# VMware Cloud Foundation

Published articles for VMware Cloud Foundation.

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## First VMmark 4.1 Power-Performance and VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 Results

DevFeed: [First VMmark 4.1 Power-Performance and VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 Results](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/first-vmmark-4-1-power-performance-and-vmware-cloud-foundation-9-1-results-31416.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2026/09/16/first-vmmark-4-1-power-performance-and-vcf-9-1-results/>)

Author: vmwareblogs

Published: 2026-09-16T18:20:25Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [VMware Blogs](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/vmware-blogs.md>)

Topics: [vcf 9.1](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vcf-9-1.md>), [benchmarking](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/benchmarking.md>), [Benchmark](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/benchmark.md>), [virtualization](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/virtualization.md>), [Hardware](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/hardware.md>)

Tags: [benchmarking](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/benchmarking.md>), [benchmarks](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/benchmarks.md>), [cloud-infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-infrastructure.md>), [dell](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dell.md>), [efficiency](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/efficiency.md>), [home-page](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/home-page.md>), [performance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/performance.md>), [vcf-9-1](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vcf-9-1.md>), [vmmark](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmmark.md>), [vmware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware.md>), [vmware-cloud-foundation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware-cloud-foundation.md>), [vsphere](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vsphere.md>), [vsphere-9-1](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vsphere-9-1.md>)

### AI overview

VMware reports Dell Technologies benchmark results using VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 and VMmark 4.1. The article describes VMmark 4.1's power-performance measurement and reports higher performance and tile count for VCF 9.1 than VCF 5.2 in the tested environment.

### Source excerpt

We're excited to announce two new VMmark results today from Dell Technologies: First VCF 9.1 Benchmarks: These are the first results using VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1. VCF 9.1 maximizes hardware efficiency using a Next-Gen Topology-Aware CPU Scheduler that optimizes memory and cache locality for intensive enterprise workloads. A separate VCF 9.1 evaluation demonstrated a ... Continued The post First VMmark 4.1 Power-Performance and VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 Results appeared first on VMware Blogs.

## Mainframe modernization options and migration strategies for 2026

DevFeed: [Mainframe modernization options and migration strategies for 2026](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/vcf9-27003.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blogs.vmware.com/vmware-japan/2026/09/vcf9_mainframe_1.html>)

Author: nkondo

Published: 2026-09-16T00:35:16Z

Content type: opinion

Language: ja

Sources: [VMware Blogs](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/vmware-blogs.md>)

Topics: [Mainframe](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mainframe.md>), [Cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud.md>)

Tags: [architecture](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/architecture.md>), [cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud.md>), [international](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/international.md>), [mainframe](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/mainframe.md>), [modernization](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/modernization.md>), [tag-78060198c513](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tag-78060198c513.md>), [tag-b333ed7fe4f9](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/tag-b333ed7fe4f9.md>), [vmware-cloud-foundation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware-cloud-foundation.md>)

### AI overview

This article examines mainframe modernization in 2026, comparing on-premises, public cloud, sovereign cloud, and dedicated VMware infrastructure options. It recommends assessing performance, availability, security, data sovereignty, cost, and migration risks, with staged migration and current-state assessment as key practices.

