Welcome to vmexplorer, a blog I’ve maintained since 2010. My name is Matt Mancini—known to many in the VMware virtualization community by the same name, vmexplorer. I chose this title to reflect the ongoing journey we all share in technology. Sometimes we’re the guide, and other times we’re seeking guidance to overcome the next challenge.

This blog is built on a straightforward philosophy: practical, no-nonsense content that helps you solve real problems. I know that when you’re searching for technical solutions, you don’t want to sift through fluff—you want clear, actionable insights. That’s exactly what I aim to provide.

Background — With over three decades of experience in the technology industry, I’ve developed a deep technical foundation and earned numerous industry certifications dating back to the early 1990s. My passion for virtualization began in 2004 with VMware ESX 2.0, and it quickly became a central focus of my career. In 2008, I revitalized the Phoenix VMware User Group (VMUG), serving on the board and helping grow it into a thriving, world-class community. For my continued contributions to the VMware ecosystem, I’ve been honored as a VMware vExpert every year since 2008.

In 2011, I joined VMware as a Senior Technical Account Manager (TAM), and I currently serve as a Principal TAM. This role has been an ideal fit for my strengths in customer engagement and technical services. More importantly, it allows me to do what I enjoy most: serving as a trusted advisor and guide for my customers and fellow technologists. Whether helping navigate complex IT challenges or sharing insights from the field, I’m driven by a passion for empowering others on their technology journey.

To sum it up — I hope you find all my content useful, but as with everything you find on the Internet you should use discretion before applying my posts and other content to your environment. Keep in mind these posts are just my opinion and not the opinion of my employer or others.

Enjoy! Matt Mancini

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