
Open Source and Vendor Lock-In
When talking about multi-cloud and cost efficiency, open source is often discussed because it can be deployed and operated on all private and public clouds. From my experience and conversations with customers, open source is most of the time directly connected to discussions about vendor lock-ins....

A Closer Look at VMware NSX Security
A customer of mine asked me a few days ago: "Is it not possible to get NSX Security features without the network virtualization capabilities?". I wrote it already in my blog "VMware is Becoming a Leading Cybersecurity Vendor" that you do not NSX's network virtualization editions or capabilities if...

Global Reach and Impact with the VMware vExpert Program
In December 2020 I wrote a blog about "how becoming a VMware vExpert changed my life". Let me give you an update and proof that I still experience and achieve the same positive results. In summary, I mentioned these changes or benefits: 1. Visibility. Sure, it always depends on what you write...

Share Your Opinion – Cross-Cloud Mobility and Application Portability
Do you have an opinion about cross-cloud mobility and application portability? If yes, what about this is important to you? How do you intend to achieve this kind of cloud operating model? Is it about flexibility or more about a cloud-exit strategy? Just because we can, does it mean we should?...

VMware Cloud Foundation – A Technical Overview (based on VCF 4.5)
This technical overview supersedes this version, which was based on VMware Cloud Foundation 4.3, and now covers all capabilities and enhancements that were delivered with VCF 4.5. What is VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)? VMware Cloud Foundation is a multi-cloud platform that provides a...

VMware Aria and The Next Era of Multi-Cloud Management
Multi-cloud is a mess. I already said it more than once. But with VMware Aria, the future looks brighter again. Imagine a world where more than 50% of companies are using three or four different clouds (private and public cloud) and applications are being automatically migrated to the cloud where...

10 Things You Didn’t Know About vSphere+
VMware vSphere+ is the next evolution that brings the benefits of the cloud to on-premises workloads. It transforms existing on-prem deployments into SaaS-enabled infrastructures. This allows customers to access new innovations and cloud services much faster. I mention 4 important things to...

VMware Explore Europe 2022 Major Announcements
VMware Explore Europe 2022 is history. This year felt different and very special! Rooms were fully booked, and people were queuing up in the hallways. The crowd had a HUGE interest in technical sessions from known speakers like Cormac Hogan, Frank Denneman, Duncan Epping, William Lam, and many...