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]

Posted on by Marcel Daube

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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VMware Good 2 know [CW04]

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Product Releases VCF 9.0.2.0 01/21 Download Release Notes VVF 9.0.2.0 01/21 Download Release Note Product Releases Subject ID Unable to register VM and Power ON after storage outage 425758 ESXi host showing „Install Failed“ 425749 Identity Manager UI fails to load with 502 error and JDBC Connection Exception 425715 Authentication error when adding NSX to…

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VMware Good 2 know [CW05/06]

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Product Releases VCF Installer 9.0.2.0 01/20 Download Release Notes VMware ESXi 9.0.2.0 01/20 Download Release Notes VMware vCenter 9.0.2.0 01/20 Download Release Notes VMware NSX 9.0.2.0 01/20 Download Release Notes VCF Operations 9.0.2.0 01/20 Download Release Notes vSphere Supervisor 9.0.2.0 01/20 Release Notes VCF Operations Hardware vCommunity * 2.1.0 02/03 Download Release Notes * FYI:…

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Your VCF education options

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We all know how important education is. Constant change, especially in IT, has always made regular training essential. With the merge from legacy vSphere to VCF, there is a lot of new stuff to learn. That’s why I want to use this blog post to show you what options are available to support you with VCF and education.

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vSphere 8 EOL – Timeline (deutsch)

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Launched in October 2022, vSphere 8 revolutionized hardware utilization through the Distributed Services Engine for DPUs and the vSAN Express Storage Architecture (ESA). Subsequent updates focused on operational improvements, such as „Configuration Profiles“ and enhanced lifecycle management, culminating in Update 3 with optimizations for AI workloads. Using unsupported software carries significant risks. Security vulnerabilities remain unpatched, making systems more susceptible to attacks and there are no further technical updates or support available. This can result in data loss, system outages and potentially high costs due to cyberattacks or legal implications. Upgrading to VCF 9 is not only an investment in the future but also a safeguard against the risks posed by outdated software.

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vSphere 8 EOL – Timeline

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After the short snippet in the newsletter, I thought it was time to dive a deeper into this topic. This isn’t a step-by-step guide on how to update, but rather a wake-up call on why you need to start planning it right now. This post alone won’t answer all your questions, but hopefully it will…

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