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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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Configure Online Depot in VCF 9.1 | Until VCF 9.0.2, configuring the Online Depot in the VCF Installer only required a download token from the Broadcom Support Portal. However, in the new VCF 9.1 release, the configuration process has changed. #vExpert Behzad Hassanzadeh, vTechSummary

Configure Online Depot in VCF 9.1

Until VCF 9.0.2, configuring the Online Depot in the VCF Installer only required a download token from the Broadcom Support Portal. However, in the new VCF 9.1 release, the configuration process has changed. #vExpert Behzad Hassanzadeh, vTechSummary

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Greater Flexibility and Security with VMware vSAN Storage Clusters in VCF 9.1

Greater Flexibility and Security with VMware…

For the past several years, mounting the remote datastore of a vSAN cluster has grown into an important capability for Administrators. Initially it was used to borrow storage resources between vSAN HCI clusters, but since the introduction of vSAN storage clusters, where centralized shared […]

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VMware vCenter Virtual Hardware Gets an Upgrade in vSphere with VCF 9.1

VMware vCenter Virtual Hardware Gets an Upgrade…

vCenter VM hardware has remained at version 10 (compatible with ESX 5.5 and later) since VMware vSphere 5.5. With the release of vSphere with VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1, it is now upgraded to version 17. Note: Depending on the UI, KB, or TechDoc page, you may see the terms “virtual machine […]

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Resizing VMware vCenter in VMware Cloud Foundation 9

Resizing VMware vCenter in VMware Cloud…

When you deploy the VMware vCenter appliance, you select an appliance that is suitable for the size of your environment. The option that you select determines the number of CPUs, the amount of memory, and the size of the disks for the appliance. We refer to these sizes as “t-shirt sizes” and […]

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What’s New with vSphere in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1?

What’s New with vSphere in VMware Cloud…

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 is here! In this article, we explore many of the great new features and enhancements with vSphere in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1. Be sure to check out the release notes and product support notices for important information. Rapid Rollout of vCenter Security Patches […]

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VCF 9.1 is Available: Explore the New Features in Hands-on Labs

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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Configuring Microsoft SQL Server in Data Services Manager version 9.1 | Cormac Hogan

Configuring Microsoft SQL Server in Data…

Now that Data Services Manager version 9.1 is officially announced, I thought this would be a good time to step through the configuration of our new data service, Microsoft SQL Server. This is possibly the most requested data service I have heard from our customers since I started discussing DSM …Read More

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What’s New in VCF Security for Federal Compliance | Tune in to hear from security expert and VCF platform engineer, Bob Plankers, as he discusses the new features and capabilities of VMware Cloud Foundation 9 and how they address current threats and compliance challenges. Bob will be taking questions throughout this interactive session.

What’s New in VCF Security for Federal Compliance

Tune in to hear from security expert and VCF platform engineer, Bob Plankers, as he discusses the new features and capabilities of VMware Cloud Foundation 9 and how they address current threats and compliance challenges. Bob will be taking questions throughout this interactive session.

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VCF 9.1 API Access: Basic | #vExpert David Zhang

VCF 9.1 API Access: Basic

Unlocking the power of automation in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 requires a solid understanding of how to manage programmatic access. By transitioning from manual administration to an API-first approach, you can ensure consistency, scalability, and security across your entire VCF fleet. […]

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Unifying Desired State Across Automatic Remediation, vSAN, and Memory Tiering | #vExpert Bart Peeters

Unifying Desired State Across Automatic…

Configuration Drift: A fresh look at additional functionality. I am excited about a major improvements to vSphere Configuration Profiles (VCP) that expand its reach and intelligence, allowing customers to achieve and maintain their desired state configuration with unprecedented automation and […]

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VCF 9.1 Highlights – #vExpert Danny Alvarez, Next Level SDDC

VCF 9.1 Highlights – Next Level SDDC

More than just a minor update… The VMware ecosystem continues evolving quickly and VCF 9.1 feels like a major step toward a fully integrated private cloud platform. This release focuses heavily on: […]

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Native S3 Compatible Object Storage in VMware vSAN for VCF 9.1

Native S3 Compatible Object Storage in VMware…

One of the inherent advantages that vSAN has over traditional storage is that it is part of the hypervisor. Having a fully integrated distributed storage solution into the hypervisor has allowed customers to serve up both block and file services in a manner that is flexible, scalable, and easy […]

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What’s New in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1:…

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 raises the bar for private cloud, and this lab puts administrators and architects in the driver’s seat for the full tour. Participants who want to stay ahead of the curve, maximize their infrastructure investments, and streamline day-to-day operations will find […]

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VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 Now Available: Key Links | Gary J Blake

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 Now Available: Key…

VMware has announced the availability of Cloud Foundation and vSphere Foundation 9.1 for download. Users can access essential resources, including release notes, documentation, design guides, and administration tools. […]

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Building Nested Labs in VCF Automation 9.1 | Tomas Fojta

Building Nested Labs in VCF Automation 9.1

About two years ago I wrote blog post on how to create self-contained lab in VMware Cloud Director cloud environment with equivalent functionality to physical lab that can be rapidly deployed with multiple instances on the same network not interfering with each other. Since then VCD has been […]

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Maximizing Profitability: VCF 9.1 Cost-Focused Approach for VMware Cloud Service Providers

Maximizing Profitability: VCF 9.1 Cost-Focused…

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 is designed to meet the challenges faced by VMware Cloud Service Providers (VCSPs) like rising operational costs, the need for infrastructure optimization, and financial transparency among clients. The new release includes significant cost-focused enhancements […]

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VCF 9.1 – Unable to fetch plugin metadata for VCF Consumption CLI | William Lam

VCF 9.1 – Unable to fetch plugin metadata for…

I recently came across an issue while syncing the VCF Consumption CLI plugins, it would always show the following attempting to fetch 9.0.1 plugin even though my VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF environment was already at 9.1. > vcf plugin sync [i] The vcf cli essential plugins have not been […]

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VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 is GA – Building an Offline Depot with the New VCF Download Tool – #vExpert Lukas Klinger, hcidude’s blog

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 is GA – Building an…

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 became Generally Available (GA) for download yesterday and introduces major improvements around lifecycle management and offline software repositories. One of the most useful additions for enterprise and air-gapped environments is the enhanced VCF Download Tool and […]

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Data Services Manager 9.1 with Microsoft SQL Server

Data Services Manager 9.1 with Microsoft SQL…

VMware Data Services Manager (DSM) 9.1 brings SQL Server to the same policy-driven provisioning model that governs Postgres and MySQL on the VMware Cloud Foundation platform, with additional capabilities specific to Windows and SQL Server environments.

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