VCDX #181 Marc Huppert

Cybersecurity strategies must evolve to protect today’s information from next-gen quantum cyber threats.

Dell PowerStore Elite, the latest release of @Dell PowerStore, integrates Broadcom Emulex SecureHBAs to deliver the first end-to-end, quantum-safe encryption for data in flight. By offloading encryption directly to hardware, organizations secure their most sensitive workloads without impacting performance or CPU efficiency.

Explore the roadmap to quantum-readiness with Dell PowerStore Elite and Emulex SecureHBAs: #DellTechWorld

Dell PowerStore Elite, integrates Broadcom…

Dell PowerStore Elite, the latest release of @Dell PowerStore, integrates Broadcom Emulex SecureHBAs to deliver the first end-to-end, quantum-safe encryption for data in flight. By offloading encryption directly to hardware, organizations secure their most sensitive workloads without impacting […]

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Not every IT team is in the same place right now. For some, the priority is a full shift to a cloud operating model. That path is clear, and its name is VMware Cloud Foundation. For others, the pressure is more immediate. That’s why we built VMware vSphere Foundation 9.1…

VVF 9.1 – Modernize the infrastructure you…

Not every IT team is in the same place right now. For some, the priority is a full shift to a cloud operating model. That path is clear, and its name is VMware Cloud Foundation. For others, the pressure is more immediate. That’s why we built VMware vSphere Foundation 9.1…Read More

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Test drive VCF 9.1 – no downloads required.

3️⃣ new VCF 9.1 Hands-on Labs are live to let you explore the tech in real time, right from your browser with zero setup:

💻 What’s New in VCF 9.1
💻 Hands-On with Kubernetes
💻 Memory Tiering in VCF 9.1

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VCF 9.1 is Available: Explore the New Features…

The wait is over! VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 has officially hit General Availability, bringing a massive leap forward in scale, operational clarity, and infrastructure efficiency. At VMware Hands-on Labs, our mission is to put you in the driver’s seat the moment the tech drops. We know […]

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Growth in AI workloads made all servers more expensive. You can’t just build your way out of capacity issues anymore.

VCF 9.1 helps you do more with what you have:
↓51% infra management time
↓46% monitoring time
↓39% MTTR

Read the full breakdown:

Scale, Simplify, and Secure Your Private Cloud…

Broadcom is delivering VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 that will help you manage the hardware environment by delivering efficient, large-scale infrastructure. The platform will provide advanced capacity insights and specific recommendations for NVMe memory tiering to optimize performance. […]

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More Memory, Less Effort: Configuring Memory Tiering in VCF 9.1

More Memory, Less Effort: Configuring Memory…

Introduction Memory Tiering in VCF 9.1 lets you extend your memory capacity by using high-speed NVMe devices as a Tier 1 layer alongside DRAM (Tier 0), and the business case is compelling. You can consolidate more VMs per host, lower your TCO by delaying costly DRAM upgrades, and consume […]

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VCF 9.1 Fleet Management API (1): Certificate Management with Custom CA | #vExpert David Zhang

VCF 9.1 Fleet Management API (1): Certificate…

Welcome to the first entry in our VCF 9.1 Fleet Management Blog Series! In this series, we will explore how to leverage the power of the Fleet Management APIs in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 to automate day-to-day infrastructure operations, minimize human error, and achieve true cloud-[…]

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Cluster Capacity Considering Failed ESXi Hosts with VCF Operations | I wanted to determine if my vSphere Clusters had enough CPU and Memory capacity to withstand one or two failed ESXi Hosts. Here’s how I did it. – #vExpert Brock Peterson

Cluster Capacity Considering Failed ESXi Hosts…

I wanted to determine if my vSphere Clusters had enough CPU and Memory capacity to withstand one or two failed ESXi Hosts. Here’s how I did it.

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VCF 9.1 Fleet Management API (2): Certificate Lifecycle with Integrated MSFT CA | #vExpert David Zhang

VCF 9.1 Fleet Management API (2): Certificate…

In our previous post, we explored the “Custom CA” workflow where the administrator acts as the bridge between VCF and the Certificate Authority. Today, we look at the power of Integrated Automation through VCF Operations.

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VCF Operations 9.1 — Deploying the License Server Appliance (mandatory) – GiovanniDominoni.it

VCF Operations 9.1 — Deploying the License…

Welcome to the new way of VMware by Broadcom licensing. The VCF Operation is no longer enough, a separate appliance is now needed called license server — it’s now a core part of the VCF license management architecture. Here, I’ll explain what it is, why it matters, and how to deploy it step by step.

