up with Teams Phone 25:14

11M ago25:14

25:14

Think you know all about Microsoft's telephony services in Teams? In this episode, Directions analyst Jim Gaynor talks with Mary Jo Foley about the Teams Phone use cases, licensing requirements and more. Whether you're replacing your organization's phone system or looking for the best way to dial into a Teams meeting, Jim has you covered.…

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Microsoft EA Negotiation Podcast Series – Negotiation 27:23

12M ago27:23

27:23

In this fourth installment of a series covering Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (EAs), Directions on Microsoft's director of advisory services and former Microsoft negotiator Dean Bedwell shares his top tips and tricks for a successful EA negotiation.By Directions on Microsoft

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VMware Today: New innovations live from from VMware Explore 2023 49:08

12M ago49:08

49:08

Join Phil, Barry and Donovan live from The Hub hangout zone at VMware Explore to unpack the latest announcements and tech innovations released during the conference. Recorded live from Las Vegas, this podcast discusses NSX+ and what is included in the new suite, vSAN Max, VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery and Intel processor collaboration with VMware.…

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Fourteen Years of Microsoft Licensing Rule Changes: Looking Back and Forward 38:30

1y ago38:30

38:30

Directions analysts Rob Horwitz and Wes Miller talk with Mary Jo Foley about what they've learned about Microsoft licensing after delivering more than one hundred Licensing Boot Camps over the past fourteen years. You learn what’s changed – and what never seems to change – about Microsoft licensing programs and rules. You’ll also find out about upc…

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VMware Today: What's new in vSphere 8 Core Storage - Part 2 42:09

1y ago42:09

42:09

In part two of the discussion about vSphere 8 Core Storage enhancements, Barry and Phil go deeper in discussions about NVM over Fabric (NVEoF), VMFS and NFS enhancements that customers can benefit from in vSphere 8 GA and Update 1. Reference blog: https://core.vmware.com/resource/whats-new-vsphere-8-core-storage Host: Phil Sellers (@infraphil on Tw…

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#089 - InTune Education with Ryan Grelck and Aaron Hagman 33:08

1y ago33:08

33:08

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Data Center Therapy, where the digital device management seas are stormy but the DCT deck crew are always ready for a challenge! While Matt ‘Hard to Starboard’ Cozzolino is out on PTO this week, your reliable and experienced Captain, Mr. Matt ‘Engines Steady at Quarter Impulse’ Yette welcomes IVOXY End Us…

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Microsoft EA Negotiation Podcast Series - Analysis 23:57

1y ago23:57

23:57

In this third installment of a series covering Microsoft Enterprise Agreements (EAs), Mary Jo Foley discusses the analysis phase of a successful EA negotiation with senior Directions on Microsoft negotiator Steve Kelley.By Directions on Microsoft

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VMware Today: What's new in vSphere 8 Core Storage - Part 1 25:20

1y ago25:20

25:20

Core storage for vSphere can make or break performance for you application. As one of the big three - CPU, RAM and Storage - the innovations in storage can mean big performance increases to your applications, EUC and workloads. In this episode, we explore what's new in vSphere 8 core storage for VMware Virtual Volumes or VVOLS. Reference blog: http…

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VMware Today: vSphere 8, Data Processing Units and the Distributed Services Engine 36:54

1y ago36:54

36:54

Continuing the discussion of new innovation in the version 8 releases, in this episode, Phil, Barry and Rizwan dive into the vSphere Distributed Storage Engine and Data Processing Units (DPUs). We answer the questions - What are DPU's? Where did they come from? What is their architecture? Why should customers be interested in DPU's? and more. This …

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On The Horizon: What Is Digital Employee Experience (DEX)? 33:44

1y ago33:44

33:44

VMware Digital Employee Experience (DEX) is a VMware solution that measures workplace experience, analyzes data, helps deliver a high-level employee experience, and helps remediate issues that may arise. For example, you can use DEX to increase efficiency and productivity by eliminating time searching for corporate resources, handling passwords via…

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How to Keep Up with Microsoft 29:36

1y ago29:36

29:36

Microsoft's products, priorities, and strategies never stop changing. In this episode, Directions analyst and former Microsoft CTO for IT Barry Briggs interviews veteran Microsoft watcher and Directions editor in chief Mary Jo Foley about the strategy she’s used to track big shifts at Microsoft for more than 30 years.…

