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
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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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vSphere Storage Area Network Traffic system network resource pool -NetIOC

After posting the Network I/O Control primer I received a couple of questions about the vSAN traffic system network resource pool,...
frankdenneman
49 sec read

How to enable SIOC stats only mode?

Today on twitter, David Chadwick, Cormac Hogan and I were discussing SIOC stats only mode. SIOC stats only mode gathers statistics...
frankdenneman
54 sec read

Error -1 in opening & reading the slot file error in storageRM.log (SIOC)

The problem Recently I noticed that my datastore cluster was not providing Latency statistics during initial placement. The datastore recommendation during...
frankdenneman
1 min read

Error -1 in opening & reading the slot file error in storageRM.log (SIOC)

The problem Recently I noticed that my datastore cluster was not providing Latency statistics during initial placement. The datastore recommendation during...
frankdenneman
1 min read

Why is vMotion using the management network instead of the vMotion network?

On the community forums, I’ve seen some questions about the use of the management network by vMotion operations. The two most...
frankdenneman
2 min read

Please help VMware bring project NEE down to its (k)nees

Folks, We have been testing the HOL platform for a few weeks using automated scripts and thought it would be great...
frankdenneman
48 sec read

Storage DRS Initial placement workflow

Last week I received the question how exactly Storage DRS picks a datastore. On a SDRS the initial placement of a...
frankdenneman
1 min read

How to setup Multi-NIC vMotion on a distributed vSwitch

This article provides you an overview of the steps required to setup a Multi-NIC vMotion configuration on an existing distributed Switch...
frankdenneman
1 min read

10 guidelines for creating good looking diagrams

Frequently I receive the question which application I use to create my diagrams. I used to use Microsoft Visio but starting...
frankdenneman
5 min read

Designing your vMotion network – 3 reasons why I use a distributed switch for vMotion networks

If your environment is licensed with the enterprise plus license you can choose to use a standard vSwitch or use a...
frankdenneman
3 min read