[Video]Commission ESXi Hosts & Creating a New Workload Domain in VCF 9
The video below is walk through of commissioning ESXi hosts in a VCF 9.0 Management Domain vCenter and then creating a new Workload Domain with those hosts. The 3 hosts provisioned are my usual SuperMicro E300 with vSAN ESA. Check out the video and please let me know what you think or […]
VMware Cloud Foundation 9: Now Ready For All Storage
VCF 9 is Ready for All vSphere-supported External Storage | Building a private cloud on VMware Cloud Foundation™ (VCF) 9 necessitates careful consideration of storage options. Customers must weigh the benefits of each storage option based on their specific needs and existing investments to […]
The latest vSphere Kubernetes Service 3.5 is now GA- with 24-month support and improvements to operational consistency and lifecycle management.
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The latest vSphere Kubernetes Service 3.5 is now GA- with 24-month support and improvements to operational consistency and lifecycle management. 🔗 Read the full blog:
Build smarter, not harder. 💪
The VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 Role-Based Learning Guide helps you find the right certifications to grow your expertise with purpose.
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Build smarter, not harder. 💪 The VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 Role-Based Learning Guide helps you find the right certifications to grow your expertise with purpose. #VMwareCloudFoundation #VCF9 #CloudCert
vCommunity Management Pack for VCF Operations Part 2
In our last blog we introduced the vCommunity Management Pack for VCF Operations. We went into detail around installation, configuration, and the first four use cases ESXi Advanced System Settings, ESXi Software Packages, VM Advanced Parameters, and VM Options. Today we will discuss the next […]
VxRail 9.0 – VCF Ops deployment and licensing
Key Information Before Upgrading to VxRail 9.0 VxRail 9.0 requires the VCF Operations appliance to be deployed as a Day 2 operation. Starting with vSphere 9.0, licensing is managed through a VCF Operations instance and the VCF Business Services Console (vcf.broadcom.com). VCF Operations serves […]
15 Docker Containers That Make Your Home Lab Instantly Better
There are certain docker containers that make a lot of sense to run in a home lab that just make life easier, better, and more efficient in the lab environment. These are docker containers that I have found to make your home lab instantly better after spinning these up. Let’s get right to the list!
If you need a quick, reliable way to see which vCenter build you’re on and what versions your ESXi hosts are running, this post is for you. Below is a copy-paste PowerCLI snippet from #vExpert Piotr Tarnawski that connects to vCenter, prints the vCenter build, lists every ESXi host with its version/build, and then cleanly disconnects.
If you need a quick, reliable way to see which vCenter build you’re on and what versions your ESXi hosts are running, this post is for you. Below is a copy-paste PowerCLI snippet that connects to vCenter, prints the vCenter build, lists every ESXi host with its version/build, and then cleanly […]
What do I do after a vSAN Stretched Cluster Site Takeover? – Yellow Bricks
Over the last couple of months, various new vSAN features were announced. Two of those features are around the Stretched Cluster configuration, and have probably been the number 1 feature request for a few years. Now that we have Site Takeover and Site Maintenance functionality available, I am […]
vExpert 2026: The No-Excuses Playbook — 3 Posts, 1 Tool, 1 Talk by The Tech World
Thinking about applying for VMware vExpert 2026—even if you’re “late to the party”? In this episode, Peter & Sarah break down exactly what #vExpert is (recognition, not a cert), why it accelerates your career (network, credibility, early access), and a Q4 sprint you can start today. You’ll […]
Auditing ESX DCUI Logins
For troubleshooting purposes, users may need to access the ESXi Direct Console User Interface (DCUI), either remotely through an out-of-band system like an iDRAC or iLO, or directly from the physical server. For auditing purposes, all login methods to ESXi (SSH, API, Host Client, and DCUI) are recorded, and a corresponding vSphere Event called UserLoginSessionEvent […]
Quick Tip – VCF 9.0.1 upgrade files now available on Broadcom Support Portal (BSP)
When VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0.1 was initially released, some of the upgrade binary files were not published on the Broadcom Support Portal (BSP), but they were available when using the VCF Download Tool (VCFDT). For users that wish to manually download the VCF 9.0.1 installation and/or upgrade files from the BSP, they can now be […]
Scaling VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Lab Environments using Holodeck 9.0
When we started building Holodeck 9.0, the goal was simple — to automate the provisioning of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) lab environments using nested ESXi hosts. What began as a development project soon became a tool we actively use for testing real-world VCF use cases. One of Holodeck’s […]
Big milestone for secure AI in government! VMware Private AI Foundation w/NVIDIA is now part of the NVIDIA AI Factory for Government, bringing enterprise-grade, FIPS/STIG-ready AI to regulated environments across sovereign clouds, healthcare, public sector.
Big milestone for secure AI in government! VMware Private AI Foundation w/NVIDIA is now part of the NVIDIA AI Factory for Government, bringing enterprise-grade, FIPS/STIG-ready AI to regulated environments across sovereign clouds, healthcare, public sector.
Even the best private cloud software needs skilled hands behind it. 🌟
Find guidance on exams, training, and career paths for admins, architects, and support professionals in our FAQs:
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Even the best private cloud software needs skilled hands behind it. 🌟 Find guidance on exams, training, and career paths for admins, architects, and support professionals in our FAQs: #VMwareCloudFoundation #CloudCertification
SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver Support for vSphere in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 on Intel Xeon 6 CPUs with P-core Systems
Broadcom is pleased to announce SAP support for VMware vSphere in VMware Cloud Foundation 9 virtual machines running SAP HANA 2.0 and SAP NetWeaver–based applications on Intel Xeon Processors, including Intel’s latest generation Intel Xeon 6 with P-cores processors. See SAP note 3663150 for details. SAP HANA Support vSphere support in VCF 9 for SAP … Continued The post SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver Support for vSphere in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 on Intel Xeon 6 CPUs with P-core Systems…Read More
9-year #vExpert Gabriel Nunes joins the VMware CMTY Roundtable podcast WE, Nov. 12 to unpack his blog article on the trend of bringing workloads back to the datacenter. The trend is workload mobility & what it means to repatriate workloads when appropriate. Tune in!
Gabriel Nunes comes on the show to discuss his blog article on the trend of bringing workloads back to the datacenter. The trend is workload mobility and what it means to repatriate workloads when appropriate.
In today’s environment, compliance and security go hand-in-hand. VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 empowers organizations with built-in controls, automated recovery and platform resilience—all designed for modern cybersecurity demands.
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In today’s environment, compliance and security go hand-in-hand. VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 empowers organizations with built-in controls, automated recovery and platform resilience—all designed for modern cybersecurity demands. 👉 Learn more:
Cloning From a Snapshot in vSAN Data Protection
How to Clone a VM from a Snapshot Using vSAN Data Protection | VMware Cloud Foundation Tutorial Learn how to create VM clones from snapshots using VMware vSAN Data Protection. This step-by-step tutorial demonstrates how to quickly deploy new virtual machines from existing snapshot backups, […]
Creating Protection Groups in vSAN Data Protection
How to Create a Protection Group in vSAN Data Protection | VMware Cloud Foundation Tutorial Learn how to create and configure protection groups in VMware vSAN Data Protection for automated VM backup and snapshot management. This step-by-step tutorial shows you how to set up scalable protection […]
