Top 10 sessions I’m excited about at VMware Explore 2025
The content catalog has been open for a few weeks now, and there are already over 233 sessions to choose from.Keep in mind that Community sessions haven't been added yet.…
Back to Vegas: Why I’m Not Missing VMware Explore 2025
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, but not during VMware Explore.Since 2019, I’ve attended every edition: in Barcelona, online during the COVID pandemic, and last year, for the first…
My VCP-VCF Administrator experience
I'm proud to announce that I have passed the VCP-VCF Administrator exam (2V0-11.25)! This certification covers deploying, managing, and supporting private cloud environments built on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). In…
vExpert 2025 Applications are Open!
My first year as a vExpert is coming to an end, and it’s time to reapply, hoping to continue holding the title for another year. Before I do, I’d like…
Holodeck on a 3-node cluster
Holodeck is an excellent tool for deploying a complete VCF environment in your home lab. It provides a fully nested environment including vCenter, vSAN, and NSX. For a broader overview,…
Updating a Single ESXi Host on an Intel NUC Using PowerCLI
Last year, I purchased an Intel NUC to host a few small virtual machines at home. Currently, I'm running a Unify management server, a VPN server, and a Pihole server…
I’m a vExpert
The message came through on Friday, February 23rd, at 6:24 AM. It was a WhatsApp from my colleague Maarten: "The mail is out." Curious, I checked my inbox and there…
vCenter automation with Ansible
Performing repetitive administrative tasks, anyone a fan? I certainly not. That's why I delved into experimenting with Ansible playbooks to automate my tasks. Ansible is an open-source automation tool that…
The power of LAB
Last year, we established a dedicated lab, an isolated environment distinct from production, situated on separate hardware with its own domain and vCenter. It serves as a playground for employees…
vCenter Custom Attributes
In our production environment, we aim to gather details about virtual machines, such as owner, installation dates, and the server's purpose. In the past, we relied on adding this information…