• Homelab - Kubernetes & GitOps - VCF - VCF Automation

    VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1: Migrating a Running VM into vSphere Supervisor Without Reboot

    October 5, 2026 - By 

    Introduction Can we take a running virtual machine from a classic NSX segment, hand it over to vSphere Supervisor and VM Service, and do it without changing its IP address or shutting it down? That was the question I wanted to answer in my VCF 9.1 lab. The answer is yes, but it is not a single wizard. Getting from “a VM on an old Tier-1 segment” to “a VM Operator object in a Namespace, routed through a VPC and Transit Gateway” requires careful work on the provider side, the tenant side, the NSX Edge, and the Mobility Operator. In…

  • Homelab - Kubernetes & GitOps - Learning - VCF - VCF Automation

    VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1.1 Private AI Services 3.0:From Zero to Qwen 2.5 and a Working VMware Intelligent Assist

    September 11, 2026 - By 

    Can VMware Cloud Foundation run its own AI model, keep the inference inside the private cloud, and then use that model to answer real questions about the infrastructure? That was the question I wanted to answer in my VCF 9.1.1 lab. The answer is yes, but getting from “I have an NVIDIA GPU in an ESXi host” to “VMware Intelligent Assist is querying my vCenter through a local Qwen model” involves much more than deploying one Kubernetes pod. In this article, we will build the entire stack from the ground up. We will prepare the GPU, create the VM and…

  • Kubernetes & GitOps - VCF Automation

    The Full Power of VCF Automation in Action: How I Connect the Dots and Build a Multi-Tier App with Kubernetes Objects.

    October 16, 2025 - By 

    In the previous articles in my VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 series, I explored two fundamental paths. First, in “[VCF Automation: From Zero to a Running Virtual Machine],” I demonstrated how to easily deploy a virtual machine using a simple dummyBlueprint. Then, in “[From Zero to Database-as-a-Service],” I explored VMware Data Services Manager (DSM) and deployed a fully managed PostgreSQL database. Today, it’s time for me to connect the dots. I will show you how to move beyond simple, single resources and start thinking about deploying complete, multi-tier applications. In this article, I’ll demonstrate how a single, cohesive blueprint can define,…

  • Storage & Data Services - VCF Automation

    From Zero to Database-as-a-Service: A Deep Dive into VMware Data Services Manager 9.0 and VCF Automation

    September 20, 2025 - By 

    With the release of VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0, VMware is ushering in a new era of private cloud management, where data services become an integral part of the automated platform. A key element of this transformation is VMware Data Services Manager (DSM) 9.0, an advanced Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) tool that is now fully integrated with VCF Automation. In this detailed guide, we will walk step-by-step through the entire process—from deploying the DSM appliance, through configuring policies in vSphere and VCF Automation, to provisioning a fully functional PostgreSQL database in a self-service model for the end-user (tenant). The goal is to demonstrate…

  • VCF - VCF Automation

    Complete Guide: Configuring SSO in VMware Cloud Foundation with Active Directory and VCF Automation Integration

    August 7, 2025 - By 

    Introduction: Identity Architecture and Configuration Models in VCF 9.0 With version 9.0, VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) introduces a fundamental shift in its approach to identity management, replacing the VMware Workspace ONE Access component with a new, deeply integrated solution called the VCF Identity Broker. Understanding its architecture and the available configuration models is crucial before proceeding with any setup. 1. VCF Identity Broker Deployment Models The VCF Identity Broker, the central identity intermediary for the entire platform, can be deployed in two models, depending on availability and scale requirements: 2. Hierarchical Levels of Identity Configuration The authorization system in VCF…

  • VCF - VCF Automation

    VCF Automation: From Zero to a Running Virtual Machine – A Step-by-Step Guide

    July 16, 2025 - By 

    Welcome to the following article on building and configuring an environment based on VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0! In the previous parts, we went through the VCF 9.0 installation process, configured the pfSense router, deployed the NSX Edge cluster, and activated the Supervisor. With this in place, it’s time to get to know one of the most powerful tools in the VCF ecosystem – VCF Automation. VCF Automation is a component that enables flexible, self-service infrastructure consumption based on defined governance policies. In this article, we will walk through the entire process step-by-step – from the provider administrator’s configuration, through creating…