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VMware Good 2 know [CW07]

Posted on Februar 12, 2026Februar 12, 2026 by Marcel Daube

Product Releases

NSX4.2.3.301/28Release Notes
VMware Remote Console13.0.201/20DownloadRelease Notes
VMware Tools13.0.10.001/20DownloadRelease Notes

Product Lifecycle

SubjectID
Tanzu Cloud Service Broker for AWS 1.14.24.02
Tanzu Cloud Service Broker for GCP 1.824.02
VKr 1.3228.02
VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Integrated Edition 1.2028.02
VMware Tanzu Kubernetes Grid Integrated Edition Management Console 1.2028.02
VMware Cloud Director extension for VMware Data Solutions 1.428.02
VMware Cloud Director Object Storage Extension3.014.03

KB Article

SubjectID
Failed to add Data Source with error „Collector VM is not responding. Collector VM should be running and reachable from Platform“428507
vmware tools service is not running for windows 2019 VMs with vmware tools version 13.0.5.428495
Password expiry for VCF Component shows blank in 9.x428485
Virtual Machine(s) in Aria Operations are blank/empty on the Summary Tab428482
HCX unable to select VM’s for migration with a message “Virtual Machine is in queue for migration”428319
Multiple VMs rebooted due to a vSphere HA trigger following network switch maintenance428308
Telegraf agent installation fails on windows due to failure to download config-utils.bat file428286
vSAN Health Test and MTU Check Failures During Host Remediation428262
VM Uptime % metric shows ‚-‚ on Aria operations UI428206
Virtual machines residing on NFSv3 storage become unresponsive during a snapshot removal operation when CBT is enabled428200
VM’s VMDK is growing in size quickly428188
VCF Operations add Offline depot: Failed to connect to VMware depot with the provided user credentials. Cause: Secure protocol communication error, check logs for more details.428162
Upgrade to VCF9 Automation got stuck at Stage 10 „Update admin passowrd“428048
BRICKSTORM Backdoor to vSphere427833

OnSite Events

VMUG Connect – AmsterdamMarch 17-19 
VMUG Connect – MinneapolisApril 07-09
VMUG Connect – TorontoMay 12-14
VMUG Connect – DallasJune 09-11
VMUG Connect – OrlandoOctober 20-22
Explore Las Vegas 2026 (Save the date)week of August 31
Local VMUG Events Overview

TAM Lab | Podcast | Webinar | Blog Posts

Podcasts , Blogs and Webinars published last week

Cross vCenter vMotion workloads from vSphere 7.0 to vSphere 9.0
williamlam.com
Blogpost
While vSphere 7.0 officially reached end of support in October 2025, many organizations continue to operate on it, often not by choice, and on hardware that is likely end of life.An established transition strategy among enterprises is to migrate workloads into a newly deployed environment using the battle tested vSphere vMotion capability.
VM vMotions in VCF Operations
brockpeterson.com
Blogpost
We get the number of VM vMotions in VCF Operations, but we don’t get the time they occurred, I found a way to determine that with View transformations, here’s how!You can find the number of vMotions on VMs in VCF Operations here.
Your VCF education options
vmdaube.de
Blogpost
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.
VCF Operations Management Pack Builder Series
Part 1 – Overview
Youtube
Learn how the Management Pack Builder, a strategic „no-code“ integration tool that empowers VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), can help customers to extend their monitoring capabilities beyond the standard software-defined data center. By providing a streamlined, wizard-driven interface, the Management Pack Builder eliminates the traditional barriers to custom visibility, allowing organizations to ingest data from any third-party source with a REST API.
First VMmark Result Using VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 and vSAN Published
VCF Storage (vSAN)
Blogpost
We’re seeing increased adoption of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 by partners, and VMmark 4 benchmark results have recently been published by Dell Technologies, Lenovo, and Fsas Technologies using VCF 9.0.
In this blog, we’d like to highlight the first result published in 2026. There are several notable achievements with this new result from Dell:
Advanced Cyber Compliance (ACC): Automating Compliance, Security, and Cyber Resilience for VCF
Virtually Speaking Podcast
Podcast
In this episode of Virtually Speaking, hosts Pete Flecha and John Nicholson continue their Advanced Services series with a deep dive into VMware Advanced Cyber Compliance (ACC)—now generally available for VMware Cloud Foundation customers.
Joined by Belu De Arbelaiz and Adam Hawley from VMware’s product management team, the conversation explores why cyber compliance and resilience have become mission-critical, and how ACC helps organizations move beyond manual, point-in-time audits to continuous enforcement and recovery. [..]
Extending Visibility with VMware Cloud Foundation’s Management Pack Builder
VCF Operations
Blogpost
That’s where the Management Pack Builder (MPB) for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) comes in. MPB is a no-code tool that empowers operations teams to bring external data into VCF’s analytics and monitoring engine, without writing a single line of code.
Decoding Platform Engineering’s Rise:  2025 Industry Report and Key Insights
VMware Cloud Foundation
Webinar
02/18/26
Architect’s Edge Live: Modern Containers — Real Workloads. Real Numbers. VKS vs OpenShift — Beyond the Myths
VMware Cloud Foundation
Webinar
02/26/26
Kubernetes Level Up Program
VMUG
Webinar
02/26/26

VMware Good 2 know [CW04]

Posted on Februar 6, 2026Februar 6, 2026 by Marcel Daube

Product Releases

VCF9.0.2.001/21DownloadRelease Notes
VVF9.0.2.001/21DownloadRelease Note

Product Releases

SubjectID
Unable to register VM and Power ON after storage outage425758
ESXi host showing „Install Failed“425749
Identity Manager UI fails to load with 502 error and JDBC Connection Exception425715
Authentication error when adding NSX to Usage Meter425708
How to export database from VCF Operations425665
SDDC Manager UI Login Failure with Blank Screen425639
Unable to add NSX-T manager as the data source in VCF Ops for Networks425638
VM memory usage in Aria Operations is higher than that in guest os425593
HA Component Protection events do not trigger despite APD occurrences425582
Aria Operations capacity show unknown/missing425550
vSphere 8.0U3h Important Known Issues and Workarounds425540
NSX TN hosts Configuration Status stuck at „Powered Off“425441
Upgrade ESXi 8.x to 9.x failed with error MEL DependencyError425425
Unable to add New Host Switch to ESXi Host Transport Node.425381
Dropped TX and RX packets reported in Logs for Networks (vRNI) [..]425356
ESXi host lost network connectivity on physical switch reboot425353
Upgrading Automation from version 9.0.0 to 9.0.1 failing in Ops Fleet Manager425321
Migrating NSX Transport Node TEPs from DHCP to Static IP Pools425283
HPE ProLiant BL460c Gen10 Server Compatibility with VMware ESXi 8.x425277
Unable to login to Aria Operations for Logs UI page425238
vCenter upgrade precheck from version 8.x to 9.x failing due to NSX version425164
Loss of Network Connectivity to Edge VM During Workload Domain Upgrade.425155
After Deleting Virtual Service the VIP is Still Responding to Ping425137
VMs on NSX Overlay Segment are unable to access Internet424998
Hosts in a 9.x env. may disconnect from vCenter and reconnect within a minute424974
VMWare tools is installed but vCenter states VMware tools is not installed after upgrading tools to 13.0.1424946

