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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DRS 4.1 Adaptive MaxMovesPerHost

Another reason to upgrade to vSphere 4.1 is the DRS adaptive MaxMovesPerHost parameter. The MaxMovesPerHost setting determines the maximum amount of...
frankdenneman
1 min read

vSphere 4.1 – HA and DRS deepdive book

This is a complete repost of the article written by Duncan, as all publications about this book must be checked by...
frankdenneman
1 min read

VCDX tip: The application form

Last week I reviewed some recently submitted designs and it appears that the requirements stated in the application form are too...
frankdenneman
1 min read

DRS-FT integration

Another new feature of vSphere 4.1 is the DRS-Fault Tolerance integration. vSphere 4.1 allows DRS not only to perform initial placement...
frankdenneman
1 min read

Disable DRS and VM-Host rules

vSphere 4.1 introduces DRS VM-Host Affinity rules and offer two types of rules, mandatory (must run on /must not run on)...
frankdenneman
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Load Based Teaming

In vSphere 4.1 a new network Load Based Teaming (LBT) algorithm is available on the distributed virtual switch dvPort groups. The...
frankdenneman
1 min read

DPM scheduled tasks

vSphere 4.1 introduces a lot of new features and enhancements of the existing features, one of the hidden gems I believe...
frankdenneman
1 min read

VM to Hosts affinity rule

VMware vSphere 4.1 introduces a new affinity rule, called “Virtual Machines to Hosts” (VM-Host). This new rule is available in vSphere...
frankdenneman
4 min read

VMware Fault Tolerance and DPM

Some requirements of the design I am working on is to be as “green” as possible and to offer the highest...
frankdenneman
39 sec read

Memory reclamation, when and how?

After discussing with Duncan the performance problem presented by @heiner_hardt , we discussed the exact moment the VMkernel decides which reclamation...
frankdenneman
1 min read