Using VCF Automation 9.1 Blueprints to snapshot and clone DSM provisioned MySQL databases | Cormac HoganUsing VCF Automation 9.1 Blueprints to snapshot...In my VMware Data Services Manager 9.1 launch post, I mentioned that this release now has the ability to use vSAN ESA snapshots to create a copy of a MySQL database. I also mentioned... Continue Reading →

More Memory, Less Effort: Configuring Memory Tiering in VCF 9.1More Memory, Less Effort: Configuring Memory...Introduction Memory Tiering in VCF 9.1 lets you extend your memory capacity by using high-speed NVMe devices as a Tier 1 layer alongside DRAM (Tier 0), and the business case is compelling. You can consolidate more VMs per host, lower your... Continue Reading →

VCF 9.1 - Automating VCF Single Sign-On (SSO) with OIDC-based Identity ProviderVCF 9.1 - Automating VCF Single Sign-On (SSO)...There are a number of exciting enhancements to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Single Sign-On (SSO) with the release of VCF 9.1 from Generic OIDC/SAML2 Identity Provider (IdP) support, streamline way to manage component level priviledges using VCF... Continue Reading →

What's New in vSphere for VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1What's New in vSphere for VMware Cloud...VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 brings major updates to vSphere, and in this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast, Pete Flecha and John Nicholson sit down with Feidhlim O’Leary for a deeper technical look at what’s new. The conversation explores how vSphere... Continue Reading →

Eliminate Maintenance Windows: VCF 9.1 Near Zero Downtime OperationsEliminate Maintenance Windows: VCF 9.1 Near...Say goodbye to complex maintenance windows and costly truck rolls. VCF 9.1 introduces a brand-new operating model designed to keep your business running 24/7. We break down the top operational features in VCF 9.1: - Live patching without disruptions - Zero-touch provisioning... Continue Reading →

Avi Advantage: Automating Certificate Management of VCF WorkloadsAvi Advantage: Automating Certificate...Cyber attacks are unrelenting. The landscape of web security is undergoing a massive shift. Public Certificate Authorities (CAs) are moving aggressively to adopt the SC-081v3 standard, designed to drastically reduce certificate validity periods and limit the blast radius of compromised keys. [...]Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

VCF 9.1 Technical Demo: Main Features WalkthroughVCF 9.1 Technical Demo: Main Features WalkthroughReady to see the new platform in action? Join Ken as he provides a comprehensive technical walkthrough of the core features inside VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1. From UI updates to backend optimizations, see how the unified operating model simplifies multi-cloud and private... Continue Reading →

Save $535K Per Cluster? VCF 9.1 Infrastructure TCO BreakdownSave $535K Per Cluster? VCF 9.1 Infrastructure...What if you could slash your infrastructure costs by up to 40% without the unpredictability of the public cloud? In this session, our engineers walk through the math and technology behind how VCF 9.1 delivers over $535,000 in savings per cluster.... Continue Reading →

VCF 9.1 Ecosystem: Scaling Infrastructure with Arista & AMDVCF 9.1 Ecosystem: Scaling Infrastructure with...Building a world-class private cloud requires a world-class ecosystem. In this session, we sit down with our partners from Arista and AMD to discuss how hardware-level integrations—like AMD MI350 GPUs and Arista high-performance networking—supercharge VCF 9.1 for AI workloads and [...]Broadcom Social... Continue Reading →

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 APIs: Obtaining Authentication Tokens | #vExpert Gary J. BlakeVMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 APIs: Obtaining...This post outlines how organizations can leverage public APIs of the VMware Cloud Foundation platform for custom automation. It emphasizes obtaining authentication tokens across various endpoints, including VCF Installer, VCF Operations, and SDDC Manager, with detailed procedures using... Continue Reading →