Welcome by VMUGCZ Leaders<\/strong> Keynote: VCF, AI, and Other Things<\/strong> Understanding NSX in VCF: Best Practices for VCF Networking<\/strong> Coffee Break and Social Networking<\/strong> The Future is Here: ExaGrid Tiered Backup Storage<\/strong> Ootbi by Object First \u2013 Best Storage for Veeam<\/strong> Lunch Break<\/strong> Google Cloud VMware Engine: AI-Assisted Automation for Your Workloads<\/strong> AI for Accident Analysis and 3D Reconstruction<\/strong> Coffee Break and Social Networking<\/strong> Before Calling in the Backups<\/strong> VCF aka Virtu\u00e1ln\u00ed Cloudov\u00e1 Fantazie<\/strong> Roundtable with VMUG Leaders and Speakers<\/strong> Social Networking: Grill, Beer, and Hockey<\/strong> Overall, the VMUGCZ event in Prague was a resounding success, offering valuable insights, practical knowledge, and plenty of opportunities for professional growth and connection. Check out some photos from the event below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Joe Baguley (VMware by Broadcom) Keynote<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Karel Novak (VMware by Broadcom)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Piotr Lukasiewicz (ExaGrid Systems)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Martin Stetka (Object First)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Walter Berends (Object First)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Google Cloud<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pavel Ku\u010dera (DataVision)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Boris Mittelman (Veeam)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Libor Junek, Josef Zach, Martin Dimitrov (community session)<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Social links:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/update\/urn:li:activity:7199790189827739648<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A Day of Innovation and Networking VMware User Group Czech Republic (VMUGCZ) Yesterday’s VMUGCZ event in Prague was a fantastic success, bringing together professionals and enthusiasts for a day filled with insightful sessions, engaging discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. Agenda: Welcome by VMUGCZ LeadersThe event began with a warm welcome from the VMUGCZ leaders, setting … Continue reading “VMUGCZ Event in Prague – 2024-05-23”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,23,5,10,24,6,7,8,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3340","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-backup","category-blog","category-nsx","category-vcenter","category-vcloud","category-veeam","category-vmug","category-vmware","category-vsan"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vpxd.dc5.cz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3340","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vpxd.dc5.cz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vpxd.dc5.cz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vpxd.dc5.cz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vpxd.dc5.cz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3340"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/vpxd.dc5.cz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3340\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3356,"href":"https:\/\/vpxd.dc5.cz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3340\/revisions\/3356"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vpxd.dc5.cz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3340"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vpxd.dc5.cz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3340"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vpxd.dc5.cz\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3340"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
The event began with a warm welcome from the VMUGCZ leaders, setting the stage for an exciting day ahead. They provided an overview of the agenda, highlighting the key topics and sessions that attendees could look forward to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Joe Baguley from Broadcom kicked off the keynote with a deep dive into VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), the evolving role of AI, and other emerging technologies. His presentation was followed by a lively Q&A session led by Vlastimil Hor\u00e1k from VMware by Broadcom, allowing attendees to ask questions and engage directly with the experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Karel Novak from VMware by Broadcom delivered a detailed session on understanding NSX within VCF. He shared best practices for optimizing VCF networking, providing practical insights and solutions for common challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The first coffee break offered a chance for attendees to mingle, discuss the morning sessions, and network with peers and industry experts. It was a great opportunity to build connections and share ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Piotr \u0141ukasiewicz from ExaGrid Systems introduced the latest innovations in tiered backup storage. His presentation highlighted the benefits of ExaGrid’s solutions, emphasizing how they can enhance data protection and recovery strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Walter Berends from ObjectFirst discussed the optimal storage solutions for Veeam, focusing on the features and advantages of Ootbi by Object First. His insights were particularly valuable for those looking to improve their data storage and management practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A delicious lunch provided a welcome break and another opportunity for attendees to network and discuss the day’s topics in a more informal setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Agnieszka Koziorowska from Google presented on the integration of AI-assisted automation with VMware workloads on Google Cloud. Her session showcased practical applications and the significant benefits of this advanced technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enrico Pittini and Pavel Ku\u010dera from DataVision demonstrated the use of AI for accident analysis and 3D reconstruction. Their presentation highlighted real-world use cases and the technological advancements driving these innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another coffee break allowed attendees to relax and continue their networking conversations, exchanging thoughts on the afternoon sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boris Mittelmann from Veeam discussed the importance of preparedness in backup management. He shared strategies and best practices to ensure effective and efficient backup processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A community session led by Martin Dimitrov, Libor Junek, and Josef Zach explored the capabilities of VMware Cloud Foundation. Titled “Virtu\u00e1ln\u00ed Cloudov\u00e1 Fantazie” this session provided info from real-life VCF deployment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The roundtable discussion offered an interactive platform for VMUG leaders and speakers to engage with the audience. Attendees had the chance to ask questions, share insights, and discuss various topics in an open forum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event concluded with a relaxed social networking session featuring a grill, beer, and watching the Hockey World Championship on big screen. (Czech Republic vs. USA. [1:0] ) It was a fun and enjoyable end to a day packed with learning and networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/vpxd.dc5.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/screenshot-2024-05-24-at-17.04.44.png\")
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