VMware Knowledge Base – Counting Cores for VCF and VVF and TiBs for vSAN (95927)
VMware Knowledge Base – Counting Cores for VCF…
Purpose | Determining the Required Subscription Capacity for VMware Cloud Foundation and vSphere Foundation
VMware Knowledge Base – Counting Cores for VCF and VVF and TiBs for vSAN (95927)
Purpose | Determining the Required Subscription Capacity for VMware Cloud Foundation and vSphere Foundation
Introducing Data Services for VMware Cloud Foundation
In response to a growing need from customers to deliver and support next-gen cloud native and AI-powered applications in their private cloud, we are now including Data Services Manager in VMware Cloud Foundation to deliver a native infrastructure automation & management experience for data services.
Using Terraform to Commission Hosts and Creating Clusters in VCF
I don’t have much experience with Terraform but one of my customers use it a lot and they wanted me to make a proof of concept on how to use it to commission hosts and create a new cluster in VCF. This is a very simple first edition based on examples found here. […]
Microsoft Windows Server 2025 – What’s New recap
In a datacenter and cloud world that now only has eyes for Linux, few weeks back, Microsoft has announced that Windows Server 2025 will be the next edition of Windows Server. Windows Server 2025 will therefore be the next version of Microsoft’s operating system for servers and data centers. […]
VMware Cloud Foundation: Manual Product Upgrades
The Issue? | It is important to understand the impacts of manually upgrading products in a VMware Cloud Foundation environment. In this article, VMware NSX was previously upgraded to a ‘non-VCF’ version, and caused lifecycle issues for the entire domain.
Principal and Supplemental Storage in VMware Cloud Foundation 5.1
What are the supported storage types in VCF 5.1? Read on to learn more. VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is Broadcom’s private cloud solution that is built on compute, networking, and storage virtualization, providing customers with the ability to implement a cloud operating model on-premises. […]
Stock-Split Watch: Is Broadcom Next?
Broadcom has never split its stock, but it seems due.
VMware Cloud Foundation – What is a Workload Domain?
What is a VMware Cloud Foundation Workload Domain? In this technical deep dive video, I will cover everything you need to know about Workload Domains.
Cloud repatriation: Why companies are leaving the cloud | InfoWorld
Cloud is a good fit for modern applications, but most enterprise workloads aren’t exactly modern. Security problems and unmet expectations are sending companies packing.
End Of General Availability of the free vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi 7.x and 8.x)
In an announcement that caught many by surprise, VMware has declared the end of general availability (EOGA) for its widely used vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) free edition. This decision marks a significant shift in the landscape of virtualization software, affecting countless users and […]
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Updated Inventory & Calculator Scripts for counting Cores/TiBs for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF)
Here are two new tools to help our users understand and calculate the required subscription capacity for the new VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) offerings, which are licensed based on physical CPU Cores for compute and total raw physical storage (TiBs) for vSAN. Inventory Script The PowerCLI script provided in VMware […]
VMware Cloud Foundation | Resource Center
Manage workloads with our hybrid cloud platform, built on full stack hyperconverged infrastructure technology.
Taking Tanzu to New Heights: GenAI for Tanzu Application Service Now in Beta
A new tile (beta) will be added to the Tanzu Application Service foundation so developers can add generative AI-type functionality with existing or new applications on the platform.
Mastering ESXi Boot: Automate BIOS to UEFI & Secure Boot – Part 3 #vmware #esxi …
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a curious newbie, this video is your gateway to mastering server boot processes.📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and […]
Beyond Savings: How Server Consolidation with VMware vSAN 8 Boosts Performance b…
Co-authored by Christine McMonigal By now you’ve probably heard of the myriad benefits that come from infrastructure modernization, including server consolidation. The cost savings on hardware, maintenance, and power and cooling systems alone make consolidation an appealing choice. With fewer […]
✨ Transform your enterprise with our @VMware vSphere-powered AI and ML solutions…
VMware vSphere provides solutions for AI- & ML-based workloads via end-to-end solutions with certified systems and enterprise-grade security. Learn more.
Automating certificate-manager CLI operations in vCenter Server (VCSA)
I recently had a customer inquiry where they were interested in automating the certificate replacement for vCenter Solution Users when using the /usr/lib/vmware-vmca/bin/certificate-manager CLI, which is found within the vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA). Note: One important thing to understand […]
Database Resurrection – Reviving vPostgres DB on VMware vCenter Server
The VCSA vPostgres fails starting. In this post I describe how I was able to revive my Postgres instance with the help of the Postgres Write-Ahead log (WAL). The Postgres Write-Ahead Log contains enough data for Postgres to restore its state to the last committed transaction. Nevertheless, this [..]
VCF 5.X on VxRail – Storage Options
This post aims to highlight the storage flexibility offered by VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) on VxRail. Here’s a summary of the storage options: Primary Storage Options: For the VI (Virtual Infrastructure) WLD (Workload Domain), both vSAN and Fibre Channel storage can be used as primary […]