vExpert 2026 Applications Are Still Open: Deadline Extended. #vexpert #vmware #broadcom #vmug #vcommunity #techcommunity #itcommunity | Ibrahim QuraishivExpert 2026 Applications Are Still Open:...vExpert 2026 Applications Are Still Open: Deadline Extended. I have been a vExpert since 2016, and believe be it’s very rewarding especially this year. If you’ve been meaning to apply, now’s the time.... Continue Reading →

VMware Avi Load Balancer Conversion Tool | Legacy LB to Avi Conversion Tool simplifies and speeds up Avi deployments in brownfield environments, we are announcing the Avi Conversion Tool.VMware Avi Load Balancer Conversion ToolLegacy LB to Avi Conversion Tool simplifies and speeds up Avi deployments in brownfield environments, we are announcing the Avi Conversion Tool.... Continue Reading →

Fixing VCenter Identity Provider Error in VCF 9.0.1 – #vExpert Pradeep AdapaFixing vCenter Identity Provider Error in VCF...I recently came across an issue in our VCF 9.0.1 lab where in the management domain vcenter had an issue with its identity provider and the exact error was "An error occurred while fetching identity providers. Please try... Continue Reading →

Introducing VMware Cloud Foundation Advanced Services | In this episode of Virtually Speaking, we kick off a new series focused on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Advanced Services—capabilities designed to extend the VCF platform beyond core infrastructure into security, networking, automation, data, and operations.Introducing VMware Cloud Foundation Advanced...In this episode of Virtually Speaking, we kick off... Continue Reading →

The 2026 European VMUG Connect is shaping up to be a dynamic event, bringing innovators and IT professionals together from around the globe. Tickets start at 150 euros, making it one of the highest-value events for anyone looking to level up and stay competitive in today’s tech landscape.VMUG Connect 2026 - AmsterdamThe 2026 European VMUG... Continue Reading →

Secure your Python deployments using Bitnami Secure Images minimal imageSecure your Python deployments using Bitnami...Bitnami minimal images are distroless and optimized containers designed to include only the essential components required to run an application, excluding shells and package managers. Key benefits are: + Performance: Smaller sizes lead to faster [...]Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

**5. VCF 9.0 Homelab Offline Depot with generated download token for certified VCP-VCF VMUG Advantage members** – #vExpert Abbed Sedkaoui5. VCF 9.0 Homelab Offline Depot with generated...In this blog post I'll walk you through using VCF Download Tool with download token to download the metadata in seconds along with building the offline depot folder hierarchy.Broadcom... Continue Reading →

Modern Private Cloud: Balancing Operational Agility with Data Sovereignty | Futurum recently published a report on the shift from public-cloud-centric strategies to modern private cloud platforms that balance operational agility with data sovereignty. Read the Futurum full report here.Modern Private Cloud: Balancing Operational...As organizations reassess public cloud first strategies, modern private cloud platforms are emerging... Continue Reading →

The Easiest Performance Upgrades You Can Make in Your Home Lab in 2026 – #vExpert Brandon LeeThe Easiest Performance Upgrades You Can Make...With all the gloom and doom on pricing of hardware and components at the beginning of 2026, upgrading can be painful and expensive. However, there are a few “low hanging fruit” items that... Continue Reading →

VMware Workstation Gen 9: FAQs | I complied a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) around my Gen 9 build. I'll be adding more from time to time but do feel free to reach out if you have additional questions. – #vExpert Matt ManciniVMware Workstation Gen 9: FAQsI complied a list of frequently asked questions... Continue Reading →