vSphere Configuration Profiles and the USER_DEFINED mac_mode trap that disconnects your ESXi hosts – #vExpert Bryan van Eeden, vCloud Vision
We recently stood up a fresh vSphere 8.0 Update 3 environment. Since it was a clean start, we decided we did not want to drag the old Host Profiles feature along with us anymore, and instead go with the newer vSphere Configuration Profiles (VCP). In vSphere 8 Update 3 VCP works on both image […]
VCF Installer 9.1 + Offline Depot: Failed to retrieve Compatibility Matrix – #vExpert GiovanniDominoni.it
While working on a VCF 9.1 deployment using the VCF Installer 9.1.0.0400 (build 25570100) paired with a VCF Offline Depot, I hit a validation failure that I think is worth documenting, because the error message points you in the right direction but doesn’t tell you the whole story.
Private AI Isn’t a Model Choice, It’s a Runtime Decision – Oren Penso
Enterprises keep arguing about which model to self-host — a Llama variant, a fine-tuned open-weights model, a vendor’s so-called private API tier. Months of planning cycles burn on that debate. It’s the wrong question, and getting it right buys you far less than people assume.
Quick Tip: The Fastest Way to Clear Partitions for ESX Reinstallation
I often redeploy my VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) lab environment for a variety of reasons, from testing customer scenarios to testing the next version of our software. Because I have fully automated the ESX installation and configuration process in my lab, reinstalling ESX is a trivial task that takes less than 5 minutes from power-on […]
Are you a fan of hands-on learning? Check out this ultimate guide for Hands-on Labs at #VMwareExplore 2026 in Las Vegas!
VMware Explore returns to Las Vegas, bringing an expanded and enriched Hands-on Labs experience. The labs you know and rely on are back.
In this 1 hour webinar, Intel and VMware will walk through a live Private AI demo running on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) powered by Intel® Xeon® 6 with Intel® Advanced Matrix Extensions (Intel® AMX) to accelerate CPU-based inference. With speaker Kannan Mani.
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In this 1 hour webinar, Intel and VMware will walk through a live Private AI demo running on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) powered by Intel® Xeon® 6 with Intel® Advanced Matrix Extensions (Intel® AMX) to accelerate CPU-based inference. With speaker Kannan Mani
Every enterprise has workloads people assume can’t be virtualized, and that assumption keeps hardware sprawl alive. Audi broke that assumption on a factory floor, and did it without sacrifice. Reliability. Security. Safety. Maybe it’s time to rethink the assumptions and start proving what’s possible.
Every enterprise has workloads people assume can’t be virtualized, and that assumption keeps hardware sprawl alive. Audi broke that assumption on a factory floor, and did it without sacrifice. Reliability. Security. Safety. It’s time to rethink the assumptions and start proving what’s possible.
Your Certification Awaits at VMware Explore | Turn your private cloud knowledge into an official credential. #VMwareExplore 2026 in Las Vegas is your one-stop shop for accelerated certification pathways.
Discover how to advance your IT career and validate your skills with onsite certification exams at VMware Explore 2026 in Las Vegas.
Find Your People: The VMware Explore 2026 Community Guide | Heading to #VMwareExplore this year? From the Communities Lounge to the VMware {code} Hackathon, this is your handy guide to all the community happenings in Las Vegas.
Maximize your time in Las Vegas by tapping into a community powerhouse. Discover meet-ups, networking spaces, and more.
Configuring Cluster Autoscaler Scan Interval on VKS – Christian Schausberger
Cluster Autoscaler ships with VKS out of the box, but tuning its scaling speed isn’t officially documented. Here’s how to configure the scan-interval with proof it actually works.
VI Workload Domains: Shared vs Dedicated NSX | How to choose between a shared and a dedicated NSX Manager instance for each VI workload domain in VCF 9.1, and what that decision costs you in footprint, availability, and lifecycle. – Mohamed Rabiee
How to choose between a shared and a dedicated NSX Manager instance for each VI workload domain in VCF 9.1, and what that decision costs you in footprint, availability, and lifecycle.
