VCD RoundTable

This episode delivers a comprehensive recap of VMware Explore Las Vegas, with a focus on VCF 9, Private AI, and the latest CSP program changes. Listeners will gain valuable insights into industry trends, hear honest perspectives from experts, and learn what’s next for service providers in Europe. Tune in to stay informed and ahead in the world of cloud automation and IT services. #yvesexplains #VM...

This episode explores the key themes and open questions ahead of VMware Explore Las Vegas. Our hosts discuss the future of VCD, changes in cloud provider programs, and what service providers should watch for at the event. Listeners will gain insights into industry trends, event highlights, and the evolving landscape for partners and customers. #VMware #Broadcom #VCD #VCFA #CSPs #CloudProviders #VM...

We dive deep into sovereign cloud strategies, Broadcom’s evolving CSP program, and what it all means for European service providers. 💡 Key takeaways: What’s changing and what’s not Portability and compliance challenges Strategic guidance for CSPs 🎧 Listen now and stay ahead of the curve:  #SovereignCloud #Broadcom #VMware #CloudStrategy #VCDRoundtable #EUCompliance #CloudInfrastructure

The CSP program is ending for all but a few select partners by October 31, but contracts will remain valid through their agreed upon duration – for most that is March 2027. In this episode, the Roundtable unpacks what that means for Cloud Director’s future, Broadcom’s direction, and what options CSPs have. From contract nuances to VCFA's complexity as a replacement to VCD, the Roundtable shares it...

In this Episode, the Roundtable tackles the most pressing issues for CSPs today: recent changes to licensing, the latest around VCF 9, Explore Las Vegas ’25, and more! Key updates include the end of support for products, such as vSphere 7, which necessitates that all providers finally migrate from NSX-V to -T. With constant changes, the Roundtable expects this year’s anticipated VMware Explore in...

Released on June 17, VCF 9 demonstrates Broadcom’s vision of a single integrated product. The Roundtable, with their expert-insight, unpack VCF’s benefits to CSPs, technical improvements, and provide tips around the increasing shift to a subscription-based model. With details about the return of Kubernetes and updates to the VCPP – primarily in regard to licensing, this is a packed episode. Watch...

With the release of VCD 10.6.1.1 and the upcoming VMware Explore, CSPs have a lot to be excited for. VCD 10.6.1.1 includes minor fixes to the UI, as well as key changes that bring greater functionality. Additionally, Cloud Director support will be accessible until to October 2027, signaling ongoing updates. Unlike previous years, there is only ONE VMware Explore 2025 (Aug 25–28)! It’s a key opport...

Ep. 54 of the VCD Roundtable explores vDefend Firewall, IDS/IPS, and ATP –  focusing on licensing, use cases, and tips for CSPs. Updates to licensing allows overage-based use for vDefend Firewall, removing the need for a three-year commit. The episode highlights vDefend ATP’s value through microsegmentation for tenant workload protection and IDS/IPS for filtering internal traffic across applicatio...

In Episode 53, the Roundtable breaks down Broadcom’s latest updates on product changes, license key limits, pricing adjustments, and more. Highlights include new Cloud Director automation, Tanzu Mission Control’s return in VCF, and Usage Meter 9 with vDefend Firewall support. Plus, listen in for key pricing changes for new data services users and a look at upcoming industry events. Stay informed w...

VMware HCX now supports Cloud Director, enabling multiple migration options—including live and OS-assisted migrations. While setup requires extra steps like RabbitMQ, it offers a dedicated UI and lets customers manage migrations independently. Despite some networking limits, it simplifies Day 2 operations for service providers and boosts flexibility for tenants. #VMware #HCX #VCD

How can CSPs navigate the developments of AI and their concern for data privacy? This episode explores how Private AI is way for customers to leverage AI without exposing their data and knowhow to popular AI models and, by proxy, competitors. Additionally, the Roundtable provides insight and tips for how CSPs that are new to AI can position themselves to be ready to offer AI to their customers. As...

Filmed live from Broadcom’s Corporate Headquarters in Palo Alto, this episode covers key details into Broadcom’s latest news for Partners, insights into download tokens, upcoming industry events – primarily VMware Explore ’25 – and our own personal insights. Crucially, Broadcom now requires partners to choose a single way to market — as a reseller or VCSP — with no option to switch later. Addition...

VCSPs must be on the current or last major release to remain compliant! Several products face end of support, including NSX-V, vSphere 7, NSX-T 3.1, and older Aria versions. Continuing to rely on these products will lead to compatibility issues that will prohibit future upgrades and migrations. As a plan, the Roundtable recommends starting your upgrades now and coordinating hardware orders around...

In this episode, the Roundtable reviews and discusses a straightforward approach to automate VMware Cloud Director 10.6 using VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator. Our experts share pro tips on leveraging REST APIs due to its integration with all other products and its ability to reconcile some of the plug-in’s limitations. This episode also addresses best practices for beginners and pros alike, su...

Hardening software is essential for cybersecurity, compliance, and achieving business goals. It involves modifying configurations and monitoring to securing your environment. While Aria Operations offers visibility, reports, and alerts, hardening further ensures your environment is protected per your needs. For CSPs, hardening – crucially – safeguards against customer activities inside virtual mac...

Regular health checks are crucial for maintaining a stable infrastructure, preventing disruptions, staying optimized, and ensuring readiness for updates like VCF 5.2 or 9. Manual checks detect issues scripts may miss, improving efficiency and even compliance. Plus, the more often an environment is assessed and documented, the more seamless optimizations and problems can be addressed. Comdivision o...

Join the Roundtable for the first live episode of 2025. Beginning with what’s confirmed, this episode focuses on their expectations for 2025/26, what CSPs are saying, and the big question: how to prepare for VCF9 and the discontinuation VCD? The Roundtable addresses live questions, what CSPs should do with VCD and NSX-V, future VCF 9 considerations, and other recommendations to ensure that you can...

In this episode, the Roundtable covers all things VCDA – from technical use cases as a disaster recovery tool, a replication appliance, and its cloud-to-cloud functionality, to tips that can increase performance. As we start 2025, the Roundtable also shares insight into discontinuations and end-of-life announcements, such as VCD. To get the full story, watch the full episode now! #VMware #Broadcom...

This podcast episode explores the VCF stack further with: Operations for Network (formerly vRealize Network Insight), with a focus on service providers, since they may have trouble understanding which exact device is misbehaving or misconfigured for a client. The Roundtable highlights Ops. for Network’s performance monitoring, its ability to troubleshoot virtual and physical infrastructure, groupi...

Ep. 42 marks 1 year since VMware was acquired by Broadcom. With it, the Roundtable provides their initial reactions, noticeable improvements, and challenges faced. Not without time to adjust, it is clear that Broadcom is committed to achieving its vision, working with partners and the community at large, and providing a more integrated product line. However, as we all navigate the future together,...