OnSite Events

Incl. VMUG User/cons

VMUG Connect – AmsterdamMarch 17-19 
VMUG Connect – MinneapolisApril 07-09
VMUG Connect – TorontoMay 12-14
VMUG Connect – DallasJune 09-11
VMUG Connect – OrlandoOctober 20-22
Explore Las Vegas 2026 (Save the date)week of August 31
Local VMUG Events Overview

TAM Lab | Podcast | Webinar | Blog Posts

Podcasts , Blogs and Webinars published last week

VMware Products Going EOL in 2026: The Full-Year Rundown
VirtualG.uk
Blogpost
Another year brings another wave of VMware product lifecycle changes. As Broadcom continues to shape the portfolio, several VMware components reach their End of Technical Guidance in 2026. This phase marks the final stage with no more patches, updates, or technical assistance beyond self-help resources. [..]
Evolution of Workload Hosting: From Virtualization to Containerization
VirtualG.uk
Blogpost
Broadcom has been the gold standard for virtualization and VM workloads for 25+ years. Due to continuous innovation and contributions to the technology landscape and overall industry, customers continue to partner with us and trust us to run both their mission critical VM workloads, but also their container and Kubernetes workloads for the next 25 years.
VMUG Member Voices Series – Certification Edition
VMUG Webcast
01/28/26Webinar
Join us for the next VMUG Member Voices: Certification Edition, featuring an interactive discussion with VMUG Vice President, Justin Sider.  
This informal, peer-driven conversation creates space to ask questions, share experiences, and gain practical insights from fellow VMUG members. Whether you are just getting started or preparing for your next exam, you’ll leave feeling more informed, supported, and confident in your certification path.
Why I Joined Broadcom Rewards – And Why You Probably Should Too
angrysysops.com
Blogpost
If you are already working with Broadcom technologies, Broadcom Rewards is low effort and high value. You are rewarded for learning, sharing feedback, and engaging with the ecosystem you are already part of.Most importantly, it reinforces something that is often missing in enterprise tech: recognition for the people actually using and shaping the products. If you are eligible and not yet a member, activating your account is a no-brainer. There is literally a bonus waiting for you. Broadcom built this for its customers. It is worth using.

VMware Good 2 know [CW05/06]

Posted on Februar 6, 2026Februar 6, 2026 by Marcel Daube

Product Releases

VCF Installer9.0.2.001/20DownloadRelease Notes
VMware ESXi9.0.2.001/20DownloadRelease Notes
VMware vCenter9.0.2.001/20DownloadRelease Notes
VMware NSX9.0.2.001/20DownloadRelease Notes
VCF Operations9.0.2.001/20DownloadRelease Notes
vSphere Supervisor9.0.2.001/20Release Notes
VCF Operations Hardware vCommunity *2.1.002/03DownloadRelease Notes
* FYI: vCommunity != Support

KB-Articles

SubjectID
NSX Manager support bundle creation process hangs, stuck at „In Progress“ status at 0%427836
Replace host certificate API returns 404 error: The requested URI could not be found.427750
CVE-2026-24061 impact on vSphere427749
How vSphere HA respects affinity rules without DRS427723
Slow Cross vCenter vMotion migration speeds on vSphere 8.x427695
Unable to start „Migration Planning Service“ on HCX Manager via the management interface due to dependent services427545
Unexpected or extraneous IP address usage by virtual machines (VMs)427501
VMs are down on host that is unresponsive427482
vpxd crashes frequently as DRS could not place vCLS VMs on hosts427480
Jumbo frames observed on physical switch ports despite 1500 MTU configuration in ESXi427476
NSX is showing vulnerable to CVE-2016-9843427431
NSX is showing vulnerable to CVE-2025-13836427430
VMs lose network connection after migrate manually427397
All Virtual Machines Network Connectivity Lost post NSX Upgrade427371
Commands from ssh session on ESXi host failed with No space left on device error427365
After deleting SSO integration in VCF Operations 9.x , unable to login using SSO427277
Best Practices for Migrating ESXi Hosts Between vSS and vDS in Production427273
ESXi hosts show in vCenter inventory, but don’t show up in VCF Operations UI.427267
Configuration of Offline Depot Repository URL with Non-Standard Path in VCF Operations Fleet Management427227
Installation of VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle fails with „Error occurred during updating VMware Aria Suite Lifecycle password“ due to stale ARP cache427215
Running a precheck on upgrading the VCF Management environment fails427172
Industrial vSwitch not working post upgrade VCF to 9.0.1427072
iPerf not working between the ESXi Hosts on a vMotion TCP/IP Stack : „iperf3: error – unable to start listener for connections: Cannot assign requested address.427059
Hardware Compatibility check results for ESXi 9..0.X gives the following message „Host model is not supported by any version of ESXi“ model HPE ProLiant Compute DL360 Gen12427039
Intermittent Issue Updating “Purchase Date” for Server Hardware Cost Driver in VCF Operations427026
Virtual Machines experience a loss of network connectivity to specific destinations following a vMotion event.427017
HCX Download plug-in Error downloading plug-in. URL is unreachable. No route to host (Host unreachable)426998
MTU mismatch alert on One-Arm Load Balancer attached to segment VLAN426974
Unable to install VCF Operations 9.0 due to expired vCenter License.426932
No impact to HCX from the vulnerability identified in CVE-2025-22225 and CVE-2025-22226426724
Unable to upgrade Aria Operations 8.18.5 to VCF Operations 9.0 or 9.0.1 from Aria Suite Lifecycle Manager426713
Datastore doesn’t show up in Vertical Scale-Up Wizard426631

OnSite Events

VMUG Connect – AmsterdamMarch 17-19 
VMUG Connect – MinneapolisApril 07-09
VMUG Connect – TorontoMay 12-14
VMUG Connect – DallasJune 09-11
VMUG Connect – OrlandoOctober 20-22
Explore Las Vegas 2026 (Save the date)week of August 31
Local VMUG Events Overview

TAM Lab | Podcast | Webinar | Blog Posts

Podcasts , Blogs and Webinars published last week

Decoding Platform Engineering’s Rise:  2025 Industry Report and Key Insights
VMware Cloud Foundation
Webinar
02/18/26
Join Sam Barlien, Head of Ecosystem at PlatformEngineering.org, as he unveils exclusive findings from the 2025 State of Platform Engineering report, sponsored by Broadcom. In this 45-minute session, discover: Salary trends, organizational maturity models, and best practices from leading platform teamsWhy „shifting down“ is replacing „shifting left“ and what it means for your organizationHow platform engineering is industrializing the software delivery lifecycle in the AI-native eraWhat top-performing platform teams are doing differently in 2026
Architect’s Edge Live: Modern Containers — Real Workloads. Real Numbers. VKS vs OpenShift — Beyond the Myths
VMware Cloud Foundation
Webinar
02/26/26
In this Architect’s Edge Live session, we’re going beyond the myths with real workload data and real infrastructure outcomes.
Join Christopher Kusek, Bryan Sullins, and Christopher Catano for a performance deep dive that anchors on a recent Principled Technologies study comparing VKS on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) against OpenShift (including bare metal and on-VCF scenarios).
Kubernetes Level Up Program
VMUG
Webinar
02/26/26
Join the „Kubernetes Level Up Program“ on Feb 26, 2026, to get up to speed on the latest Platform Engineering and K8s trends. Broadcom experts will guide you through using Kubernetes in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and managing the vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) effectively. This event is ideal for Cloud Admins looking to start their journey or deepen their Private Cloud skills.

