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17 Jun 2009 11:19 AM EDT

Highlights & Photos from Geek Speak Live! at PubForum 09 in Dublin

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posted by Laura Whalen

I recently returned from PubForum 09 that ran from June 5-7 in Dublin, Ireland. What an incredible event it turned out to be, further strengthening PubForum's excellent seven-year track record as one of the most well respected IT industry conferences in the world. All seats were filled prior to the event, and the speakers and attendees seemed to enjoy every minute of this content- and discussion-rich conference!

Event Highlights

As I described in a recent blog post, we ran a Geek Speak Live! track at PubForum this year that proved to be a fantastic addition to the event. Some highlights of Geek Speak Live! at PubForum included a Geek Speak room on Saturday, and the following individual sessions:

Shawn Bass's thought-provoking "XenDesktop 3.0 and Its Impact on the VDI Landscape" session that was a follow-on to his Geek Speak Tonight! session at Synergy in May

Radoslaw Smigielski's "XenServer Deep Dive" session, the informative opening session in the Geek Speak room on Saturday

Rene Vester's provocative "Essentials for... Virtualization" session that turned into an active Q&A and sparked several related follow-on discussions

Rich Crusco's discussion on "What's New in Provisioning Server," a great session that resulted in a very interesting Q&A

The Geek Speakeasy Discussion Club...two hours of ongoing discussions covering a variety of technical topics from the Value of Today's Hottest Technologies to What Does Citrix Need to Do to Stay in Business?

Event Photos

I've posted a collection of photographs "hot off the presses" of the speakers and attendees at the PubForum keynote and Geek Speak Live! track sessions, as well as some great Dublin scenery that was within walking distance from the conference. If you didn't have the chance to attend PubForum this year, these photographs will give you insight into the good times that were had.

Click here to view the collection of event photos.

I'd love to hear your feedback, so please feel free to send me an email. For more information about the Geek Speak program, click here.

Laura Whalen
Citrix Systems, Inc.

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17 Jun 2009 09:45 AM EDT

See Why Geek Speak Live! at Synergy 09 Was the Best...So Far

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posted by Laura Whalen

Those of you who attended Geek Speak Live! at Synergy from May 4-6, or read my previous related blog post know that we had more sessions, more discussions, and more fun this time than ever before!

Click here to view the entire collection of photos from Geek Speak Live! at Synergy 09 in Las Vegas.

If you attended Geek Speak Live! at Synergy this year, these photos will take you on a geektastic journey down memory lane. If you didn't have a chance to attend, they'll give you a good idea about what this year's event was like from start to finish. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words and, if you take the time to view all of these photos, it'll be the equivalent of reading an entire set of Citrix courseware. ...Enjoy!

Would love to hear your feedback, so please feel free to send me an email. For more information about the Geek Speak program, click here.

Laura Whalen
Citrix Systems, Inc.

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05 Jun 2009 06:39 AM EDT

Agenda for Geek Speak Live! at PubForum 09 in Dublin (June 5-7)

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posted by Laura Whalen

The last seat has been filled for PubForum 09! With a rich 7-year history of events taking place in Dublin, Frankfurt, Paris, and many other key locations in Europe, PubForum has made its mark as one of the top IT industry events in the world.

This year, we are excited to announce that we're running Geek Speak Live! as part of this longstanding industry event. The Geek Speak Live! agenda is as follows.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5:

4:30pm - Geek Speak session

Title: XenDesktop 3.0 and Its Impact on the VDI Landscape
Speaker: Shawn Bass, Citrix CTP
Description: Now that XenDesktop 3.0 has come out, Shawn will provide information on what specific things that XenDesktop 3.0 brings to the table and where it still falls short. In addition, other VDI vendor products will be discussed in comparison to XenDesktop. A follow-on from Shawn's Geek Speak Live! at Synergy 09 session.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6:

CITRIX GEEK SPEAK ROOM 2:15 - 7:00pm

(NOTE: FREE ACCESS FOR CITRIX USER GROUP IRELAND MEMBERS)

2:15pm - Geek Speak Overview

Speaker: Laura Whalen

2:30pm - Geek Speak session

Title: Citrix Essentials for... Virtualization
Speaker: Rene Vester
Description: In this session, Rene will talk about the added value that is part of the Citrix Essentials product line that Citrix offers for both Microsoft Hyper-V and Citrix XenServer. Rene will also discuss the three major virtualization platforms and his views on the three from a "European" perspective.

