Private cloud management— You haven’t achieved it, right? Siloed systems, approval processes no one works on, and the ever-present specter of security issues. But at VMware Explore Barcelona, VMware pulled back the curtain on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0, a platform designed to make all those headaches a thing of the past.
One of the coolest things about VCF is the automation. (Hopefully) we can say goodbye to late nights tweaking settings and patching components manually—VCF handles capacity optimization, lifecycle management, and security patching on autopilot.
Security’s a big deal, and VCF has it baked right in. Live patching, automated updates, certificate management.
Keeping systems secure without taking them offline? Yes, please count me in, even though the difficulty of certain areas created some personal benefits for me ;)
VCF also throws some serious well needed cost-saving punches (which might compensate some of the subscription/license increases). Features like global deduplication in vSAN and memory-tiering help businesses get more bang for their buck by optimizing resource use.
For those just dipping their toes into VCF, VMware has your back with the Cloud Maturity Model, custom workshops, and free online training. It’s all about making the transition smooth and helping teams hit the ground running. Besides that, Broadcom has seen the value of the #vCommunity and makes sure that #VMUG members that are certified on #VCF can utilize non-commercial VCF licenses in the future for their homelab or learning Plattform.
VMware Cloud Foundation is more than just tech; it’s desired goal is to take away the complexity out of private cloud management, supercharge your security, and boost efficiency. I really hope they can stick to their vision.
If you’re ready to simplify your cloud strategy and unleash your team’s potential, VCF is where it’s at and no matter what VMware take you are using. Make sure your infrastructure and organization is ready for VCF. Let’s chat about how this game-changing platform can fit into your plans! If you want to know more, check out our #VCF readiness assessment here.
With VMware’s Private AI platform, deploying AI services is no longer a weeks-long ordeal—it’s done in minutes. This kind of rapid deployment is a dream come true for businesses looking to stay competitive in the AI space.
How about performance. VMware’s resource scheduler optimizes everything from GPUs and memory to network capacity and data, ensuring AI workloads run smoothly and efficiently. And here’s the kicker— according to VMware businesses can save up to 3x in costs compared to public AI services, without compromising on performance. Typically I never trust these kind of numbers, but if I cross check the prices for certain GPU backed infrastructure with the hyperscalers, I would go for it.
In fact, VMware’s advanced scheduling tech, honed over two decades, delivers performance on par with or even better than bare-metal infrastructure.
The platform’s flexibility is another highlight. It supports a wide range of hardware, OEMs, and tools, making it easy to integrate into existing systems. Plus, the new Model Store feature streamlines AI model management, from scanning and approval to production deployment, ensuring models are governed and secure.
For years I have become a fan of having your infrastructure running in a proper co-location (you want my recommended datacenter / co-location provider? Ping me for a honest opinion :P). With VCF 9.0 the story will become even better. let me know if you need more guidance.