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VMware Today: vSAN - The Next Generation: The Express Storage Architecture 34:03

1y ago34:03

34:03

In this episode, Phil and Barry dive deeper into vSAN and the new Express Storage Architecture, a new feature of vSAN 8 introduced last year. The Express Storage Architecture is a rewrite of vSAN meant to take advantage of the NVMe storage and the migration of storage from the SAS bus to PCI. We discuss the differences between Original Storage Arch…

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When Should You Walk Away from a Microsoft Product? 29:11

1y ago29:11

29:11

When Microsoft stops investing, you should, too. Mary Jo Foley talks with Directions on Microsoft analyst Wes Miller about how to know when it's time to walk away from Microsoft technologies. He also identifies key Microsoft technologies you may being using that are already on that list.By Directions on Microsoft

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VMware Today: Navigating the VMware Explore conference and Pro Tips for Success 29:34

1y ago29:34

29:34

In this episode, Phil and Barry talk about VMware Explore. Phil's is a old pro attending VMware's annual conference and Barry has never attended. From labs, sessions, the expo hall of vendors, parties and events, get all the Pro Tips you need to survive and thrive at VMware Explore. The event will be August 21-24, 2023, in Las Vegas at The Venetian…

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On the Horizon: Workspace ONE Drop Ship Provisioning Online 28:43

1y ago28:43

28:43

Shipping a device to the end user is a pretty easy process, however, provisioning a device in a ready-to-work state can still be a challenge for a lot of organizations today. The experience for users can be severely impacted. Users might need to log in multiple times just to land on the desktop. VMware Workspace ONE® Drop Ship Provisioning™ (Online…

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#088 - What’s new with Desktop Virtualization and Horizon Classes, with Mr. Ryan Grelck 27:11

1y ago27:11

27:11

Welcome back to another installment of your favorite IT podcast with a healthy dose of empathy, Data Center Therapy. On this episode Matt ‘Mouse Master’ Yette and Matt ‘4K before 4K was cool’ Cozzolino invite VDI expert and all-around VMware guru Mr. Ryan Grelck back to the virtual studios. Ryan shares the latest and greatest developments of end-us…

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VMware Today: Into to VSAN and what is VSAN+ subscription licensing? 32:43

1y ago32:43

32:43

In this episode, Phil and Barry talk all about VSAN. We start with a brief overview of what VSAN is in the VMware portfolio, how the traditional architecture works and a little about how the new Express Storage Architecture works. We also answer questions about VSAN+ subscription licensing, what it brings to customers and how it benefits them. From…

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Microsoft EA Negotiation Podcast Series - Discovery Process 21:02

1y ago21:02

21:02

In this second installment of a multi-episode series covering Enterprise Agreements (EAs), Mary Jo Foley talks with Direction on Microsoft senior consultant Joshua Osborne about the EA negotiation discovery process -- what it is, why it matters, how best to do it and key mistakes to avoid.By Directions on Microsoft

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VMware Today: Talking vSphere+ subscriptions and benefits for customers 35:35

1y ago35:35

35:35

The XenTegra team kicks off VMware Today, a podcast focused on the entire VMware portfolio. While its not a replacement to the On The Horizon VMware EUC podcast from XenTegra, this podcast will compliment and focus on the cloud, datacenter, networking, and security. In this first episode, we discuss the new vSphere+ subscriptions and their benefits…

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What is Microsoft Fabric? 28:49

1y ago28:49

28:49

Microsoft is changing its data and analytics playbook with a new end-to-end platform called Microsoft Fabric. In this episode, Mary Jo Foley and analyst Andrew Snodgrass dissect Fabric to parse out what’s really new. They also discuss how Fabric will -- and won't -- change the way customers work with Microsoft business intelligence technologies.…

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On The Horizon: VMware Horizon 8 Version 2303 Improvements 43:28

1+ y ago43:28

43:28

The newest release of VMware Horizon® 8 version 2303 is now available. It includes features that enhance the end-user experience and improve admin efficiency. We discuss the new features and enhancements and what these mean for users and administrators. Enhanced graphics and video with AV1 codec New GPUs Blast Codec for Mac Silicon Notifications fo…

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