More Memory, Less Effort: Configuring Memory Tiering in VCF 9.1
Introduction Memory Tiering in VCF 9.1 lets you extend your memory capacity by using high-speed NVMe devices as a Tier 1 layer alongside DRAM (Tier 0), and the business case is compelling. You can consolidate more VMs per host, lower your TCO by delaying costly DRAM upgrades, and consume […]
VCF 9.1 Fleet Management API (1): Certificate Management with Custom CA | #vExpert David Zhang
Welcome to the first entry in our VCF 9.1 Fleet Management Blog Series! In this series, we will explore how to leverage the power of the Fleet Management APIs in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 to automate day-to-day infrastructure operations, minimize human error, and achieve true cloud-[…]
Cluster Capacity Considering Failed ESXi Hosts with VCF Operations | I wanted to determine if my vSphere Clusters had enough CPU and Memory capacity to withstand one or two failed ESXi Hosts. Here’s how I did it. – #vExpert Brock Peterson
I wanted to determine if my vSphere Clusters had enough CPU and Memory capacity to withstand one or two failed ESXi Hosts. Here’s how I did it.
VCF 9.1 Fleet Management API (2): Certificate Lifecycle with Integrated MSFT CA | #vExpert David Zhang
In our previous post, we explored the “Custom CA” workflow where the administrator acts as the bridge between VCF and the Certificate Authority. Today, we look at the power of Integrated Automation through VCF Operations.
VCF Operations 9.1 — Deploying the License Server Appliance (mandatory) – GiovanniDominoni.it
Welcome to the new way of VMware by Broadcom licensing. The VCF Operation is no longer enough, a separate appliance is now needed called license server — it’s now a core part of the VCF license management architecture. Here, I’ll explain what it is, why it matters, and how to deploy it step by step.
VCF 9.1 – Updated Method to Reset Identity Broker from previously managed VCF Operations for VCF Single Sign-On (SSO) | William Lam
Over the weekend, I had to re-deploy a portion of my VCF 9.1 Fleet, including VCF Operations, VCF Management Services, VCF License Server, SDDC Manager and VCF Automation, due to some workflows I was testing. Luckily, my core SDDC components vCenter, NSX and vSAN was not touched and […]
VCF 9.1 NSX Technical Deep Dive: Implementing Distributed Transit Gateways (DTGW) and VNA Clusters | #vExpert Puneet Sharma
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 marks a definitive shift in the NSX data plane architecture. Historically, software-defined data centers relied on a Centralized Transit Gateway model where stateful services (such as NAT and Load Balancing) and inter-VPC routing were anchored to physical […]
VCF 9.1 Licensing: Programmatic, Centralized, and Built to Scale
The licensing framework for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 continues to evolve, reducing complexity and administrative overhead. Previously, license usage acknowledgment was a recurring manual task — one that had to be performed every 180 days by an administrator with the right access. VCF […]
Conquering the VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 Documentation with Google NotebookLM – #vExpert Eric Sloof
As enterprise IT environments become increasingly complex, so does the documentation required to manage them. Fortunately, there is a highly effective way to tame this colossal document: combining the full PDF download of the VCF 9.1 documentation with the AI-powered analytical capabilities […]
Upgrade from VCF 9.0.x to VCF 9.1 | Runbook | Part-1 – #vExpert Arun Nukula
If your organization is currently running on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0.x and you are mapping out the upgrade journey to the newly released VCF 9.1.0, this guide is crafted specifically for you.
VCF 9.1 – Automating New License Entitlement Workflow between VCF Operations & VCF Business Service Console (BSC)
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 introduces a few new updates with the license entitlement workflow between VCF Operations and VCF Business Service Console (BSC) for users operating in an air-gapped or disconnected environment. Below is a visual that outlines the workflow between […]
Accelerating the Journey Toward Zero Trust: Eliminating Lateral Movement Threats, with Chris McCain – Global Field CTO, VMware Application Networking & Security Division, Broadcom
The DoD Zero Trust strategy identifies the internal network as a critical failure point. This session explores how to mitigate the risk of an attacker’s lateral movement using AI-driven, distributed security and remediation. We will demonstrate how to transition from static, manual rules to […]
VCF 9.1 – Comprehensive ESX Configuration Workarounds for Lab Deployments | William Lam
With the announcement of VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1, I know many of you are eager to start planning for 9.1 and get it into your lab environment for hands-on experience as the first step toward pre-production validation. Unless you are among the few […]
VCF 9.1 – Comprehensive VCF Installer & SDDC Manager Configuration Workarounds for Lab Deployments | William Lam
With the announcement of VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1, I know many of you are eager to start planning for 9.1 and get it into your lab environment for hands-on experience as the first step toward pre-production validation. Unless you are among the few […]
Introducing VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1: The Era of Private AI
The launch of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 marks a significant milestone for enterprises building private AI infrastructure. This release focuses on helping customers secure their data, models, and intellectual property while accelerating AI adoption. Key features include new AI data […]
Stop Overspending on DRAM: Maximize Capacity with Enhanced NVMe Memory Tiering | Let’s be honest, trying to scale virtual workloads by just jamming more and more expensive DRAM into servers is completely dead. It’s an inefficient, unsustainable approach, and frankly, a budget killer. That’s why I’m so excited about memory tiering in general. – #vExpert Bart Peeters
Let’s be honest, trying to scale virtual workloads by just jamming more and more expensive DRAM into servers is completely dead. It’s an inefficient, unsustainable approach, and frankly, a budget killer. That’s why I’m so excited about memory tiering in general. […]
Configure Online Depot in VCF 9.1 | Until VCF 9.0.2, configuring the Online Depot in the VCF Installer only required a download token from the Broadcom Support Portal. However, in the new VCF 9.1 release, the configuration process has changed. #vExpert Behzad Hassanzadeh, vTechSummary
Until VCF 9.0.2, configuring the Online Depot in the VCF Installer only required a download token from the Broadcom Support Portal. However, in the new VCF 9.1 release, the configuration process has changed. #vExpert Behzad Hassanzadeh, vTechSummary
Greater Flexibility and Security with VMware vSAN Storage Clusters in VCF 9.1
For the past several years, mounting the remote datastore of a vSAN cluster has grown into an important capability for Administrators. Initially it was used to borrow storage resources between vSAN HCI clusters, but since the introduction of vSAN storage clusters, where centralized shared […]
VMware vCenter Virtual Hardware Gets an Upgrade in vSphere with VCF 9.1
vCenter VM hardware has remained at version 10 (compatible with ESX 5.5 and later) since VMware vSphere 5.5. With the release of vSphere with VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1, it is now upgraded to version 17. Note: Depending on the UI, KB, or TechDoc page, you may see the terms “virtual machine […]
Resizing VMware vCenter in VMware Cloud Foundation 9
When you deploy the VMware vCenter appliance, you select an appliance that is suitable for the size of your environment. The option that you select determines the number of CPUs, the amount of memory, and the size of the disks for the appliance. We refer to these sizes as “t-shirt sizes” and […]
