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  • Next DC Recap 123

    calendar May 13, 2025 · 8 min read · nextconf ntc nutanix  ·
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    Next DC Recap 123

    .Next 2025 in DC: Connections, Choice, and Clarity Last week, I had the pleasure and privilege of attending the Nutanix .Next conference in Washington, DC, a city renowned for its monuments. For a few days, it became a beacon of innovation in IT infrastructure. It's always nice to spend a few days in DC, growing up …


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  • On the Ground at .NEXT

    calendar May 5, 2025 · 3 min read · nextconf ntc nutanix  ·
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    On the Ground at .NEXT

    This week, I’m in Washington, DC for the Nutanix .NEXT Conference — the annual gathering that brings together customers, partners, technologists, and thought leaders to explore what’s next in hybrid multicloud, virtualization, and infrastructure. It’s more than just another tech event — it’s a celebration of the …


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  • A Journey of Collaboration and Growth: 9 Years as a Nutanix Technical Champion

    calendar Dec 11, 2024 · 5 min read · nutanixntc ntc  ·
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    As I enter my 9th year as a Nutanix Technical Champion (NTC), I find myself reflecting on what makes this program truly exceptional. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of being part of a group that isn’t just about technical expertise—it’s about fostering collaboration, growth, and innovation between Nutanix, its …


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  • Accelerating AI Adoption with Nutanix Enterprise AI - A Practical Start

    calendar Dec 4, 2024 · 7 min read · ai artificial-intelligence ntc nutanix  ·
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    Disclaimer: I felt the need to write this post to highlight the work Nutanix is doing to bring a simple and powerful AI platform to the market, while also introducing some of the AMAZING work that the Data and AI team at eGroup Enabling Technologies, my employer for the last almost 12 years are doing for customers in …


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  • Understanding DNS Changes in Nutanix DR Recovery Plans

    calendar Oct 25, 2024 · 10 min read · automation disaster-recovery ntc nutanix  ·
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    Updated 10.31.24! I modified the script from using the vm_recovery.bat to do everything, to calling a powershell script since that gave some extra flexibility in validating the current IP and DNS settings. One of the best features of the Nutanix DR Recovery Plan is the ability to automate IP address changes based on …


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  • Validating Performance and Resiliency with Nutanix X-Ray

    calendar Oct 25, 2024 · 6 min read · ntc nutanix performance resiliency x-ray  ·
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    So you just unboxed, racked, and deployed a new Nutanix cluster, and your boss comes to you and asks how we know it's ready to handle workloads. I mean, you can be confident in saying that it's ready, but what if you can provide them with results that show not only can we meet resiliency requirements but also handle …


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  • Nutanix NTC Tech Summit Recap

    calendar Oct 23, 2024 · 7 min read · nutanixntc ntc nutanix  ·
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    Spoiler Alert: No Spoilers in this post :-) We just wrapped up the inaugural Nutanix NTC Tech Summit in San Jose at the Nutanix Headquarters, sitting here reviewing my notes and adding additional thoughts has me revisiting the last 48 hours. First off, I can't say enough fantastic things about how Nutanix treats the …


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  • Nutanix NTC Tech Summit - Visiting the Mothership!

    calendar Oct 16, 2024 · 3 min read · nutanixntc ntc tech-summit  ·
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    For the last eight years, I’ve had the privilege of being a member of the Nutanix Technical Champions (NTC) Group. It’s been a journey filled with rich learning, collaboration, and being at the forefront of Nutanix’s innovations. The value this group brings, in terms of personal growth and deep dives into cutting-edge …


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  • Elevating Nutanix + eGroup in 2021

    calendar Feb 24, 2021 · 2 min read · ntc nutanix thoughts  ·
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    It’s been a while since I last published a blog post. You know, 2020 got in the way big time. Lots of excuses there for not finding the time to write some content… While 2020 was an interesting year for all of us, the train didn’t stop rolling here at eGroup. We continued delivering speed and simplicity with Nutanix to …


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  • Finding Your Normal in Disruption

    calendar Mar 24, 2020 · 5 min read · ntc thoughts  ·
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    Uncertainty. I think we can all relate to this definition right now. We’ve all got our schedule; we wake up, go thru a routine. Maybe you’re a gym person in the morning, or get out and enjoy nature for a few miles. Maybe you really enjoy that first cup of coffee and the newspaper. Maybe it’s breakfast with friends once …


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Mike Dent

Field CTO by day, dog dad, bourbon enthusiast, and driveway workout partner with my wife by night, helping organizations modernize IT without losing their sanity.
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Recent Posts

  • Next DC Recap 123
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  • On the Ground at .NEXT
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  • Issues with DCBX and LLDP on NX-OS 10.x
  • Join me for Nutanix .Next 2025
  • A Journey of Collaboration and Growth: 9 Years as a Nutanix Technical Champion
  • Accelerating AI Adoption with Nutanix Enterprise AI - A Practical Start

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