Your VCF Upgrade: What to Keep, What to Replace, and Where to Start
Moving to VMware Cloud Foundation doesn’t have to mean starting from scratch. But how do you decide what to keep, what to retire, and where to begin? Recorded at VMware Explore 2026, Pete Flecha and John Nicholson join Chris Kusek, host of Architects Edge, and David Linthicum to discuss the […]
Autonomous AI agents are transforming enterprise workflows, but they bring a new set of security challenges that traditional controls weren’t designed to solve. Unlike conventional apps, agents can discover tools, delegate tasks, and trigger workflows independently. Securing them requires more than just model guardrails or static API scopes—it requires a dedicated runtime control plane. Our latest white paper, “Architecting Governed Agentic AI,” details how Broadcom’s AgentMinder addresses the Agentic Control Gap. We explore how to: • Establish verifiable, mission-scoped agent identities. • Enforce intent-aware authorization in the execution path, before tool calls reach your systems. • Maintain clear accountability with correlated runtime evidence. • Scale autonomous workflows while keeping security, operations, and audit teams in the loop. Read the full white paper to learn how to move from static permissions to risk-aware, governed autonomy. #AgenticAI #Broadcom #CyberSecurity #AgentMinder #AIgovernance
This asset is a longer white paper that describes in detail how AgentMinder establishes identity, enforces intent, controls delegation, and produces runtime evidence for autonomous AI agents. It is intended for security/enterprise architects. Please share with your networks.
Modern Automation with VMware Cloud Foundation Part 1: Push-Button Infrastructure Provisioning
In a former life, I successfully automated ESX rollouts, livestock-style in what we’d call a “vSphere only” environment. The project was to automate the process of ESX bare-metal host provisioning: storage zoning, bare metal installation, ESX configuration, vCenter import, post-vCenter configuration, iPAM/CMDB and monitoring registration, and so on. Upon project completion, we could provision an … Continued The post Modern Automation with VMware Cloud Foundation Part 1: Push-Button…Read More
Achieve Infrastructure-as-Code for Databases: A Guide for Platform Engineers
It is time to treat your data layer with the same rigor as your compute. The post Achieve Infrastructure-as-Code for Databases: A Guide for Platform Engineers appeared first on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Blog.
Bring Your Own Keys for VM Encryption on VMware Cloud on AWS
Take control of your encryption keys with BYOK for VM encryption on VMware Cloud on AWS. Maintain data sovereignty and meet regulatory compliance requirements with customer-managed keys. The post Bring Your Own Keys for VM Encryption on VMware Cloud on AWS appeared first on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Blog.
NVMe Memory Tiering Design and Sizing on VMware Cloud Foundation 9 Part 5: Deployment Scenarios (Greenfield, Brownfield, Nested Lab)
In this part of the blog series, I want to provide some information about the differences when enabling Memory Tiering in different scenarios. Although the core process remains the same, there are things that may require extra attention and planning to save some time and effort. When we talk about greenfield scenarios, we refer to … Continued The post NVMe Memory Tiering Design and Sizing on VMware Cloud Foundation 9 Part 5: Deployment Scenarios (Greenfield, Brownfield, Nested Lab) appeared…Read More
I recently presented a packed webinar with Brent Douglas, diving into the VCF 5.2 to VCF 9.0 upgrade process. I’ve sifted through the noise, merging similar inquiries into single, comprehensive challenges. Below are the Top 10 “must-know” questions submitted by the audience, complete with answers! – Jonathan McDonald
I recently presented a packed webinar with Brent Douglas, diving into the VCF 5.2 to VCF 9.0 upgrade process. I’ve sifted through the noise, merging similar inquiries into single, comprehensive challenges. Below are the Top 10 “must-know” questions submitted by the audience, complete with answers!
VMware Configuration Maximum tool | 🚨 📢 🥳 The VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Latency diagram is now officially available on the Ports and Protocols website under Network Diagrams –> VMware Cloud Foundation. This official guide should be printed out and on every Architect and Admin’s wall! #VCF #VMware #LAG #vExpert
🚨 📢 🥳 The VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Latency diagram is now officially available on the Ports and Protocols website under Network Diagrams –> VMware Cloud Foundation. This official guide should be printed out and on every Architect and Admin’s wall! #VCF #VMware #LAG #vExpert
Study Resources & Exam Readiness
Session 3 – Study Resources & Exam Readiness Study Resources & Exam Readiness, your go-to guide for confidently preparing for the VCF 9 Certification. In this detailed session, our VMware experts walk you through the most effective learning resources, including documentation, recommended training paths, on-demand courses, and Hands-on Labs designed to build real-world proficiency. You’ll get an opportunity to explore mock exam questions, understand how to interpret them correctly, and learn proven techniques to manage time, handle scenario-based problems, and avoid common mistakes made by test takers. We’ll also share insights on how to structure your preparation schedule, reinforce your weak areas, and approach the exam with clarity and…Read More
Want to accelerate your private cloud journey? Discover how VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 is empowering database teams with next-gen data services in our latest Blog Breakroom Chat. 🔗 Read the full blog:
Want to accelerate your private cloud journey? Discover how VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 is empowering database teams with next-gen data services in our latest Blog Breakroom Chat. 🔗 Read the full blog:
