The mid-year application period has opened for the #vExpert program. I did not apply until a few years ago. Since then, I wish I had applied sooner. check out my article on why and submit for yourself now. – #vExpert Rodney BarnhardtvExpert Mid-Year Application Period is now open...The mid-year application period has opened for the... Continue Reading →

NVIDIA RTX 4500 Blackwell Server Edition Datacenter GPU on the Minisforum MS-A2 | #vExpert Stephen WagnerNVIDIA RTX 4500 Blackwell Server Edition...Recently I connected an NVIDIA RTX4500 Blackwell Server Edition Datacenter GPU on the Minisforum MS-A2 mini computer (aka homelab server) running VMware vSphere and NVIDIA vGPU. As a proof of concept, I wanted to share... Continue Reading →

VMware Cloud Foundation APIs: Deploying VCF Automation – #vExpert Gary J. BlakeVMware Cloud Foundation APIs: Deploying VCF...The post discusses deploying the VCF Automation component during VMware Cloud Foundation’s Day N task, using the VCF Fleet Lifecycle Service APIs. It includes detailed steps for authenticating […]Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

Automating VCF 9.1 VPC Networking with PowerCLI: IP Blocks, Subnets, NAT, and External IPs – #vExpert Paul BryantAutomating VCF 9.1 VPC Networking with...Automate VCF 9.1 VPC networking with PowerCLI, including IP blocks, subnets, default SNAT, external IPs, validation, and rollback.Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

VCF 5.2.x to 9.1 Upgrade Runbook: Exact Sequence, Dependencies, Downtime, and Validation – #vExpert Paul BryantVCF 5.2.x to 9.1 Upgrade Runbook: Exact...Plan a VCF 5.2.x to 9.1 upgrade with the exact sequence, Operations prerequisites, downtime model, fallback boundaries, evidence, and validation.Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

Private AI Is Not Model Hosting: A Reference Architecture for Sovereignty, Identity, GPUs, and Operations on VCF 9.1 – #vExpert Paul BryantPrivate AI Is Not Model Hosting: A Reference...A practical VCF 9.1 private AI reference architecture covering sovereignty, identity, GPUs, networking, governance, model runtime, and operations.Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

Counting down to VMware Explore in Las Vegas next month! ✈️🎰 If you're going to be on the floor and have questions about VMware vDefend Products, come find me at the Expert Bar. Whether you're looking into micro-segmentation, virtual patching, or lateral security, let's talk face-to-face! – Apoorv MalmaneHeading to VMware Explore 2026? Let’s Connect...Counting... Continue Reading →

VCF 9.1 - Deploying the VCF License Server Directly to an ESX Host | #vExpert William LamVCF 9.1 - Deploying the VCF License Server...For most customers, a single VCF License Server, which is automatically deployed as part of a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) or VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) deployment, is sufficient to provide centralized license... Continue Reading →

The VCF 9 JSON Day-Zero File: Your Deployment Cheat Sheet | The JSON spec file turns a 4-hour VCF 9 deployment into 45 minutes. Here is the structure, the gotchas, and the validation checklist you need before Day 0. – #vExpert Miguel Brasseur, Mystic MarvinThe VCF 9 JSON Day-Zero File: Your Deployment...The JSON spec file... Continue Reading →

What does it take to build a software-defined factory? Audi's Edge Cloud 4 Production (EC4P), powered by VMware Cloud Foundation at the Edge, is transforming manufacturing by virtualizing factory operations, simplifying infrastructure, and creating an AI-ready foundation for the future. Now, independent research from ARC Advisory Group explores the technical architecture, business outcomes, and lessons... Continue Reading →