VIDM is dead. Long live VIDB, except most VCF engineers aren't sure what VIDB actually is or how it's different. This post gives you the no-nonsense, Broadcom-documentation-only comparison: the architecture shift, the two deployment models, what happens to your existing VIDM when you upgrade to VCF 9.1 and the decision guide for what you should actually do next.

VCF 9.1 revolutionizes VMware Cloud Foundation by consolidating four appliances into a unified VCF Management Services platform, enhancing operational simplicity and efficiency. This architectural shift demands careful upgrade planning but promises streamlined management and centralized observability, making the transition a worthwhile endeavor for VCF 9.0.x users.