(20120322)
For those of you studying for your VMware VCP5 certification, there is a really nice series of articles over at the VMware: VMware vSphere Blog ow.ly/9Oo9s giving a useful overview of a lot of the new storage features that have been added to the new version of VMware vSphere 5.
For those of you not so technically inclined, VMware vSphere is an operating system that is installed to a server class computer that allows that server to treat a collection of Processors, Memory, and Hard Disk space as a sort of "combined group" of resources that can then be used to make simulated computers and the necessary networks to run them. I know that sounds like a big mouthful and you are right, it is. Basically it's computer software that allows you to make other virtual computers. It is pretty complicated but once you begin to understand the general gist of things, the awesomeness of the concept really grabs you.
If there is interest, I could write a few posts at the laymans level that would explain the general concepts and would perhaps illustrate to those of you who are not "technical" on a daily basis, the benefits of this software.
Let me know in the comments if you have any interest in seeing these kinds of posts.
Thanks
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Loose thoughts and ramblings
(20120313)
I've recently been overwhelmed with real life issues that I've needed to tackle and had a few thoughts that I wanted to share.
Recently, my Mother was admitted to the hospital for strong symptoms of what she believed at the time to be a flu or stomach virus. As it turns out, what was really going on was that she had had an undetected heart attack and was also suffering from acute congestive heart failure syndrome. Needless to say, this condition has hit our family very hard and there have been lots of sleepless nights recently as we have had to handle the testing and diagnosis' that have come as a result.
One thing that I wanted to mention about all of this is how thankful I am for the support that has been shown to me by my family, extended family, friends, and co-workers. By nature I am now, and have pretty much always been, a solitary person. Usually, I enjoy quiet time and being alone to process my thoughts but, at a time like this, I have to acknowledge how much this support has meant to me and how much it has helped me to endure this situation.
Let me start with my co-workers. While it is true that most of us are so involved in our own projects and tasks that we hardly have time to spend engaging with each other and developing real relationships, it is also true that I am blessed to work with a group of people that so readily offer kind words and thoughts and cooperation with respects to covering workloads and schedules. I could not have logistically handled this situation without your generous efforts. Thanks!
Next, let me mention my friends. As I mentioned before, I am a mostly solitary person and as such, I do not tend to develop a lot of friendships. The friends that I do have though are some of the best people I could ever want to have arround me and involved in my daily life. Your telephone calls to just "check-up" on me and your shoulders to lean on when I was dealing with all of this have not gone unnoticed. You guys are the best "buds" a guy could ever ask for and I tresure your friendships, even if I don't always show it.
For my extended family, The Boones, I can never, ever, adequately relate to you how much I love and appreciate you all. Your prayers, thoughts, offers to help in any way possible, and just general love and acceptance are something that I have never previously known to this level. From the first day that I met you, you all have taken me in as one of your family and treated me with the utmost of dignity, respect, love, and acceptance that any man could ever ask for. In addition, you have taken my Mother in as one of your own as well without even the slightest bit of hesitation. Again, I can not possibly tell you how deeply that has touched her nor, how much your treatment of us has deeply reached us both. I appreciate the times that we get to spend together and your kindness in always checking in on how things have been going during this situation. The lunch that we shared at SweetWater Tavern was just a very small way to express my gratitude to you for your concern for us.
Finally, to my immediate family, thank you so much for carrying me through one of the worst times that I have ever experienced in my entire life. For you guys, I wanted to reflect on a thought I recently expressed. I recently observed to you my thought that "It seems like human beings are not naturally meant to take care of their parents". It strikes me as interesting that for most people, you spend the early part of your life taking direction and guidance from your parents in order that you may begin and eventually execute a decent life. What also strikes me as interesting is that at some point as life goes on, those roles reverse and it is the "child" who takes on the care and guidance of the "parent" as their lifes journey nears its end. In thinking about all of this, I have realized that that line where the roles begin to flip is not necessarily a finite point in time but rather a growing, living series of events that eventually presents itself. The events of the last several weeks have shown me that, for me, that point in time with respects to my relationship with my Mother is fast approaching. It has also shown me that, as I pointed out, the series of events that leads up to that time is beginning anew with you all.
My own daughter has been a strengthening presence for me and has encouraged me thorughout all of the past few weeks. For her spirit and tenacity and great love, I am eternally greatful. Thanks Macy.
