In this episode of the Nutanix Community Podcast, we sit down with longtime Nutanix Technology Champion and NCX-certified expert Todd Burris to talk about what it really means to build smarter. Todd shares his journey from healthcare IT to mastering Nutanix design at scale — including how he tackled the intense NCX certification process, the power of teamwork and mentorship, and how he’s using APIs and automation to simplify complex operations across global environments. We also dive into workload availability, validated designs, and the beauty of data-driven decision-making (with a few laughs along the way). Whether you’re an aspiring NCX, a seasoned admin, or just curious how real-world practitioners are innovating with Nutanix, this episode is packed with practical insights and inspiration. 👉 Tune in, take notes, and get ready to build smarter — with Nutanix.
In this episode of the Nutanix Community Podcast, we head to Sweden to talk with Jonas Hogman, Infrastructure Architect and Nutanix Technology Champion, about his deep-dive three-part blog series on deploying Nutanix Enterprise AI. Jonas shares insights from his latest Nutanix User Group event in Stockholm, why automation is hot in the Nordics, and how data sovereignty is shaping AI strategies across Europe. We also explore what it takes to start small with AI projects, lessons learned from mixing Rancher and Nutanix, and his advice for anyone considering joining the NTC program. If you’re curious about the future of automation, AI, and community innovation — this one’s for you!
Disaster recovery isn’t just an insurance policy anymore—it’s a business necessity. In this episode of the Nutanix Community Podcast, host Dwayne Lessner sits down with Nutanix Technology Champion and eGroup Field CTO, Mike Dent. Together, they unpack how organizations are rethinking DR in 2025, from hybrid cloud strategies and workload mobility to the pitfalls of poor planning. Mike shares lessons learned from working with customers of all sizes, explains why automation is reshaping resilience, and even drops a simple health tip for IT pros who spend long hours behind the keyboard. Whether you’re in enterprise IT or just curious about how businesses stay running when the unexpected happens.
Welcome back to the Nutanix community podcast. Get ready for a conversation that's equal parts tech and heart! This week, Dwayne chats with Eric Wright about the human side of technology, from storytelling to community building.
In this episode, we’re joined by Eric Walters, Technical Marketing Engineer at Nutanix, to break down the biggest networking updates in the 7.3 release. From multi-cluster virtual switches and smarter BGP capabilities to powerful new flow security features, Eric shares what these changes mean for resiliency, security, and day-to-day operations. Whether you’re a networking veteran or a cloud-first builder, you’ll walk away with practical insights on how to simplify management, strengthen your security posture, and keep your infrastructure running smoothly. Tune in, take notes, and get ready to level up your networking game.
How do we put the theories and discussions from the five Nutanix Cloud Interlock episodes into practice? In the season finale, we invite Maksim Malygin back to the hot seat to focus on simplifying cloud adoption, scaling cloud operations and optimizing cloud efficiency. We also highlight real customer use cases to draw inspiration. Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast
Think storage is boring? Think again. In this episode of the Nutanix Community Podcast, we dive into Nutanix Unified Storage 5.2—a release packed with game-changing features like metro availability on AHV, blazing GPU-ready performance, and files running natively in Azure. Whether you’re a cloud pro, storage geek, or just curious about the future of hybrid infrastructure, Steve McElfatrick delivers insights you won’t want to miss. Hit play and discover why NUS 5.2 isn’t just storage—it’s a whole new story.
Welcome back to the Nutanix Community Podcast — in this episode, we’re diving into the fast-moving world of service providers. With recent changes shaking up the partner landscape, many are facing tough choices and tight timelines. I’m joined by Sachin Chheda and Luke Foster from the Nutanix Service Provider team to talk about what’s happening, why time is critical, and how Nutanix is stepping in to help providers modernize, stay competitive, and keep the lights on for their customers.
