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 →
VCF Breakroom Chats | Ep. 93: Simplifying VCF 9.1 Install and Brownfield ImportVCF Breakroom Chats | Ep. 93: Simplifying VCF...In this episode of VCF Breakroom Chats, Sehjung Hah (Product Marketing Engineer, Broadcom) is joined by Puneet Chawla (Product Management, Broadcom) to discuss the install and import enhancements in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1. Learn how... Continue Reading →
Most organizations have invested heavily in recovery infrastructure. But, if we want to believe the research, the results aren't matching the investment. Restores are taking longer, and the cost of downtime keeps climbing. It's not a spending problem; it's a foundational issue. Legacy architectures were built for a different era, and the environment has changed... Continue Reading →
STIG Compliance in VCF 9.1 What DoD Hardening Standards Mean for Every Regulated Estate | Broadcom’s July post on Security Technical Implementation Guides lands squarely in defence territory but the compliance-as-operations model it describes is exactly where APRA and DORA are heading. #vExpert Mohammad (Sarge) SiddiquiSTIG Compliance in VCF 9.1 What DoD Hardening...Broadcom’s July post... Continue Reading →
VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 Release Notes: What Changed for Operators | Review the VCF 9.1 release notes, including Management Services, vSAN efficiency, VKS scale, security changes, and upgrade planning. – #vExpert Paul BryantVMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 Release Notes: What...Review the VCF 9.1 release notes, including Management Services, vSAN efficiency, VKS scale, security changes, and upgrade... Continue Reading →
Baselines Are on Borrowed Time The Architect’s Guide to Moving ESXi Patching to vLCM Images | Baseline-based host patching has been deprecated since vSphere 8.0 and cannot carry you into vSphere 9. – #vExpert Mohammad (Sarge) SiddiquiBaselines Are on Borrowed Time. The Architect’s...Baseline-based host patching has been deprecated since vSphere 8.0 and cannot carry you... Continue Reading →
