VCF 9.1 Tag Management: Elevating Operational Governance
In our previous deep dive into Introducing Centralized Tag Management in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0, we explored how the introduction of VCF-level Tag Management began to break down the silos of individual vCenters. It set the stage for a “fleet-wide” mindset. With the release of VCF 9.1, we […]
When Flash Shelves Replace Storage Nodes: Inside the vSAN JBOF Architecture — Barhum.ai
VMware vSAN and Samsung’s JBOF reference design show what happens when you decouple flash capacity from compute — and why it matters for AI-ready infrastructure. – Eliran Barhum
When AI Finds Vulnerabilities Faster Than You Can Patch — VCF 9.1 Has an Answer — Barhum.ai
AI models can now find zero-day vulnerabilities in hours, not months. The question is whether your infrastructure can keep up. VCF 9.1 was built for exactly this moment.
Recovering from a ransomware attack with VCF Protection and Recovery 9.1 | Duncan Epping
VMware Live Recovery (or as it is called these days, VCF Protection and Recovery) provides a mechanism for both Disaster Recovery as well as Ransomware Recovery. In this demo I show you how you can recover a VM after an attack, while making sure that the data you restore is clean!
VCF 9.1: What’s new?— Part 2 (Efficiency & Operation) | vSAN, live patching, Kubernetes and what changes during operation. vArNi.de
vSAN, live patching, Kubernetes and what changes during operation.
Garbage in, AI out. Why 60% of AI projects are set to fail. And what you can do to be in the 40% that succeed. – #vExpert Wee Kiong Tan
And what you can do to be in the 40% that succeed.
June 18, 2026. 8:00 AM PT – vDefend’s Edge Webinar Series | Part 3: How to Deploy vDefend with VCF Automation for VCF 9.1
Part 3: How to Deploy vDefend with VCF Automation for VCF 9.1
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Discover our curated guide to Las Vegas attractions, eateries, and entertainment that’s sure to enhance your VMware Explore experience.
Upgrading VMware Cloud Foundation from 9.0.2 to 9.1: Practical Notes | #vExpert Piotr Tarnawski
VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 is not just a “click update and hope” release. If you are running VCF 9.0.2 and planning the move to 9.1, the upgrade needs to be handled as a controlled sequence across VCF Operations, SDDC Manager, NSX, vCenter, ESX, and any adjacent components such as Avi Load […]
Troubleshooting VCF Automation Part 1: Log Locations | #vExpert William Brown
VCF Automation is the cornerstone component that provides advanced application automation and multi-tenancy capabilities within the VCF platform. The VCF-A system is deployed into a “VMSP” cluster. VMSP stands for VMware Management Services Platform. It is a Kubernetes-native control plane […]
VCF 9.1 – VCF Download Tool (VCFDT) Cheatsheet | William Lam
The latest release of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Download Tool (VCFDT), which ships as part of VCF 9.1, includes a number of enhancements for downloading VVF and VCF installation and upgrade binaries. For new users of VMware Cloud Foundation Download Tool (VCFDT), I thought it would be useful […]
The (Unofficial) VKS Workload Latency Verification Framework | #vExpert William Brown
With the introduction of VCF9, many organizations are opting to protect their workloads using geo-redundancy methods such as MultiZone workload domain technologies. Using a MultiZone design brings considerable availability benefits, but also introduces unique challenges, such as increased […]
Virtually Speaking: The AI Reality Check with Dave Linthicum
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere right now. Every conference keynote, analyst report, and vendor announcement seems to promise massive transformation driven by AI. But how much of that promise is actually translating into real enterprise outcomes? In this episode of the Virtually Speaking […]
Securing Your VCF 9.1 Infrastructure with the Symantec Identity Security Platform
The general availability of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 marks a leap forward for the private cloud, introducing major improvements in AI readiness, cost-saving NVMe Memory Tiering, massive host scalability improvements, and other breakthroughs. Yet, as organizations look to deploy these […]
Announcing the VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 Upgrade Planning Tool
One of the biggest advantages of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 is its flexibility and broad support for existing customer environments, meeting customers where they are at in their Private Cloud journey. From existing standalone vSphere deployments with VCF Operations to environments with […]
Modernizing the Private Cloud: Why VCF 9.1 Lifecycle Management is a Game Changer
In my conversations with customers over the last year, one theme consistently rose to the top: the desire for simplicity without sacrificing scale. As we continue to evolve VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) into the industry’s premier private cloud platform, our engineering focus continues toward […]
Mastering Infrastructure Policies in VMware Cloud Foundation Automation 9.1
With the release of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1, VMware has introduced a modernized management architecture designed to streamline private cloud operations. Among the most exciting features are the new Infrastructure Policies. Let’s look at the benefits of integrating Infrastructure […]
Diagnostics for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 with Old Versions of VCF Components
While supporting Skyline and now Diagnostics for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) I come across a lot of customers confused about the Diagnostics feature set between the versions and integration support. I decided to create this blog to help customers understand the different versions of VCF […]
VCF 9.1 – Deploying VCF Management Services (VCFMS) with Custom IP Allocation using SDDC Manager API
One of the new steps when upgrading an existing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 5.x or 9.0.x environment to VCF 9.1 is deploying the new VCF Management Services (VCFMS) component using SDDC Manager. Unlike a brand new VCF 9.1 deployment using the VCF Installer, the VCFMS deployment workflow during an upgrade requires the VCF Services runtime […]
VCF 9.1 – Demystifying Supported Upgrade Paths to 9.1 | William Lam
The rapid advancement of frontier AI capabilities, including recent developments from Anthropic Mythos, keeping software and infrastructure up to date has become a critical priority for many IT organizations. VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) and VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 introduce a ton of […]
