VMware vSAN for Azure VMware Solution

VMware vSAN for Azure VMware Solution

VMware vSAN for Azure VMware Solution

VMware vSAN is the default storage platform for the Azure VMware Solution (AVS) private cloud. This document provides an overview of the vSAN configuration, storage policies, monitoring, and additional information specific to AVS.


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Ansible Playbook: Patching ESXi Host

Ansible Playbook: Patching ESXi Host

Ansible Playbook: Patching ESXi Host

Ansible is a powerful automation tool that allows you to execute multiple tasks within one playbook. With Ansible, you can automate a wide range of tasks, from configuration management to application deployment, and more. Its ease of use and flexibility make it a popular choice for automating […]


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Mastering VMware Cloud Foundation Availability…

Mastering VMware Cloud Foundation Availability Zones: Recovery Made Simple!

Mastering VMware Cloud Foundation Availability…

In this video we will take a deeper look into VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Availability Zones. Availability Zones are a great way to enable a second set of compute nodes for added resilience. You will get a better understanding of: […]


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VMware Cloud Universal Phase 8 Momentum Update

VMware Cloud Universal Phase 8 Momentum Update

VMware Cloud Universal Phase 8 Momentum Update

Multi-cloud continues to underpin digital transformations both as a driver and inhibitor. Organizations struggling with Cloud Chaos face operational difficulties as siloed teams work to wrangle an ever-increasing volume of applications across numerous clouds. Those companies that can best […]


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Extending ESXCLI commands

Extending ESXCLI commands

Extending ESXCLI commands

Back on the first of April, I had shared the following video: While many thought it was an April Fools’s joke, that was certainly the original intention, but I also wanted the joke to be based on something realistic and not made up. Everything that you saw in that video is completely real, […]


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Introducing a PowerShell Module for VMware…

Introducing a PowerShell Module for VMware Cloud Foundation Password Management

Introducing a PowerShell Module for VMware…

Background: In January 2023 through the VMware Validated Solution programme we released both documentation and PowerShell cmdlets to help with the configuration of password policies across the VMware Cloud Foundation platform, enabling our customers to report and configure the password […]


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Building a custom Ubuntu image using Packer…

Building a custom Ubuntu image using Packer Examples for VMware vSphere project

Building a custom Ubuntu image using Packer…

I am a HUGE fan of HashiCorp Packer and I have been using it for a number of years across many different projects including the VMware Event Broker Appliance (VEBA) solution. While it can certainly feel daunting at first, the same can be said for just about anything new, I typically point folks […]


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New Fling – VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)…

New Fling – VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Configuration File Generator

New Fling – VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)…

Its been some time since I wrote an article on VMware Cloud Foundation. However, I recently caught up with my good pal Gary Blake who informed me about a significant new development in the VCF space. This is the release of a new fling called the VMware Cloud Foundation Configuration File […]


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Introducing VMware Secure App IX

Introducing VMware Secure App IX

Introducing VMware Secure App IX

Today, we are thrilled to announce VMware Secure App IX, a new offering designed to help cloud IT and Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) teams achieve borderless governance and compliance by securely connecting applications in multi-cloud environments and application teams and lines of business […]


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New White Paper: Advantages of Using NVIDIA DPU…

New White Paper: Advantages of Using NVIDIA DPU with vSphere 8

New White Paper: Advantages of Using NVIDIA DPU…

As a result of a joint testing effort between NVIDIA and VMware, a new performance white paper is available that uses Redis as a workload to show the advantages of using NVIDIA DPU with VMware vSphere 8. In 2022, VMware launched the capability to run vSphere on DPUs (previously known as “Project …Read More


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Build the VMware vSphere 8 and Veeam VBR v12 on…

Build the VMware vSphere 8 and Veeam VBR v12 on Intel NUC 12

Build the VMware vSphere 8 and Veeam VBR v12 on…

Model: NUC12WSHi5 Processor type: 12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1240P Memory: G.Skill RipJaws DDR4 SO-DIMM Series 64GB Storage: SAMSUNG 980 SSD 1TB PCle 3.0×4, NVMe M.2 2280 Network: Intel Ethernet Controller I225 Series VMware vSphere Edition: ESXi-8.0b-21203435-standard […]


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Take Note of Your Current Certification Status

Take Note of Your Current Certification Status

Take Note of Your Current Certification Status

In a world where innovation is happening at the speed of light, it’s hard to keep up. One day you’re a tech wizard and the next you’re outdated. Whether you are looking to advance your career or brush up on new skills, certifications are a smart move to make. Career-advancing certifications can [..]


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Navigating Cloud Cost Management: A…

Navigating Cloud Cost Management: A Comprehensive Guide for Businesses – Part 1

Navigating Cloud Cost Management: A…

Introduction – Tackling Cloud Spending Challenges with a FinOps Mindset Cloud computing revolutionized organizational digital infrastructure. Despite its advantages, it presents new challenges, especially in cost management. Public cloud IaaS and PaaS services use continuous billing, […]


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VMware Validated Solutions – April 2023 Update

VMware Validated Solutions – April 2023 Update

VMware Validated Solutions – April 2023 Update

Welcome to the April 2023 update for VMware Validate Solutions. Highlights for this update include: Cloud-Based Intelligent Logging for VMware Cloud Foundation A minor design decision updated in the Cloud-Based Intelligent Logging for VMware Cloud Foundation validated solution: Design Decisions on Cloud Proxy Appliance PowerShell Module for VMware Cloud Foundation Password Management Following all the … Continued The post VMware Validated Solutions – April 2023 Update appeared first on VMware…Read More


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VMware Cloud Foundation Workload Domains: API…

VMware Cloud Foundation Workload Domains: API Ready Infrastructure?

VMware Cloud Foundation Workload Domains: API…

In this video, we provide a step-by-step demonstration of building a VMware Cloud Foundation Workload domain using API. You’ll learn how to build vCenter, add hosts, deploy VMware NSX, enable hosts for NSX, and configure them. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, this video has something […]


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VMware CMTY Podcast #641 – Unpacking Cloud With…

VMware CMTY Podcast #641 – Unpacking Cloud With VMware Training with Karl Childs

VMware CMTY Podcast #641 – Unpacking Cloud With…

Welcome to our latest VMware CMTY Podcast episode, where we have a special guest – Karl Childs, Senior Certification Manager at VMware. Joining us as always are our host, Eric Nielsen, and our co-host, Matt Langguth. In this episode, we will be discussing the world of certification at VMware, […]


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Find out About Sovereign Cloud in the European…

Find out About Sovereign Cloud in the European Union

Find out About Sovereign Cloud in the European…

Get a deep dive on the constantly evolving concept of sovereignty and its impact on you and your customers via VMware’s Sovereign Cloud Day event in Brussels on July 5, available virtually and in person. Keep up to date on all the latest developments from the EU Commission, partners and customers.


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