Webinar SpeakerJohn Andrechak (Technical Marketing Manager, VKS)[Broadcom]Katarina Brookfield (Product Marketing Engineer) Pankaj Gupta (Sr. Director of Private Cloud Solutions) [Broadcom]
Advanced Memory Tiering with VMware Cloud Foundation 9
VMware Cloud Foundation
Youtube
Manufacturers have shifted production toward high-bandwidth memory, effectively drying up the supply of traditional enterprise DRAM. The result is a „memory wall“—processors are sitting idle, waiting for data. Lead times are stretching into 2026, and prices are surging.
In this market, the smartest move isn’t trying to find more DRAM. It’s making the DRAM you already have work harder.
We’ve introduced Advanced Memory Tiering in VCF 9 to change the math on your TCO.
You Cannot Protect What You Cannot See: Turning East–West Traffic into a Ransomware Kill Zone
VMware vDefend
Youtube
You cannot protect what you cannot see – and today’s attackers exploit exactly that by hiding in east–west traffic, using your own data centre as their preferred terrain. This session explores how VMware vDefend Firewall and Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) transform the flat, implicit-trust interior of the data centre into a hardened ransomware kill zone, denying lateral movement before damage is done.
We examine real-world enterprise tactics for disrupting the ransomware kill chain – from micro-segmentation and deep packet inspection to detecting and stopping malicious east–west activity before it reaches critical workloads. 
Join this session to learn how visibility-driven segmentation and SSP-based policy turn your private cloud into hostile territory for attackers – while reducing blast radius, improving containment speed, and protecting business-critical applications.
Featured Speaker: Atif Qadeer. Solution Architect. Application Network and Security (ANS). Broadcom
Advanced Cyber Compliance (ACC): Automating Compliance, Security, and Cyber Resilience for VCF
Virtually Speaking
Youtube
In this episode of Virtually Speaking, hosts Pete Flecha and John Nicholson continue their Advanced Services series with a deep dive into VMware Advanced Cyber Compliance (ACC)—now generally available for VMware Cloud Foundation customers.Joined by Belu De Arbelaiz and Adam Hawley from Broadcom’s VMware Cloud Foundation Division, the conversation explores why cyber compliance and resilience have become mission-critical, and how ACC helps organizations move beyond manual, point-in-time audits to continuous enforcement and recovery.
Extreme Performance Series 2026: AI Inference Performance on VCF 9
VMware Cloud Foundation
Youtube
Todd Muirhead talks with Uday Kurkure and Lan Vu about recent tests of Artificial Intelligence on VCF 9. They partnered with NVIDIA, AMD, SuperMicro, and Intel across a range of test configurations and workload types to illustrate that AI and ML workloads achieve excellent performance on VCF 9.
VMUG Connect, coming to a city near you soon! (Brad Tompkins)
Unexplored Territory
Youtube
In 2025 the first VMUG Connect event was held in the US, and as it was a big success, VMUG decided to repeat that formula in Amsterdam, Minneapolis, Toronto, Dallas and Orlando. I invited Brad Tompkins to the show to explain what these VMUG events are all about and also provide some insights into the world of VMUG.
I have the pleasure and honor of hosting a keynote session in Amsterdam at Connect in March. I hope to see all of you there. For more details on pricing, locations, and more, make sure to visit the ⁠VMUG Connect website⁠. Also, if you are planning on attending, I would highly encourage you to register asap as we’ve seen Explore on Tour selling out everywhere!

Your VCF education options

Posted on Februar 6, 2026Februar 6, 2026 by Marcel Daube

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. In addition to all the options mentioned here, interaction within the community also offers tremendous added value. That’s why I always recommend taking a look at VMUG. In addition to the webinars offered by VMUG on the topic of VCF, VMUG events – whether VMUG Connect or local meetings – provide everyone with a platform for interacting with other customers.

Lerning@Broadcom

Learning@Broadcom is the central learning platform where you, as a VMware Cloud Foundation Platform customer or strategic customer, can access free learning resources. With these entitlements, you will beable to choose from two distinct learning pathways – Digital Learning and Instructor-Led Courses (ILT) – allowing you to tailor the learning experience to the specific needs of your team.

Overivew: https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmw-getting-started-with-your-vcf-learning-entitlements-ebook


Hands-On Labs

Catalog: https://labs.hol.vmware.com/HOL/catalog

„​Unlock your full potential with brand-new, self-paced Hands-on Labs! These labs are designed specifically to help you jumpstart your skills with VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0.“ (source)

Here, you can get a first impression with the “What’s New – […]” Labs. After that you can take a look into the upgrading with LAB “VCF 9.0 – Upgrading from vSphere 8. (HOL-2603-01-VCF-S)”

  • What’s New in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 – Platform (HOL-2610-01-VCF-L)
  • What’s New with vSphere in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 (HOL-2630-01-VCF-L)
  • What’s New in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 – Operations (HOL-2610-03-VCF-L)
  • What’s New in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 – Automation (HOL-2610-02-VCF-L)

Important: How to request Hands-On Labs access


VCF Webinars

Overview: https://go-vmware.broadcom.com/VCFWebinars

This is the central portal for all VCF 9 webinars. In addition to the schedule for live webinars, which offer the opportunity for direct exchange with Broadcom experts in Q&A sessions, you will also find an integrated on-demand library. All past sessions are available as video replays, supplemented by technical documentation and presentation slides.


VMware Explore Video Library

Overview: https://www.vmware.com/explore/video/search

​You can still see what was unveiled at VMware Explore 2025, up-level your expertise and understand multi-cloud better.


VCF Experience Days

​Please reach out to your VMware Account Team if you are interessted. Attendes need to be nominated.

Hands-on Technical Deep Dives
Participants gain direct access to live lab environments, allowing them to practice the deployment, scaling, and management of VCF.

​Full-Stack Infrastructure Integration
The sessions demonstrate how to unify compute (vSphere), storage (vSAN), networking (NSX), and management (Aria) into a single, automated platform to eliminate operational silos.

