VCF 9.1: Past the AI Hype, a Solid Maturity Release
Broadcom announced VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 on May 5th, 2026, and the messaging across the press release and the dozen-plus supporting blog posts all converges on the same…
Avoiding Network Conflicts in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0: How to Change the Default Docker Bridge Subnet (172.17.0.0/16) on Operations Fleet Manager
In VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0, the Operations Fleet Manager appliance comes with Docker pre-installed to support containerized services. By default, Docker configures its primary bridge network (docker0)…
VCF 9.0 U1 Upgrade Stuck? Fix the DNS Error on Your Edge Nodes!
Are you hitting a roadblock during your VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Update 1 upgrade due to a DNS configuration issue? You're not alone! Many administrators are encountering the…
VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2.x Removing Application Virtual Networks (AVN)
When deploying Application Virtual Networks (AVNs) within Aria Suite Lifecycle, certain configurations may become immutable post-deployment. This can occur with network settings for the X-Region and the A-Region.…
Dell 14G Revival: Re-Flash, Re-Brand, Re-Dominate
Snagged a Dell PowerEdge R740XD on eBay—turns out it's actually a rebranded Dell PowerScale F900 node with custom firmware and branding! The chassis still reads PowerEdge R740XD, though,…
vExpert Isn’t Just a Badge – It’s a Career Accelerator
Being part of the vExpert program has genuinely been a game-changer for my career. It's opened doors to early access programs, giving me the chance to get hands-on…
VMware Cloud Foundation 9.x Upgrade Workflow
Updated October 2026. I wrote this back in January for the 9.0.1 to 9.0.2 upgrade. VCF 9.1 changed the order enough that following the old list will stop…
VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0.1 – “The Certificate is Expired” NSX Edge Deployment
To work around this issue, follow this procedure, which involves disabling OVF validation on the NSX Managers. Ensure an up-to-date backup is in place and that the credentials…
VMUG Exclusive: Get Access to VMware Cloud Foundation Licenses for Your Home Lab
Great news! Broadcom has established the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) licensing program, which provides vExperts who pass either the VCP-VCF Admin or Architect exam with free access to…
VMware Cloud Foundation 9.x: Fixing WD HGST Ultrastar DC SN200 NVMe Drives Stuck in Diagnostic Mode (Orange LED Blinking)
I ran into an issue when I purchased WD HGST Ultrastar DC SN200 NVMe disks for my new VCF 9 production lab. The first thing I noticed was…