Stop Guessing: Advanced Monitoring and Troubleshooting for Data ServicesStop Guessing: Advanced Monitoring and...The VMware Data Services Manager (DSM) transforms database management by providing in-depth visibility and unifying database metrics with the VMware Cloud Foundation. This allows for quicker troubleshooting and proactive alerts, ultimately enhancing database performance. It shifts the focus [...]Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

CPU, Disk, Network, and Memory Workload Profiles for DVD Store Database TestingCPU, Disk, Network, and Memory Workload...DVD Store, an open source database testing toolkit, has been widely used since it was originally released in 2005. It can be run on SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and MySQL databases. DVD Store simulates an online store where users... Continue Reading →

Harness Engineering, SBOMs, AI supply chain chaos, monitoring AI, distributed harnesses | The recording got a bit goofy at the end, so pardon that. The rest of the conversation was chock full of fun.Harness Engineering, SBOMs, AI supply chain...The recording got a bit goofy at the end, so pardon that. The rest of the conversation... Continue Reading →

VCF On VxRAIL – ‘VXRAIL_COMPAT is not found’ – #vExpert David RingVCF On VxRAIL – ‘VXRAIL_COMPAT is not found’In VCF On VxRail environments, SDDC Manager may report that VxRail compatibility data is missing and fail to retrieve available VCF versions. This occurs because SDDC Manager is unable to authenticate to Dell’s depot following Dell’s transition... Continue Reading →

Securing the vSphere Supervisor API Endpoint with a Custom Certificate – #vExpert Prateek JainSecuring the vSphere Supervisor API Endpoint...In VMware Cloud Foundation, replacing the default Supervisor Cluster certificate with a custom one is crucial for security compliance. This step ensures integration with enterprise workflows and eliminates trust warnings. The process involves generating a certificate signing... Continue Reading →

I am beyond thrilled that I got to co-present with two legends, Dr. Venkat Subramaniam and James Ward, at Voxxed Days Amsterdam, and even more so that they both sat down for a quick discussion with me right before that presentation. Enjoy! – Josh LongA Bootiful Podcast: A Bootiful Podcast: Dr....I am beyond thrilled that... Continue Reading →

This Week in Spring - April 21st, 2026 | Josh LongThis Week in Spring - April 21st, 2026What a week it's been since we last talked. I was in Barcelona, Spain, for the amazing Spring I/O event there. It has become my favorite show, full stop. Just such an amazing experience. So many wonderful things... Continue Reading →

Hidden in Plain Sight: How a TAM Helped a Customer Build a High-Performance vSAN Cluster Using Existing HardwareHidden in Plain Sight: How a TAM Helped a...A large part of my day-to-day job as a VMware Cloud Foundation TAM (VCF TAM) is keeping my customers moving forward by following a defined success plan and helping them... Continue Reading →

You can’t control what you can’t see. Inside the private cloud, visibility is a given. But in a hybrid environment, the moment data leaves the perimeter, critical blind spots emerge. This "visibility gap" is where performance issues hide and troubleshooting stalls. Network Observability for VCF changes the story. 🎥 Watch the video to learn more...Closing... Continue Reading →

VCF9 - Extend Managment Domain Cluster | How do you actually expand a management domain in VCF9, and what do I need to keep in mind? A quick guide. #vExpert Daniel KriegerVCF9 - Extend Managment Domain ClusterHow do you actually expand a management domain in VCF9, and what do I need to keep in mind?... Continue Reading →