It’s that time of year again, time for thousands to flock to San Fransisco, at the Moscone convention center for VMworld.
If you haven’t, be sure to register !
This year, will be my 4th year at VMworld - and preparing ahead of time makes for a much better trip. So, here’s my tips for a more successful visit.
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Wear layers and bring a jacket.
- Yes, You will be in California, but San Francisco is a little different. Here, the temperature drops quite a bit once the sun goes down.
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Comfortable shoes are a must!
- Do not under estimate the amount of walking you will be doing here. Bring a pedometer to tracks to miles!
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Use the Schedule Builder and sign up now for the sessions!
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Attend some of the parties.
- Seriously - this is the best way to meet peers in the community in person and to make new connections!
- Andreas Lesslhumer has a great list of the gatherings
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Visit the Solutions Exchange
- This is the time when the vendors all release new products and features - stop by the booths to get the lowdown and some demos.
- Don’t forget to browse the outer ring - this is where the new and some up and coming products show up!
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Meet people!
- A little redundant to the above bullet, but worth repeating. This is a great time to meet others who deal with the same problems everyday.
- Looking for a job? There are vendors that are interviewing all week looking for new talent.
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Bus tours
- Never been to San Fran before? a bus tour is the best way to see everything the city has to offer - allowing you to hop on and off to visit sites like the Golden Gate Bridge, and Fisherman’s Wharf.
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Hands on Labs:
- These labs are a great time to get some hands on experience with numerous VMware products and partner solutions.