Supporting NIST Compliance and Security Excellence with VMware Telco Cloud Platform
Communication Service Providers (CSPs) are confronted with the imperative of large-scale network modernization and stringent regulatory and compliance framework simultaneously. In such scenarios, security and data privacy requirements become fundamental for business continuity, customer […]
VMware Good 2 know [CW09] | The blog post, “VMware Good 2 know [CW09]“ provides a concise weekly digest of the latest developments in the VMware ecosystem as of late February 2026. – #vExpert Marcel Daube, vmdaube
The blog post, “VMware Good 2 know [CW09]“ provides a concise weekly digest of the latest developments in the VMware ecosystem as of late February 2026.
Tanzu Platform Application Onboarding Demo
The video provides a walkthrough demonstration of app onboarding capabilities on the Tanzu platform. Presented by Jame Gonzalez Aguilar, this is the second part of a two-part series. The first part reviewed app assessment features, which assessed and identified the application suitability for onboarding. This demonstration focuses on the next steps, starting with the ‘cf repo onboard application’ command. This command creates all the necessary onboarding configurations and automatically applies a remediation recipe to fix the “log into files” technical challenge by directing logs to standard output. Once the application is ready, it is pushed to the platform using an autogenerated deployment manifest and the Java buildpack. A…Read More
VMware vDefend for VCF
In this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast, Pete Flecha and John Nicholson are joined by Jad El-Zein and security expert Chris McCain to talk about VMware vDefend and its role as an advanced security service for VMware Cloud Foundation.
Upgrade vCenter 8 → 9 FAST | Upgrading vCenter from 8 to 9 is easier than people think — but the download path in Broadcom portal trips everyone up. – #vExpert Piotr Tarnawski
Upgrading vCenter from 8 to 9 is easier than people think — but the download path in Broadcom portal trips everyone up. In this video I show: ✅ Where to find Center 9 (hint: it’s under VMware Cloud Foundation 9, not “vCenter Server”); ✅ The 2-stage upgrade workflow (deploy new appliance → […]
February 2026 TAM Customer Webinar – Data Services Manager | Join Cormac Hogan in this deep-dive session where he will explain how to get up and running with Data Services Manager on VCF, specifically integration with VCF Automation. He will also describe some of the services currently supported by DSM (Postgres, MySQL) and which services we are hoping to have in the future (Microsoft SQL Server).
Join Cormac Hogan in this deep-dive session where he will explain how to get up and running with Data Services Manager on VCF, specifically integration with VCF Automation. He will also describe some of the services currently supported by DSM (Postgres, MySQL) and which services we are hoping […]
Automated Deployment of VCF Operations 9 OVA
After receiving an email asking about automating the deployment of VCF Operations 9.0 using the OVA image, I remembered that I had previously written a blog post on this topic back in 2014. Revisiting that article, it was clear the content needed to be refreshed, especially the OVF properties used within the script. Since I […]
VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Administrator (2V0-17.25) Certification Preparation Guide | #vExpert Vikas Shitole, vThinkBeyondVM
Why Write Certification Exams? Yes, being certified and earning the badge is one of the drivers. However, what truly matters is what we do between deciding to write the exam and actually attempting it. Use exams as motivation for your learning journey, not just to pass. The preparation journey […]
Rest Easy: Why Manual Database HA/DR Belongs in the Past
VMware Data Services Manager (DSM) streamlines database management in private clouds, automating tasks traditionally requiring extensive expertise. It replaces tedious manual processes with policy-driven solutions for high availability, disaster recovery, and backups. This reduces human error, […]
Automic Automation: Application-Aware Automation for the Private Cloud
In this episode of the Virtually Speaking Advanced Services Series, we take a closer look at Automic Automation and how it helps organizations automate the business processes that run across their private cloud environments. John Nicholson and I are joined by Dave Kellermanns from Broadcom’s […]
VMware Cloud Foundation Operations HA Cluster Deep Dive. How to recover from Node Failures | In this video we will examine the internal working of the VCF Operations HAA Cluster. We examine the different nodes and look at various failures and how to recover from them – #vExpert Stephen DeBarros.
In this video we will examine the internal working of the VCF Operations HAA Cluster. We examine the different nodes and look at various failures and how to recover from them. #vExpert Stephen DeBarros.
Using enable_uens.py for EDP Transitions in VCF 5.2 | This post details how to use the enable_uens.py script—a built-in tool that automates the heavy lifting while maintaining the same zero-impact principles. – Gabe Rosas
Manually enabling EDP Standard on large clusters is an operational marathon. This post explains how to use the built-in enable_uens.py script to automate the rolling maintenance-mode transition, delivering a 2.5x efficiency gain and a 70% boost in packet processing performance with zero downtime.
Model Gallery: How to Use JupyterLab Notebooks to Simplify Model Deployment and Management
This is part two of six in a multi-blog series providing a practitioner’s guide to VMware Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA. Overview This blog provides a comprehensive guide to using JupyterLab as a powerful interface for downloading NVIDIA NIMTM (NVIDIA Inference Microservice) Large Language […]
Understanding vSAN Storage Policies, Their Strengths, and Their Trade‑offs – #vExpert Leif Hegdal, VM Infrastructure
Storage Policy–Based Management (SPBM) is the backbone of how VMware vSAN delivers predictable, workload‑aligned outcomes. Instead of carving LUNs or managing fixed RAID groups the old-fashioned way, policies define the storage behavior of each […]
Mastering Application Migration to VKS: Patterns and Best Practices
Migrating applications to a modern platform like VMware vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) is rarely a “one-size-fits-all” operation. Whether you are moving from a generic Kubernetes provider (like OpenShift, EKS, or GKE), migrating from virtual machines, or repatriating cloud services, the […]
Reducing cloud spend typically starts with a spreadsheet and ends with a headache. It should start with a strategy and end with an architecture. Most teams look for quick wins to hit a quarterly target. But quick wins usually lead to operational chaos and, ironically, higher costs. True cloud maturity isn’t about slashing expenses. It’s about building a foundation you actually control.
Reducing cloud spend typically starts with a spreadsheet and ends with a headache. It should start with a strategy and end with an architecture. Most teams look for quick wins to hit a quarterly target. But quick wins usually lead to operational chaos and, ironically, higher costs.
How to Deploy Avi 30.x/31.x in VCF 9.x – #vExpert Manish Jha
By default, VCF 9 deploys the v22.x of Avi, which is too old. To use newer versions of Avi in the VCF 9.x setup, Broadcom provides a shell script. This script uploads the newer Avi OVA and updates the SDDC Manager manifest file so that the new Avi can be selected in the SDDC Manager UI. {…]
Mixed Size vGPU Mode in Practice – Frank Denneman
Architecting AI Infrastructure – Part 6: Last time, I looked at how Same Size vGPU mode works with different assignment policies and how right-sizing profiles can make placement more flexible. The main point was that both profile variety and assignment choices have a big impact on how much GPU [..]
VCF 9 Fleet Planning Sizer – #vExpert Avnish Tripathi
After several VCF design sessions—navigating management domains, ESA policies, and the new core-based licensing—one thing became clear: we have plenty of docs, but we need more interactive clarity. I built the VCF 9 Fleet Planning Sizer (ESA Only) to help architects model […]
VMware TAM Services – Data Services Manager 9.0.2 Update (Video) – Cormac Hogan
A very quick message to let you know that I was recently invited to present on VMware Data Services Manager (DSM) by our VMware TAM (Technical Account Manager) Services team. In the video, I provide an update to our TAM customers on our current DSM version 9.0.2, and give some insight into […]
