VMware Cloud Foundation APIs: Configure…

VMware Cloud Foundation APIs: Configure Certificate Authorities | #vExpert Gary J. Blake

VMware Cloud Foundation APIs: Configure…

A key fleet management capability delivered by VMware Cloud Foundation is the ability to centrally manage certificates across all the components of your platform, the process involves first configuring VCF Operations to interact with either a Microsoft or an OpenSSL Certificate Authority. The […]


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VCF Breakroom Chats Episode 92: Simplifying VCF…

VCF Breakroom Chats Episode 92: Simplifying VCF 9.1 Install and Brownfield Import

VCF Breakroom Chats Episode 92: Simplifying VCF…

In Episode 92 of VCF Breakroom Chats, Puneet Chawla (Product Management, Broadcom) joins Sehjung Hah (Product Marketing Engineer, Broadcom) to discuss the install and import enhancements in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1. Learn how VCF 9.1 streamlines the path to a private cloud, whether […]


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Password, Certificate & Backup Management…

Password, Certificate & Backup Management UI/API for VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) 9.1 | William Lam

Password, Certificate & Backup Management…

When it comes to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) capabilities such as the new unified Fleet Management, it is important to distinguish between the deployment type and the deployment entitlement. Deployment Type VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Deployment Entitlement […]


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Broadcom Knights: What This Distinction Really…

Broadcom Knights: What This Distinction Really Means for Your Infrastructure | Discover how Broadcom Knights help organizations modernize enterprise infrastructure with expert guidance for VMware Cloud Foundation upgrades and deployments.

Broadcom Knights: What This Distinction Really…

Discover how Broadcom Knights help organizations modernize enterprise infrastructure with expert guidance for VMware Cloud Foundation upgrades and deployments.


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Edge deployments with VCF Edge 9.1

Getting edge sites deployed is a known challenge. Time-consuming, expensive, but doable. Day 2 is harder. Security patches that require reboots. Sites that go dark when connectivity drops. AI workloads that need GPU hardware most edge environments can’t justify. VCF Edge 9.1 addresses all three.

Edge deployments with VCF Edge 9.1

Getting edge sites deployed is a known challenge. Time-consuming, expensive, but doable. Day 2 is harder. Security patches that require reboots. Sites that go dark when connectivity drops. AI workloads that need GPU hardware most edge environments can’t justify. VCF Edge 9.1 addresses all three.


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Webcast | The Evolution to Platform Engineering…

Webcast | The Evolution to Platform Engineering 2.0. TU, August 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM CDT. This session introduces Platform Engineering 2.0, a deliberate evolution co-developed with the 280,000-strong practitioner community at PlatformEngineering.org.

Webcast | The Evolution to Platform Engineering…

This session introduces Platform Engineering 2.0, a deliberate evolution co-developed with the 280,000-strong practitioner community at PlatformEngineering.org. We will unpack the five pillars of PE 2.0—AI-Native Platform, Multi-Persona Experience, Embedded FinOps, Security Shifts Down, and […]


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#776 – VMware {code} Hackathon

Have you heard? Over 70 people have signed up for the AI Training and Hackathon event Monday evening at #VMwareExplore in Las Vegas!

In CMTY Roundtable Podcast #776, Eric Nielsen and Dale Hassinger talk about what you need to do to run your datacenter via agentic AI and what you will learn at the {code} Hackathon this year!

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#776 – VMware {code} Hackathon

Over 70 people have signed up for the AI Training and Hackathon event Monday evening at VMware Explore in Las Vegas! Eric Nielsen and Dale Hassinger talk about what you need to do to run your datacenter via agentic AI and what you will learn at the {code} Hackathon.


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Brownfield vSphere to VMware Cloud Foundation…

Brownfield vSphere to VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1: Import, Converge, or Rebuild? – #vExpert Paul Bryant

Brownfield vSphere to VMware Cloud Foundation…

Compare VCF 9.1 import, convergence, and side-by-side rebuild paths for brownfield vSphere, with NSX, storage, rollback, and validation guidance.


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VMware Cloud Foundation APIs: Create a Cloud…

VMware Cloud Foundation APIs: Create a Cloud Proxy Group | #vExpert Gary J. Blake

VMware Cloud Foundation APIs: Create a Cloud…

This post explains how to create a cloud proxy group using VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Operations APIs to enhance data collection reliability. It describes the process of grouping cloud proxies, […]


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VCF Operations vCommunity Management Pack v0.3.0

VCF Operations vCommunity Management Pack v0.3.0 – #vExpert Brock Peterson

VCF Operations vCommunity Management Pack v0.3.0

Onur Yuzseven dropped the latest version of the VCF Operations vCommunity Management v0.3.0 earlier today, which you can download here. The Release Notes can be found there as well, but to summarize what was done: […]


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VCF 9.1 On DPC 1.4 – Walkthrough (Part1:…

VCF 9.1 On DPC 1.4 – Walkthrough (Part1: Management WLD). #vExpert David Ring

VCF 9.1 On DPC 1.4 – Walkthrough (Part1:…

Note: this is an example for reference only please use the VxRail installation procedures & services provided by Dell. This is the first in a series of posts covering VCF 9.1 On DPC 1.4. The following post provides an example walkthrough covering the process of: Deploying the VxRail Management […]