​Strategic Cloud Transformation
Beyond technical clicks, the event focuses on best practices for Day-0 to Day-2 operations, helping organizations accelerate their journey toward a self-service, developer-ready private cloud.

vSphere 8 EOL – Timeline (deutsch)

Posted on Januar 16, 2026Januar 20, 2026 by Marcel Daube

Nach dem kleinen Part im Newsletter dachte ich mir, es wäre an der Zeit das Thema noch etwas genauer zu betrachten. Es geht hierbei nicht um einen Step-by-step Guide zum Update, sondern um den Punkt warum ich damit jetzt endlich starten sollte. Der Post alleine wird auch nicht alle fragen beantworten, aber er regt hoffentlich zum drüber nachdenken an und lässt dich mit dem Thema starten. 🙂
BTW: Folge Posts werden hierzu sicherlicht noch folgen

Vor etwas mehr als 3 Jahren und 3 Monaten wurde vSphere 8 released. Bei einer Laufzeit von 5 Jahren zwischen GA und EOGS sind rund 65% der Laufzeit bereits rum und bis zum EOGS sind es noch knapp 35% der gesamten Laufzeit .. oder anders und verständlicher gesagt, wir haben noch knapp 1 Jahr und 9 Monate. Und da das „Upgrade“ von 8 auf 9 ein ganz anderes ist, als das was die meisten VMware Admins bisher gemacht hatten wenn es um ein Upgrade ging, sollte das Thema bei keinem mehr vor sicher hergeschoben werden.

Upgrade von 8 auf 9

Einfach nur von einem Upgrade zu sprechen, wie es in der Vergangenheit war ist es dieses Mal definitiv nicht. Für viele ist es vielleicht vergleichbar mit dem EOL vom C# Client – alles neue ist erstmal doof. Denn einfach nur ein vCenter upgraden und danach die Hosts ist diesmal nicht genug. VVF oder VCF – die erste große Frage. Der Wunsch von VMware (ist meiner persönlichen Meinung) ganz klar VCF. Und VCF ist mehr als nur einfach ein bisschen Virtualisierung – viel mehr als nur „ich habe da meinen Hypervisor“. Es ist der komplette Stack um deine eigene „kleine“ private Cloud zu errichten. Das konzept von Management Domain und Workload Domain ist nichts neues. Die meisten haben das doch sowieso schon so gelebt und ihr Design entspricht dem gleichen wie es mittels VCF designed und aufgebaut wird. Auch vSAN ist bei den meisten z.B. anteilig schon irgendwo im Einsatz bzw. getestet worden. NSX ist m.M.n. da noch etwas seltener und die Aria Produkte haben die meisten zumindestens mit Operations auch schon im Einsatz. Und hier ist der neue Kern vom VCF. Operations! Nichts geht mehr ohne Operations. Lizenzierung? Operations! Images? Operations! Lifecycle? Operation! und so gehts weiter. Operations ist der Kern – das Herz von VCF. Ohne geht es nicht und das ist ja auch eigentlich gut so. Denn ohne Monitoring gehts doch sowieso nicht.
Und wenn wir das Thema Lizensierung mal positiv sehen wollen – es ist ja sowieso mit dabei – warum denn nicht auch nutzen? Auch wenn ich es jetzt ja sowieso muss. Also fassen wir zusammen – Einfach Upgraden von den Komponenten ist nicht mehr. Zu erst nehmen wir uns den VCF Installer und deployen hiermit unter anderem den Operations, die 1. Management Umgebung und die Komponenten die ich sonst noch gerne möchte – aber fast alle nicht mehr requiered sind – wie es noch bei VCF 5.x der Fall war. Und da ich alles bis Ende 2027 auf „9“ haben muss, ist der Umfang viel größer als bisher.

Kompatibilität

Nicht nur das Upgrade an sich kostet Zeit, wie auch bei allen anderen Upgrades der Vergangenheit ist es die gesamte Vorbereitung. Es muss die Kompatibilität geprüft werden und natürlich auch die Abhängigkeit. Ist alles was ich aktuell für die VCF Umgebung nutzen möchte eigentlich auch Zertifiziert für 9? Ein „kurzer“ Blick in den Compability Guide reicht meist nicht und das Thema frisst viele Stunden bis hin zu Tagen. Und die Compatibility Guides der 3rd Party anbieter nicht vergessen.

Früher war es anders: Host in Wartungsmodus, Update, Reboot, fertig. Jetzt stellen wir uns die Frage: Wie komme ich von meiner „Legacy vSphere“ in die VCF-Welt? Denn es ist ja nicht nur wie besprochen das vCenter und die Hosts in Kombination, sondern es ist der gesamter Stack. Denn VMware ist mehr als „nur“ ein Hypervisor.

Teamweiterbildung

Technik ist das eine, aber wer bedient das große ganze Raumschiff am Ende? Viele vSphere-Admins sind fit in ESXi und vCenter. Aber wie sieht es mit NSX aus? In der VCF-Welt ist NSX der Standard für das Netzwerk – nicht requiered aber recommended. Wenn dein Team bisher um SDN einen Bogen gemacht hat, hast du jetzt eine Lernkurve vor der Brust, die du nicht unterschätzen darfst. Schulung und Einarbeitung gehören also zwingend mit auf den Zeitplan – und zwar bevor die Hütte brennt.

Neben unzähligen VMUG Webinaren, den Recordings der Explore – und vielen VCF Webinaren von VMware direkt – gibt es hier auch wunderbare VCF Experience Days – sprich dazu einfach mit deinem VMware Kontakt und besuche einen der kommenden VCF Experience Days um sich das ganze Live anzuschauen.
Und wer schon erste Schritte vor einem Proof-of-Concept sammeln möchte kann das gerne mit einem Holodeck oder den VCF9 HandsOn Labs machen.

Fazit: Jetzt anfangen und nicht erst 2027

Warum also der Stress, wenn wir noch fast zwei Jahre haben? Weil die oben genannten Punkte keine „Wochenend-Projekte“ sind. Planung, Schulungen für Mitarbeiter und das Bereinigen der Altlasten brauchen Vorlaufzeit. Wer jetzt anfängt, die Strategie zu entwickeln (Greenfield vs. Brownfield) und die Hardware zu checken, kann den Umstieg entspannt als Projekt fahren. Wer wartet, bis der Support ausläuft, wird eine hektische und teure Migration erleben.

Also: Checkt eure HCLs, schaut euch die Komponenten an und fangt an zu planen. Die Uhr tickt, aber noch haben wir es selbst in der Hand.

Usefull links:

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 – Customer Journey Map – Build – Install a New VMware Cloud Foundation Deployment

https://techdocs.broadcom.com/content/dam/broadcom/techdocs/us/en/assets/vmware-cis/vcf/vcf-9.0-vcf-deploy-journey.pdf

Comprehensive VCF 9 Upgrade Paths Overview

Comprehensive VCF 9 Upgrade Paths Overview

Planning a Successful VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Deployment

https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2025/07/28/planning-a-successful-vmware-cloud-foundation-9-0-deployment

 Planning and Preparation Workbook

https://techdocs.broadcom.com/content/dam/broadcom/techdocs/us/en/assets/vmware-cis/vcf/vcf-9.0-planning-and-preparation-workbook.xlsx

VMware Cloud Foundation Architecture Poster

https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2025/08/04/vmware-cloud-foundation-architecture-poster/

vSphere 8 EOL – Timeline

Posted on Januar 16, 2026Januar 20, 2026 by Marcel Daube

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 get you thinking and help you get started with the topic. 🙂
BTW: Follow-up posts on this topic will certainly follow.

vSphere 8 was released a little over 3 years and 3 months ago. With a 5-year cycle between GA and EOGS (End of General Support), we are already about 65% of the way through. We have just under 35% left—or to put it simply: We have roughly 1 year and 9 months remaining.

