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

Seeing the cloud in action with Maksim Malygin

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.

From Azure to AI: Nutanix Unified Storage 5.2 Highlights

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.

The Calm in the Subnet: Nutanix Networking Deep Dive

In this Tech Barometer podcast, former Nutanix engineers Mike Cui and Greg Smith describe the genesis of the Nutanix AHV hypervisor and the confluence of industry changes feeding its growing success.

Find more enterprise cloud news, features stories and profiles at:
http://www.theforecastbynutanix.com/

Transcript:
https://media25.connectedsocialmedia.com/nutanix/09/21201/Making_Nutanix_AHV_Hypervisor_Top_Alternative.pdf

See also:
IT Resiliency: Running Two Different Hypervisors
https://www.nutanix.com/theforecastbynutanix/technology/why-some-data-centers-run-two-different-hypervisors

Legacy Health Turns from Broadcom VMware to Nutanix
https://www.nutanix.com/theforecastbynutanix/industry/legacy-health-turns-from-broadcom-vmware-to-nutanix

Search for VMware Alternatives That Meet Existing and Future Needs
https://www.nutanix.com/theforecastbynutanix/news/vmware-alternative-that-meets-existing-and-future-it-needs

The State of IT is Moving to Trusted Vendors
https://www.nutanix.com/theforecastbynutanix/videos/nutanix-ceo-on-2025-it-trends

How Ivy League Dartmouth College Moved to a Future-Ready IT Platform
https://www.nutanix.com/theforecastbynutanix/industry/dartmouth-college-moved-from-vmware-to-nutanix-software-for-future-ready-it-platform


Making of Nutanix AHV Hypervisor a Top Alternative

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.

Beyond Code: The Art of Tech Storytelling

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.

The New Rules of Disaster Recovery: Fast, Flexible, Cloud-Ready

Looking for help navigating the changing environment around your VMware investment? What considerations do you need to make relative to staying on VMware versus moving to another solution? We have answers and guidance - check out this episode for an insightful discussion with David Stevens, Field Solution Architect, as we delve into the evolving landscape of virtualization. Despite recent changes from Broadcom, VMware still commands a significant market share, and David unpacks why. We explore the various paths VMware customers are taking today, from sticking with their current setup to exploring hypervisor alternatives, migrating to the cloud, or even transitioning to containers. This episode offers valuable anecdotes and practical insights for anyone navigating the complexities of modern IT infrastructure.

Hear how Pure Storage is strategically positioned to assist organizations through these transitions, highlighting our deep integrations with VMware for over a decade and how investments in Azure VMware Solution provide a cost effective cloud alternative. David also shares his "hot takes" on industry trends, a memorable "screwup" story, and crucial advice for the future of data management. Tune in to gain actionable takeaways on charting the right course for your VMware situation and beyond.

Changing Lanes - What's Driving Virtualization Today?

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!

Deploying AI with Freedom of Choice

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.

Building Smarter with Nutanix: Todd Burris

In an era where enterprises are undergoing a significant re-evaluation of virtualization strategies, our episode dives into the new strategic partnership between Pure Storage and Nutanix. Join industry experts Don Poorman and Erin Stevens as we unpack the latest trends in virtualization strategies and why the timing is perfect for a new approach, and how Nutanix, with its AHV hypervisor, is well positioned with Pure to deliver a solution designed from the ground up for high-performance and enterprise scale.

This episode explores the "what" and "how" of the jointly engineered Pure and Nutanix solution, detailing how Nutanix AHV hosts can leverage Pure FlashArray for shared storage, offering an apples-to-apples replacement for traditional setups. We'll cover the details around joint integrations, including the NVMe/TCP connection between Nutanix and Pure FlashArray, and how VMs are managed through Nutanix Prism for a granular vVols-like experience. Learn about the specific workloads and use cases this solution targets, particularly environments needing a balance of computing and networking, and those with high transactional database demands.

Gain insights into the current state of the project, including its early access phase with customer feedback, and what to expect regarding general availability coming soon. Finally, get their "Hot Takes" on industry trends, memorable customer screw-ups, and their predictions for the future of data management.

For more information, visit: https://www.purestorage.com/partners/alliances/nutanix.html

Check out the new Pure Storage digital customer community to join the conversation with peers and Pure experts: 
https://purecommunity.purestorage.com/

00:00 Intro and Welcome
04:49 Stat of the Episode
09:53 Current Virtualization Landscape
14:46 Primer on Pure Nutanix Relationship
23:28 Target Use Cases and Workloads
28:12 Details on Integrations and APIs
36:15 Early Feedback on Early Access
40:20 Hot Takes

Redefining Virtualization: The Pure Storage and Nutanix Full-Stack Modern Solution

The Nutanix Community Podcast is a weekly podcast. It is an informal and technical look at topics around Nutanix, Cloud and the online IT community. It will serve as a campfire and coffee shop for the extended Nutanix community.

Bringing you direct access to Pure Storage thought leaders, technology experts, alliance partners, customer insights, and our latest product news.

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