2026 VCF 9 Lab Update | After spending a bit of time tidying up cables in my rack, I figured I'd take the opportunity to write about my current setup. #vExpert Chris Dooks, chrisdooks.com2026 VCF 9 Lab Update - chrisdooks.comAfter spending a bit of time tidying up cables in my rack, I figured I'd take... Continue Reading →

**Automated VMware Cloud Foundation Lab (VCF) 9.x Fleet Deployment VLAN Fork** – #vExpert Abbed Sedkaoui**Automated VMware Cloud Foundation Lab (VCF)...Automated VMware Cloud Foundation Lab (VCF) 9.x Fleet Deployment VLAN Fork – #vExpert Abbed SedkaouiBroadcom Social Media Advocacy

Deploying a Supervisor in VCF 9: What Actually Matters | Devyn HarringtonDeploying a Supervisor in VCF 9: What Actually...A practical field-focused walkthrough of deploying a Supervisor in VMware Cloud Foundation 9, with emphasis on networking design, VPC versus NSX Classic, Tier-0 architecture, routing, VKS operations, and preparing the platform for namespaces and Supervisor Services.Broadcom Social... Continue Reading →

Bulk Delete Alerts in VCF Operations (formerly know as Aria Operations) | #vExpert Cosmin TrifBulk Delete Alerts in VCF Operations (formerly...If you manage a VMware Aria Operations (formerly vROps) environment, you know how quickly alert fatigue can set in. In this guide I will focus specifically on the “Guest OS Experiencing CPU queue” alert. While... Continue Reading →

Native Key Provider – Troubleshooting | Marco Baaijen, vTAMNative Key Provider – Troubleshooting – vTAMThis blog is all about the Native Key Provider in vCenter and the way it can cause misunderstanding and troublesome situations. That is the moment we need to know more what is happening under the hood. In this post I will... Continue Reading →

Understanding Unified Memory on DGX Spark Running NemoClaw and Nemotron – Frank DennemanUnderstanding Unified Memory on DGX Spark...NemoClaw became the talk of GTC 2026 within hours of its announcement. It wraps OpenClaw in NVIDIA’s OpenShell runtime, adds guardrails, and gives you an always on AI agent with a single install. Jensen Huang called OpenClaw the... Continue Reading →

Advanced security is now within reach for every organization. Under-resourced SOC teams face the same advanced persistent threats as large enterprises, but often lack the staffing or tools to outmaneuver them. Symantec CBX changes that by delivering enterprise-grade XDR capabilities in one intuitive, cloud-based solution. How Symantec CBX strengthens your defense: • Stop "Living-off-the-Land" (LOTL)... Continue Reading →

Introduction to the VMware vDefend Security Services Platform | #vExpert Bart PeetersIntroduction to the VMware vDefend Security...As a vAdmin or platform security engineer, you’re well aware of the challenge: over time, managing a distributed firewall inevitably leads to a sprawling, complex rule set. VMware vDefend Distributed Firewall users have consistently sought better ways to optimize... Continue Reading →

Automating NIC Firmware Inventory Across VMware Clusters with PowerShell – #vExpert Vincent Jansen, VRMWARE.NLAutomating NIC Firmware Inventory Across VMware...Keeping firmware versions consistent across VMware hosts is crucial for stability, performance, and security. Yet, identifying which ESXi hosts are running which network interface firmware versions can quickly become a tedious task, especially in environments with multiple... Continue Reading →

From Apr 01 2026 | Architect's Edge Live: 9 Practitioner Truths You Didn't Know About VCF 9Architect's Edge Live: 9 Practitioner Truths...From Apr 01 2026. It's true what they say: getting VCF 9 up and running is surprisingly straightforward. But flipping the switch is only step one. Unlocking its massive value—and keeping your environment bulletproof... Continue Reading →