VCD RoundTable

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 w…

We dive deep into sovereign cloud strategies, Broadcom’s evolving CSP program, and what it all means for European service providers.

💡 Key takeaways:

1. What’s changing and what’s not
2. Portability and compl…

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 Round…

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 …

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…

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 functionali…

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, re…

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 Miss…

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 let…

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 po…

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 – pr…

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 the…

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 levera…

Hardening software is essential for cybersecurity, compliance, and achieving business goals. It involves modifying configurations and monitoring to securing your environment. While Aria Operations of…

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…

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 pre…

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…

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 whic…

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 c…

In Ep. 41, the Roundtable is reporting live at Explore and discussing what is new – primarily with VCD and the future of VCF. Going forward, we can expect advancements in AI that will solve support t…