Central Iowa Virtualization Users Group

A general meeting for other members of other user groups. Topics to be covered:

• What is virtualization / benefits, drawbacks?
• How long has Virtualization been around?
• Overview of common virtualization technologies
• OS-level virtualization: VMWare, Xen/VirtualIron, VirtualBox
• Desktop-level virtualization: Citrix, LTSP, VDI
• Application-level virtualization: XenApp, NoMachine/FreeNX
• Open Discussion: Real-world applications / success, failures
• Steps to take to achieve Virtualization.
• Cost of ownership such as learning curve, support, upgrades, hardware, monitoring performance.
• What major corporations use it for in a corporate environment.

1. Park at the ramp at 4th and Grand, or drive around and find a spot on the street. (ramp parking costs $, street parking is free after 6).
2. Come into the capital square building and take the escalator to the 2nd floor. (If you come in via the skywalk, you will already be on the second floor.)
3. Walk around to where the elevators are, sign in, and take an elevator to the 8th floor.
4. Walk towards the near wall, turn left and cross the little bridge. (The big bridge is the wrong way).
5. Take the first left after you exit the small bridge. Do not turn left until after you have crossed the bridge.