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When you first deploy or configure VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Operations 9.0, you are presented with a seemingly simple radio button choice for licensing: Connected or Disconnected. It feels like a minor configuration detail—like choosing a time zone—but this single decision drastically changes your day-to-day life as an admin. In this article, let us break … Continue reading The Fork in the Road: Connected vs. Disconnected Mode in VCF Operations 9.0
One of the most powerful features in VMware Aria Operations 8.18.x is the ability to break free from pre-defined compliance standards. While the out-of-the-box benchmarks for vSphere, vSAN, NSX and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) are excellent, they are often "all-or-nothing." You might find yourself in a situation where: You want to combine vSphere, vSAN, NSX … Continue reading Beyond the Defaults: Building a Custom Compliance Benchmark in VMware Aria Operations
UPDATE (January 2026): Great news! The vExpert 2026 application deadline has been officially extended to February 2, 2026. If you thought you missed the window, you still have time to submit your application. Read on to see how I can help you get your application ready. As we approach the end of the year, two … Continue reading 7 Years in the Circle: How the vExpert Program helped me (And How I Can Help You Join)
