i-Tech Support
  • About Us
  • IT Services
    • Managed Services
    • Professional Services
    • IT Consulting
    • Outsourced IT
    • Technology Assessment
    • Security & Compliance
      • Network Security Consulting & Auditing
      • Cybersecurity
      • CMMC Compliance
      • PCI Compliance Support & Consulting
    • Wireless Network Site Survey & Heat Mapping
    • Cloud Services
    • Cloud Computing
    • Data Center Hosting
    • Backup & Disaster Recovery
    • Microsoft Office 365
    • Wireless Network Support
    • Network Monitoring
    • Vendor Management
    • VoIP
  • Educational Technology
    • Educational Technology Services Overview
    • Professional Development
    • Instructional Coaching
    • Google for Education Certified Trainers
    • Partnership Plan
    • Orlando Learning Summit
  • Acumatica Cloud ERP
    • Acumatica Overview
    • Built For Your Business
    • Professional Services
    • Acumatica Case Study
  • Resources
    • Awards
    • Blogs
    • News & Events
  • Testimonials
  • Contact Us
  • Menu Menu

Passionate About Virtualization, Storage…and DIY TV.

November 21, 2012/0 Comments/in iOS, IT, IT Blog, Mac, Microsoft, Storage, Technology, Virtualization, VMware /by i-Tech Support

My name is Jason Wheaton. This is my first blog post ever…And here we go!!

I’ve been in the tech industry for over 20 years, but never have had much experience on the social networking front.  Though I have a passion for technology, I never got into social networking much and putting myself out there via blogs or Facebook.  But the time has come to try something new, get out there, and share what’s in my noggin!

My passion, on a business level, is virtualization and storage.  I love the abstraction of the hardware layer and the great things you can do on a budget with virtual hypervisors.   According to Gartner, virtualized environments have tipped the scales and now account for more than 50% of business workloads.  Some estimate it to be more than 90% in five years.  There is such freedom in abstracting the hardware and focusing on the workload instead of the underpinnings.

On a personal level, a few years back, I decided to “cut the cord” and dump the cable company.  In my research, I discovered a whole cottage industry around building DVRs from PCs and Macs.  I ended up with a great piece of software called BeyondTV and setup some Standard Definition and High Definition tuners to link into the DVR.  I could record FOUR streams simultaneously.  I enjoy this hobby and I am always interested in DIY TV.  There are limitations, but most are surmountable or acceptable for the cost-conscious.

So, in the coming months, I’ll blather on about things that I like and trends I see in the marketplace…And hopefully you enjoy what I have to say.

For my co-worker and Microsoft Engineer, Jason Borders, when you aren’t working with the latest from Redmond, I’m happy to say you can now connect to vSphere from your Macintosh, using the vSphere 5.1 Web Client.  [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJN0RS1Ucb8&w=560&h=315]  In fact, as specified and blogged about, vSphere 5.1’s new features are ONLY available through the web client.  The old C# vSphere client will pass into the night going forward.

Till next time!
~Jason Wheaton

Tags: BeyondTV, borderless networks, Business, business workload, DIY, dvr, Gartner, i-tech support, Information technology, Mac OS, Macintosh, Network Engineer, social media, vSphere 5.1
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on WhatsApp
  • Share on Pinterest
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Share on Vk
  • Share on Reddit
  • Share by Mail
0 0 i-Tech Support /wp-content/uploads/2019/06/blue-logo.svg i-Tech Support2012-11-21 09:55:132019-08-07 17:35:22Passionate About Virtualization, Storage…and DIY TV.
You might also like
Cloud Computing – Is it the next “big” thing or the same old, same old?
Making the Move to BYOD, Pt. 2
I’m a Cisco Network Engineer…and I’m a Mac Guy.
Next Generation Collaboration: How Video Conferencing is Revolutionizing Local Government
The Magical “T” & Mac Love
One Joule At A Time! (An Engineer’s Gadget Review of a Smart Thermostat.)
Smart and Secure Social Networking for Business
December GeekIT Giveaway: Happy Holidays from i-Tech!
0 replies

Leave a Reply

Want to join the discussion?
Feel free to contribute!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

X

Contact Us

Questions about technology? You’ve come to the right place.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Group 785

Email

info@i-techsupport.com

Call

(888) 298-9696 / (407) 265-2000

Office

2711 Rew Circle, Ocoee, FL 34761 GET DIRECTIONS
Serving all of Central FL, including Tampa and Orlando
Launch Screenconnect

Recent Posts

  • Acumatica Year-End Checklist
  • i-Tech Support named 2022 Fast 50 Company, “Ultimate Newcomer” to the Golden 100 by Orlando Business Journal
  • Microsoft is Disabling Basic Authentication and Requiring Use of Modern Authentication under OAuth 2.0 starting October 1, 2022*
  • i-Tech Support, The First Academy present Orlando Learning Summit in 2022
  • Emergency Connectivity Funds (ECF) are Available to Florida Schools Now. Make Sure Your Students Benefit.

Email

info@i-Techsupport.com

Call

Toll Free:

(888) 298-9696

Orlando:

(407) 265-2000

Miami:

(786) 706-0544

Office

2711 Rew Circle
Ocoee, FL 34761

Serving all of Central and South FL, including Tampa, Orlando and Miami

Newsletter Sign Up

Sign up to receive more information and exciting news every month!

  • We respect your privacy. We'll NEVER sell, rent or share your email address.
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Recent Resources

  • i-Tech Support named 2022 Fast 50 Company, “Ultimate Newcomer” to the Golden 100 by Orlando Business Journal

    Why this is a milestone for i-Tech.Read More »
  • Microsoft is Disabling Basic Authentication and Requiring Use of Modern Authentication under OAuth 2.0 starting October 1, 2022*

    This may impact apps.Read More »
© 2022 i-Tech Support All rights reserved. Sitemap
Thankful for November’s GeekIT Giveaway December GeekIT Giveaway: Happy Holidays from i-Tech!
Scroll to top