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The Communities Lounge is the main place for the VMware community to meet and reconnect at Explore, right at the center of the event. I like to think of it as one of the great train stations of old cities. It carries a timeless feeling: the place where journeys cross, where you meet faces […]
VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas | Day 1 Recap
VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas Day 1 Recap | August 25, 2025 If you heard the collective buzz across the Venetian Convention and Expo Center today, that was Day 1 of VMware Explore in Las Vegas coming to life. You crushed it—140 sessions across all four tracks, endless hallway conversations, and a few “just … Continued The post VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas | Day 1 Recap appeared first on VMware Explore Blog.
Getting started with DSM 9.0 and VCF Automation (Videos)
Continuing on from the VMware Data Services Manager (DSM) 9.0 introductory videos from my most recent post, these next two videos look at how to configure VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Automation in VCF 9.0 with DSM to provide a true DBaaS (Database as a Service) experience to your VCF tenants […]
I hope you’re enjoying yourselves in the spectacular city of Las Vegas! While the Strip is world-famous for its casinos and neon lights, there’s so much more waiting for you beyond the roulette tables. If you find yourself with a bit of spare time, here are some gems you won’t want to miss.
Kick off your adventure at the iconic “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign, located at the southern end of the Strip. It’s the ultimate photo stop and a must-see landmark for every visitor. Arrive early in the morning if you’d like to beat the crowds and grab your selfie without waiting in line.
One of the easiest—and most affordable—ways to explore Las Vegas is the Deuce bus, which runs 24/7 along the Strip. For just a few dollars, you can travel all the way from the Las Vegas sign to downtown. Along the ride you’ll pass mega-resorts, quirky hidden gems, and plenty of photo-worthy spots.
💡 Tip: Tickets are simple to get—just download the RideRTC app
At the end of the bus ride, you’ll land in downtown Las Vegas, the birthplace of the city’s casino culture. Don’t miss Binion’s Casino, where you can take a free photo with one million dollars in cash (yes, real bills!).
By night, Fremont Street transforms into a festival of sound and light, with live music stages, street performers, and the jaw-dropping Fremont Street Experience—a massive canopy that comes alive with LED animations and booming music.
When the neon starts to feel overwhelming, step into nature. Just a short drive away lies Red Rock Canyon, a breathtaking desert escape with scenic drives and hiking trails. Or head to Lake Mead, the vast reservoir created by the Hoover Dam. Whether you swim, kayak, or simply relax by the shore, it’s the perfect place to recharge away from the Strip.
Looking for a true bucket-list experience?
💡 Tip: To easily browse and book tours, check out the GetYourGuide app
Las Vegas isn’t just about entertainment—it’s a gateway to adventures, culture, and some of the most stunning natural wonders in the American Southwest. So pack your curiosity, grab your camera, and start discovering!
With the release of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0, Aria Operations for Logs has officially been rebranded as VCF Operations for Logs. However, if you were expecting a simple in-place upgrade, there’s an important caveat: no direct in-place upgrade is supported.
Instead, administrators must deploy VCF Ops for Logs 9.0 as a fresh installation and gradually migrate integrations and data sources from their existing Aria Ops for Logs 8.18.x environment.
VMware Aria Operations for Logs version 8.18.x does not support an in-place upgrade path to version 9.0. The architectural and platform changes introduced in VCF 9.0 require a clean deployment.
This means that if you are currently running Aria Ops for Logs 8.18.3, you cannot simply apply an upgrade package. Instead, both versions must temporarily coexist while you complete the transition.
Broadcom’s official upgrade guidance outlines the following steps:
If your organization relies heavily on VMware Aria Operations for Logs today, be prepared for a stepwise migration process rather than a straightforward upgrade. By planning the deployment of VCF Ops for Logs 9.0 carefully—and keeping the old instance online for historical data—you can ensure a smooth transition without losing valuable log visibility.
For more details, consult Broadcom’s official documentation:
I recently deployed the latest release of VMware Data Services Manager (DSM) 9.0 in my VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 lab to explore the new integration with VCF Automation (VCFA), allowing organizations to enable a true Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) for their users. While setting up the […]
A DSM Infrastructure Policy allows VI Admins to control the resources that are consumed for Data Services. This gives peace of mind to a VI Admin as it ensures that only those resources which are allocated to DSM are used by data services, and avoids a “data sprawl” situation. Later, when DBAs […]
On this VMware Community Podcast episode, Host Eric Nielsen and Co-Host Bob Plankers chat with Justin Murray, Product Marketing Engineer for VCF, and Tasha Drew, Director of Product Management, AI/ML at VMware by Broadcom. 7/9 Noon Pacific
On this VMware Community Podcast episode, Host Eric Nielsen and Co-Host Bob Plankers chat with Justin Murray, Product Marketing Engineer for VCF, and Tasha Drew, Director of Product Management, AI/ML at VMware by Broadcom. Diving into what’s new in VCF 9 around GPU management and supporting […]
A short video to highlight the steps involved in installing DSM version 9.0. This appliance is available as an OVA but must be installed through the vCenter Client “Add Plugin” mechanism.
While enabling the vSphere Supervisor Service on my VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0 setup, I came across an error I had not seen before as I have performed this numerous times across both vSphere 8.x and vSphere 9.0: A general system error occurred: Solution specification in the image […]