### Source excerpt

第一回：2026年、メインフレーム・モダナイゼーションの現在地 メインフレーム（汎用コンピュータ）は、日本の社会インフラや主要企業の基幹業務システムにおいて、長年にわたり高い堅牢性と信頼性を提供してきました。IBMのz/OS、富士通のXSP/OSIV、NECのACOSなど、各社が独自に発展させたプラットフォームは、現在も重要インフラを支えています。しかし2026年現在、主要メーカーによるメインフレーム事業の撤退・サポート終了方針の提示、および保守を担うベテラン技術者の定年退職によるスキル継承の限界から、事業継続上の実害を伴う課題が顕在化しています。 こうした状況下において企業に求められるのは、単なるシステムの延命ではなく、自社のデータに対する統制（データ主権）を維持し、将来的なデータ活用を見据えたシステムアーキテクチャの再設計です。 本稿では、メインフレームのモダナイゼーションにおける選択肢として、オンプレミス環境や各種クラウド基盤の特性およびリスクを比較・整理することで、失敗しない移行への第一歩を考えます。 1. 確実性を高めるアプローチとインフラの選択肢 メインフレーム脱却において重要な検討事項は、移行後におけるシステム性能、可用性、セキュリティなどの非機能要件の維持です。 プログラム言語の変換のみでは、基幹システムとしての要求水準を満たすことはできません。この課題に対して、VMwareのTanzuアーキテクチャチームが公開している技術指針（An Architecture Path to Mainframe Modernization）では、一括刷新（ビッグバン移行）に伴う処理結果の不一致や障害リスクを回避するため、段階的な移行手法が推奨されています。具体的には、アプリケーション層において、現行システムを稼働させながら、重要な機能やデータを単位ごとに新環境へ段階的に移行する手法（Stranglerパターン）を適用します。そして、それを受け止めるインフラ層として、自社統制が可能なVMware環境上のLinux基盤を採用することにより、既存のビジネスロジックを活用しつつ、メインフレームと同等の応答性や可用性を維持することが可能となります。 一方で、パブリッククラウド各社が公開している情報をもとに直接パブリッククラウドのネイティブ環境へ移行するルートを検討する企業も少なくありません。パブリッククラウドは最新のAI機能や外部サービスと手軽に連携できるメリットがありますが、基幹システムをそのまま持ち込む際には把握しておくべき現実的な注意点があります。 共有環境（マルチテナント）における非機能要件の課題 他社と物理リソースを共有する構成では、ミリ秒単位の低遅延処理や、他システムの負荷影響を排除したリソース隔離の再現が困難です。 専用（占有）環境におけるコストおよび為替リスク 上記の課題を回避するために占有環境を採用した場合、初期費用および運用費用が高騰しやすくなります。また、サービス特有のドル建て課金体系により、為替変動（ドル高・円安）や国際情勢の影響を受けて中長期的なインフラコストが不透明化するリスクがあります。 データ主権に関わるリスク 米国クラウド法（CLOUD Act）に基づく国外法執行機関からのデータアクセス要求の可能性や、暗号鍵の管理権限を事業者に依存することによるデータ閲覧リスクなど、データ統制上の課題が生じます。 現在では、オンプレミスの堅牢性とクラウドの柔軟性を両立させるアプローチとして、国内事業者によるソブリンクラウドや、ハイパースケーラー上で展開される専有VMware基盤（VMC on AWS, AVS, OCVS等）も有力な選択肢となっています。コスト・性能・法制度リスクを多角的に評価した上で、適材適所の配置を行うことが不可欠です。 2. 2026年における移行戦略と仕分け 規約や為替リスクを回避し、自社主導でデータを管理・運用するための移行パターンとして、代表的な3つのアプローチを整理します。 移行パターン 具体的なアプローチ 2026年現在の評価とリスク 1. リプレイス （全面手組み刷新） システムを解体し、パッケージ導入またはゼロから再構築します。 数千万行規模のビジネスロジックの再設計を伴うため、膨大なコストと期間を要します。現行システムとの処理結果の相違等により、長期化・頓挫リスクが高くなります。 2. リホスト （クラウド直接移行） 現行プログラムをパブリッククラウドの仮想マシンへそのまま移行します。 移行期間の短縮は見込めるものの、共有環境における処理遅延、占有環境採用時のコスト高騰・為替リスク、および国外法制度に伴うデータ統制上のリスクが存在します。 3. リファクター （自動リライト＋次世代

## AI-Ready Private Cloud with Cisco and VMware

DevFeed: [AI-Ready Private Cloud with Cisco and VMware](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/ai-ready-private-cloud-with-cisco-and-vmware-12808.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2026/09/08/ai-ready-private-cloud-with-cisco-and-vmware/>)

Author: sabina anja

Published: 2026-09-08T15:33:39Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [VMware Blogs](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/vmware-blogs.md>)

Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>), [Network](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/network.md>), [Cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud.md>), [networking](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/networking.md>), [cloud-infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud-infrastructure.md>), [distributed-training](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/distributed-training.md>), [datacenter](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/datacenter.md>), [GPU](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gpu.md>), [Latency](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/latency.md>), [Inference](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/inference.md>), [model-deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/model-deployment.md>), [inference-endpoints](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/inference-endpoints.md>)

Tags: [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [cisco](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cisco.md>), [cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud.md>), [cloud-infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-infrastructure.md>), [cloud-platform](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-platform.md>), [data-center](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/data-center.md>), [distributed-training](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/distributed-training.md>), [fabric](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/fabric.md>), [gpu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gpu.md>), [home-page](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/home-page.md>), [inference](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/inference.md>), [inference-endpoints](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/inference-endpoints.md>), [latency](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/latency.md>), [networking](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/networking.md>), [object-storage](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/object-storage.md>), [pipelines](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/pipelines.md>), [private-cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/private-cloud.md>), [telemetry](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/telemetry.md>), [vcf-9-1](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vcf-9-1.md>), [vcf-networking](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vcf-networking.md>), [vmware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware.md>), [vmware-cloud-foundation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware-cloud-foundation.md>)

### AI overview

This article explains why an AI-ready private cloud requires more than adding GPUs. It focuses on how Broadcom and Cisco are integrating VMware Cloud Foundation with Cisco Nexus One Fabric to address AI workload networking, including bandwidth-intensive east-west traffic, bursty north-south traffic, latency, congestion management, and telemetry across virtual and physical infrastructure.