3:15pm - Geek Speak session

Title: XenServer Round 
Speaker: Citrix EMEA XenServer expert

4:00pm - Geek Speak session

Title: What's New in the Latest Provisioning Server Release
Speaker: Rich Crusco

4:45pm - Geek Speak session

Title: Remote Desktop Services Internals - System Components an Expert Should Know
Speaker: Bernhard Tritsch, Citrix CTP
Description: In depth follow-on discussion and Q&A from Benny's 3:15pm session. As an IT professional responsible for terminal servers and remote application delivery you need to dig beneath the  surface if you really want to understand how the technology works. So let's go on a journey right down to the core.  In his session, Benny introduces you to advanced Windows Server 2008 Remote Desktop Services concepts.  This includes details about the system processes needed for remote sessions, the graphical user shell supporting  RemoteApp programs, and the user logon sequence. Get in-depth information on terminal server installation and  execution modes and their impact on file system and registry. Discover how to modify related system settings in  order to fine-tune your terminal servers.

5:15pm - Geek Speak session

Title: Achieving Zero-Install Footprint with the Latest Microsoft and Citrix Clients
Speaker: Alex Danilychev, Citrix CTP
Description: In depth follow-on discussion and Q&A from Alex's 9:00am session

6:00pm - Geek Speakeasy Discussion Club

Facilitators: Alex Yushchenko, Laura Whalen
Description: Open dialogue on any topic! Suggested topics include:

Citrix, Synergy, and the Geek Speak Program
What Citrix Needs to Do to Stay in Business
What Industry Trends Do You Like, What Don't You Like? For example, client-side hypervisors and the cloud. Virtual desktops and virtual servers. What new trends or technologies do you think should exist?
Got Access? What is the Future for Accessing Citrix from Consumer Electronic Devices
As We Are Moving to Virtual Desktops, Is There a Need for Virtualizing the WiFi Adapter? There may be an issue with wireless NICs not cooperating with multiple VMs; i.e., wireless cards able to use only one VM. Are companies looking into this issue?
And many more!

If you are attending PubForum this year and would like to lead an informal topic in the Geek Speak room on Saturday, please email me or look for me at the event.

Related Resources

To view the event homepage, click here.
To view the online agenda, click here.
To view photos and content from previous PubForum events, click here.

For those of you who are joining us for Geek Speak Live! at PubForum this year, I look forward to seeing you in Dublin!

Laura Whalen
Citrix Systems, Inc.

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12 May 2009 09:18 PM EDT

Highlights from Geek Speak Live! at Synergy 09

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posted by Laura Whalen

Geek Speak Live! at Synergy 09 was a raging success, the result of having the most seasoned, skilled technologists from across the globe assembled in one high-energy location for a three day, content rich, audience interactive event!

Event Highlights

Some memorable GSL! at Synergy 09 moments include:

• A Geek Speak Tonight! session where three esteemed Citrix CTOs - Simon Crosby, Brad Pedersen, and Michael Harries, and three renowned Citrix CTPs - Rick Dehlinger, Brian Madden, and Bernhard Tritsch - shared their thoughts on the future of application delivery. When is the last time you witnessed six brilliant thought leaders on one stage discussing their ideas and projections about one of the hottest trends in IT?

• Two separate and unique Terminal Server vs. VDI sessions run by Rick Dehlinger, Brian Madden, and Bernhard Tritsch. In one session, Rick played Dr. Friedrich von Dehlingerhausen, IT specialist, who helped Benny and Brian's alter egos "TS" and "VDI" discover they had more in common than meets the eye. In the other, this triad of talented speakers began what was an excellent TS vs. VDI debate when, suddenly, the CTO speakers from Lounge B of the Geek Speakeasy decided to join in on their discussion. The result? An impromptu, highly entertaining twist on the already successful session. You'll just have to watch the videos to experience the sensation.

