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VMware vExpert 2026 — Year 9 of Sharing, Learning, and Building
I’m happy to share that I’ve been awarded VMware vExpert 2026 — and this marks my 9th year in the vExpert program. If you’re not familiar with it, vExpert is VMware’s global advocacy program that recognizes people who consistently contribute to the community — through blogging, speaking, helping others, creating tools, sharing real-world lessons, and…
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VMUG Czech Republic – Autumn Community Event on 20.11.2025
A quick recap of the VMUGCZ meetup on 20.11.2025 — packed sessions, 100+ attendees, Broadcom Knights community talks, Veeam Q4 updates, networking, and the closing raffle. Photos included at the end of the post.
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🔐 Check VMware ESXi Hosts for Ransomware Protection with PowerCLI
Cybersecurity threats, especially ransomware, are constantly evolving, so it’s important to regularly audit your ESXi hosts to ensure they have the proper protections enabled. Today I want to share a simple but effective PowerCLI script, Get-RansomwareProtectionStatus, that quickly checks your VMware hosts for important ransomware-related security configurations. 🚀 What This Script DoesThis script focuses on…
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Step by Step vCenter Server 9.0 Installation with Screenshots
In this post, I’ll walk you through the installation step by step, with screenshots for every important click along the way. Whether you’re setting up a lab or preparing for production, these pictures will make sure you don’t miss a thing. Let’s dive in! Mount ISO image and run installer Deploy new vCenter Server Check…
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VCF 9 – How to download files for Installer offline depot and how to download all files with vcf-download-tool
The VCF Download Tool is a handy CLI that makes grabbing and managing VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) bits a breeze. You’ll get commands to download, upload, list, and clean up binaries and metadata for your VCF releases, plus easy setup, teardown, and running of the Update Manager Download Service (UMDS). In short, it’s your one-stop…
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vNIC Speed Management with powershell (PowerCLI)
Managing virtual network interfaces (vNICs) effectively is crucial for VMware administrators who want to optimize their virtual infrastructure. It’s important to note that modifying a VM’s in-guest virtual networking adapter link speed addresses OS or application-level limitations related to the default detected 10Gb speed of the vmxnet3 adapter. However, keep in mind that the actual…
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VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Hands-on Labs
Discover the new VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Hands-on Labs – 100% free to use and ready to go with zero setup required. direct link to new labs -> https://labs.hol.vmware.com/HOL/catalog?catalogs=VCF%209.0%20GA There is a 5 new VCF9 labs Here’s what you’ll dive into: more info in official blog here: https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2025/06/19/vmware-cloud-foundation-9-0-hands-on-labs-dive-in-and-unlock-your-potential/
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VMUG Czech Republic: Deep Dive into VCF Networking, Kubernetes Integration, and Cybersecurity
On an inspiring day at Greenpoint Prague, we gathered for the VMware User Group (VMUG) Czech Republic event, which I had the pleasure of organizing alongside Josef Zach. The venue buzzed with energy as we eagerly anticipated a day filled with insightful sessions and vibrant networking. The day started strong with Karel Novak‘s compelling session,…
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VMUG Connect 2025 Recap: From Brewery Chats to Certification Success!
Just got back from VMUG Connect 2025 in Saint Louis, and what an incredible experience it was! From the moment I landed, the energy was buzzing, and kicking off the event at the pre-connect gathering in a Budweiser brewery set the perfect casual tone to network and catch up with friends and peers from around…
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My VMUG Leader Summit 2025 Experience in Saint Louis!
I recently had the fantastic opportunity to travel from the Czech Republic to Saint Louis, USA, for the 2025 VMUG Leader Summit. As a proud Czech Republic VMUG Leader, this journey was particularly exciting for me—filled with long flights, amazing people, and tons of great insights. My trip began in Prague, with stopovers in Amsterdam…
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- VMware vExpert 2026 — Year 9 of Sharing, Learning, and BuildingI’m happy to share that I’ve been awarded VMware vExpert 2026 — and this marks my 9th year in the vExpert program. If you’re not familiar with it, vExpert is VMware’s global advocacy program that recognizes people who consistently contribute to the community — through blogging, speaking, helping others, creating tools, sharing real-world lessons, and … Continue reading “VMware vExpert 2026 — Year 9 of Sharing, Learning, and Building”
- VMware Good 2 know [CW07] – vmdaubeVMware Good 2 know [CW07] | New part of my compact weekly review of current VMware updates. This part including new versions for NSX, Tanzu, and Cloud Director. It highlights important Knowledge Base articles and it links to useful community posts. – #vExpert Marcel Daube, vmdaube VMware Good 2 know [CW07] – vmdaube New part … Continue reading “VMware Good 2 know [CW07] – vmdaube”
- Implementing Cross-Region Replication with…Implementing Cross-Region Replication with Harbor in VMware Cloud Foundation Implementing Cross-Region Replication with… In today’s cloud-native landscape, container images are the foundation of modern applications. But what happens when your primary data center goes offline? How do you ensure your containerized workloads remain accessible and deployable across geographically distributed VMware Cloud Foundation […] Broadcom Social … Continue reading “Implementing Cross-Region Replication with…”
- VCF 9 Day 2 – Installing VCF Operations for logsVCF 9 Day 2 – Installing VCF Operations for logs | Let us walk through how to install and configure VCF Operations for logs as a Day 2 activity. – #vExpert Christopher Lewis VCF 9 Day 2 – Installing VCF Operations for logs I’m not sure why VCF Operations for logs is not considered a … Continue reading “VCF 9 Day 2 – Installing VCF Operations for logs”
- Global Support’s VMware Cloud Foundation 9 –…Global Support’s VMware Cloud Foundation 9 – Paths to Adoption Global Support’s VMware Cloud Foundation 9 –… Broadcom Global Support has created this essential guide for customers adopting VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9. It aims to offer critical insights into the complete requirements, considerations, and pathways for planning an adoption or upgrade to VCF 9.0. … Continue reading “Global Support’s VMware Cloud Foundation 9 –…”
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