### Source excerpt

An AI-ready private cloud is not simply a private cloud with GPUs added to it. What determines whether a private cloud platform can actually serve AI workloads effectively is everything built around them: how the fabric carries traffic, how the tenancy model lets teams consume capacity, and how policy and telemetry stay coherent across the ... Continued The post AI-Ready Private Cloud with Cisco and VMware appeared first on VMware Blogs.

## See How Organizations Achieved 137% ROI with VMware Cloud Foundation 9

DevFeed: [See How Organizations Achieved 137% ROI with VMware Cloud Foundation 9](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/see-how-organizations-achieved-137-roi-with-vmware-cloud-foundation-9-12809.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2026/09/08/see-how-organizations-achieved-137-roi-with-vmware-cloud-foundation-9/>)

Author: vmwareblogs

Published: 2026-09-08T15:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [VMware Blogs](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/vmware-blogs.md>)

Topics: [Cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud.md>), [Provisioning](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/provisioning.md>), [systems](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/systems.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>)

Tags: [cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud.md>), [cloud-infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-infrastructure.md>), [compliance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/compliance.md>), [cost](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cost.md>), [efficiency](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/efficiency.md>), [financial](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/financial.md>), [home-page](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/home-page.md>), [infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/infrastructure.md>), [legacy](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/legacy.md>), [private-cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/private-cloud.md>), [provisioning](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/provisioning.md>), [survey](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/survey.md>), [vcf-9-0](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vcf-9-0.md>), [vcf-9-1](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vcf-9-1.md>), [vmware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware.md>), [vmware-cloud-foundation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware-cloud-foundation.md>), [webinar](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/webinar.md>)

### AI overview

The article presents a commissioned Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact study of VMware Cloud Foundation 9. Based on interviews with eight customers and a survey of 55 customers over a modeled three-year period, it describes projected financial and operational benefits for large enterprises running VCF 9 in production, including lower infrastructure costs, reduced operational effort, less downtime, faster delivery, tool consolidation, and improved security and compliance. The title reports 137% ROI.

### Source excerpt

Enterprises running private cloud face a common question: what does the investment actually deliver? To answer it, we commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct an independent New Technology Total Economic Impact (TEI) study on VMware Cloud Foundation 9 (VCF 9). Forrester interviewed decision-makers at organizations running VCF 9 and surveyed additional customers to develop a composite ... Continued The post See How Organizations Achieved 137% ROI with VMware Cloud Foundation 9 appeared first on VMware Blogs.

## Get to VMware Cloud Foundation Faster with VMware Pro Cloud Services

DevFeed: [Get to VMware Cloud Foundation Faster with VMware Pro Cloud Services](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/get-to-vmware-cloud-foundation-faster-with-vmware-pro-cloud-services-12805.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2026/09/03/get-to-vmware-cloud-foundation-faster-with-vmware-pro-cloud-services/>)

Author: paula swanson

Published: 2026-09-03T20:21:10Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [VMware Blogs](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/vmware-blogs.md>)

Topics: [Cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud.md>)

Tags: [architectures](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/architectures.md>), [best-practices](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/best-practices.md>), [cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud.md>), [cloud-infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-infrastructure.md>), [cloud-services](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-services.md>), [infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/infrastructure.md>), [modernization](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/modernization.md>), [private-cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/private-cloud.md>), [vcf-professional-services](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vcf-professional-services.md>), [vmware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware.md>), [vmware-cloud-foundation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware-cloud-foundation.md>)

### AI overview

The article presents VMware Pro Cloud Services as a way to deploy VMware Cloud Foundation faster and deliver a public-cloud experience on premises. It describes pre-packaged services for designing, deploying, configuring, integrating, and operationalizing a secure private cloud, using VMware reference architectures and practices developed through customer engagements.

### Source excerpt

Public clouds have upped the ante when it comes to what we expect from private cloud solutions. Our smartphones and fast access to public cloud resources have conditioned us to expect instant access to what we need when we need it. Anything less feels antiquated and cumbersome, leaving your business users frustrated and disenchanted. To ... Continued The post Get to VMware Cloud Foundation Faster with VMware Pro Cloud Services appeared first on VMware Blogs.

