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Monday, September 29, 2008 from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM (MT)
The RMWTUG Virtualization mini-conference demonstrates the state-of-the-art with server virtualization technologies, including those from VMware and Microsoft. CIOs, CTOs, managers, developers and system and network administrators are invited to spend a half-day with the RMWTUG.
"With the recent release of Microsoft’s Hyper-V technology, a new major player has entered the competitive landscape and a great number of questions about server virtualization have arisen in the minds of many IT professionals," said Dennis Martin, RMWTUG President. "Many want to compare the two technologies side-by-side, and this mini-conference is the perfect place to do this."
Because this event is run by the non-profit RMWTUG, the general point of view of the presentations will be neutral with respect to the virtualization technologies. The focus of this event is to show how server virtualization configuration, usage and management tasks are performed on these differing technologies. Features and functions that are common to these technologies will be demonstrated, and features and functions that are unique to one or the other will also be demonstrated. Network and storage management functions will also be demonstrated.
Technologies at this Mini-Conference
The main presentation will be performed with real servers, networking and storage infrastructure on the stage, courtesy of Demartek. On the stage will be four identical, large, name-brand servers (dual-Xeon, quad-core, large memory) along with enterprise-class networking and storage infrastructure including iSCSI and Fibre Channel storage. Two of the servers will be running ESX and two will be running Hyper-V. The Gold and Silver sponsors have the opportunity to participate in the on-stage demonstration with their hardware and software.
Some of the technology that will be used in the on-stage demonstrations includes 10-Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) networking, 4 and 8 Gigabit Fibre Channel storage, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) storage. This event may be the first public demonstration for some of this technology. Watch this space for other technologies that will be available at this event. Be sure to view the Visio diagram of the equipment on stage at: http://www.rmwtug.org/Virtualization_Event.htm.
Sessions
Complete session abstracts are available at http://www.rmwtug.org/Virtualization_Event.htm.
Audience
Our user group members are interested in technology products and services that work with one or both of these virtualization technologies. Some of our members are from large enterprises in the Colorado region and some are from smaller organizations. Most of our members are end-users, and many are consultants and VARs. Our members include CIOs, CTOs, managers, developers and administrators of Microsoft Windows systems.
Registration
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required to insure adequate seating, food and beverage. Click the "Register Now" button above.
Attendees who are paid RMWTUG members will receive special benefits at this event. Attendees may join the RMWTUG at this event. Annual dues are $55 for new members.
Date & Time
The RMWTUG mini-conference runs from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2008. The exhibits open at 12:30 p.m. and the first session starts promptly at 1:00 p.m. The prize drawing begins at 5:45 p.m.
Prize Drawings and Discounts for Attendees
A number of prizes will be given away by raffle at this event and discounts are available to attendees. You must be present to win the prizes. The prize drawings begin at 5:45 p.m. The list of prizes to be given away and discounts for attendees is available at http://www.rmwtug.org/Virtualization_Event.htm.
Location
The Hyatt Regency Denver is located across the street from the Colorado Convention Center and one block south of the 16th Street Mall between California and Welton streets.
This venue and surrounding area is also an ideal place to meet for dinner with family, friends, colleagues and customers after the event.
Light Rail
The “D”, “F” and “H” light rail lines have stops one block south and one block north of the hotel. Additional information is available at: www.rtd-denver.com/LightRail.
Parking
The Hyatt Regency Denver has a limited amount of underground parking spaces available on a first come, first serve basis for in-house guests and patrons of the hotel. The current parking rates are as follows:
Self-parking is $6.00 for the first hour, $2.00 for each additional hour with a maximum/overnight rate of $21.00
Valet daily $16.00 / Valet overnight rate $26.00
Charges will occur per vehicle. Prices are subject to change.
There is additional private-lot parking adjacent to the hotel.
Additional details including agenda and sponsors available at: www.rmwtug.org/Virtualization_Event.htm
The RMWTUG is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization.
Professional users of Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008 from desktop workstations to data center servers in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.
Additional details at www.rmwtug.org.
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