VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1

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VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 marks a major milestone in the evolution of modern private cloud infrastructure. This comprehensive resource collection brings together the best technical deep dives, podcasts, and announcements covering the entire VCF 9.1 stack. From the introduction of Production AI and enhanced GPU support to breakthrough storage innovations like vSAN Global Deduplication and Auto RAID, VCF 9.1 is built for efficiency and cyber resilience. Explore our curated list of blog posts, YouTube sessions, and expert interviews to understand how VCF 9.1 simplifies operations, scales smarter, and lowers TCO for the next generation of workloads.

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VMware Good2know [CW18]

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This week I focus on the latest updates to the VMware portfolio. We take a look at the latest releases of VMware Live Recovery and vSphere Replication, as well as the groundbreaking transition to the unified versioning scheme for VCF 9.0. Also: All the details on registering for VMware Explore 2026 in Las Vegas, important end-of-support dates for Fusion and Workstation, and a curated list of new KB articles for troubleshooting issues in your infrastructure.

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VMware Good2know [CW17]

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In this week’s VMware Good2know (CW17), we round up the latest vital information for VMware professionals. Get ready for VMware Explore 2026 Las Vegas with registration details, and discover critical product updates, including VMware Live Recovery 9.0.5.1, Aria Operations 8.18, and several Security Advisories. Most importantly, we highlight the upcoming End of General Support for key products, so you can plan your upgrades without disruption.

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VMware Good2know [CW16]

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This week’s digest covers the latest developments and essential information from the VMware ecosystem for Calendar Week 16. Highlights include a curated summary of new product releases and updates, a selection of high-impact Knowledge Base (KB) articles for troubleshooting and optimization, recently published Security Advisories (VMSAs) to keep your environment secure, and notable blog posts and tools from the broader VMware community. Save time and stay informed with this efficient weekly wrap-up.

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VMware Good2know [CW14]

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In this week’s VMware digest for CW14, we dive into essential updates for the community. Key highlights include critical Knowledge Base articles on HCX migration and Aria-to-VCF 9.0 upgrade paths, alongside the call for proposals for VMware Explore 2026. We also cover the latest TAM Management Pack release, upcoming End of Support dates for Fusion and Workstation, and new troubleshooting resources like the CPU flow diagram. Stay ahead with our comprehensive summary of everything „Good to know“ in the VMware ecosystem.

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VMware Good 2 know [CW11]

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In thise edition of VMware Good 2 Know [CW11], you will find everything you need to know about the VMware ecosystem. This week’s focus is on critical lifecycle updates, with particular attention required for the upcoming End-of-Support dates in June for the Cloud Director Object Storage Extension and popular desktop hypervisors like Fusion and Workstation. Alongside current security advisories for Aria Operations and Workstation, the post provides a deep dive into brand-new Knowledge Base articles, covering everything from VCF deployment challenges to specific network configurations.

Additionally, we highlight technical breakthroughs such as NVMe Memory Tiering in VCF 9.0 and the General Availability of Holodeck 9.0.2. The update is rounded off with a schedule of global VMUG Connect events and a first look at VMware Explore 2026 in Las Vegas. It is a compact 360-degree overview for admins and tech enthusiasts who want to stay ahead of critical updates and community events.

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VMware Good 2 know [CW10]

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Stay ahead of the curve with this week’s summary of the VMware ecosystem. We’re diving deep into critical security updates and the latest product releases to keep your infrastructure secure and efficient.

🔍 What’s inside this edition:

Security Alerts: Detailed breakdown of VMSA-2026-0001 (Aria Operations) and VMSA-2026-0002 (Workstation & Fusion). Essential patches for Command Injection and Privilege Escalation vulnerabilities!

Fresh Releases: Updates for ESXi 8.0 u3i, Fusion 25H2u1, and Aria Operations 8.18.6.

Lifecycle Watch: Upcoming EOS dates for Cloud Director Object Storage Extension and Aria Automation Config.

Community Insights: New podcasts on VCF Hardware and Identity Security, plus upcoming VMUG Connect dates.

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VMware Good 2 know [CW09]

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Key Highlights
Product Releases & Updates: Significant updates were released for VMware Aria Operations (8.18.6) and ESXi (8.0 u3i). Additionally, the USB Network Native Driver for ESXi 8.0 Update 3 is now available.

Security Advisories: A major focus is placed on VMSA-2026-0001, which addresses multiple vulnerabilities in Aria Operations (including command injection and privilege escalation). The post emphasizes the importance of applying available patches or workarounds.

Lifecycle Management: Several products, including Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Integrated Edition 1.20 and various Cloud Director extensions, reached their end-of-life/support dates on February 28.

Technical Resources: The post lists numerous new Knowledge Base (KB) articles tackling specific issues, such as VMware Tools installation failures on Windows 11 and vSAN cluster recovery after manual shutdowns.

Community & Learning: It highlights upcoming VMUG Connect events (Amsterdam, Minneapolis, etc.) and features curated content on topics like GPU placement efficiency and log data migration from Aria Logs 8.18 to VCF Ops 9.

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VMware Good 2 know [CW08]

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Product Releases VKS Standard Packages 3.6.0 2/11 Release Notes vSphere Kubernetes 1.35.0 02/11 Release Notes USB Network Native Driver for ESXi (ESXi 8.0 Update 3) 8.0 u3 02/13 Download Blogpost Product Lifecycle Subject ID Tanzu Cloud Service Broker for AWS 1.14. 24.02 Tanzu Cloud Service Broker for GCP 1.8 24.02 VKr 1.32 28.02 VMware Tanzu…

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