Don Mendonsa
(LLNL)
13/05/2008, 11:00
Presentation
My presentation will be about how to have an measured approach to virtualization. I will discuss basic steps to virtualizing any environment. From defining a scope of work all the way to production operations. I will cover all the high level steps in between as to what elements of an environment to perform analysis on. What analytical tools or services are available. Organizational...
Anil Karmel
(LANL)
13/05/2008, 11:45
Presentation
Based on my presentation at VMworld 2007 last year, I will discuss IS&T division's VMware implementation from a Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity perspective. We implemented one of the largest & most successful VMware deployments in the complex, achieving ROI in just 9 months while protecting critical business systems. Come learn how LANL protects both its’ physical and virtual assets...
Robert Morrow
(Nevada Test Site)
13/05/2008, 13:30
"Green" Computing
Presentation
Buzz around server virtualization has been growing in the industry for the past couple years. In 2005 National Security Technologies (Nevada Test Site) deployed Vmware ESX in to reduce the cost of purchasing servers leading to a shift in how we now do business within IT. While fulfilling on the promise of reducing cost and making us “green” it has made its mark well beyond the fundamentally...
Chris Casillas
(Los Alamos National Laboratory)
13/05/2008, 14:15
Software Virtualization is the technology that packages and distributes software into a single EXE, executed on a host PC without installation or changes to the local desktop's registry and file system. Software Virtualization will reduce cost and time of software deployment. Enable new software to be deployed faster. Increase IT responsiveness in making changes and updating applications. ...
Andrew Ambabo
(SNL)
13/05/2008, 15:30
Presentation
Bio: Andy Ambabo (pron. Am-bay-bo) has been involved with information technology at Sandia National Laboratories for 16 years. Andy is currently a Project Manager for the Computer Support Operations organization at Sandia.
Abstract: Many organizations are caught between the threat of cyber security vulnerabilities and the lack of resources needed to manage the risk. At Sandia, every line...
Mike Mikus
(LANL)
13/05/2008, 16:15
Showcasing Open Source Applications
Presentation
Abstract: Site licensing? Secondary Use Rights? Leasing?
While the software licensing options available in today's marketplace have become increasingly complex, ensuring license compliancy remains critical.
In previous years, we have had regular "impromptu" meetings regarding these subjects. This year, Government and Military attendees are invited to participate in this interactive...