In this briefing, we will look at VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) — both the strategy and the practical implementation. Understanding how VCF works, what its strengths/weaknesses are and how to best utilize VCF within your organization is key to properly leveraging VCF platform.

This briefing gives your organization the opportunity to better understand the considerations for building a software-defined data center (SDDC) architecture. SDDC is a foundational element to all cloud services (public and private) and has implications for cost optimization and modern application support.

Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) offers organizations software-centric data center infrastructure that seamlessly integrates compute, storage, networking and virtualization technologies. This briefing explores the HCI market, who the top players are, what are the appropriate use cases, what differentiates the different vendors and commonly asked questions when evaluating or integrating HCI. As part of the briefing, we will also include a live demonstration of our on-demand HCI labs and explain how to access them.

This session provides virtualization subject matter experts with a comprehensive understanding of the Nutanix Cloud Platform. Tailored for professionals experienced in administering virtualization environments but new to Nutanix, it introduces the platform's architecture, core components, and operational workflows, highlighting how Nutanix simplifies management, enhances scalability, and integrates with existing virtualization skill sets. Attendees will gain the context and terminology needed to confidently navigate Nutanix concepts, preparing them for deeper technical engagements and solution design discussions.