VCDX #181 Marc Huppert

The Unification Dividend: Consolidating Database Operations on VMware Cloud Foundation | In the race to modernize, many enterprises have unintentionally built a “multi-platform tax.” Today, the typical IT organization manages three distinct silos, each coming with its own set of tools. This “tool sprawl” isn’t just an IT headache—it’s a direct drain on your bottom line, slowing down development and increasing the risk of human error. Read more for the solution:

The Unification Dividend: Consolidating…

Many enterprises face a “multi-platform tax” due to managing separate silos for VMs, Kubernetes containers, and databases, leading to operational inefficiencies and increased costs. By integrating VMware Cloud Foundation with VMware Data Services Manager, organizations can unify operations, […]

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One of the things I appreciate most about VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is that the story is worth telling. At the core, it’s about giving teams a single, consistent way to build, run, and manage everything… without the sprawl, without the guesswork, and without constantly stitching things together. That’s a message I enjoy communicating, because it matters.

VCF is a story worth telling…

One of the things I appreciate most about VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is that the story is worth telling. At the core, it’s about giving teams a single, consistent way to build, run, and manage everything… without the sprawl, without the guesswork, and without constantly stitching things together.

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Understanding VCF Automation Sizes & Resources Required – #vExpert Mayank Goyal

Understanding VCF Automation Sizes & Resources…

Explore VCF automation sizes, resource requirements, and configurations for small, medium, and large deployments. Optimize your setup!

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VCF Design Decision Library | VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 — Interactive Explorer. Author: L.COSCIA

VCF Design Decision Library

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 — Interactive Explorer. Author: L.COSCIA

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VCF 5.2.2 on VxRail Mixed Clusters Support (VUM and vLCM) in a Workload Domain – #vExpert David Ring

VCF 5.2.2 on VxRail Mixed Clusters Support (VUM…

VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2.2 on Dell VxRail 8.0.361 is the first VCF release to support the transition of clusters from vSphere Lifecycle Manager baseline-managed to vSphere Lifecycle Manager image-based. It also offers support for vSphere Lifecycle Manager baseline and […]

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Virtual Patching: Guarding Against a Tsunami of AI-discovered Exploits with vDefend and Avi

Virtual Patching: Guarding Against a Tsunami of…

As the digital landscape enters the age of Artificial Intelligence, the traditional methods of securing applications are being fundamentally challenged. The emergence of advanced AI models has shifted the advantage towards attackers. With AI, even a novice attacker is now weaponized into […]

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#116 – A VMware Cloud Foundation constructs primer featuring Gary Blake! – Duncan Epping

#116 – A VMware Cloud Foundation constructs…

I sometimes get confused when people talk about VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Fleets, Instances, and Domains! So I decided to invite Gary Blake to the show to explain to us all the various constructs, how they relate to each other, and what you should take into consideration when you are […]

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Managing the SDDC Installer admin@local Account – Password Resets and lockouts | #vExpert Matt Mancini

Managing the SDDC Installer admin@local Account…

We’ve all been there. We deploy an appliance and then we can’t find the password. We try to log in a few times and the accout gets locked out. For administrators managing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), the admin@local account is a critical account. Introduced to provide access to the SDDC […]

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vSAN Snapshots Evolution | Alberto Ruiz – Zorrilla, VirtualPad

vSAN Snapshots Evolution.

When Express Storage Architecture (ESA) became available in VMware vSAN 8, there were significant changes in how the data was going to be managed. Among these changes, one has been taken for granted and assumed easily, without fully considering its implications, not only for a regular Day-2 […]

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VCF 9.0 Setting Custom Password Rotation Schedules via the API – #vExpert Nicholas Mangraviti, VirtuallyWired

VCF 9.0 Setting Custom Password Rotation…

Learn how to use the VCF 9.0 SDDC Manager API to set custom password rotation schedules beyond the 30, 60 and 90 day UI presets

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Deploying Harbor on VKS Clusters in Air-Gapped Environments | In this blog, we’ll walk through a step-by step approach of deploying the Harbor VKS Standard Package in an air-gapped environment – worker-node.com

Deploying Harbor on VKS Clusters in Air-Gapped…

In modern enterprise settings, Kubernetes platforms are frequently utilized in air-gapped infrastructures for enhanced security. Harbor, an enterprise-grade container registry, is pivotal in managing container images and applications in such environments. This blog outlines the process for […]

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VCF Operations and DX Operational Observability | #vExpert Brock Peterson

VCF Operations and DX Operational Observability

I recently discovered DX Operational Observability (DX O2), Broadcom’s AI Ops and Observability platform which can help with Alert correlation and enrichment. DX O2 can receive Alerts from just about anything in most every format, which got me thinking about sending Alerts to it from VCF […]

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From vSphere to Private Cloud: A Technical Guide to VCF 9.0 Conversion and Import | This guide outlines the technical requirements and the operational steps to transition your environment to a VCF 9.0 Fleet. – #vExpert Gabi Nunes

From vSphere to Private Cloud: A Technical…

Converting a traditional VMware vSphere environment into a fully automated private cloud using VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 is no longer a “wipe and reinstall” process. With the latest release, you can bring existing infrastructure into the VCF lifecycle via Converge and Import workflows. […]

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Eliminating the Memory Bottleneck: Double Your Workload Density Without Buying DRAM | Join us to explore VCF 9 Advanced Memory Tiering, a breakthrough innovation that offloads expensive DRAM requirements onto high-speed NVMe storage. We’ll walk through what memory tiering is, how it works, and most importantly, how it can reduce your total cost of ownership by up to 40%.

Eliminating the Memory Bottleneck: Double Your…

Join us to explore VCF 9 Advanced Memory Tiering, a breakthrough innovation that offloads expensive DRAM requirements onto high-speed NVMe storage. We’ll walk through what memory tiering is, how it works, and most importantly, how it can reduce your total cost of ownership by up to 40%.

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Automating VCF 9.0 Single Sign-On (SSO) with OIDC-based Identity Provider

Automating VCF 9.0 Single Sign-On (SSO) with…

Configuring VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Single Sign-On (SSO), introduced in VCF 9.0, can be quite lengthy, especially when you go through the workflow for the first time. For my lab setup, I use Keycloak, a popular and free OIDC-based IdP, and have documented a step-by-step guide for using it with VCF SSO. Even as an […]

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From Platform to Data: Building a Cloud-Native Developer Experience On-Prem with VMware Cloud Foundation

From Platform to Data: Building a Cloud-Native…

Developers today seek quick access to infrastructure, akin to public cloud services. VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) bridges the gap by allowing self-service on-premises resources without lengthy IT delays. This setup enables efficient, governed environments for developers while maintaining administrative control, offering agility and security in private infrastructure. The post From Platform to Data: Building a Cloud-Native Developer Experience On-Prem with VMware Cloud Foundation appeared…Read More

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I’m happy to say that my collaboration with Robbe from n3rdware has finally reached the finish line. Robbe has been designing and selling custom GPU coolers for years, with most of his customers coming from the home lab community, so this project was in very capable hands from the start. Our goal was to build a custom aftermarket cooler for the NVIDIA L4, and while the result is not perfect and could still be improved in several ways, it is more than good enough for my use case. | Andres S.

My NVIDIA L4 Now Runs 18°C Cooler with a Custom…

I’ve been working with Robbe from n3rdware on a custom 3-slot aftermarket cooler for the NVIDIA L4. Robbe has been designing and selling custom GPU coolers for years, with most of his customers coming from the homelab community. The L4 is a passively cooled data center […]

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