Hello Internet Person!

A little about myself

My name is Chris Wahl, and I’m a virtualization-aholic living in the Chicago area. I’m a self proclaimed computer nerd, having started with BASIC programming on an Apple II back in the early 80′s using those fun example guides as a primer, co-operated a BBS on a whitebox 386 hosting VGA Planets and a few MUDs, and later moved into the field of infrastructure and systems administration when I realized what my true passion was. I still like to code, but mainly at the script level to assist in automated administration.

I’m in your data center, virtualizing your servers.

Around 2006 I discovered the awesomeness of virtualization through VMware and was hooked ever since. I’ve run the gamut of their products, from GSX/ESX, Workstation, Server, Player, View, vCloud, SRM, and much more. I like how virtualization harnesses the entire skillset range, from operating systems, infrastructure, storage, networking, architecture, and even some creative arts (such as fancy folder nesting!).

I also give out free hugs.

If you want more of my work related background, feel free to flip on over to my LinkedIn page where I keep that sort of data updated.

The point of this blog

In late 2010, I decided that there was a need for a place where I could put technical thoughts to writing. This blog is a shared second brain where I can showcase some ideas that I’ve come up with, review technology that I find interesting and/or relevant, and a social outlet to be a part of the technical community.

Why hello there!

Most of the articles I write are results of my home lab, which is grown using the odd savings I accumulate here and there.

On site at the HP Discover 2011 conference in Vienna, Austria

Comments to all posts are welcome and encouraged, especially if you have a correction or update to what I’ve written.

A Special Thanks

I’m very fortunate to have a spouse who understands how geeky I am and lets me tinker with servers and such for long hours. Many of my certifications have come from her dedication towards making sure I have the time and resources to properly study without interruption.