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VCF 9.1 On DPC 1.4 – Walkthrough (Part 3:…

VCF 9.1 On DPC 1.4 – Walkthrough (Part3: Management WLD) | Part 3: Deploying VMware Cloud Foundation with VCF Installer – #vExpert David Ring

VCF 9.1 On DPC 1.4 – Walkthrough (Part 3:…

Part 3: Deploying VMware Cloud Foundation with VCF Installer | In Part 2, we used DAPO to prepare the infrastructure, provision storage, validate the environment, and complete the Day-1 deployment workflow. Once the deployment reaches the VCF deployment gate, control is handed over to the VCF […]


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VCF Operations 9.1 List AD Groups and Users via…

VCF Operations 9.1 List AD Groups and Users via API | I have a VCF Operations 9.1 deployment using vIDB 9.1 to broker Identity and Access Management with Active Directory. I wanted to list AD Groups and Users via API, here’s how I did it. – #vExpert Brock Peterson

VCF Operations 9.1 List AD Groups and Users via…

I have a VCF Operations 9.1 deployment using vIDB 9.1 to broker Identity and Access Management with Active Directory. I wanted to list AD Groups and Users via API, here’s how I did it.


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VCF Deprecations and Removals: An Upgrade…

VCF Deprecations and Removals: An Upgrade Readiness Guide | Understand VCF 9.1 deprecated and removed features, upgrade blockers, hardware risks, and the remediation infrastructure teams should plan. – #vExpert Paul Bryant

VCF Deprecations and Removals: An Upgrade…

Understand VCF 9.1 deprecated and removed features, upgrade blockers, hardware risks, and the remediation infrastructure teams should plan.


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VCF 9.1 On DPC 1.4 – Walkthrough (Part 4:…

VCF 9.1 On DPC 1.4 – Walkthrough (Part 4: Management WLD) | Part 4: Completing the Dell Private Cloud Deployment

VCF 9.1 On DPC 1.4 – Walkthrough (Part 4:…

Part 4: Completing the Dell Private Cloud Deployment | With the VCF 9.1 Management Domain successfully deployed in Part 3, the final phase is to return to Dell Automation Platform and Orchestrator (DAPO) and complete the remaining Day-1 deployment tasks. After the VCF deployment completes, […]


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From VI Admin to Private Cloud Expert? Why…

From VI Admin to Private Cloud Expert? Why VCAP-VCF Is Your Next Move

From VI Admin to Private Cloud Expert? Why…

Your VMware Certified Professional (VCP) status is a major milestone that validates your understanding of the core engine of the data center. Now, you are ready to build on that foundation. In today’s fast-moving private cloud environments, project success depends on how seamlessly compute, […]


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Planning for VMware Explore 2026? Here’s What…

Planning for VMware Explore 2026? Here’s What to Register For, Learn, and Earn in Las Vegas

Planning for VMware Explore 2026? Here’s What…

VMware Explore 2026 is approaching fast. Thousands of infrastructure engineers, architects, and platform teams will gather at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center in Las Vegas, August 31 – September 3, 2026, and the window to secure the sessions, labs, and certification opportunities you want is closing. The Private Cloud Outlook 2026, based on a … Continued The post Planning for VMware Explore 2026? Here’s What to Register For, Learn, and Earn in Las Vegas appeared first on VMware Cloud…Read More


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VCF Edge 9.1: The Edge Platform Built for Scale

Most organizations can handle deploying one edge site. That changes quickly when you’re managing at scale. In the latest Break It Down, James Gottry looks at VCF Edge 9.1. Day 1 is deployment. Day 2 is everything else. VCF Edge is built for both.

VCF Edge 9.1: The Edge Platform Built for Scale

Most organizations can handle deploying one edge site. That changes quickly when you’re managing at scale. In the latest Break It Down, James Gottry looks at VCF Edge 9.1. Day 1 is deployment. Day 2 is everything else. VCF Edge is built for both.


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Going to #VMwareExplore? Make every hour count. ⏰

Going to #VMwareExplore? Make every hour count. ⏰

The scheduling tool is LIVE in the content catalog! Read through to see how to get the most out of your pass, from expert access to onsite certification exams.

Build your agenda:

Going to #VMwareExplore? Make every hour count. ⏰

The scheduling tool is LIVE in the content catalog! Read through to see how to get the most out of your pass, from expert access to onsite certification exams. Build your agenda:


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Heading to VMware Explore 2026? Let’s Connect…

Counting down to VMware Explore in Las Vegas next month! ✈️🎰 If you’re going to be on the floor and have questions about VMware vDefend Products, come find me at the Expert Bar. Whether you’re looking into micro-segmentation, virtual patching, or lateral security, let’s talk face-to-face! – Apoorv Malmane

Heading to VMware Explore 2026? Let’s Connect…

Counting down to VMware Explore in Las Vegas next month! ✈️🎰 If you’re going to be on the floor and have questions about VMware vDefend Products, come find me at the Expert Bar. Whether you’re looking into micro-segmentation, virtual patching, or lateral security, let’s talk face-to-face!


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