Automic Automation: Application-Aware Automation for the Private CloudAutomic Automation: Application-Aware...In this episode of the Virtually Speaking Advanced Services Series, we take a closer look at Automic Automation and how it helps organizations automate the business processes that run across their private cloud environments. John Nicholson and I are joined by Dave Kellermanns from Broadcom’s [...]Broadcom... Continue Reading →

The 2026 Structural Supply Crisis: Why VMware Cloud Foundation Is The Answer to the 2026 Hardware CrunchThe 2026 Structural Supply Crisis: Why VMware...The era of cheap, abundant memory is over. As we navigate through 2026, IT organizations are facing a “memory super-cycle”—a perfect storm of exploding demand and vanishing supply. This is not a temporary... Continue Reading →

Optimizations in Spring MVC | Spring Fruits Benchmark – Dave SyerOptimizations in Spring MVCBenchmarks are tricky to do well, and the results are often hard to interpret. This analysis attempts to go beyond a simple headline number to explore how performance varies with data set size. The results show that while results might be disappointing... Continue Reading →

Upgrading to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 is a structured series of strategic decisions. 🧭 Jonathan McDonald walks through how VCF Professional Services approaches each phase, from assessment to final validation. Swipe for the overview and read more in our blog: https://brcm.tech/42JycpL #VCF9 #VCFProfessionalServicesSlider.pdf | VCF Professional Services and...Upgrading to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0... Continue Reading →

Install VMware Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA using VCF AutomationInstall VMware Private AI Foundation with...VMware Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA streamlines the deployment of AI workloads by offering several ready-to-use catalog items for your users. These include an AI workstation powered by a deep learning virtual machine (DLVM) with pre-installed AI/ML frameworks like PyTorch and... Continue Reading →

How to Deploy Avi 30.x/31.x in VCF 9.x - #vExpert Manish JhaHow to Deploy Avi 30.x/31.x in VCF 9.x -By default, VCF 9 deploys the v22.x of Avi, which is too old. To use newer versions of Avi in the VCF 9.x setup, Broadcom provides a shell script. This script uploads the newer Avi OVA... Continue Reading →

VMware vDefend: Advanced Network and Identity Security for VCF | In this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast, Pete Flecha and John Nicholson are joined by Jad El-Zein and security expert Chris McCain to talk about VMware vDefend and its role as an advanced security service for VMware Cloud Foundation.VMware vDefend: Advanced Network and Identity...Security... Continue Reading →

VCF 9 Fleet Planning Sizer – #vExpert Avnish TripathiVCF 9 Fleet Planning SizerAfter several VCF design sessions—navigating management domains, ESA policies, and the new core-based licensing—one thing became clear: we have plenty of docs, but we need more interactive clarity. I built the VCF 9 Fleet Planning Sizer (ESA Only) to help architects model [...]Broadcom... Continue Reading →

VMware TAM Services – Data Services Manager 9.0.2 Update (Video) – Cormac HoganVMware TAM Services – Data Services Manager...A very quick message to let you know that I was recently invited to present on VMware Data Services Manager (DSM) by our VMware TAM (Technical Account Manager) Services team. In the video, I provide an update... Continue Reading →

VMware Cloud Foundation Operations HA Cluster Deep Dive. How to recover from Node Failures | In this video we will examine the internal working of the VCF Operations HAA Cluster. We examine the different nodes and look at various failures and how to recover from them – #vExpert Stephen DeBarros.VMware Cloud Foundation Operations HA Cluster...In... Continue Reading →