Product Releases
| ESXi | 8.0 u3h | 12/16 | Download | Release Notes |
| vCenter | 8.0 u3h | 12/16 | Download | Release Notes |
| vSphere Supervisor | 8.0 u3h | 12/16 | Release Notes | |
| NSX | 4.2.3.2 | 12/15 | Release 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 Upgrading to VCF 9 is not only an investment in the future but also a safeguard against the risks posed by outdated software.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
| Subject | ID |
|---|---|
| NSX preparation failed on ESXi host due to associated stale logical ports to the host | 424917 |
| 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: LCMVMSP10035 | 424785 |
| Unable to apply NSX vDefend Firewall license on VCF 9.0 | 424676 |
| Unable to access the Aria Automation UI after upgrading to a later 8.18.x version | 424674 |
| vCenter missing from License Management in VCF Operations | 424630 |
| vMotion fails after rebuilding vCenter Server | 424550 |
| vMotion with vGPU fails Compatibility Check | 424501 |
| 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 Machines | 424337 |
| Generating live core dump for vmx | 424305 |
| 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 cluster | 424129 |
| How to shutdown HCX Manager, IX, and NE | 424115 |
OnSite Events
Incl. VMUG User/cons
| VMUG Connect – Amsterdam | March 17-19 | |
| VMUG Connect – Minneapolis | April 07-09 | |
| VMUG Connect – Toronto | May 12-14 | |
| VMUG Connect – Dallas | June 09-11 | |
| VMUG Connect – Orlando | October 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. | |