VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas I August 25 – 28, 2025 promises industry insights, technical deep dives, Hands-on Labs, and more. Having attended before and after Broadcom’s acquisition, I can say the event remains a must for the VMware community. Whether for networking, breakout sessions, or the {Code} Hackathon, there’s something for everyone.
Troubleshooting Legacy UI Redirects in VCF Operations 8.18
After upgrading VCF Operations to version 8.18 you may encounter an issue where the legacy user interface is still presented. The solution is more straightforward than you may think!
Problem Investigation: Excessive DNS Queries and etcd Failure Messages
In a recent troubleshooting session, my team noticed an alarming surge in DNS queries and puzzling etcd error messages on two of our hosts. Despite having no firewall rules in place to block traffic, we discovered that the etcd service was rejecting connections. Had an old configuration change finally come back to haunt us? The answer may surprise you.
Reshape, Resize, Refresh: CSS Tweaks to Extend Input Fields in VCF Automation Service Broker
Designing custom forms in VCF Automation Service Broker is where UI/UX truly impacts user experience. However, managing long dropdown values can create frustrating design challenges due to default field size limitations. In this article, I share a practical workaround my team used to solve this issue. Join the conversation and share your approach toward addressing this design challenge!
Fortified vCenter Security – Replace the SSL Machine Certificate in vCenter 8
In this article, we explore how to enhance the security of your vCenter Server by replacing the default self-signed SSL certificate with a signed certificate. VMware has streamlined the process in vCenter 8, making the workflow much easier and more efficient for Administrators. This article will provide an overview of the updated procedure and highlight key considerations to ensure a successful implementation.