VMware Cloud Foundation APIs: Replacing VCF Operations Certificate – #vExpert Gary J. Blake
VMware Cloud Foundation enables centralized certificate management across its platform. This post outlines the steps to replace component certificates using VCF Operations APIs, covering actions […]
Navigating the DRAM Crisis: Memory Tiering in vSphere 9 — Tom Fenton examines how vSphere 9 Memory Tiering combines DRAM with enterprise NVMe storage to help organizations offset soaring memory costs, increase VM density and reduce server spending. Virtualization Review
Tom Fenton examines how vSphere 9 Memory Tiering combines DRAM with enterprise NVMe storage to help organizations offset soaring memory costs, increase VM density and reduce server spending.
How to setup a vSAN Storage Cluster and vSAN Storage vSAN Compute Client. | In this video we will examine what and how to setup a vSAN Storage Cluster and a vSAN Compute Only cluster. #vExpert Stephen DeBarros
In this video we will examine what and how to setup a vSAN Storage Cluster and a vSAN Compute Only cluster. Thanks for watching.
Consolidating Legacy vSphere and Older VCF onto VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1: Design Patterns, Migration Paths, and Best Practices | Learn how to consolidate older vSphere and VCF environments onto VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 using upgrade, convergence, import, and clean migration patterns. – #vExpert Paul Bryant
Learn how to consolidate older vSphere and VCF environments onto VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 using upgrade, convergence, import, and clean migration patterns.
VCF NSX 9.1 VPC Networking: Secure, Isolated Private Cloud Enclaves | Learn how VCF NSX 9.1 VPC networking handles isolation, transit gateways, network spans, shared services, security, IPAM, and operations. – #vExpert Paul Bryant
Learn how VCF NSX 9.1 VPC networking handles isolation, transit gateways, network spans, shared services, security, IPAM, and operations.
Expert-led Workshop Alert! VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1: What’s New | Attending VMware Explore in Las Vegas? Looking at ways to get the most from your VCF subscription? Want to know what’s new in VCF Automation 9.1? Look no further! Come along to this Expert-led workshop with Ian Smith and Christopher Lewis to learn more! Book early in your schedule to avoid disappointment! ELW-HOL-2711-20-VCF-L
Attending VMware Explore in Las Vegas? Looking at ways to get the most from your VCF subscription? Want to know what’s new in VCF Automation 9.1? Look no further! Come along to this Expert-led workshop with Ian Smith and Christopher Lewis to learn more! Book early in your schedule to avoid […]
With DRAM prices projected to double in 2026 and GPU scarcity rising, how are CIOs scaling enterprise AI?
IDC’s recent report explains how VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 acts as an essential financial lever for IT leaders. Discover how to deploy up to twice the workload density on your existing physical memory footprint while driving down AI TCO.
Read the full IDC Link Commentary here:
IDC’s recent report explains how VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 acts as an essential financial lever for IT leaders. Discover how to deploy up to twice the workload density on your existing physical memory footprint while driving down AI TCO. Read the full IDC Link Commentary.
Quick Tip: Automating PAK Upload & Installation for VCF Operations | William Lam
While testing an update workflow, I needed to update VCF Operations directly, which can be performed through the /admin UI and by uploading and then installing the PAK file. Although the process itself is straightforward, the two-step workflow and the waiting between each step make it feel […]
For a decade, enterprises were forced to choose between developer speed and IT control. Most teams picked one and paid for the other. With AI accelerating and data sovereignty reshaping IT strategy, that compromise doesn’t work anymore…
For a decade, enterprises were forced to choose between developer speed and IT control. Most teams picked one and paid for the other. With AI accelerating and data sovereignty reshaping IT strategy, that compromise doesn’t work anymore….Read More
