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Drobo supercharges VMUG in San Diego

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Mario Blandini • 0 Comments

blog mblandini logo Drobo supercharges VMUG in San DiegoThis week I had the chance to go back to San Diego CA, something I always love doing. For me it is like going back to campus with fond memories of days @ college, as my days in the Marine Corps started in San Diego. Right outside the base is Old Town, the site of the first European settlement in present-day California. Junipero Serra and team had great taste in choosing a great spot with beautiful weather.

I brought with me as my 2 free checked bags (can be up to 50 lb each on Southwest Airlines) a Drobo B1200i and Drobo B800i.… Continue Reading

Toronto VMUG – The storage scrum

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Mario Blandini • 0 Comments

blog mblandini e1332538823856 Toronto VMUG – The storage scrumMy last post started with a Canadian reference, and this one continues the Canadian theme. Drobo was a sponsor at the VMware Users Group (VMUG) in Toronto, the biggest city in Canada and lesser known as #5 in size for the whole of North America. It was a great chance to meet up with current Drobo B1200i users such as the University of Toronto, and connect with many new folks to talk about the latest technology.

Why the storage scrum?  It’s not related to the Canadian Rugby League, of which the first 4 domestic teams hail from the Toronto area. Hockey is tops in Toronto but did not pair well with the word “storage”. Moreover, with 18 of 29 sponsors in the storage space, it seemed that the discussion was tightly centered on storage, its role in virtualized environments, and the continued journey to the cloud.… Continue Reading