VVF and VCF license scenarios
If you are using a VMware HCI platform (vSAN or VxRail) in your production environment, you can choose either VVF (VMware vSphere Foundation) or VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation) licenses. If your environment is based on VxRail, you need to choose a VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation) license […]
Changing the Datastore Type of a Commissioned ESXi host in VCF [Video]
Did you select the incorrect Datastore type when commissioning an ESXi host? I was going through this as I was trying to deploy a second cluster in my Management Domain and thought “Oh No!” I previously imported hosts using JSON [Blog] and had selected ‘VSAN’ versus ‘VSAN_ESA’. The following […]
Seamlessly Moving Workloads to VMware Cloud Foundation with HCX
Migrating workloads into VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) can be a streamlined process thanks to HCX, a powerful tool included with VCF. Whether you’re working with older vSphere environments, Hyper-V, or KVM, HCX offers a versatile approach to workload migration. This technology proves invaluable [..]
What is the Most Open AI Platform in the Market Today?
Chris Wolf, Head of AI and Advanced Services in Broadcom’s VCF Division explains why VMware Private AI Foundation is the most open AI platform on the market today.
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Supported chipsets for the USB Network Native Driver for ESXi Fling
A longtime community favorite, the USB Network Native Driver for ESXi Fling makes it super easy for users to expand additional networking capabilities for ESXi-x86. While helping a customer recently, I realized that we did not have a published list of supported USB Network adaptors (VID/DID) […]
Holodeck Lab: Replacing BGP – my-sddc.net
So, after the first two blogs, about the initiation of the Holodeck lab (https://my-sddc.net/holodeck-lab-building-the-lab/) and the first part of replacing some components with a pfSense appliance (https://my-sddc.net/holodeck-lab-replacing-networking-with-pfsense/), we now go a little deeper […]
Level Up Your Experience: See What’s New at VMware Explore 2025
For IT professionals looking to sharpen their skills and navigate the ever-evolving cloud landscape, VMware Explore has always been a must-attend event. This year, we’re taking things up a notch with significant improvements designed to make your experience even more valuable. Whether […]
VMware vSphere Foundation Adds vSAN Capacity
We’re excited to announce that with the release of the new vSphere 8.0U3e patch, all existing VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) customers can now take advantage of expanded vSAN capacity entitlements—without the need for trials or additional licensing.
Broadcom Delivers Near Bare-Metal Performance for Virtualized AI/ML
Virtualizing AI/ML workloads requires only a fraction of the bare-metal resources. This leaves the remaining resources for other workloads while maintaining uncompromising performance and lowering the total cost of ownership at the same time.
Install the New VMware ESXi Free Edition Custom ISOs and Limitations
Learn how to install the new VMware ESXi Free Edition, its limitations, and also using custom ISO images with free license
Exploring VCF Edge 5.2.1 Deployment Options
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Edge brings simplicity and scalability to edge infrastructure. In this video, we explore different deployment options, including hub-and-spoke, stand-alone edge, offline deployments, and scaling up remote sites. Learn how businesses can deploy, manage, and scale […]
vSphere Supervisor Networking with NSX and AVI – Part 1 – Architecture and…
Starting vSphere 8.0U2 , vSphere Supervisor added support for NSX integration with VMware AVI load balancer. This integration is extremely important for two reasons: […]
Free Home-Lab Licenses for VMware Certified Professionals
A virtual lab is a must-have for any VMware IT professional looking to stay ahead of the curve. That is why we are encouraging all VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) or VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) certified professionals to download your free, personal use VMware vSphere Standard for […]
vSAN ESA Beats Performance of Top Storage Array for Large Financial Firm
“How does the vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA) compare in performance to my storage array?” It is a question that we are often asked. We also wish there was an easy answer. Without knowing the myriad of variables in the data center, the most accurate answer is usually “It depends.” […]
Let’s Talk Home Lab with the SDN-Warrior (Daniel Krieger) – VMware {code} Hour
Join Daniel Krieger, the SDN-Warrior, as we explore the world of homelabs in this VMware {code} Hour! Discover how Daniel built and scaled his own setup, and see for yourself, how his work landed on Linus Tech Tips!
New VMware Cloud Foundation Poster – Grab Yours!
Unveiling the New VMware Cloud Foundation Poster The new VMware Cloud Foundation poster is here! This poster showcases the key features of VCF really well. It’s perfect for printing out for your lab or something for the office.
VMware ESXi 8.0 Update 3e: News… welcome back free ISO! – GiovanniDominoni.it
VMware, now part of the Broadcom ecosystem, has released the ESXi 8.0 Update 3e (8u3e) update, bringing with it a series of important improvements in security, compatibility, and performance. But the real news that has made waves in the community? The ESXi ISO is available for free download […]
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VCF 5.2 On VxRAIL – New Dedicated Service Accounts
The creation of new dedicated service accounts for SDDC Manager communications with both VxRail and vCenter addresses previous issues caused by the use of a superuser account (administrator@domain) for invoking VxRail APIs. The reliance on the superuser account introduced security vulner-[…]
