✓⃝Check out the recent eps of the VMware CMTY Podcast ↓↓

Like #770: VKS and Modern Applications: The Pros of VCF with Matt Langguth

Listen in to what you've been missing:
•Apple: brcm.tech/3PKiBmR
•Spotify: brcm.tech/4fttJyK
•Blogs: brcm.tech/3Q1N3c8

The virtualization layer is no longer an audit blind spot.

➠Join TH, 5/28 & learn to close compliance gaps, strengthen governance, & address emerging CISO liability risks as auditors turn their focus to the hypervisor.

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#CyberSecurity #VCF #VMUG

#VMwareExplore 2026 registration is LIVE!

💰Secure your early-bird rate now for our flagship event in Las Vegas.

Join us Aug. 31 – Sep. 3 to master cloud infrastructure, app modernization, and data security in an AI-native world.

➤ Register: brcm.tech/4wDitWS

VMware Explore 2026: Call for Testimonial Content

Interested in contributing your voice? Help grow the #VMwareExplore community & spread the word by providing a video testimonial or quote to amplify.

Review the intake form for details and next steps ➡️ dy.si/7eMPRP

🛑 Stop manually prepping hosts for #VCF 9

➤Check out #vExpert @PaulvanDieen’s guide on automating ESXi prep & commissioning via PowerShell: bit.ly/4evIuAG

➤Then, tune in WE, May 13 Noon PT to #VMware CMTY podcast to discuss these tools live! bit.ly/4eBW7OL

🎯 Connect with #VMUG & Sam Barlien (platformengineering.org) to break down key findings from the 2025 State of Platform Engineering report.

Come ready for a live 15 min Q&A with peers who are on the same platform transformation journey.

TU, Feb. 24: brcm.tech/3OkYoTj

🚀 Ready to level up your Kubernetes skills?
Join the VMUG Kubernetes Level Up Program — a 4-part series bridging infra + cloud-native ops.

📅 Feb 26 | 8:30 AM CST
🎥 Live Zoom Webinar brcm.tech/4kbDFNB

#Kubernetes #PlatformEngineering #VMUG #CloudNative

All your favorite #VMware podcasts, one place🔥

Catch the latest from @unexploredpod, the VMware CMTY Roundtable & @virtspeaking – or scroll back & find some you missed.

New episodes weekly—bookmark it! 🔗 blogs.vmware.com/podcasts/

@vPedroArrow @DuncanYB @ericnipro @plankers

Take this excellent reminder from #vExpert @vmcloudpl Krzysztof Salwa.

While tomorrow's deadline is upon us and the time is now for finishing touches, do not underestimate your contributions.

We look forward to your inclusion in the 2026 program.
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⏰ The time to complete your #vExpert application is now to meet the January 15 deadline.

But did you know, there are several routes to auto-approval?

⭐ Don’t miss your opportunity to be included in the 2026 vExpert Recognition Program. Apply today:

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✦Mark your calendar for #VMware Community Podcast no. 753, WE Jan. 14 at noon Pacific.

Hosts @ericnipro and @plankers welcome @WaldemarPera to talk encryption for VCF 9, key management, & more secrets to keep your data safe.

✦Join the conversation: brcm.tech/4quqUQD

🎁 Unwrap a hands-on AI learning journey from VMware {code}.

"12 Days of VMware Private AI" walks you from GPU basics to vMotioning AI workloads on #VCF 9.0. Perfect for your home lab or enterprise prep!

➢ Blog: brcm.tech/3Yx8brh
➢ Podcast: brcm.tech/4oPV13Z

The VMware #vExpert application window opened December 15.

Hear what members like Rodney Barnhardt have to say about membership in this long-standing recognition program.

⭐️ brcm.tech/4q2vqFw
@vCommunityGuy #VMware #ITInfrastructure #vCommunity #TechCommunity

🚀 Setting up an offline depot web server for #VCF9?

Check out Pt I of this hands-on guide from #vExpert @MarcusHueller.

From installing Photon OS to prepping Apache & certificates, it fills in the gaps. Ideal for air-gapped labs & VCF installs! 🔧📡

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😣 Bring your toughest questions and come on down to The #VMwareExplore Communities Lounge for this AMA with long-time CMTY favorites @lamw & @DuncanYB

No reservation needed. ☆Just walk in! ☆

If these two can't answer – well, that's unlikely. NOW, 11AM.

