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As I attend this year’s VMworld, it’s amazing to think how much has changed since the first VMworld only four years ago. At that time, only a relatively small group of loyal techies even knew what virtualization was. The techies are still here supporting VMware and virtualization, but now many more people are more focused on the business implications of virtualization in their organizations. At the solutions area four years ago, there were maybe a couple of dozen booths, some big companies – HP, IBM, others – and a handful of software vendors who were taking a big chance by supporting virtualization. Now, just about every vendor of server, storage, client, networking, and other hardware is here. Add to that the scads of software partners, reseller partners, consultants, and even VMware competitors, and you have huge exposition.VMware has also changed substantially in those four short years, too. At that time, it seemed almost like a family business with Diane Green and Mendel Rosenblum knowing all the VMware employees and even most of the customers. Today, Paul Maritz seems to have the support of the VMware employees, and with today’s general session, he has also won over the VMworld audience. One other major thing that has visibly changed about VMware – they have gone from having the x86 virtualization market almost to themselves to a company that has to both compete with their products and sustain the loyalty of their customers. With Paul Maritz leading that charge, VMware recognizes their new competitive mission, and they are ready for battle. 
Posted 09-17-2008 2:48 PM by dstrain
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