• At the Geek Speakeasy during Expo Hall, we had the opportunity to take a 50-minute journey toward a better understanding of "Client Side Virtualization: How Does It Help, How Does It Make Things Worse?" led by Simon Crosby and Ian Pratt. And how about Gabe Knuth's informative Geek Speakeasy session on the topic of "Client Hypervisors: What, How, When, Why, and Who?"

• A series of interactive Geek Speakeasy lab sessions on Mon-Wed were run by Jason Conger, Brandon Shell, and many other CTPs and technology experts. Demos and deep dives and test results, oh my!

• At Geek Speak Tonight!, Martin Duursma provided insight into "Why All Remote Access Solutions Are Broken," followed by Kurt Roemer and Charles Aunger who shed light on how to achieve "Security, Compliance, and Privacy in the Citrix Delivery Center."

• During Geek Speak Happy Hour, Ruben Spruijt and Jeroen van de Kamp, two Citrix CTPs, delivered a fantastic session about their "Project: Virtual Reality Check," a masterful follow-up to their Geek Speak Virtual! webcast that took place on March 26. We listened intently as they unveiled data and findings from this independent project, and shared their resulting analyses and best practices.

• Two Geek Speak Track sessions became a double-header lesson in awesome: Steve Greenberg and Joe Shonk shared their expertise on "When to Use which Virtualization Platform," while Brad Pedersen and Richard Hayton gave us solid insight into the "Future of Remoting Protocols."

• And a Geek Speak Tonight! session that deserves a special highlight...Shawn Bass's "XenDesktop 3.0: One Year Later, What's the VDI Landscape Look Like Now?," a fantastic follow-up to last year's session that included Shawn's acute and thoughtful observations of the latest XenDesktop release, turned out to be one of the most thought-provoking and entertaining sessions of Synergy 09!

Acknowledgements

GSL! extends a warm "thank you" to all of the incredible speakers who contributed to making this event a success, including:

Citrix CTPs: Alex Danilychev, Bernhard Tritsch, Brandon Shell, Brian Madden, Charles Aunger, Jason Conger, Jeroen van de Kamp, Joe Shonk, Michael Keen, Rick Dehlinger, Ruben Spruijt, Shawn Bass, Steve Greenberg

Citrix CTOs: Abolfazl Sirjani, Brad Pedersen, Ian Pratt, Jason Lieblich, Kurt Roemer, Martin Duursma, Michael Harries, Simon Crosby

Citrites: Adam Marano, Chris Fleck, Gus Pinto, Matt Lull, Rich Crusco, Richard Hayton, Sai Allavarpu, Vishal Ganeriwala

Industry Experts & Partners: Gabe Knuth, Andrew Chambers, Chris Carter, Christopher Viamonte, Clyde Hedrick, Dan Palmer, David Miller, Hector Angulo, Kenneth Duda, Lee Kaminski, Martin Casado, Matthew Gray, Param Desai, Percy Wadia, Robert Tooth, Travis Graham

...And special thanks to those of you who started out as audience members and became speakers mid-session, contributing your questions and comments, as well as your ideas about each and every topic that was covered. We truly appreciate your participation and hope to see you at future Geek Speak Live, Virtual, and Local events!

We'd love to hear your feedback about GSL! at Synergy 09, and also get your thoughts and ideas about our year-round Geek Speak program that includes live, virtual, and local events. Please feel free to send me an email. For more information about the Geek Speak program, click here.

Event Resources

Throughout the event, some of our CTP speakers participated in head-to-head interviews on Citrix TV. Click on the links below for a replay!

•    Shawn Bass & Jeroen van de Kamp - Reaction to Dazzle
•   Brian Madden & Shawn Bass - The layer cake approach
•   Brian Madden & Brandon Shell - Automation & PowerShell
•   Rick Dehlinger & Brian Madden - Offline VDI
•   Charles Aunger & Michael Keen - To blueprint or not

And don't miss the Brian Madden TV Synergy 09 Wrap-Up, hosted by Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth.

Stay tuned to the Citrix blogs, because we'll be posting more GSL! at Synergy 09 photos, session videos, and content. Brought to you by the letters C, I, T, R, I, and X (and the number 20).

Best,
Laura Whalen

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21 Apr 2009 08:23 PM EDT

Geek Speak Topic - Federal Government and Cloud Computing

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