VMware has an upcoming private beta that is open to the public. The vSphere Beta program is targeting users of vSphere 5.5 and 6.0 in any part of their environment. The beta will provide members an opportunity to provide feedback directly to VMware and define the direction products take going forward. I participated in the beta program before joining VMware and enjoyed the opportunity to gain greater exposure to VMware and the engineering teams.
The following is directly from VMware regarding the upcoming program.
We are excited to announce the upcoming VMware vSphere Beta Program. This program enables participants to help define the direction of the most widely adopted industry-leading virtualization platform. Folks who want to participate in the program can now indicate their interest by filling out this simple form. The vSphere team will grant access to the program to selected candidates in stages. This vSphere Beta Program leverages a private Beta community to download software and share information. We will provide discussion forums, webinars, and service requests to enable you to share your feedback with us.
You can expect to download, install, and test vSphere Beta software in your environment or get invited to try new features in a VMware hosted environment. All testing is free-form and we encourage you to use our software in ways that interest you. This will provide us with valuable insight into how you use vSphere in real-world conditions and with real-world test cases, enabling us to better align our product with your business needs.
Some of the many reasons to participate in this beta opportunity:
- Receive early access to the vSphere Beta products
- Interact with the vSphere Beta team consisting of Product Managers, Engineers, Technical Support, and Technical Writers
- Provide direct input on product functionality, configurability, usability, and performance
- Provide feedback influencing future products, training, documentation, and services
- Collaborate with other participants, learn about their use cases, and share advice and learnings
If you are interested in participating in the vSphere Beta program, please visit the following link and sign-up.
http://info.vmware.com/content/35853_VMware-vSphere-Beta_Interest
Enjoy!
