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Before You Upgrade to VCF 9.1: What You Need to Have Ready
VCF 9.1's upgrade is transformative, retiring the Fleet Management Appliance for a Kubernetes-based runtime. This guide details essential pre-upgrade steps, from IP planning to pre-flight checks, to help create a smooth transition. Prepare meticulously, as management visibility gaps and irreversible changes await. Part 2 will explore the execution phase.
What WWT Took Away from Dell Technologies World 2026
Dell Technologies World 2026 didn't just showcase what's possible; it made the path forward tangible.
How VCF 9.1 Consolidates the Management Plane into a Single Unified Platform
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.
VIDM vs. VIDB: Understanding the VCF Identity Shift
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.
VMware Explore 2026: Key Takeaways
VMware Explore 2026 emphasized modernization, private AI and cyber resilience, highlighting a phased approach to infrastructure transformation. Organizations are urged to integrate AI responsibly, enhance security and align modernization with business priorities, ensuring stability and innovation. This strategic roadmap balances existing investments with future demands, fostering a resilient, adaptable enterprise environment.
The VCF 9.1 Upgrade, Step by Step: What Actually Happens
Embark on a transformative journey with the VCF 9.1 upgrade, where architectural evolution meets meticulous planning. This guide navigates the intricate steps, from upgrading VCF Operations to deploying containerized management services, helping make the transition seamless. Prepare for a leaner, unified management plane, but remember: precision in preparation is key.
Memory Tiering in VMware Cloud Foundation 9: A Closer Look at the TCO Equation
VCF 9's native memory tiering capability fundamentally changes how virtual infrastructure is sized and priced. For organizations running large-scale virtualized environments, understanding this feature — and its relationship to today's DDR5 vs. NVMe pricing gap — may reshape how you think about platform economics entirely.
Running a True Cloud Operating Model
Most organizations modernize infrastructure, but few operate like a cloud. The difference lies in observability, automation, security and operating discipline. Learn how combining these layers turns a technology platform into a true cloud operating model that delivers agility, accountability and measurable business value.
Dell Private Cloud First Impressions: Deploying DPC with VMware
We deployed Dell Private Cloud with VMware in World Wide Technology's Advanced Technology Center. See how it went, the gotchas to plan for and our first impressions.