The VMware Cloud on AWS team is eager to connect with customers at AWS re:Invent 2022. We have curated a series of enlightening sessions aimed at those seeking a quicker and more cost-effective path to the cloud. Attendees can look forward to VMware Cloud on AWS breakout sessions, chalk talks, and workshops that delve into topics such as migration best practices, disaster recovery, modernization, and beyond.
AWS re:Invent stands as the premier cloud computing event of the year, and our dynamic community is excited to welcome you. Be sure to register today for inspiration and knowledge! If you can’t attend in person, you can still catch keynotes and leadership sessions via livestream by signing up for the virtual-only pass.
Engage with the VMware Cloud on AWS Team
Join Us at the Enterprise Workloads Kiosk
Gain insights into enterprise migration and modernization strategies from AWS experts. Connect with us at the AWS Enterprise Workloads Booth 25 & 26 located in the AWS Village at the Expo.
VMware at re:Invent 2022
As an AWS Partner and re:Invent Emerald Sponsor, VMware has lined up thrilling sessions for this year’s conference. Visit VMware at the Public Sector Pavilion at Booth 1604 to discover more. For additional details, check out the VMware Sponsor page to register for all VMware-sponsored sessions.
Breakout Sessions
Conducted by AWS experts, customers, and partners, breakout sessions are hour-long, lecture-style deep dives into specific topics. We are pleased to offer VMware Cloud on AWS breakout sessions featuring our customer, TechCorp, and partner, Data Solutions.
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ENT224 – Navigating Complex Migrations with VMware Cloud on AWS: Insights from TechCorp
November 28 at 10:45 am – Wynn Upper Level, Cristal 7
If you are managing VMware workloads on-premises and looking to fast-track your cloud journey, join this session for an in-depth exploration of how VMware Cloud on AWS can facilitate a lower-risk and iterative transformation for your existing applications and data. Hear firsthand from TechCorp’s CTO about their experience utilizing VMware Cloud on AWS to address complex cloud journey requirements. Learn innovative strategies from an AWS expert to ensure a smooth and scalable migration to the cloud.
Speakers:
– Jordan Smith, Chief Technology Officer – TechCorp
– Sarah Lee, Senior Manager, Engineering – AWS. -
ENT223 – Cloud Resiliency: Disaster Recovery with VMware Cloud on AWS
December 2 at 10:45 am – Caesars Forum, Level 1, Summit 201
Discover how to implement a disaster recovery (DR) and data protection strategy tailored for your VMware workloads. This session will cover cost-effective strategies for DR and automating data protection using tools like VMware Site Recovery, VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery, and AWS Backup. The Chief Technology Officer of Data Solutions and an AWS expert will share their experiences in helping customers design architectures that meet RTO and RPO goals.
Speakers:
– Mike Thompson, Chief Technology Officer – Data Solutions
– Rachel Green, Worldwide VMware Strategic Alliance Solutions Architecture Leader – AWS. -
PRT252 – Comprehensive Guide to Architecting VMware Cloud on AWS Deployments Sponsored by VMware
November 29, 2:00 pm – Caesars Forum Level 1, Forum 121
Delve into the architecture, technical capabilities, and migration options available with VMware Cloud on AWS—a fully integrated, end-to-end hybrid cloud service. Explore customer-driven use cases, architectural components, design principles, and top technical features of the service, along with various migration options and integration with other AWS services. This session is presented by AWS Partner VMware.
Speakers:
– Emily Carter, Staff Cloud Solutions Architect – VMware
– David Kim, Group Product Line Marketing Manager – VMware.
Chalk Talks
Chalk talks provide an interactive hour-long format with a limited audience. Each session starts with a brief lecture by AWS experts, followed by a Q&A segment. VMware Cloud on AWS experts look forward to engaging in technical discussions and answering your questions.
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ENT233 – The Fast Track: Accelerated Migration with VMware Cloud on AWS
November 28 at 4:00 pm – Wynn, Level 1, Lafite 4
November 30 at 4:00 pm – Wynn, Level 1, Palmer 2
You’ve crafted the ideal migration strategy and are gradually shifting your workloads to the cloud. But there’s a catch: it’s taking more time than anticipated, and your data center contracts are nearing expiration. This chalk talk will focus on accelerated migration strategies using VMware Cloud on AWS. Discover how to orient your migration plans for speed and successfully complete substantial cloud migrations within tight timelines.
Speakers:
– James Miller, Senior Manager – AWS
– Karthik Coimbatore Varadaraj, Senior Systems Development Engineer – AWS. -
ENT308 – Expanding VMware Cloud on AWS Storage with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP
November 30 at 1:00 pm – MGM Grand, Level 3, 306
Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP is a fully managed service that offers the popular data access and management features of ONTAP. This chalk talk will discuss architectural patterns for integrating FSx for ONTAP into your VMware Cloud on AWS environment as a secondary datastore or in guest shared storage. Learn how to initiate and optimize the total cost of ownership for your VMware Cloud on AWS solution.
Speakers:
– Robert Jones, Senior Systems Development Engineer – AWS
– Karthik Coimbatore Varadaraj, Senior Systems Development Engineer – AWS.
Workshops
Workshops are two-hour interactive sessions where you will collaborate in teams to solve problems using AWS services. They provide hands-on experience with the VMware Cloud on AWS solution, so don’t forget to bring your laptop!
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ENT320 – Go Hybrid: Migrate and Modernize with VMware Cloud on AWS
November 30 at 8:30 am – Wynn, Level 1, Lafite 2
Experience hands-on migration of virtual machines to the cloud using VMware Cloud on AWS. Learn to integrate your VMware Cloud virtual machines with AWS services like Amazon RDS for databases, Amazon CloudWatch for monitoring, and AWS Backup for data protection.
Speakers:
– Robert Jones, Senior Systems Development Engineer – AWS
– Harsha Sanku, Senior Partner Solutions Architect – AWS. -
ENT309 – Building a Disaster Recovery Strategy with VMware Cloud on AWS
November 30 at 11:30 am – MGM, Level 1, Grand 117
Discover the extensive features within the various built-in disaster recovery services fully integrated into VMware Cloud on AWS. Gain practical experience in creating recovery plans and runbooks and executing failovers for your virtual machines. Please ensure that Remote Desktop is installed on your laptop prior to the session.
Speakers:
– Paul Cradduck, Senior Specialist Solutions Architect, VMware – AWS
– David Piet, Principal Specialist Solutions Architect – AWS. -
PRT331 – Explore and Migrate to VMware Cloud on AWS Sponsored by VMware
November 29 at 11:45 am – Venetian, Level 3, Murano 3301B
VMware Cloud on AWS empowers customers to expedite their cloud migration in a straightforward, rapid, and low-risk manner. Learn how to establish a VMware SDDC, leverage the latest capabilities, and begin migrating workloads. This session will provide hands-on experience with the essentials of migrating workloads to VMware Cloud on AWS, making it an excellent resource for newcomers. For more detailed insights, check out this link.
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