VMware Newsletter 5.21

From the editors Virtual Desk

I have booked my desktop exam. Yes it s true I have and the reason for this is that my exam voucher expires at the end of June. I really hope I get some extra study time between now and the exam but I am really going to try and pass, or write again in Q3 I suppose.

It is nearing the end of the quarter, and nearly half way through the year. This is always an unusually busy time for us and I am trying to fulfil all of my obligations to both customers and VMware as best as I can but it moves us into an exciting phase with vm world and other events and I hope product launches and updates for us to look forward to.

Enjoy the newsletter everyone and feel free to get in touch.

Best Wishes

Neil Isserow (Newsletter Editor)

Queensland Technical Account Manager

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