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VMUGCZ Online Event Recap: vSAN File Services (Deeper Dive) [CZ] — Jiří Viktorin (Feb 26, 2026)

Yesterday’s VMUGCZ online event delivered exactly what many VMware admins appreciate most: a practical deep dive that goes beyond the wizard. In “vSAN File Services a little bit deeper”, Jiří Viktorin walked through how vSAN File Services works “under the hood,” what you should have ready before enabling it, and what to watch out for…

February 27, 2026
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…

February 20, 2026
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.

November 23, 2025
🔐 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…

August 3, 2025
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…

July 27, 2025
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…

July 19, 2025
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…

June 28, 2025
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/

June 19, 2025
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,…

May 30, 2025
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…

May 8, 2025

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VCF 9.0 — vSphere Converge Journey | AngrySysOpsApril 12, 2026
VCF 9.0 — vSphere Converge Journey | Interactive step-by-step portal for converting an existing vSphere environment into VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0. – #vExpert Piotr Tarnawski, AngrySysOps VCF 9.0 — vSphere Converge Journey | AngrySysOps Interactive step-by-step portal for converting an existing vSphere environment into VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0. Broadcom Social Media Advocacy
The Art of vSphere Performance:Optimize your…April 10, 2026
The Art of vSphere Performance:Optimize your workloads and clusters at Zero Cost | UK VMUG from October, 2025 The Art of vSphere Performance:Optimize your… Like a seasoned general, you must master the art of efficiency—tuning physical nodes, clusters, and virtual machines with precision to achieve victory. This session will equip you with the strategies and … Continue reading “The Art of vSphere Performance:Optimize your…”
vSAN Stretched ClusterApril 8, 2026
vSAN Stretched Cluster | #vExpert Leif Hegdal vSAN Stretched Cluster What is a stretched cluster? A vSAN stretched cluster is a deployment model where a single vSAN cluster is extended across two geographically separated data centers, with a third site hosting the Witness Appliance. This architecture provides site‑level resilience by synchronously […] Broadcom Social Media … Continue reading “vSAN Stretched Cluster”
VMware vDefend DFW 1-2-3-4 Security Journey…April 1, 2026
VMware vDefend DFW 1-2-3-4 Security Journey Stage 1 | This video demonstrates the first stage of the Security Journey, which starts with a security assessment and report to inform you of your security posture, and provides policy recommendations. VMware vDefend DFW 1-2-3-4 Security Journey… This video demonstrates the first stage of the Security Journey, which … Continue reading “VMware vDefend DFW 1-2-3-4 Security Journey…”
VCF 9.0 Delivers 5.6X Pod Density and 4.9X…March 29, 2026
VCF 9.0 Delivers 5.6X Pod Density and 4.9X Faster Pod Readiness than Red Hat OpenShift VCF 9.0 Delivers 5.6X Pod Density and 4.9X… A recent independent study, conducted by Principled Technologies, compared Kubernetes pod density and pod readiness speed between two environments – VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 with vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) 3.6 and … Continue reading “VCF 9.0 Delivers 5.6X Pod Density and 4.9X…”

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