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Your VCF Upgrade: What to Keep, What to…

Your VCF Upgrade: What to Keep, What to Replace, and Where to Start Your VCF Upgrade: What to Keep, What to… 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…

Architecting Governed Agentic AI: The Broadcom…

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…

Modern Automation with VMware Cloud Foundation…

Modern Automation with VMware Cloud Foundation Part 1: Push-Button Infrastructure Provisioning Modern Automation with VMware Cloud Foundation… 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…

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  • VMUG Members Chart the Future: VCF Innovations…

    VMUG Members Chart the Future: VCF Innovations… From home labs to large enterprises, VMUG members are leveraging VCF and the broader VMware ecosystem, fueled by Broadcom’s innovation and investment. Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

  • Getting started with DSM 9.0 – Short Video…

    Getting started with DSM 9.0 – Short Video… I created a few short videos to give an simple introduction to those of you who are new to VMware Data Services Manager (DSM), especially DSM version 9.0. Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

  • Get Hands-on with VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0…

    VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 is here—and you can get hands-on with it at #VMwareExplore, August 25 – 28 in Las Vegas. Get Hands-on with VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0… The Future of Private Cloud is Finally Unified. VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 is the new standard for providing IT admins one consistent experience with fewer workarounds…

  • VMware Cloud Foundation 9 Ushers In New Support…

    VMware Cloud Foundation 9 Ushers In New Support… In order to provide longer support windows and more flexibility with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) updates, we’re making some changes to the VCF support model and release cadence. Previous versions of VCF have followed a 5+2 support model: five (5) years of general support and, in certain…

  • vExpert 2025 Second Half Applications are Open!

    vExpert 2025 Second Half Applications are Open!If you’re truly passionate about sharing your invaluable VMware product experiences with communities, this is your incredible opportunity to shine and get recognized!Don’t miss out—apply by 24-July-2025 to make your voice heard in the voting process!The exciting vExpert Award announcement will take place on 15th August 2025.For more thrilling…