Since the „upgrade“ from 8 to 9 is a completely different beast compared to what most VMware Admins are used to, this is not a topic anyone should be pushing down the road.

Upgrade to „9“ – It’s a new game

To simply call this an „upgrade“ definitely doesn’t do it justice. For many, the feeling might be comparable to the EOL of the C# Client back in the day—everything new is annoying at first. Simply upgrading vCenter and then the hosts just won’t cut it this time.

VVF or VCF? That’s the first big question. Ideally, VMware wants us on VCF (VMware Cloud Foundation) – that much is clear (from my point of view). And VCF is more than just a bit of virtualization; it’s much more than just saying „I have my hypervisor.“ It is the complete stack for building your own „little“ Private Cloud.

The concept of Management Domains and Workload Domains isn’t exactly new. Most of us have lived this design anyway. vSAN is also already in use or being tested by many of us. In my opinion, NSX is somewhat more common, and although many use Aria products, this is often limited to the area of operations.

And that brings us to the new core of VCF: Operations! Nothing works without Operations anymore. Licensing? Operations! Images? Operations! Lifecycle? Operations! It goes on and on. Operations is the heart of VCF. It doesn’t work without it, and honestly, that’s a good thing—because you can’t run a serious environment without monitoring anyway.

So, to summarize: Simply upgrading components individually is over. First, we grab the VCF Installer to deploy Operations, the initial Management environment, and other components. Since everything needs to be on „9“ by late 2027, the scope is much larger than before.

Compatibility & Hardware

It’s not just the upgrade itself that eats up time; like every upgrade in the past, it’s the preparation. Compatibility must be checked. Is everything I currently want to use for the VCF environment actually certified for version 9? A „quick“ look at the Compability Guide usually isn’t enough, and this topic alone can eat up hours or even days. And please don’t forget to check your 3rd Party Products.

It used to be different: host in maintenance mode, update, reboot, done. Now we ask ourselves: How do I get from my “legacy vSphere” to the VCF world? Because it’s not just the vCenter and the hosts in combination, as discussed, but the entire stack. Because VMware is more than “just” a hypervisor.

Team Education

Technology is one thing, but who is going to fly this spaceship? Many vSphere Admins are fit in ESXi and vCenter. But what about NSX? In VCF, NSX is the standard for networking – not requiered but recommended. If your team has steered clear of SDN so far, you have a learning curve ahead of you.

The same applies to Aria Operations. If the tool is now mandatory for license reporting and capacity planning, the team needs to know how to read and interpret dashboards. Training must be on the schedule—before the house is on fire.

Besides countless VMware VCF webinars, VMUG webinars and Explore recordings, there are also the excellent VCF Experience Days. Just talk to your VMware contact and visit one of the upcoming Experience Days to see it live. And if you want to get your hands dirty before that, check out the Holodeck or the VCF 9 Hands-on Labs.

My Conclusion: Start Now!

So why the stress if we still have almost two years? Because the points mentioned above aren’t „weekend projects.“ Planning, training staff, and cleaning up legacy configurations requires lead time.

Those who start developing their strategy (Greenfield vs. Brownfield) and checking hardware now can run this transition as a relaxed project. Those who wait until support is about to run out will experience a hectic migration.

So: Check your HCLs, take a look at NSX, and start planning. The clock is ticking, but for now, it’s still in our own hands.

Usefull links:

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 – Customer Journey Map – Build – Install a New VMware Cloud Foundation Deployment

https://techdocs.broadcom.com/content/dam/broadcom/techdocs/us/en/assets/vmware-cis/vcf/vcf-9.0-vcf-deploy-journey.pdf

Comprehensive VCF 9 Upgrade Paths Overview

Comprehensive VCF 9 Upgrade Paths Overview

Planning a Successful VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Deployment

https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2025/07/28/planning-a-successful-vmware-cloud-foundation-9-0-deployment

 Planning and Preparation Workbook

https://techdocs.broadcom.com/content/dam/broadcom/techdocs/us/en/assets/vmware-cis/vcf/vcf-9.0-planning-and-preparation-workbook.xlsx

VMware Cloud Foundation Architecture Poster

https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2025/08/04/vmware-cloud-foundation-architecture-poster/

VMware Good 2 know [CW03]

Posted on Januar 13, 2026Januar 13, 2026 by Marcel Daube

Product Releases

ESXi8.0 u3h12/16DownloadRelease Notes
vCenter8.0 u3h12/16DownloadRelease Notes
vSphere Supervisor8.0 u3h12/16Release Notes
NSX4.2.3.212/15Release Notes

vSphere 8 Timeline

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. Parallel to this, VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 5 was released, utilizing vSphere 8 as its technological core and integrating it with vSAN and NSX into a comprehensive solution. VCF 5 successively adopted innovations like vSAN ESA to provide them centrally and automatically via the SDDC Manager. Together, these products form a powerful cloud platform, but the architectural shifts introduce new levels of complexity. 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.

KB Articles

Some new and updated KB articles

SubjectID
NSX preparation failed on ESXi host due to associated stale logical ports to the host424917
No alarm raised for Tier-0 or Tier-1 gateway failover after Edge vMotion.424813
VCF Automation SFTP Configuration failure on VCF Fleet Management : Error Code: LCMVMSP10035424785
Unable to apply NSX vDefend Firewall license on VCF 9.0424676
Unable to access the Aria Automation UI after upgrading to a later 8.18.x version424674
vCenter missing from License Management in VCF Operations424630
vMotion fails after rebuilding vCenter Server424550
vMotion with vGPU fails Compatibility Check424501
The NTP service on the ESXi host does not start according to the startup policy.424407
A VM will not boot with a virtual disk that has a missing VMFS flat file.424371
Network interruptions in Virtual Machines424337
Generating live core dump for vmx424305
Changing the root password via the UI fails with „LCMCOMMON80050 BAD PASSWORD“424256
Changing the root password via the UI fails with „LCMCOMMON80050 Password has been already used. Choose another.“424248
vCenter 9.0 compatibility with mixed ESXi version on cluster424129
How to shutdown HCX Manager, IX, and NE424115

OnSite Events

Incl. VMUG User/cons

VMUG Connect – AmsterdamMarch 17-19 
VMUG Connect – MinneapolisApril 07-09
VMUG Connect – TorontoMay 12-14
VMUG Connect – DallasJune 09-11
VMUG Connect – OrlandoOctober 20-22
Explore Las Vegas 2026 (Save the date)week of August 31
Local VMUG Events Overview

TAM Lab | Podcast | Webinar | Blog Posts

Podcasts , Blogs and Webinars published last week

Become an Explore Insider | What’s New in 2026
VMware Explore
Explore
Curious about VMware Explore in 2026? Join our community of Explore Insiders and be first in line to get the new announcements on VMware Explore events. Get fresh content, member perks, and the latest intel. Become an Insider today.
2026 Security Forecast: The Changing Face of Virtualization Security
VMUG Webcast
Webinar
The virtualization landscape is evolving—and so are the threats and technologies that shape it. Join Austin Gadient, CTO and Cofounder of Vali Cyber, for a forward-looking exploration of how virtualization security will continue transforming in 2026. Drawing from industry research and real-world defense data, Austin will discuss emerging trends in hypervisor protection, AI workload isolation, and compliance-driven security models. Attendees will gain a clear view of where the market is heading, what challenges to expect, and how to build resilient, preemptive defense strategies for virtualization environments.

