VCP-VCF Administrator Exam Reflections

VCP-VCF Administrator Exam ReflectionsI’m here writing this blog right after passing the VMware Certified Professional – VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator 2024 exam. I wanted to share my insights and tips while the experience is still fresh in my mind. Many of you be weighing the decision to prepare for and take [...]Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

Configuring VMware VCSA backup using NFS -…

Configuring VMware VCSA backup using NFS -...Backing up the VMware vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) is crucial for maintaining the integrity and availability of your virtual infrastructure. The recommended and most effective method for backing up the VCSA is to utilize its built-in backup and restore functionality.Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

Part III Beginners Guide – Using Nested ESXi…

Part III Beginners Guide – Using Nested ESXi...Attention: Using Nested ESXi (ESXi installed on ESXi) is not supported by VMware (or Broadcom). Use for your personal practices/learnings only. Not to be used for production environments. Configuration Settings of my ESXi VM After the installation of ESXi, several settings need to be adjusted. [...] Broadcom Social … Continue reading Part III Beginners Guide – Using Nested ESXi… →

Quick Tip – Virtualized Intel VT-x/EPT or…

Quick Tip - Virtualized Intel VT-x/EPT or...In both Microsoft Windows 10 and 11, Virtualization Based Security (VBS) is enabled by default and this capability uses Hyper-V under the hood, which is a form of Nested Virtualization. If you are using VMware Workstation and you attempt to power on a Nested ESXi VM, you probably will … Continue reading Quick Tip – Virtualized Intel VT-x/EPT or… →

VCP – VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator 5.2…

VCP – VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator 5.2...I'm writing this blog less than an hour after taking (and passing) the VMware Certified Professional - VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator 2024 exam. I wanted to share my thoughts and advice about the exam while it was as fresh in my mind as possible, as I'm sure many people … Continue reading VCP – VMware Cloud Foundation Administrator 5.2… →

My VCP-VCF Architect Exam Experience

My VCP-VCF Architect Exam ExperienceRecently, I passed the VCP-VCF Architect (2V0-13.24) exam. Since this is a relatively new certification compared to the established VCP-DCV or VCP-NV, I wanted to share my experience, provide some tips, and offer recommendations to help you prepare.Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

VMware Live Recovery – Data Center Migration…

VMware Live Recovery - Data Center Migration...Tim Koishor, Solutions Architect at Broadcom, shares what you can expect when taking the VMware Live Recovery lab; from learning what vVols are to configurations of vVols with Live Site Recovery. VMware Live Recovery - Data Center Migration and Disaster Recovery [...]Broadcom Social Media Advocacy

VMware Cloud on AWS for City Government

VMware Cloud on AWS for City GovernmentAfter a successful proof of concept (PoC), a city administration located on the East Coast decided to roll out a hybrid cloud solution with VMware Cloud on AWS. This enables them to burst to cloud and have a 3rd site available to them. The city had two data centers, … Continue reading VMware Cloud on AWS for City Government →

❄️ VMware {code} Presents: 12 Days of Holiday…

#12DaysToVCP ❄️ VMware {code} Presents: 12 Days of Holiday...Are you ready to take your VMware skills to the next level and earn a valuable certification? This holiday season, we’re introducing the 12 Days of VMware Certification—a structured, engaging, and interactive way to dive into VMware technologies while preparing for your certification journey. Broadcom Social Media … Continue reading ❄️ VMware {code} Presents: 12 Days of Holiday… →

VCF 5.2.1.1 , NSX 4.2.1.1 and ESXi 8.0u3c…

VCF 5.2.1.1 , NSX 4.2.1.1 and ESXi 8.0u3c...This post is about the upgrade of VMware Cloud Foundation 5.2.1.0 to 5.2.1.1 in my homelab. My VCF homelab was deployed with the VCF 5.2.0 BoM and vLCM images and is not directly connected to the internet. I’m using the [...]Broadcom Social Media Advocacy