The misconception of self-learning capabilities of Large Language Models during Production

I enjoyed engaging with many customers about bringing Gen-AI to the on-prem data center at VMware Explore. Many customers want to keep their data and IP between the four...
frankdenneman
4 min read

#47 – How VMware accelerates customers achieving their net zero carbon emissions goal

In episode 047, we spoke with Varghese Philipose about VMware’s sustainability efforts and how they help our customers meet...
frankdenneman
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#46 – VMware Cloud Flex Compute Tech Preview

We’re extending the VMware Cloud Services overview series with a tech preview of the VMware Cloud Flex Compute service....
frankdenneman
39 sec read

VMware Cloud Services Overview Podcast Series

Over the last year, we’ve interviewed many guests, and throughout the Unexplored Territory Podcast show, we wanted to provide...
frankdenneman
1 min read

Research and Innovation at VMware with Chris Wolf

In episode 042 of the Unexplored Territory podcast, we talk to Chris Wolf, Chief Research and Innovation Officer of...
frankdenneman
19 sec read

Gen AI Sessions at Explore Barcelona 2023

I’m looking forward to next week’s VMware Explore conference in Barcelona. It’s going to be a busy week. Hopefully, I will...
frankdenneman
1 min read

vSphere ML Accelerator Spectrum Deep Dive – Using Dynamic DirectPath IO (Passthrough) with VMs 

vSphere 7 and 8 offer two passthrough options, DirectPath IO and Dynamic DirectPath IO. Dynamic DirectPath IO is the vSphere brand...
frankdenneman
5 min read

vSphere ML Accelerator Spectrum Deep Dive – ESXi Host BIOS, VM, and vCenter Settings

To deploy a virtual machine with a vGPU, whether a TKG worker node or a regular VM, you must enable some...
frankdenneman
16 min read

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(Alternative) VM swap file locations Q&A – part 2

After writing the article “(Alternative) VM swap file locations Q&A” I received a lot of questions about the destination of the...
frankdenneman
1 min read

(Alternative) VM swap file locations Q&A

Lately I have received a couple of questions about Swap file placement. As I mentioned in the article “Storage DRS and...
frankdenneman
3 min read

(Alternative) VM swap file locations Q&A

Lately I have received a couple of questions about Swap file placement. As I mentioned in the article “Storage DRS and...
frankdenneman
3 min read

VMware feature request

During presentations I always stress to submit a feature request if you have an idea how to enhance the product or...
frankdenneman
31 sec read

VAAI hw offload and Storage vMotion between two Storage Arrays

Recently I received a question about migrating virtual machines with Storage vMotion between two Storage Arrays. More specifically if VAAI is...
frankdenneman
1 min read

vSphere 5.1 Storage DRS Multi-VM provisioning improvement

When a virtual machine is provisioned to the datastore cluster, Storage DRS algorithm runs to determine the best placement of the...
frankdenneman
2 min read

Add DRS cluster to existing Storage DRS Datastore Cluster?

Lately I have seen the following question popping up at multiple places: “How can I add hosts of a DRS cluster...
frankdenneman
1 min read

vMotion bug fixed in vCenter server 5.1.0a

Looking for the “Designing your vMotion network“? Please follow the link. Last week VMware vCenter Server™ 5.1.0a was released which contains...
frankdenneman
42 sec read

vSphere 5.1 Storage DRS load balancing and SIOC threshold enhancements

Lately I have been receiving questions on best practices and considerations for aligning the Storage DRS latency and Storage IO Control...
frankdenneman
3 min read

Storage DRS and alternative swap file locations

By default a virtual machine swap file is stored in the working directory of the virtual machine. However, it is possible...
frankdenneman
1 min read