VCF 5.2.x on VxRail – Flexible BOM Releases. – #vExpert David RingVCF 5.2.x on VxRail – Flexible BOM ReleasesStarting with VMware Cloud Foundation on VxRail 5.2, the Upgrade Planner introduces enhanced functionality that allows administrators to select specific target versions for individual VMware Cloud Foundation components during an upgrade. This capability, known as the Flexible... Continue Reading →

The new Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS) - Next Level SDDC #vExpert Danny AlvarezThe new Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS) -...With AWS ending the resale contract of VMC as of last year (you can still purchase through Broadcom), the spotlight shifts to the new Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS).Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

January 2026 TAM Customer Webinar - VCF Operations Management Packs | Join us for this session to explore innovative monitoring strategies and discover new possibilities for your IT operations.January 2026 TAM Customer Webinar - VCF...In this session, we’ll dive into the VCF Operations Management Pack Builder and the brand new vCommunity Management Pack! We’ll showcase... Continue Reading →

HA Is Not DR - How to Avoid Extended Outages - Next Level SDDC. A common misconception I see out there is that, while High Availability and Disaster Recovery are not the same, I still see them sometimes designed as if they are. Confusing the two is one of the most common architectural mistakes I... Continue Reading →

Memory Tiering with VCF9 - Next Level SDDC | Rather than relying solely on traditional DRAM, VCF9 lets you leverage NVMe SSDs as a second memory tier, effectively expanding your available memory footprint without proportionally increasing hardware spend. – #vExpert Danny AlvarezMemory Tiering with VCF 9 - Next Level SDDCOne of the standout enhancements in... Continue Reading →

Skyrocketing Memory Prices - Next Level SDDC | Memory has quietly become one of the most expensive and least optimized components in modern infrastructure and most environments are still sizing it the same way they did years ago…But what are the options available for organizations leveraging VMware today? – #vExpert Danny AlvarezSkyrocketing Memory Prices -... Continue Reading →

I Tested Cosmos Server: Is This the Best Home Server OS Yet?I Tested Cosmos Server: Is This the Best Home...I tested Cosmos Server as a home server OS. See how it compares to Unraid and TrueNAS, its security model, SmartShield, and real-world use.Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

vSphere 8 to VVF 9 Migration - Part 1. This is Part 1 of a series to upgrade an environment from vSphere 8 to VMware vSphere Foundation 9. – #vExpert Matt HeldstabvSphere 8 to VVF 9 Migration - Part 1This is Part 1 of a series to upgrade an environment from vSphere 8 to VMware... Continue Reading →

Automating VMware VCF Operations Backups with a Lightweight GitLab Project | Backing up VMware VCF Operations (formerly Aria Ops or vROps or vRealize Operations) is essential for protecting dashboards, alerts, policies, and historical analytics. To solve this ..., I created a lightweight backup automation project now available on GitLab. – #vExpert Yoong Hsiung Don LowAutomating... Continue Reading →

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0.1 – “The Certificate is Expired” NSX Edge Deployment. – #vExpert Tommy GrotVMware Cloud Foundation 9.0.1 – “The...To work around this issue, follow this procedure, which involves disabling OVF validation on the NSX Manager.Ensure an up-to-date backup is in place and that the credentials and passphrase are known.There is no impact on... Continue Reading →