VMware Good 2 know [CW45]

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Marcel Daube

KB Articles

Some new KB articles

SubjectID
After environment shutdown and restart: vSphere DRS functionality was impacted due to unhealthy state vSphere Cluster services caused by the unavailability of vSphere Cluster Service VMs.417645
ERROR: ‚LCMVROPSSYSTEM29002′, message:’VMware Aria Operations collector group operation failure‘ while performing inventory sync on Aria Suite LCM.417641
„File VMNAME-000000#.vmdk was not found Failed to start the virtual machine“ error after VM disk consolidation417638
Resetting GRUB password on NSX Manager Appliance when password is unknown417635
Troubleshooting Port Mirroring: „Encapsulated Remote Mirroring (L3) Source“ and „Remote L3 Span“417621
SDDC Health check keeps failing417610
False positives in compliance benchmarks417609
Pre-Update System validation error417590
ESXi host will not reconnect to vCenter after an upgrade from 6.7 to 7.0.3 to 8.0.3 and fails at 80%417531
The Preview pane in the LDAP configuration for Aria Config / RaaS does not display users or groups417518
Action run failed with following error: „HTTP Error 403: Forbidden“‚ when deploying DSM 9.0.1 DB via Aria Automation417514
Failed to deploy OVF package. Cause: A general system error occurred: Transfer failed: Invalid response code: 407417436
Aria Operations shows „Error – not receiving data“ for AVI Integration417433
Unable to install Telegraf for application monitoring417394
ESXi host is unable to enter maintenance mode with vCLS vm not powering off417364
ESXi Host DomainMembershipStatus Shows „Not OK“ Intermittently and Domain User Login Are Slow or Fail417358
Changing the vSAN Snapshot Service Appliance root password417275
After upgrading ESXI host from 7 to 8 it takes a long time to connect to network416873
vSAN 8 Compatibility Alert for Dell PERC H730 Controller416752
Post ESXi reinstallation, migration of management vmk from standard switch to DVS failing416743

OnSite Events

Incl. VMUG User/cons

VMUG Connect – AmsterdamMarch 17-19 
VMUG Connect – MinneapolisApril 07-09
VMUG Connect – TorontoMay 12-14
VMUG Connect – DallasJune 09-11
VMUG Connect – OrlandoOctober 20-22
Explore Las Vegas 2026 (Save the date)week of August 31
Local VMUG Events Overview

TAM Lab | Podcast | Webinar | Blog Posts

Podcasts , Blogs and Webinars published last week

VMUG Connect is expanding in 2026
VMUG
Event
VMUG Connect is expanding! In 2026, we’re delivering more of what you love: deeper technical dives, richer discussions, and powerful in-person connections to five locations. This is where progress is powered by community, and where VMware professionals around the globe come together to drive what’s next.
vCommunity Management Pack for VCF Operations
VMUG
Blogpost
Over the years, we’ve had many customers looking for visibility into more advanced ESXi Host and VM properties (beyond those already being captured by VCF Operations), so we started there.  Broadcom Technical Account Manager Onur Yuzseven has been leading the development effort of a Management Pack for VCF Operations called the VCF Operations vCommunity Management Pack.  
It’s Never Too Late to Become a vExpert!
VMware Cloud Foundation
vExpert
If you’re looking at the calendar and thinking ‘I didn’t do enough this year,’ you might feel it’s too late to start contributing to the community. It’s never too late to become a vExpert, and let me explain. If you start today on one or some of the activities described later in this article, you can still build a strong application for the 2026 vExpert program. For example, writing 3 to 5 well-written, in-depth articles on how to do memory tiering, or telling your story how moving back to on-prem reduced your IT spend, shows a significant commitment to the community.
Enterprise customers can now deploy NVIDIA Run:ai on VMware Cloud Foundation
VMware Cloud Foundation
Blogpost
Deploying NVIDIA Run:ai on VCF empowers enterprises to build scalable, secure, and efficient AI platforms. Whether starting fresh or enhancing existing deployments with VKS, customers gain flexibility, performance, and the enterprise-grade features they depend on.
VCF allows your enterprise to focus on accelerating AI development and ROI, not on the low-level, high-risk business of building and managing infrastructure. It provides the automated, resilient, and secure foundation that production AI workloads demand, letting NVIDIA Run:ai do what it does best – maximize GPU utilization.
Auditing ESX DCUI Logins
williamlam.com/
Blogpost
For troubleshooting purposes, users may need to access the ESXi Direct Console User Interface (DCUI), either remotely through an out-of-band system like an iDRAC or iLO, or directly from the physical server.
What do I do after a vSAN Stretched Cluster Site Takeover?
yellow-bricks.com/
Blogpost
Over the last couple of months, various new vSAN features were announced. Two of those features are around the Stretched Cluster configuration, and have probably been the number 1 feature request for a few years. Now that we have Site Takeover and Site Maintenance functionality available, I am starting to get some questions about the impact of them, and in particular, the Site Takeover functionality is raising some questions.
FAQ – VMware Cloud Foundation Certifications
VMware Cloud Foundation
FAQ
Broadcom’s VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) certifications are designed to prepare IT professionals to build and manage modern private cloud environments using VMware technologies. These certifications validate both theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills across the VMware vSphere Foundation and the broader VMware Cloud Foundation stack, including Compute, Network, Storage, Automation, and Kubernetes. With role-based paths for administrators, architects, and support professionals, VMware Cloud Foundation certifications help I.T. pros stay competitive and aligned with evolving private cloud infrastructure trends.

VMware Security Advisories History 2025

VMSARelease DateProductsLevelCVSSv3
VMSA-2025-00162025-09-29– vCenter – NSXHigh7.5-8.5
VMSA-2025-0015.12025-09-29– Aria Operations- VMware ToolsHigh4.9-7.8
VMSA-2025-00142025-07-29vCenterMedium4.4
VMSA-2025-00132025-07-15 – ESXi- Workstation- Fusion- ToolsCritical6.2 – 9.3
VMSA-2025-00122025-06-04NSXHigh5.9 – 7.5
VMSA-2025-00112025-05-22Avi Load BalancerMedium6.8
VMSA-2025-00102025-05-20– VMware Fusion- VMware vCenter Server- VMware vSphere ESXi- VMware WorkstationHigh4.3 – 8.8
VMSA-2025-00092025-05-20VMware Cloud FoundationHigh7.3 – 8.2
VMSA-2025-00082025-05-12Aria AutomationHigh8.2
VMSA-2025-00072025-05-12VMware ToolsMedium6.1
VMSA-2025-00062025-04-01Aria OperationsImportant7.8
VMSA-2025-00052025-03-25– VMware ToolsImportant7.8
VMSA-2025-00042025-03-04– VMware ESXi- Workstation- VMware FusionCritical7.1 – 9.3
VMSA-2025-00032025-01-30– Aria Operations for logs- Aria OperationsHigh5.2-8.5
VMSA-2025-00022025-01-28– Avi Load BalancerHigh8.6
VMSA-2025-00012025-01-07– Aria AutomationMedium4.3