🤓 Meet the legends behind the VMware Communities!

At 3PM in The #VMwareExplore Communities Lounge, join long-time VMTN Forum Moderators as they share stories, insights, and tips on how to get involved.

Thinking of becoming a moderator? This is your chance to connect! 🙌🏽

😣 Have you got a tricky issue?

Yes? Then bring yourself down to the #VMwareExplore Communities Lounge for this AMA with long-time CMTY favorites @lamw & @DuncanYB

If these two can't answer – well, that's unlikely 😎

RSVP & Calendar Reminder ⤵ brcm.tech/3Hfa6fg

🔥 Big insights, short talks.

The #VMwareExplore Discovery Quick Talk Theater is back with 30+ 20m sessions covering everything from VMware Cloud Foundation to scaling AI—straight from the community pros.

You’ll leave smarter in just 20m! Take a look:
brcm.tech/4myUlyA

📣 Announcing the #VMwareCommunity LinkedIn Page!

We’ve created a new space just for you. Stay connected with all things Community— {code}, VMUG, vExpert, CMTY Forums, plus Explore activities—all in one place.

🗣️ Follow & be part of the conversation: brcm.tech/4jzUNf3

#VMUGConnect proved to be an awesome inaugural event!

300+ registrations, great sessions on VCF, Private AI, VCF homelabs and more ... Plus, over 100 (FREE) certification tests taken on-site!

It's Monday, so let's start your week off with a little career training. This first session of the series is great because the focus is on the architect role and not on a specific technology.
youtu.be/IgQ-BnI9p_E?si…

Ready to join your {code} community in prepping for the VCP-VCF Architect Exam? Lesson #1 kicks off Friday, April 11th at 10am Pacific Time.

Shout out to one of our long time community members, Pawel Piotrowski!

Register today! broadcom.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Session 2 of the VCP-VCF Administrator Study Group is live.

Come join the fun and let's get certified!
youtu.be/lMwo09f-Xew?fe…

Session #2 of the VMware {code} community study group. Register and join us live broadcom.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

The session replays are available on our YT channel youtube.com/vmwarecode

Join the Discord server to get help during the week as well discord.gg/cAgPKfAPnd

Earlier today, we had our very first VCP-VCF Admin Community Study Group session.

These are going to be weekly, so if you'd like to join us live register here and join VMware {code}! broadcom.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Shout out to Stephan, James & Gareth!

youtu.be/_OGWSSYWdyY?fe…

Grab a drink and head over to see the final VMware {code} theater session of the day!“(new) Automated Non-Disruptive Certificates in vSphere! “.

Another VMware {code} community member stepping in when it matters most! @MarcHuppert is giving a masterclass about Home Labs and the latest with Holodeck VCF & AI!

A Disaster Recovery plan is a must in any situation. When your circle includes the vCommunity, you’re in good hands.

Stepping in today, we have Tanzu Vanguard, Maximilian Marschall!

We’re about to get started here at the {code} theater with the one and only @dashaun!

If you’re at VMware Explore Barcelona, come down to the Expo and say hi 👋

youtube.com/live/8d17-ehvG…

Come learn a little Swiss-German with me at the Hackathon!

Stephan McTighe and James Tiffany now grace the stage with their popular session:

CODE1477BCN - Automating VMware Cloud Foundation Day 1 Operations with API and PowerShell

youtube.com/live/wWbYR2qBz…

Let’s interpret Log files for troubleshooting

These guys are awesome. VCF First Aid goodness! @timBurkard1 and Brian Watrous 👏

VCF + Terraform is a winning combo for sure

Stephan McTighe and James Tiffany are about to start dropping Terraform + VCF Deployment gems! Tune in youtube.com/live/AiEVBO6Rw…

@h0bbel moving the power right along here at the VMware {code} theatre. Will be walking us through building a UPS shutdown solution with PowerCLI

Michael Schroeder is talking Migrating a mission critical vSAN cluster under a FULL LOAD to a new vCenter. Come check it out and learn what to do and what to avoid.