For my wife, there is no other way to say it except to say it directly. Without you, I could not successfully handle any of what life has recently added to our pot. You are the strength that I do not posess when dealing with matters of this level of gravity. You are the voice of calm, the motivation of faith, and the bounty of positivity that in all ways complements me. I admire your strength in the face of what at times has seemed like total failure. I know I can speak for my Mother in saying that we are both so grateful for your presence in our life!
Love to you all.
I've recently been overwhelmed with real life issues that I've needed to tackle and had a few thoughts that I wanted to share.
Recently, my Mother was admitted to the hospital for strong symptoms of what she believed at the time to be a flu or stomach virus. As it turns out, what was really going on was that she had had an undetected heart attack and was also suffering from acute congestive heart failure syndrome. Needless to say, this condition has hit our family very hard and there have been lots of sleepless nights recently as we have had to handle the testing and diagnosis' that have come as a result.
One thing that I wanted to mention about all of this is how thankful I am for the support that has been shown to me by my family, extended family, friends, and co-workers. By nature I am now, and have pretty much always been, a solitary person. Usually, I enjoy quiet time and being alone to process my thoughts but, at a time like this, I have to acknowledge how much this support has meant to me and how much it has helped me to endure this situation.
Let me start with my co-workers. While it is true that most of us are so involved in our own projects and tasks that we hardly have time to spend engaging with each other and developing real relationships, it is also true that I am blessed to work with a group of people that so readily offer kind words and thoughts and cooperation with respects to covering workloads and schedules. I could not have logistically handled this situation without your generous efforts. Thanks!
Next, let me mention my friends. As I mentioned before, I am a mostly solitary person and as such, I do not tend to develop a lot of friendships. The friends that I do have though are some of the best people I could ever want to have arround me and involved in my daily life. Your telephone calls to just "check-up" on me and your shoulders to lean on when I was dealing with all of this have not gone unnoticed. You guys are the best "buds" a guy could ever ask for and I tresure your friendships, even if I don't always show it.
For my extended family, The Boones, I can never, ever, adequately relate to you how much I love and appreciate you all. Your prayers, thoughts, offers to help in any way possible, and just general love and acceptance are something that I have never previously known to this level. From the first day that I met you, you all have taken me in as one of your family and treated me with the utmost of dignity, respect, love, and acceptance that any man could ever ask for. In addition, you have taken my Mother in as one of your own as well without even the slightest bit of hesitation. Again, I can not possibly tell you how deeply that has touched her nor, how much your treatment of us has deeply reached us both. I appreciate the times that we get to spend together and your kindness in always checking in on how things have been going during this situation. The lunch that we shared at SweetWater Tavern was just a very small way to express my gratitude to you for your concern for us.
Finally, to my immediate family, thank you so much for carrying me through one of the worst times that I have ever experienced in my entire life. For you guys, I wanted to reflect on a thought I recently expressed. I recently observed to you my thought that "It seems like human beings are not naturally meant to take care of their parents". It strikes me as interesting that for most people, you spend the early part of your life taking direction and guidance from your parents in order that you may begin and eventually execute a decent life. What also strikes me as interesting is that at some point as life goes on, those roles reverse and it is the "child" who takes on the care and guidance of the "parent" as their lifes journey nears its end. In thinking about all of this, I have realized that that line where the roles begin to flip is not necessarily a finite point in time but rather a growing, living series of events that eventually presents itself. The events of the last several weeks have shown me that, for me, that point in time with respects to my relationship with my Mother is fast approaching. It has also shown me that, as I pointed out, the series of events that leads up to that time is beginning anew with you all.
My own daughter has been a strengthening presence for me and has encouraged me thorughout all of the past few weeks. For her spirit and tenacity and great love, I am eternally greatful. Thanks Macy.
For my wife, there is no other way to say it except to say it directly. Without you, I could not successfully handle any of what life has recently added to our pot. You are the strength that I do not posess when dealing with matters of this level of gravity. You are the voice of calm, the motivation of faith, and the bounty of positivity that in all ways complements me. I admire your strength in the face of what at times has seemed like total failure. I know I can speak for my Mother in saying that we are both so grateful for your presence in our life!
Love to you all.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)