Daniel Micanek virtual Blog – Like normal Dan, but virtual.
Maximizing vSAN ESA Performance on Minisforum MS-A2
I have been running the full VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 stack using the Minisforum MS-A2 in a three-node configuration for almost a year now. While the MS-A2 is not hardware that you would find on the Broadcom Compatibility Guide (BCG), these units have been solid for my lab environment.
#116 – A VMware Cloud Foundation constructs primer featuring Gary Blake! – Duncan Epping
I sometimes get confused when people talk about VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Fleets, Instances, and Domains! So I decided to invite Gary Blake to the show to explain to us all the various constructs, how they relate to each other, and what you should take into consideration when you are […]
Unlocking Database Performance on Kubernetes with TuneDProfile in VKS 3.6
TL;DR: VKS 3.6 introduces TuneDProfile, a declarative API for Kubernetes OS tuning. It replaces imperative scripts and unsafe sysctls with a supported, Kubernetes-native approach. Key features include per-pool granularity, automated drain-and-reboot handling for kernel changes, and a built-in […]
Automating Lab Optimizations for Post-Deployment of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) – William Lam
After deploying a new VMware Cloud Foundation environment in my lab, I typically apply a set of post-deployment configurations across components such as vCenter and NSX, depending on the specific scenarios I am testing. I finally found some time to automate these manual tasks, as they were […]
Automating the Retrieval of VCF Installer Deployment Milestones
When deploying a new VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) instance, whether converting an existing vSphere based environment or deploying a net new setup, the VCF Installer provides a graphical view of the current milestones and the individual tasks within each milestone. While you likely will not sit […]
GPU Consumption Models as the First Architectural Choice in Production AI | The previous article covered GPU placement as part of the platform’s lifecycle, not just a scheduling step. These choices affect what the platform can handle as workloads evolve. Before making placement decisions, it’s worth asking: how do AI workloads use GPUs? Read more from Frank Denneman.
The previous article covered GPU placement as part of the platform’s lifecycle, not just a scheduling step. These choices affect what the platform can handle as workloads evolve. Before making placement decisions, it’s worth asking: how do AI workloads use GPUs? […]
[Holodeck] – Troubleshooting VCF 9 Online Depot Connectivity in a Holodeck Environment – #vExpert Lorenzo Moglie
Issue: If you are deploying VMware Cloud Foundation 9 (VCF 9) within a Holodeck nested lab environment, you might hit a roadblock when trying to configure the Online Depot. […]
How vSphere GPU Modes and Assignment Policies Determine Host Level Placement – Frank Denneman
In the last article, we tracked a GPU-backed VM from resource configuration to host selection. DRS evaluated the cluster, Assignable Hardware filtered hosts for GPU compatibility, DRS ran its Goodness calculation, and picked a destination host. Now, the host is selected. But the placement is […]
How Same Size vGPU Mode and Right-sizing Shape GPU Placement Efficiency – Frank Denneman
Architecting AI Infrastructure – Part 5 In the previous article, we looked at how GPUs are placed within an ESXi host and how GPU modes and assignment policies determine which physical GPU a workload uses. These decisions impact more than just the initial placement of workloads. They also shape [..]
Quick Tip – Debugging “stuck” vSphere Supervisor being removed
Disabling or deactivating vSphere Supervisor can take some time depending on the number of resources you may have deployed, which all need to be properly cleaned up. In case the removal is taking longer than expected, there is not much information provided to the user in the vSphere UI. […]
