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VMware User Group (VMUG)
The VMware User Group (VMUG) is an independent, global, customer-led
organization, created to maximize members’ use of VMware and partner
solutions through knowledge sharing, training, collaboration, and events.
With over 100,000 members worldwide, we are the largest organization
for virtualization users.
Why Join VMUG?
Check out our Member Benefits Video to see why you should get
involved!
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Face-to-Face Opportunities
Local Group Meetings (www.vmug.com/localgroupmeetings)
Attend a local meeting to connect with your fellow local members, ask and answer questions about VMware, and get involved in the VMUG community. Don’t forget to join your local VMUG workspace for news on upcoming events.
UserCons (www.vmug.com/userconferences)
UserCons are full-day, regional events that feature the latest in VMware, present industry information, and provide a great opportunity to learn from in-depth technical sessions, demonstrations, and exhibits.
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About Louisville VMUG
Louisville VMUG is an independent, customer-led organization created to maximize our members’ use of VMware and Partner solutions through
knowledge sharing, training, collaboration, and quarterly events. Louisville VMUG focuses on providing presentations from local users across many
different industries to share their experiences, solutions, and obstacles to solve real-world business requirements.
Leader: Bryan Krausen
Keep in Touch:
Twitter: @LouisvilleVMUG
LinkedIn: LouisvilleVMUG
Web: www.louisvillevmug.info
VMUG: www.vmug.com/louisville
Changes Coming Soon
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MEETING AGENDA
Announcements – Giveaways
Hyper-Converged Infrastructure
EMC VSPEX BLUE
ChrisWenzel
VMware Desktop Replacement
Reality – NVDIA vGPU
Chris Martin
Welcome | Lunch | Networking
What’s New invSphere 6
JasonThomas
DisasterRecovery
JohnDavis
SecuringYour Virtual
Infrastructure
BryanKrausen
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Member Survey
Help Us Bring You Meaningful Content
Tell Us Who You Are and What Experience You Bring
Want to Present?
Earns 2 Extra Raffle Tickets
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Product Demos
“Even in a Cloud World, Hardware Can Be Pretty Exciting”
Check Out The Hardware on Display During the Meeting and Breaks
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Networking
Dedicated Leaders Spend Hours Upon Hours Organizing Meetings
Our Sponsors Represent the Best in the Industry
The Most Valuable Resource At This Meeting is
Sitting Right Next To You.
You Owe It To Yourself To Network With Your Peers!
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Indianapolis USERCON
Date:Thursday, July 23, 2015
Time:8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location:Indianapolis Convention Center
100 S. Capitol Ave.Indianapolis, IN 46225
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VMUG Book Discount
VMUG Members Receive:
Save 35% off print titles + FREE U.S. shipping
Save 45% off eBooks & video training
https://www.vmug.com/p/cm/ld/fid=101
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Take Your Career to the Next Level with VMUG Advantage
VMUG Advantage is our yearly subscription offering discounts on VMware training and education. Sign up now to access:
$100 USD Discount on
VMworld Registration
NEW!
EVALExperience
FREE Access to VMworld 2015
Online Sessions
20% off VMware Training Classes
20% off VMware Certification
35% off VMware Lab Connect
Use discount code ADVLG to receive $20 off today!
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Build Your Home Lab with EVALExperience
VMware's EVALExperience gives you exclusive access to nine VMware applications to test for your personal use in a non-production environment for 365 days.
The licenses available to VMUG Advantage Subscribers require a one-time, annual download through a customized self-service portal.
Included products:• VMware vCenter Server™ 5 Standalone for
vSphere 6• VMware vSphere® with Operations
Management™ Enterprise Plus• VMware vCloud Suite® • VMware vRealize™ Operations Insight™• VMware vRealize Operations™ • VMware vRealize Log Insight™• VMware vRealize Operations for Horizon®• VMware Horizon® Advanced Edition• VMware Virtual SAN™ with All Flash Add On
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VMUG Advantage Pricing
# of Users Price
1 User $200
2 Users $180 per user
3-5 Users $170 per user
5+ Users $160 per user
Use discount code ADVLG to get $20 off an individual subscription TODAY!
We’re Giving Away 1 VMUG Advantage Subscription TODAY!
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Veeam User Group – Coming Soon
More Information: vee.am/vug
What is a Veeam User Group (VUG)?A community of technical professionals having real-world discussions and watching hands-on demonstrations by Veeam engineers on specific topics that are relevant and important.
Who should attend?Technical professionals who want to share their Veeam experiences and learn about new and advanced Veeam software features to help them optimize their virtual environments.
What should you expect?An enjoyable, half-day meeting that encourages open dialogue and allows end users to ask questions, watch valuable demonstrations, discuss problem-solving techniques and network with other technical experts and end users
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Let’s Give Some Stuff Away
Samsung 32” LED TV – Provided by CDW
Remote-Controlled Drone – Provided by Nimble Storage
Pluralsight – One Year ‘Annual Plus’ Subscription
Mastering vSphere 6 Books (3) – Provided by Mirazon
VMware Press Books
• Suite of 5 Books
• 10 Drawings for Single Books (Your Choice)
Apple iPad Mini (2) – Provided by EMC
Apple Watch – Provided by Matrix Integration
Random VMUG Stuff