August 20, 2024

Microsoft Azure's VMware Solutions Unveiled | VMware Explore 2024 Interview with Liam Sosinsky

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Watch this VMblog video interview as we speak with Liam Sosinsky, Senior Product Marketing Manager for Azure at Microsoft, ahead of VMware Explore 2024 in Las Vegas. Discover how Microsoft is revolutionizing VMware workload migration and management in the cloud.

Want a sneak peek at what Microsoft has planned for the event? And what VMware users will be most interested in learning about at their booth? We cover it all.

Key highlights:

  • Azure VMware Solution: Seamless VMware environment within Azure 
  • Azure Arc for VMware vSphere: Extending Azure capabilities on-premises 
  • Microsoft's broad portfolio of hybrid cloud options 
  • Azure Hybrid Benefit and extended security updates 
  • VMware Rapid Migration Plan and new licensing options 
  • Live demo of Azure VMware Solution deployment and connectivity setup 

Learn about Microsoft's innovative approach to VMware workloads, AI integration, and sustainability initiatives. Find out why VMware users should visit Microsoft at Booth 1216 during VMware Explore 2024.

Find out more at Microsoft's website: https://microsoft.com

Timeline:

0:18 - Intro to Liam Sosinsky of Microsoft
0:38 - Quick overview of Microsoft for VMware Users
01:34 - How Microsoft partners with VMware and fits in the ecosystem
02:21 - Problems solved by Microsoft and why you should visit their booth
04:36 - A rundown of Microsoft's technology offerings
06:59 - What makes Microsoft differentiated in VMware workloads
08:28 - VMware Rapid Migration Plan and license portability
10:05 - Themes and trends from Microsoft
12:04 - Demo
16:06 - Wrap up

Brian Ducharme

Brian is an event reporter for VMBlog.com and an expert in virtualization/cloud techonlogies.  In his 15+ years of experience in the virtualization/cloud field he has interviewed hundreds of companies, users and executives.  Brian has been an active member of the NEVMUG (NEVTUG) since 2006 and attends both vmworld and Citrix Synergy every year.  Brian works full time as a Senior Software Engineer for Liquidware Labs.

Brian also spent 5 years as the managing editor of Virtual Strategy Magazine, an online magazine focused on the virtualization industry and has been with vmblog since 2011. He has a background in Computer Graphics, Marketing, Programming, Web Design, Mobile App Development, Linux Administration and is an active member of the NHJS group. 

 

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