I was digging around this week while planning some VCF lab upgrades and came across VMware’s new VCF Upgrade Planner tool. Honestly… this is something VMware probably needed a long time ago. Anyone working with VCF already knows upgrades are no longer just: Now you have to think about: Most of the time you…
Broadcom announced VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 on May 5, 2026. It’s not GA yet, but the scope of the announcement is large enough that it’s going to come up in conversations immediately. Instead of piecing together multiple blog posts, this is a direct look at what actually changed — and where it matters. Bigger…
A few days ago I got the email that I’d been named a VMware vExpert for 2026. First year. I won’t pretend I played it cool. I was genuinely excited. If you know me, you also know I’m not big on self-promotion. I’m not wired to chase badges or stack logos in a bio. So…
With VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9, Broadcom introduced a defined release cadence and an updated support model. This provides clear lifecycle timelines for each release in the 9.x family. Release Cadence Extended Support An optional 12 months of Extended Support can be added beyond the standard lifecycle. This extension applies to any of the VCF 9.x releases, providing additional…
VMware updates their best practices guide with every vSphere release, but let’s be honest — most of it doesn’t change much. vSphere 9 is different. A few updates in here can actually influence how you design, run, and maintain your environment. This isn’t just a feature list. These are the new or changed recommendations…
The number of VMware-based public cloud offerings continues to grow. Whether it’s to support cloud migration, reduce data center footprint, or simplify operations, more organizations are looking at running vSphere in the cloud. Some of these platforms have been around for years, while others are newer or just starting to see broader adoption.…
Broadcom has announced major updates to the VMware Cloud Services Provider (VCSP) Program. These changes impact all existing VCSP and White Label partners and will take effect over the next several months. Key Highlights Change Detail Program Closure The current Broadcom Advantage Partner Program for VCSPs ends October 31, 2025. Non-Renewal Notices July 15, 2025:…
VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 brings a redesigned architecture that changes how private cloud infrastructure is structured and managed. Whether you’re coming from earlier VCF versions or looking at the platform for the first time, this guide breaks down what’s new and how it works in practice. At a high level, VCF 9.0 is…
So I’ve spent plenty of time living in vCenter, managing VMware clusters like most of us have. But as I started digging into KVM-based hypervisors, it honestly felt a little backwards at first…different tools, different terms. Once you step through it though, a lot of the same core concepts are there. I put this…