vDefend License Hub 2.0 - Architecture and Deployment – #vExpert Harikrishnan TvDefend License Hub 2.0 - Architecture and...Starting with VCF 9.1, activation of vDefend components no longer accepts the 25-character license keys and requires subscription-based license files with periodic reporting of license usage information. License Hub 5.1.2 for vDefend (aka License Hub 1.0) was introduced... Continue Reading →

vSphere 9 Memory Tiering: Unlocking 30% CPU Efficiency with NVMe & Intelligent Page Classification | Bruno Santos, Decode Cloud LabvSphere 9 Memory Tiering: Unlocking 30% CPU...A deep dive into vSphere 9 & VCF 9 Memory Tiering a key architectural feature designed to cut DRAM costs while maximizing hardware performance. Learn how ESXi intelligently categorizes memory... Continue Reading →

VCF – Workload Domain Stuck Deleting After Reimaging Hosts | Removing two dead ESXi hosts from the cluster instead of decommissioning them left the workload domain in a broken state — here’s every problem that caused and how each one was fixed. – #vExpert Shank Mohan, LAB2PRODVCF – Workload Domain Stuck Deleting After...VCF Workload Domain... Continue Reading →

VCF Operations for Networks 9.1 Search Queries: The vRNI Query Language Lives On – #vExpert Cosmin TrifVCF Operations for Networks 9.1 Search Queries:...The vRNI/Aria Operations for Networks search DSL survived the Broadcom rebrand intact: VCF Operations for Networks 9.1 keeps the same entity-where-group by grammar, the same operators, and the same /api/ni/ search endpoints. This... Continue Reading →

Upgrade Paths vSphere to VCF 9.0.x | How do we get there from here? – #vExpert Arun NukulaUpgrade Paths vSphere to VCF 9.0.x | How do we...Navigating Your Path to VCF 9: A Unified Journey for Every Environment | The vision for a truly unified private cloud is finally here with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)... Continue Reading →

Scripted Components Cleanup from VCF Operations 9.1: A Step-by-Step Guide | How to use the cleanup_component.py script to list and delete stale or misconfigured components from VCF Operations 9.1 when the UI lacks a Delete option. – #vExpert Cosmin TrifScripted Components Cleanup from VCF Operations...How to use the cleanup_component.py script to list and delete stale... Continue Reading →

My Nested VCF 9.1 Home Lab Plan | Designing a compact nested VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 home lab around one MINISFORUM MS-A2, 128 GB of DDR5, NVMe Memory Tiering, nested ESX, and an isolated 10 Gb network. – Devyn HarringtonMy Nested VCF 9.1 Home Lab PlanDesigning a compact nested VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 home lab... Continue Reading →

VCF LOG Deployment changed in 9.1.0.400 | #vExpert Ward VissersVCF LOG Deployment changed in 9.1.0.400 | Ward...Since VCF 9.1.0.400, a lot has changed in the platform and one of the more noticeable shifts is how log management works. It is no longer a standalone virtual appliance. Instead, it now runs as a service inside the... Continue Reading →

Playing with Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) in vSphere 9.1 using an ASUS NUC | William LamPlaying with Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) in...Introduced in VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1, Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) is the next evolution of Auto Deploy. Like Auto Deploy, it automates both ESX installation and host configuration.... Continue Reading →

The NSX Network Nervous System: A Practical Mental Model for Segments, Gateways, Security, and Telemetry | Explore the NSX network architecture through a practical nervous-system model covering segments, gateways, Distributed Firewall, telemetry, policy, automation, and operations. – #vExpert Paul BryantThe NSX Network Nervous System: A Practical...Explore the NSX network architecture through a practical nervous-system model... Continue Reading →