After Explore on Tour in Frankfurt, one thing stood out: many organizations experimented with leaving VMware, and most of them quietly came back. A bit like a midlife crisis. In this post I look at why they stay, how VCF helps with today's hardware crisis, and why the real question isn't the license price, but how much of what you pay for you actually use.
ITQ Finalist for NetApp Partner Innovations Awards 2025 – Join Me for “Delivering Real Business Value with AI” in Las Vegas
https://videopress.com/v/M6XxH0Gq?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true I am thrilled to share that ITQ has been named one of the four finalists for the NetApp Partner Innovations Awards 2025! This recognition is a major milestone for our team and reflects the commitment we bring to delivering transformative business value through cloud, data management, and AI. AI at Center StageFrom October 14-16,... Continue Reading →
VMUGNL 2025 Session – From Spectator to Changemaker: Your Journey in the vCommunity
On Wednesday the 12th of March I presented a short session during the Dutch VMware UserGroup UserCon event. I would like to share my session here also to reach more than only the attendees of the event. In this session, I wanted to talk about what technology and people have in common. But first let... Continue Reading →
February launch: Exciting new enterprise storage solutions from NetApp
Announced on February 11, 2025 Today, NetApp has officially unveiled a range of innovative enterprise storage solutions designed to tackle the challenges of modern workloads. Let's dive into the details of these exciting new products and features. Product Highlights: ASA A-Series: NetApp's ASA A-Series is set to redefine high-performance all-flash block storage. With models ranging from... Continue Reading →
Fixing Certificate Errors on NetApp E-Series Systems: A Quick Guide
As a datacenter consultant, I recently encountered certificate issues with NetApp E-Series systems. Today, I'll share a practical solution that saved me during a recent troubleshooting session. The Certificate Challenge When managing E-Series storage systems through SANtricity, you might encounter these frustrating error messages: "Unable to find valid certification path for certificate (Web Server 422)"... Continue Reading →