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Boston bound for Dell Storage Forum 2012

Posted: June 5, 2012 in Events
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Next week I will be heading to Boston for Dell’s Storage Forum. This will be my 4th Dell Storage Forum and my second time to the Boston area. The last time I was there, it was early March and it began to snow. Now being from Texas I was not accustom to driving in the snow, especially behind snow plows, so this was quite the experience for me. This was also the first year after the scheduled completion of the Big Dig. Boston’s transportation renovation that was … well not a good time to be traveling to the area from out of state. This time should be very different as the venue for Storage Forum is right across the channel from the airport, which really does fit with Fluid Data theme.

This is going to be an exciting event, with loads of activities planned and off-site events from #StorageBeers to a trip to Fenway and the green monster. Dell TechCenter has brought back the SAN Challenge and a short rack full of equipment. We hope to bring a little more hands on to the expo booth this year, so stop by and see Dennis (@DennisMSmith) and myself during your breaks and lunches. Dennis and I look forward to chatting with everyone about storage or what ever comes to mind.

When I am not manning the booth, I will be taking in some sessions to help capture what is new and exciting coming from Dell and their storage portfolio, I may be joining Dennis in the hands-on-labs. Of course you can follow the action here and via my twitter stream during the event.

SAN Challege is back

Posted: May 30, 2012 in DellTechCenter, Events, Storage
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A few weeks back I wrote about the short rack of equipment we are sending to Dell Storage Forum this year. For those that attended the event in Orlando, FL, you might be familiar with our SAN Challenge. So as you might have guested, we are brining our own equipment for the challenge. We will have several Dell Storage products to showcase, so if you will be in Boston this year please come by the Dell TechCenter booth and take the SAN challenge.

The DTC Shorty Rack

Posted: May 3, 2012 in DellTechCenter, Events, Storage
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I learned yesterday that in order to make the shipping deadline for a big show we have next month, the rack has to be ready on sent over to the shipping warehouse by May 16th.  WOW, I have a lot of work ahead of me.  As everyone knows I work with a great bunch in the DTC Lab and we will get everything ready.  We wanted to have a stronger showing at the event this year and actually have some equipment in our booth for people to look at and of course take our SAN Challenge (might have to rename this to the Fluid Data Challenge, but not sure yet)

Here is what I am thinking about putting into the rack.

  • 4 x Dell PowerEdge R710’s
  • 1 x Dell EqualLogic PS 4100 array
  • 1 x Dell PowerVault DR 4000
  • 1 x Dell Compellent Array and controller
  • 1 x Dell PowerConnect 6348
  • 1 x Dell PowerEdge R810

I hope to update this as I make more progress and I hope to have some pictures up soon too.

-Lance

2012 EqualLogic User Event Recap–Dallas, Fort Worth–April 10th 2012

Posted: April 12, 2012 in Events
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So I was fortunate to get invited back to the Annual DFW EQL user group meeting in Arlington Texas.  Last year was my first event and it was fantastic.  I mean what is better than storage, baseball and technology all under the same roof.  Since previously living in the DFW area of Texas it was refreshing to return back to the area and get to meet and talk with storage and IT professionals from the area.  Last years event was fantastic and I knew this years was going to be a great event, but it was even better. 

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This year, as did last year, my co-worker Dennis traveled up from central Texas just as we did last year and worked our way into the Texas Rangers Ballpark via a quick elevator ride to arrive in the same room as before.  But this time the room had no chairs, but instead a few tables lining the walls.  This seemed odd to us, but as we stepped further into the room we realized that this was an area setup for partners to showcase products and services and the meeting would be held inside the Texas Rangers press room, WOW what a treat.  The room had very good seating and one of the largest projection screens I have seen. 

We started off with some storage overviews which then led into some deeper conversations about the newer EqualLogic PS 4110 and PS 6110 arrays that had been release not that long ago.  Then we had presenters covering everything from basic 101 hardware and software features and function to services, integration, virtualization of tier 1 applications and keeping everything secure and protected.  At the conclusion of a very info pack afternoon we had a little time before the first pitch of that nights Rangers – Mariners game.  With the extra time we walked over to see the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium up close.  Lets just say that things are bigger in Texas and this was no exception. 

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We took a quick tour of the stadium visiting the field, locker rooms and private suite club area all before heading back over to watch the Rangers vs. Mariners game and enjoy great conversations with IT professionals from the area.  We had a great time and can not wait to do it again next year.  Thanks to all the DFW IT professionals that came out and see you next year.

 

I have posted more pictures from both the Rangers Ballpark and Dallas Cowboys Stadium on my photo page.

Until next time …