Product Lifecycle

Lifecylce Overview until End of Year

ProductVersionEOL
Fusion <= 13.6.417.11.2025
Fusion Pro (for personal Use)<= 13.6.117.11.2025
Workstation Player<= 17.6.417.11.2025
Workstation Pro<= 17.6.417.11.2025
Workstation Pro for Linux<= 17.6.417.11.2025
Workstation Pro for Personal Use (Linux)<= 17.6.117.11.2025
Workstation Pro for Personal Use (Windows)<= 17.6.117.11.2025
Workstation Pro for Windows<= 17.5.117.11.2025
VKr1.3128.11.2025
HCX4.11.124.12.2025
AVI Kubernetes Operator12.2.131.12.2025
Aria Automation Config8.17.031.12.2025

VMware Good2know [CW40]

Posted on Oktober 9, 2025Oktober 9, 2025 by Marcel Daube

Product Releases 

Skyline Health Diagnostic4.0.1009/26DownloadRelease Notes
Aria Suite Lifecycle Manager8.18 P509/29Release Notes
Aria Operations for Logs8.18.509/29Release Notes
Aria Orchestrator8.18.109/29Release Notes
Remote Console13.0.109/29Release Notes
Data Services Manager9.0.109/29Release Notes
HCX4.11.309/29Release Notes
Live Site Recovery9.0.409/29Release Notes
vSphere Replication9.0.409/29Release Notes

VMware Security Advisories History 2025

VMSARelease DateProductsLevelCVSSv3
VMSA-2025-00162025-09-29– vCenter – NSXHigh7.5-8.5
VMSA-2025-00152025-09-29– Aria Operations- VMware ToolsHigh4.9-7.8
VMSA-2025-00142025-07-29vCenterMedium4.4
VMSA-2025-00132025-07-15 – ESXi- Workstation- Fusion- ToolsCritical6.2 – 9.3
VMSA-2025-00122025-06-04NSXHigh5.9 – 7.5
VMSA-2025-00112025-05-22Avi Load BalancerMedium6.8
VMSA-2025-00102025-05-20– VMware Fusion- VMware vCenter Server- VMware vSphere ESXi- VMware WorkstationHigh4.3 – 8.8
VMSA-2025-00092025-05-20VMware Cloud FoundationHigh7.3 – 8.2
VMSA-2025-00082025-05-12Aria AutomationHigh8.2
VMSA-2025-00072025-05-12VMware ToolsMedium6.1
VMSA-2025-00062025-04-01Aria OperationsImportant7.8
VMSA-2025-00052025-03-25– VMware ToolsImportant7.8
VMSA-2025-00042025-03-04– VMware ESXi- Workstation- VMware FusionCritical7.1 – 9.3
VMSA-2025-00032025-01-30– Aria Operations for logs- Aria OperationsHigh5.2-8.5
VMSA-2025-00022025-01-28– Avi Load BalancerHigh8.6
VMSA-2025-00012025-01-07– Aria AutomationMedium4.3

Product Lifecycle

Lifecylce Overview until End of November
ProductVersionEOL
Site Recovery<= 8.8.0.311.10.2025
vSphere Replication<= 8.8.0.311.10.2025
VMware Tools11.2.015.10.2025
VMware Tools11.2.515.10.2025
VMware Tools11.2.615.10.2025
Aria Operations<= 8.17.231.10.2025
Aria Operations for Logs<= 8.16.131.05.2025
VKr1.3128.11.2025

KB Articles

Some new and updated KB articles
SubjectID
Disabling PMem via ESXi when there is no server BIOS option412955
How to Disable „dynamicruleset“ Firewall Rule on ESXi Host412954
vSAN Witness Appliance “Evaluation” License Expiring on Aug 20, 2025, in VCF 9.0412947
Hosts in a 2 node stretched cluster fail to enter maintenance mode with ‚Full Data Migration‘412918
Check if Service Discovery Management Pack (SDMP) is enabled412871
Users are not able to login as certificate has expired VMware Identity Manager (formerly Workspace Access)412868
ESXi host showing as ’not responding‘ intermittently in vCenter.412851
Understanding and Resetting Distributed Firewall (DFW) Rule Statistics in NSX-T412847
After restarting ESXi, the template was migrated to the failover host.412812
Multiple ESXi hosts dropping many packets – Rx packet drops – Cisco UCS servers412616
Upgrading vCenter from a USB image of the ISO is not supported412578
A specific virtual machine was restarted by vSphere HA.412509
VCF Automation login throws „Authentication Error missing_verfier“ error when logging in412458
ESXi is not able to connect with VASA Provider due to TCP Failure412434
Host is down after changing NIC aliases412410
Windows 11 VMs are unable to boot after upgrading from ESXi 8.0.3d to 8.0.3f412400
Hosts with mismatched NTP configuration alert in vCenter Skyline Health412393
PSOD on Cisco servers, when NFNIC 5.0.0.46 is in use412357
How to Create a vTPM-Enabled Virtual Machine on a Host Without a physical TPM412270
NSX UI tool Traceflow shows „Dropped by IP“412190
VCF Operations For Networks configuration best practice.412160
Impact of the fix for 『ESXi fails to boot on systems with more than 512 logical CPUs in one NUMA node』412076
„A general system error occurred: Image is not valid. Software Solution com.vmware.vsphere-wcp with version 9.0.1.##.#.#-######## cannot be found in depot“, Image authoring in vLCM may fail even when the corresponding depots are imported into vLCM412074

OnSite Events

Incl. VMUG User/cons

Explore On Tour – Paris (Registration now open)10/17
VMUG User/con Cincinnati 10/22
Explore On Tour – Sydney (Registration now open)10/27
Explore On Tour – Tokyo (Registration now open)10/29
VMUG User/con Washington D.C.11/05
Explore On Tour – Frankfurt (Registration now open)11/11-12
Explore Las Vegas 2026 (Save the date)week of August 31
Local VMUG Events Overview

