In the previous blog, we covered the Management Components upgrade as part of the VCF 9.1 upgrade sequence. In this blog, we will continue the upgrade journey and focus on completing the Core Components upgrade to VCF 9.1, covering the upgrade steps to NSX Manager , vCenter and ESX. Detailed Step-by-Step NSX Manager Upgrade : Login to the VCF Operations Manager -> Build -> Lifecycle -> VCF Instance -> MGMT Domain -> Prechecks The Precheck is green as shown in the above scre

In our last blog we discussed and show how to upgrade VCF Operation 9.0.2 to 9.1.x . Once the VCF Operation is upgrade to 9.1 we now proceed to upgrade the SDDC Manager to 9.1. Before we do that connect to the depot and make sure we have the bundle downloaded. if Not we can download it now i.e. SDDC Manager , NSX , vCenter and ESX Binaries . In this Blog we will cover two Parts 1 is SDDC Manager upgrade and other part is to download the binaries for Deploying VCF Managed Se

The release of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 brings massive architectural shifts to Broadcom’s flagship private cloud platform. If you are currently running VCF 9.0.2, moving to 9.1 isn't just a simple patch; it's a transition to a highly consolidated, unified VCF Management Services layer. VCF 9.1 is an architectural game-changer. It transitions the lifecycle management of key management components—such as VCF Operations, VCF Operations for logs, VCF Operations for netwo

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 has arrived with a fresh set of features that promise to enhance cloud infrastructure management and data protection. Whether you are a system administrator, cloud architect, or IT decision-maker, understanding these updates can help you make the most of your VMware environment. This post highlights several key features from the release, focusing on practical benefits and real-world applications. Native S3 Object Storage One of the most significant

The private cloud landscape is evolving rapidly, and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 arrives as a significant milestone in this transformation. Designed to meet the growing demands for efficiency, resilience, and simplified management, VCF 9.1 offers a fresh blueprint for organizations aiming to build and operate modern private clouds. This release brings new capabilities that help IT teams reduce complexity, improve performance, and support diverse workloads with greater a

For years, the SDDC Manager GUI was the undisputed heart of VMware Cloud Foundation operations. If you needed to rotate a service account or update an admin credential, Security > Password Management was your destination. With the arrival of VCF 9 , that paradigm has shifted. As part of a broader move toward a "unified cloud console," password management has migrated into VCF Operations . This isn't just a UI facelift—it’s a move toward a centralized "Fleet Management" model

🚀 Introduction With VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9 , VMware introduced a modernized approach to managing multiple vCenter Servers — the vCenter Group . If you’ve been managing VCF environments prior to version 9, you’re probably familiar with Enhanced Linked Mode (ELM) — the mechanism that allowed multiple vCenter Servers to share a common Single Sign-On (SSO) domain for unified visibility and management. However, as environments scaled and lifecycle complexity increased

✳️ Introduction With the release of VMware Cloud Foundation 9 (VCF 9) , VMware has introduced a major architectural evolution—consolidating Day-2 operations, automation, and lifecycle tasks into VCF Operations (VCF OPS) . One of the most notable changes is how Workload Domains (WLDs) are created. Previously, administrators used the SDDC Manager GUI to provision a new WLD. In VCF 9, this process now happens exclusively through VCF OPS , offering more flexibility, automation,

Recently, I had the opportunity to take the VMware Cloud Foundation 9 Administrator Exam , and I’d like to share my experience, preparation strategy, and key takeaways for those planning to pursue this certification. 🧪 Exam Format & Structure The exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions , covering a wide range of topics across the VCF ecosystem. I found the exam to be well-balanced , with questions spanning: VCF Deployment, Configuration, and Upgrade vSphere 8 to VCF Co

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