AI is accelerating cloud demand, but is your infrastructure ready? Ruben Arunasalam from Optimal explores how this UX-focused company is transforming user experiences through optimized cloud and AI integration. This compelling discussion highlights why companies must prioritize cloud optimization now to unlock AI's full potential, and how strategic investments create immediate efficiencies and future innovation opportunities. Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast
Take the smart route forward by scaling your cloud operations with partners. In this episode, we demystify the complexity, costs and long lead time of cloud migration with Corrie Briscoe from AWS. We’ll dive into the Nutanix partnership with AWS and explain how a robust partner ecosystem supports APJ customers in their cloud journey. Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast
As cloud operations scale, how do you gain visibility across all clouds? We uncover the top cloud security trends and challenges in Asia Pacific with Sanjay Yadave. We’ll also explore the role of cloud disaster recovery in minimizing risks and ways to cut its associated costs and complexities. Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast
Is there a smarter path to cloud transformation than refactoring or rehosting? We explore a third option that calls for leveraging existing market solutions with Ankita Gupta from Standard Chartered Bank. Discover why Ankita advises against reinventing the wheel and instead uses proven solutions to accelerate cloud adoption and reduce transformation risks. Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast
Tech influencer Alexis Bertholf believes in making networking cool again, but can this be extended to the cloud? To kickstart the series, Alexis talks about her work to simplify networking, its impact on making the cloud more accessible, and how shifting infrastructure into the hybrid cloud is easier than you think. Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast
In this bonus episode of Nutanix CXO Pulse, Nutanix executives go off-script to answer audience questions about Enterprise AI - no prep, no filters. Watch as they randomly draw questions submitted from Season 1 and share candid insights, from AI strategy best practices to what’s next for cloud-native environments. Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast
This episode of Nutanix CXO Pulse Season 2 shines the spotlight on one of the most pressing concerns over AI: Security and data management. Nutanix uncover how IT leaders can stay ahead of potential risks and build a foundation for safe, scalable AI adoption, including: -Why security, privacy and governance are essential for long-term GenAI success, and what’s missing from most strategies. -The new data management challenges introduced by containerization, from compliance to disaster recovery in stateless environments. -Practical steps the C-suite can take to build resilient, secure and auditable systems that support innovation without compromising trust. Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast
In this premiere episode of Nutanix CXO Pulse Season 2, we strip away the noise surrounding AI and focus on what really matters: Turning promise into performance. Backed by insights from the seventh annual Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index report, our experts reveal how enterprises can unlock value from AI without falling for the hype, including: -The top promises of AI – productivity, automation, efficiency – and how they play out in real customer scenarios. -What’s driving the disconnect between IT decision-makers and DevOps teams on AI maturity, and how to get everyone aligned. -How to separate vendor hype from actual value, plus strategies for evaluating AI solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index https://www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything https://event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast
This episode of Nutanix CXO Pulse Season 2 explores how IT leaders can prepare for the next phase of cloud-native innovation. Grounded in key insights from the seventh annual Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index report, Nutanix experts uncover what’s driving the rise of containerized applications and what it means for the future of IT, including: -Why nearly 90% of organizations are now containerizing applications and how GenAI is driving the next wave of adoption. -The strategic advantages of containerization, from scalability to portability, and the role Kubernetes plays in managing modern workloads and simplifying operations. -Common gaps in perception between C-level leaders and IT teams around containerization maturity, and how to close the gap and achieve consensus. Nutanix Enterprise Cloud Index www.nutanix.com/enterprise-cloud-index Nutanix Cloud Interlock: Ask Us Anything event.nutanix.com/cloudinterlock-liveqa/podcast
Welcome to the Nutanix Community Podcast! I'm your host, Angelo Luciani, and today, we're flipping the script. That’s right—I'm turning the mic around and interviewing the one and only Dwayne Lessner, our Technical Marketing Engineer and longtime podcast voice. We're diving deep into NC2—Nutanix Cloud Clusters—to explore how it’s evolving, why it matters, and what customers are doing with it right now. From sovereign cloud trends to networking myths and that magical ‘aha’ moment that wins over customers, this episode is packed with insights.
In this episode, we sit down with storage veteran Mike McGee — a man who’s touched more data than most of us have clicked in a lifetime — to talk all things Nutanix Files. From the early days of 8MB hard drives to today's petabyte-scale deployments, Mike walks us through how Files has evolved into a hybrid-cloud-ready, VDI-friendly, ransomware-aware beast of a platform. We unpack: -The eternal IT debate: Storage vs. Networking vs. Compute -How distributed shares are making life easier for VDI users -Why ransomware protection isn’t an afterthought anymore -And yes… even how Nutanix helps store millions of cat videos Whether you're a sysadmin, cloud architect, or just someone who appreciates a well-balanced file system, this episode’s got something for you. 🧠 Learn something new. 🛠️ Take a test drive.
Today we’re diving deep into the world of Disaster Recovery – Nutanix-style. Joining us today is fellow TME and DR Enthusiast, Mike Umphreys. We talk about everything from protection domains vs. protection policies, to multi-site replication, to how snapshots are evolving—and even where AI acceleration is headed thanks to Intel’s AMX. Whether you're DR-curious or just want to hear some hard-earned lessons about failover orchestration, backup strategy, and automation—from someone who’s been in the trenches—this one’s packed with insight.