Radoslav Kovatchev is now talking APIs using PowerCLI. Who doesn’t like a live demo where things can go wrong :)

Up next is @linotelera talking Portable VMware Lab. Cool to see the entire lab here at the recording desk.

Come enjoy a night of networking with your {code} community and fellow {code} coach: @thefluffysysop on Tuesday, November 5th at Cahoot Coworking in Barcelona. The {code} Hackathon awaits! Sign Up blogs.vmware.com/code/2024/10/1…

🥸 New to hackathons? Use basic APIs to automate VM provisioning. It’s a great way to get started!

Join the VMwareExplore BCN Community Hackathon, Mon. Nov. 4.
Sign up today! ➡️ brcm.tech/3N1bcdB

#VMwareCode #Hackathon #BeginnerProjects @vFrankyB #vExperts

Hey everyone! Just starting out? Try building a VM Inventory Tracker with PowerCLI. Super easy and perfect for beginners! #VMwareExplore #Hackathon #vCommunity @ericnipro

Join the VMwareExplore BCN Community Hackathon, Mon. Nov. 4.
Sign up now! brcm.tech/3N1bcdB

Level up your PowerCLI with @jpsider's session in the VMware Explore {code} theatre. CODE1745LV & CODE2574LV: PowerCLI 301 - Functions Upon Functions

youtube.com/watch?v=Jw2qcZ…

Coming up in the {code} theatre at 2pm PT, we have "CODE1848LV: Simplify VCF Deployment and Operations with Terraform" by Stephan McTighe and James Tiffany. Come over to the Communities Hub or watch live here: youtube.com/watch?v=eu_WB-…

Keeping the party going with some more PowerCLI. One of our {code} coaches, @jpsider is up!

Eric Stacey is finishing up his 2nd session today. Here’s his Link Tree to get connected and start learning about REDFISH API - linktr.ee/vyooper?utm_so…

Continuing on with yet another packed session. Powershell is definitely a ❤️

During the {code} Hackathon, I mentioned that we had a cancellation in the schedule, and Francisco Fernandez Cardarelli stepped up to give a session. Here's to the #vCommunity that stay ready for their opportunity!
youtube.com/watch?v=Ar-8Ub…

Another jam-packed {code} session. This is where it’s at!

Jumping into Wednesday hot with packed {code} labs with @ericnipro at #VMwareExplore

Get to know the #VMware {code} program today! #vCommunity #vExpert
brcm.tech/3S33r9U

@butch7903 is getting Day 3 started with some PowerCLI and Skyline. Watch the replay or tune in live. CODE1554LV & CODE2572LV: Deploy VMware Skyline and Skyline Health Diagnostics via PowerCLI
#vexpert #vcommunity

youtube.com/watch?v=ViDg88…

@butch7903 Getting the party started with a packed session at the {code} theater. Day 3 is off to a running start! Come to the Communities are in the Hub and say hi 👋

Stephan McTighe and James Tiffany are speaking to a packed house here at the VMware {code} theatre. Gotta love the community support in this packed session.

youtube.com/watch?v=WkMeo5…

Brian Watrous now talking PowerCLI. Join the live VMware Explore {code} theatre session: CODE1950LV: Automating vSphere Tasks with VMware PowerCLI

youtube.com/watch?v=4CoV7a…

REDFISH API is pretty popular 👀

#vExpert and VMUG leader, Eric Stacey is now live in the VMware {code} Theatre. Check out the session: CODE1181LV: Automate Building Your Hosts with REDFISH API

youtube.com/watch?v=PxEcR4…

Brian Watrous is up. CODE1953LV: Empowering IT Automation with the VMware Aria Automation REST API

youtube.com/watch?v=dDsEiV…

@dalehassinger is back on stage kicking off day 2 @VMwareExplore at the {code} theatre: CODE1164LV: Transform VCF Automation Inputs to ABX and Orchestrator Workflow Variables

Stop by the Community Hub and connect!
#vCommunity
youtube.com/watch?v=ukh10J…

Thank you, to the awesome #vCommunity for a great night. Can’t wait to do this again!

Final decisions are in!! Thank you judges and teams for coming!

Walk-In project: “Automating Grain Data TTS IVR Management”

Walk-In Project: Google Home Assistant - Open Source

Eric up here representing the walk-in projects! Talking assembly and {code}