TAM Lab | Podcast | Webinar | Blog Posts

Podcasts , Blogs and Webinars published last week

VCF Demystified — Breaking Down the Barriers, Your Questions Answered
Architect’s Edge Live: 2-hour Ask Me Anything Expert Panel
Webinar
Join us for a special 2-hour Architect’s Edge Live AMA (Ask Me Anything) + Expert Panel, built to turn uncertainty into clarity. You’ll get:Live answers to your toughest adoption questions — no scripts, no fluff.Insights from specialists who have navigated greenfield, brownfield, and hybrid approaches.Real-world examples showing how organizations overcame perceived. blockers in areas like storage choice, NSX integration, operational security, and multi-site scale.Practical tips to avoid hidden pitfalls and accelerate time-to-value.Christopher Kusek | William Lam | John Nicholson | Bob Plankers | Chris McCain | Brock  Peterson | Jon Schulz | Vincent Riccio |  Victoria Gimma | Hersey Cartwright | Moe Ziaee | Eric Gray | Steve Ngo | Renee White | Shawn Kelly | Plus other special guest panelists!
The Architect’s Edge: VMware News and VCF Insights – September 2025
The Architect’s Edge
News
This month’s edition is packed with updates, milestones, and urgency — and yes, we deliberately held off on publishing until today so we could bring you the fresh news of VCF 9.0.1 and Aria 8.18.5 hot off the press.
Stream VMware Explore Sessions Now, On-DemandVMware ExploreVMware Explore
Good news: The VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas Video Library is now open for all! Tap into a discovery powerhouse with on-demand sessions anytime, on-demand.
DSM 9.0.1 – New Microsoft SQL Server enhancements [Part 1]
cormachogan.com
Blogpost
Whilst Microsoft SQL Server is still in technical preview in Data Services Manager 9.0.1, our team continues to release significant enhancements for our customers as we gravitate towards full support. As I mentioned in the DSM 9.0.1 overview post, this release includes the ability to specify […]
How many VMware Cloud Foundation Instances can a VCF Fleet support?
williamlam.com
Blogpost
With the release of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0, a new architectural construct has been introduced called a VCF Fleet. This brings centralized fleet management and provides modern workload consumption across multiple VCF instances, all managed through a single deployment of VCF Automation [..]

Explore 2025 – Las Vegas [Recap]

Posted on September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 by admin

The General Session from VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas
The General Session from VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas showcases exciting new advancements in private cloud, AI and app delivery. Hear directly from Broadcom leaders, VMware experts and trailblazing customers as they share real-world insights on how to better run, scale and secure your enterprise workloads.

The General Session from VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas
The General Session from VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas showcases exciting new advancements in private cloud, AI and app delivery. Hear directly from Broadcom leaders, VMware experts and trailblazing customers as they share real-world insights on how to better run, scale and secure your enterprise workloads.

Missed the general session with
Hock Tan and other leaders?
Watch the replay. 🎥


Office Recap from the VMware Blog

Day 1

Day 1 of VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas kicked off with visionary keynotes, unveiling bold strategies and the latest innovations shaping the future of multi‑cloud.
140 sessions across all four tracks, endless hallway conversations, and a few “just one more coffee” moments with the community to keep the pace.
[Read more] | [Youtube]

Day 2

This morning’s general session was one of the major highlights of the week, with Broadcom leaders, VMware experts, and innovative customers showcasing the latest in private cloud, AI, and app delivery.
The key message? VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 is designed to help enterprises optimize, scale, and secure workloads in today’s complex cloud environment. 
[Read more] | [Youtube]

Day 3

Day 3 Highlights ranged from the thrilling Odyssey Tournament to certifications, letting participants experience innovation firsthand.
Today brought an action-packed schedule with 56 breakout sessions, 17 Booth Theater sessions, 18 Meet the Expert Roundtables, 16 Quick Talks, and 13 Hands-on Labs Expert-led Workshops. Add in the 40 demos held at the VMware by Broadcom booth this week, and attendees had no shortage of opportunities to expand their skills, test new features, and connect with experts.
[Read more] [Youtube]

Day 4

Day 4 wrapped up VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas with over 400 sessions, hands‑on labs, and expert talks showcasing the future of private AI and VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0. Attendees connected, earned certifications, and explored innovations across cloud, AI, networking, and security.
The momentum continues with Explore on Tour bringing curated content and labs to cities worldwide.
[Read more]

Post-Event Recap

That’s a wrap on VMwareExplore 2025 in Las Vegas. 400+ sessions, endless innovation, and a community that keeps growing stronger.

Catch the higlights


VMware Explore 2025 Live Recap with Six Five on The Road with Hock Tan und Paul Turner

At VMware Explore 2025, host Daniel Newman, CEO and Chief Analyst at The Futurum Group, is joined by Broadcom’s Hock Tan, President and CEO, for a conversation on the highlights from his general session keynote. This session focuses on how VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 is influencing enterprises both large and small, and how it is unifying IT practitioners and developers by addressing and eliminating the “three points of friction.”

He also joined by Broadcom’s Paul Turner, Vice President, VCF Products, for a conversation on customer momentum around VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and how Broadcom is influencing the next generation of private clouds by providing infrastructure at the speed of the developer, enabling Private AI as a Service, and advancing cyber resilient data strategies.


Top Announcements

VMware Private AI Services will become a standard component of VCF 9.0

At VMware Explore 2025, Broadcom announced VMware Private AI Services will become a standard component of VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0, making VCF an AI native platform. With VCF 9.0 now generally available, customers can adopt a unified, AI native platform for secure, modern private cloud infrastructure at scale.
More about Private AI:Foundations of Private AI – Episode 1 – IntroductionNew Innovations from Broadcom with NVIDIAExciting News for Private AI at VMware Explore 2025Introducing VCF Intelligent AssistNew VCF Private AI Services FeaturesNew Integrations with NVIDIA and AMD

VMware Cloud Foundation Elevates Cyber Resilience, Compliance, and Security for the Modern Private Cloud

The new VCF Advanced Cyber Compliance service delivers continuous compliance enforcement, automated cyber recovery, and enhanced platform security — tackling threats from ransomware to AI‑specific attack surfaces. Upgrades to VMware vDefend and Avi Load Balancer add Zero Trust protections for AI workloads, advanced threat detection, post‑quantum cryptography, and stronger web‑level defenses, simplifying security while closing critical gaps.
More about vDefend: Exploring VMware Cloud Foundation: VMware vDefend (Webinar Serie) Explore Sessions: Demystifying VMware vDefend Distributed Security Within VMware Cloud Foundation [NSLB1076LV]Security Reference Design for VMware Cloud Foundation [NSLB1836LV]VMware vDefend Distributed Firewall Operational Overview [NSLB1623LV]Building Secure Private AI Deep Dive [INVB1432LV]
More about AVI Load Balancer: Explore Sessions: Avi Load Balancer integration with VCF 9: Driving Private Cloud to New Heights [NSLB1723LV]Self-Service Automation with VMware Avi Load Balancer [NSLB1194LV]

VMware Tanzu Delivers Speed, Security with AI-Ready Data and Application Platform to Drive Agentic AI Innovation

We introduced VMware Tanzu Data Intelligence and Tanzu Platform 10.3 at VMware Explore 2025, delivering a unified, AI‑ready data lakehouse and enhanced application platform for faster, more secure GenAI innovation. Tanzu Data Intelligence offers low‑latency, multimodal data access with built‑in governance, vector search, and real‑time analytics to power next‑gen AI apps. Tanzu Platform 10.3 adds advanced fleet management, transparent security dashboards, AI model controls, and modernization tools — helping enterprises accelerate AI adoption while keeping costs predictable≠≠
More about Tanzu Data IntelligenceUnify Your Data to Accelerate AI Application Delivery with Tanzu Data IntelligenceTanzu Data Intelligence Features
More about Tanzu Platform 10.3Powering the Next Generation of AI Applications with Tanzu Platform 10.3

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my name is Marcel, I’ve been a Staff Technical Adoption Manager (TAM) at VMware since 2018. I am also a father of 3 wonderful children and in the short moments when I have time, I use it to write about VMware or my Smarthome. I am glad that you have found your way here and I hope that I could help you with my blog post.

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