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 →

VCF Breakroom Chats Episode 82 – Beyond DevOps: What is Platform Engineering?VCF Breakroom Chats Episode 82 – Beyond DevOps:...VCF Breakroom Chats Episode 82: Welcome to the next episode of the VCF Breakroom Chats. Today, we are happy to present this vLog with Jad El-Zein, Principal Technologist at Broadcom. In this episode, Jad El-Zein and Taka... Continue Reading →

Part 102: HOW TO: Create a Custom VMware ESXi 8.0 ISO with VMware Realtek Driver Fling (PowerCLI) – #vExpert Andy HancockPart 102: HOW TO: Create a Custom VMware ESXi...With the release of the ESXi 8.0 Realtek Driver Fling, it’s now possible for homelabs and whitebox systems to run ESXi 8.0 on hardware that uses Realtek... Continue Reading →

VCF Breakroom Chats | Episode 82: What is platform engineering? Learn how platform engineering is the essential operating model for modern and AI-driven applications, emphasizing key outcomes like speed, reliability, and developer happiness. #VMwareCloudFoundation #VCF #Automation #VCF9 #VCFAutomation #PlatformEngineering #IDPVCF Breakroom Chats | Episode 82VCF Breakroom Chats Episode 82: What is platform engineering? Learn how... Continue Reading →

Enhancing Security and Compliance with VMware Advanced Cyber Compliance | Join us for an in-depth technical webinar where we will explore the latest addition to VMware Cloud Foundation: VMware Advanced Cyber Compliance. This webinar is designed for a technical audience and will cover the key features and capabilities of VMware Advanced Cyber Compliance.Enhancing Security and... Continue Reading →