Clearing resource locks with VCF 9.0 InstallerClearing resource locks with VCF 9.0 InstallerWhile deploying a new VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 Fleet, I had observed the VCF Installer task for checking the deployment status for VCF Automation (VCFA) had taken longer than expected and it eventually failed to complete. While the deployment of VCFA will... Continue Reading →

Revolutionizing the Factory Floor: Introducing the Industrial vSwitch in VMware ...Revolutionizing the Factory Floor: Introducing...The world of industrial automation is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the need for greater agility, efficiency, and reliability. Traditional operational technology (OT) environments, often characterized by rigid, proprietary hardware, are evolving towards more flexible, software-[..]Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

Metrics appear on the y-axis in VCD 10.6 _ virtualalley.euMetrics appear on the y-axis in VCD 10.6 _...Virtual machine metrics charts in VMware Cloud Director 10.6.1 display all values along the y-axis. Certain data sets exceed the ability of the chart to display the data correctly. Issue caused due to a Bug in the code... Continue Reading →

15 Weekend-Ready Ansible Playbooks for Your Home Lab15 Weekend-Ready Ansible Playbooks for Your...Check out 15 amazing home lab Ansible playbooks that automate routine tasks and supercharge your lab experience.Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

Why OVHcloud Is Europe's Sovereign Alternative to HyperscalersWhy OVHcloud Is Europe's Sovereign Alternative...At our recent Partner Advisory Board, Guy Bartram (Director Product Marketing, Broadcom) spoke with Eric Chambriard, VP Sales & Strategic Alliances, & Laurent Blin, Product Marketing Manager, OVHcloud, one of Europe’s most vertically integrated and sovereign-capable cloud providers. What makes [...]Broadcom Social Media... Continue Reading →

VMware Cloud Foundation Wins 2025 Globee® Award for TechnologyVMware Cloud Foundation Wins 2025 Globee® Award...Today, we’re excited to announce that VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) has been named a Gold winner in the 2025 Globee® Award for Technology, a prestigious global honor recognizing individuals, products, and organizations that are advancing the tech landscape, solving real-world problems,... Continue Reading →

What’s New in Data Services ManagerWhat’s New in Data Services ManagerIn this episode of Virtually Speaking, Pete Flecha and John Nicholson are joined by VMware legend Cormac Hogan to unpack everything you need to know about Data Services Manager (DSM). They explore how DSM delivers on-premises database services for platforms like PostgreSQL and MySQL—while [...]Broadcom... Continue Reading →

VCF 9.0 Hardware BOM for Silicon Valley VMUGVCF 9.0 Hardware BOM for Silicon Valley VMUGI recently participated in a special VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 event at the Silicon Valley VMUG, which was held at the Broadcom headquarters in Palo Alto, California. I had a fantastic time at the event, lots of great engagement from... Continue Reading →

Applying 1st ESX Live Patch using VCF 9.0 OperationsApplying 1st ESX Live Patch using VCF 9.0...A new ESX 9.0.0.0100 patch was recently released to address CVE-2025-41237 and best of all, it is live patchable! As shared in this blog post from Féidhlim O'Leary, the ESX Live Patching capability has been significantly enhanced with the release... Continue Reading →

Memory Tiering Performance in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0Memory Tiering Performance in VMware Cloud...Memory costs continue to be one of the largest components of server infrastructure spending, yet much of that expensive DRAM sits underutilized. What if you could double your VM density and cut total cost of ownership by up to 40%? With VMware Cloud... Continue Reading →