Category: VCF

Deploying VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) into a “Brownfield” environment is notoriously unforgiving. Unlike a fresh install, a brownfield deployment requires your existing ESXi hosts to meet a strict Bill of Materials (BOM). If a single host has a vMotion MTU of 1500 instead of 1600, or if a TPM 2.0 chip is disabled in BIOS,…

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0.2 has reached General Availability, and while this is officially “just” a patch release, it brings several practical improvements that directly impact real-world deployments. If you are running VCF 9.x or planning a brownfield import, this update deserves your attention. This is not a cosmetic update. It focuses on reliability, import flexibility,…

For years, many of us have been running plain old vSphere clusters—solid, reliable, and battle-tested. But IT doesn’t stand still, and neither do the demands from the business. Modern workloads (AI, ML, containers) need more than just hypervisors—they need an integrated private cloud model. That’s where VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 comes in. VCF 9.0…

If you’ve ever stared at those mysterious vCLS VMs running in your clusters, wondered what they were doing, and occasionally cursed them during your backup configs or host evacuations — I’ve got great news. With vSphere 9.0 (and VCF 9.0), VMware is finally letting us kill vCLS for good. A Quick Recap: What the Heck…

It’s here. The VCF 9.0 release isn’t just about shiny slides and changelogs—it’s about real-world, hands-on skills. VMware’s rolled out a suite of interactive labs that let you test-drive everything from platform upgrades to Kubernetes integrations, without spinning up your own lab at 2am. If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to upskill or pressure-test…

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 has finally arrived, bringing a host of exciting new capabilities. With advancements designed to cater to the demands of next-generation workloads, VCF 9.0 isn’t just for traditional VMs. It’s set to power Kubernetes workloads and even facilitate Private AI environments. Let’s dive into the major updates and enhancements in this…

Key Updates in the May 2025 SPD Licensing and Compliance One of the most significant updates in the May 2025 SPD is the introduction of a mandatory compliance reporting requirement for customers using VCF versions 9.0 or above. Customers are now required to provide Broadcom with a regularly scheduled verified report detailing their installed base…

It’s not often you get a sneak peek at a major VMware release before it’s Generally Available. But with the preliminary VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 listings now live on the Broadcom Compatibility Guide, you do—and the benefits are huge. Why This Matters Traditionally, VMware and its hardware partners only publish compatibility matrices once a…