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
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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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Storage DRS enables SIOC on datastores only if I/O load balancing is enabled

Lately, I’ve received some comments why I don’t include SIOC in my articles when talking about space load balancing. Well, Storage...
frankdenneman
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Considerations when modifying the individual VM automation level

Recently I received some questions about the behavior of DRS when the automation level of an individual virtual machine is modified....
frankdenneman
3 min read

To which host-level latency statistic is the SIOC congestion threshold related?

Today someone asked if the congestion threshold of SIOC is related to which host latency threshold? Is it the Device average...
frankdenneman
2 min read

Removing the horizontal bar in the footer of a word doc

Now for something completely different, a tip how to extend your life with about 5 years – or how to remove...
frankdenneman
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Disabling MinGoodness and CostBenefit

Over the last couple of months I’ve seen recommendations popping up on changing the MinGoodNess and CostBenefit settings to zero on...
frankdenneman
3 min read

Limiting the number of Storage vMotions

When enabling datastore maintenance mode, Storage DRS will move virtual machines out of the datastore as fast as it can. The...
frankdenneman
2 min read

Fab-four: VMWorld 2012 sessions approved

This morning I found out that my four sessions are accepted. I’m really pleased and I am looking forward to presenting...
frankdenneman
30 sec read

VMware vSphere Storage DRS Interoperability technical paper available

Today my second white paper, VMware vSphere Storage DRS Interoperability, is made available for download at the Technical Resource Center at...
frankdenneman
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VMworld Session proposals

Here is just a quick overview of the sessions I submitted for VMworld events in San Francisco and Barcelona. I’ve submitted...
frankdenneman
1 min read

Blog post on blogs.vmware.com/vsphere/

As part of the Technical Marketing team of VMware focusing on the vSphere platform I contribute to the vSphere blog on...
frankdenneman
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