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VCF 9.1 – Updated Method to Reset Identity Broker from previously managed VCF Operations for VCF Single Sign-On (SSO) | William Lam

VCF 9.1 – Updated Method to Reset Identity…

Over the weekend, I had to re-deploy a portion of my VCF 9.1 Fleet, including VCF Operations, VCF Management Services, VCF License Server, SDDC Manager and VCF Automation, due to some workflows I was testing. Luckily, my core SDDC components vCenter, NSX and vSAN was not touched and […]

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VCF 9.1 NSX Technical Deep Dive: Implementing Distributed Transit Gateways (DTGW) and VNA Clusters | #vExpert Puneet Sharma

VCF 9.1 NSX Technical Deep Dive: Implementing…

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 marks a definitive shift in the NSX data plane architecture. Historically, software-defined data centers relied on a Centralized Transit Gateway model where stateful services (such as NAT and Load Balancing) and inter-VPC routing were anchored to physical […]

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VCF 9.1 Licensing: Programmatic, Centralized, and Built to Scale

VCF 9.1 Licensing: Programmatic, Centralized,…

The licensing framework for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 continues to evolve, reducing complexity and administrative overhead. Previously, license usage acknowledgment was a recurring manual task — one that had to be performed every 180 days by an administrator with the right access. VCF […]

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Conquering the VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 Documentation with Google NotebookLM – #vExpert Eric Sloof

Conquering the VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1…

As enterprise IT environments become increasingly complex, so does the documentation required to manage them. Fortunately, there is a highly effective way to tame this colossal document: combining the full PDF download of the VCF 9.1 documentation with the AI-powered analytical capabilities […]

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Upgrade from VCF 9.0.x to VCF 9.1 | Runbook | Part-1 – #vExpert Arun Nukula

Upgrade from VCF 9.0.x to VCF 9.1 | Runbook |…

If your organization is currently running on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0.x and you are mapping out the upgrade journey to the newly released VCF 9.1.0, this guide is crafted specifically for you.

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VCF 9.1 – Automating New License Entitlement Workflow between VCF Operations & VCF Business Service Console (BSC)

VCF 9.1 – Automating New License Entitlement…

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 introduces a few new updates with the license entitlement workflow between VCF Operations and VCF Business Service Console (BSC) for users operating in an air-gapped or disconnected environment. Below is a visual that outlines the workflow between […]

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Accelerating the Journey Toward Zero Trust: Eliminating Lateral Movement Threats, with Chris McCain – Global Field CTO, VMware Application Networking & Security Division, Broadcom

Accelerating the Journey Toward Zero Trust:…

The DoD Zero Trust strategy identifies the internal network as a critical failure point. This session explores how to mitigate the risk of an attacker’s lateral movement using AI-driven, distributed security and remediation. We will demonstrate how to transition from static, manual rules to […]

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VCF 9.1 – Comprehensive ESX Configuration Workarounds for Lab Deployments | William Lam

VCF 9.1 – Comprehensive ESX Configuration…

With the announcement of VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1, I know many of you are eager to start planning for 9.1 and get it into your lab environment for hands-on experience as the first step toward pre-production validation. Unless you are among the few […]

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VCF 9.1 – Comprehensive VCF Installer & SDDC Manager Configuration Workarounds for Lab Deployments | William Lam

VCF 9.1 – Comprehensive VCF Installer & SDDC…

With the announcement of VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1, I know many of you are eager to start planning for 9.1 and get it into your lab environment for hands-on experience as the first step toward pre-production validation. Unless you are among the few […]

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Introducing VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1: The Era of Private AI

Introducing VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1: The…

The launch of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 marks a significant milestone for enterprises building private AI infrastructure. This release focuses on helping customers secure their data, models, and intellectual property while accelerating AI adoption. Key features include new AI data […]

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Stop Overspending on DRAM: Maximize Capacity with Enhanced NVMe Memory Tiering | Let’s be honest, trying to scale virtual workloads by just jamming more and more expensive DRAM into servers is completely dead. It’s an inefficient, unsustainable approach, and frankly, a budget killer. That’s why I’m so excited about memory tiering in general. – #vExpert Bart Peeters

Stop Overspending on DRAM: Maximize Capacity…

Let’s be honest, trying to scale virtual workloads by just jamming more and more expensive DRAM into servers is completely dead. It’s an inefficient, unsustainable approach, and frankly, a budget killer. That’s why I’m so excited about memory tiering in general. […]

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