## VMware Explore 2026 in Las Vegas | Day 4 Recap

DevFeed: [VMware Explore 2026 in Las Vegas | Day 4 Recap](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/vmware-explore-2026-in-las-vegas-day-4-recap-12811.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blogs.vmware.com/explore/vmware-explore-2026-las-vegas-recap-day4/>)

Author: ashley woodbury

Published: 2026-09-03T19:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [VMware Blogs](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/vmware-blogs.md>)

Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>), [vcf 9.1](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vcf-9-1.md>), [cloud-infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud-infrastructure.md>), [releases](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/releases.md>)

Tags: [2026](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/2026.md>), [announcements](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/announcements.md>), [company](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/company.md>), [event](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/event.md>), [explore](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/explore.md>), [explore-2026-in-las-vegas](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/explore-2026-in-las-vegas.md>), [news](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/news.md>), [recap](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/recap.md>), [vcf-9-1](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vcf-9-1.md>), [video-library](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/video-library.md>), [vmware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware.md>), [vmware-cloud-foundation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware-cloud-foundation.md>), [vmware-explore-2026-in-las-vegas](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware-explore-2026-in-las-vegas.md>)

### AI overview

A recap of VMware Explore 2026 in Las Vegas, covering learning sessions, hands-on labs, expert speakers, certifications, product releases, and VMware Private AI with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1. The event attracted more than 4,700 attendees across sessions focused on cloud infrastructure, app modernization, security, and innovation.

### Source excerpt

VMware Explore 2026 in Las Vegas Day 4 Recap | September 3, 2026 Focused Learning. Immediate Impact. This past week was jam-packed with awesome sessions, Hands-on Labs, and expert speakers who showcased our latest product releases around the future of VMware Private AI with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1. Attendees got to learn from industry ... Continued The post VMware Explore 2026 in Las Vegas | Day 4 Recap appeared first on VMware Blogs.

## From Bottleneck to Breakthrough: Centralizing GitOps at Enterprise Scale with VCF 9.1.1

DevFeed: [From Bottleneck to Breakthrough: Centralizing GitOps at Enterprise Scale with VCF 9.1.1](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/from-bottleneck-to-breakthrough-centralizing-gitops-at-enterprise-scale-with-vcf-9-1-1-12804.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2026/09/03/from-bottleneck-to-breakthrough-centralizing-gitops-at-enterprise-scale-with-vcf-9-1-1/>)

Author: vmwareblogs

Published: 2026-09-03T14:03:46Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [VMware Blogs](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/vmware-blogs.md>)

Topics: [GitOps](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gitops.md>), [Platform Engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/platform-engineering.md>), [CI/CD](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cicd.md>), [Automation](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/automation.md>), [Cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud.md>), [Provisioning](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/provisioning.md>), [Tooling](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/tooling.md>)

Tags: [argo-cd](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/argo-cd.md>), [automation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/automation.md>), [cloud-infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-infrastructure.md>), [cloud-native](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-native.md>), [continuous-delivery](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/continuous-delivery.md>), [deployment](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/deployment.md>), [gitops](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gitops.md>), [home-page](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/home-page.md>), [platform](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/platform.md>), [platform-engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/platform-engineering.md>), [provisioning](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/provisioning.md>), [self-service](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/self-service.md>), [vcf-9-1](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vcf-9-1.md>), [vcf-automation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vcf-automation.md>), [vmware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware.md>), [vmware-cloud-foundation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware-cloud-foundation.md>)

### AI overview

This VMware article announces VCF 9.1.1, which introduces a native GitOps service for VCF Automation Org users in Tech Preview. By integrating Argo CD, the update aims to centralize declarative application delivery, continuous delivery pipelines, and lifecycle management at enterprise scale, reducing manual work and operational friction for platform engineering teams.

### Source excerpt

In today's fast-paced digital economy, where AI-driven innovation demands unprecedented agility, IT leaders are tasked with more than just provisioning infrastructure; they are expected to deliver a frictionless, self-service platform that accelerates software delivery. For platform engineers, cloud architects, and IT executives, the goal is to bridge the gap between robust infrastructure and modern application ... Continued The post From Bottleneck to Breakthrough: Centralizing GitOps at Enterprise Scale with VCF 9.1.1 appeared first on VMware Blogs.

## New AI and Kubernetes Private Cloud Operations Capabilities in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1.1

DevFeed: [New AI and Kubernetes Private Cloud Operations Capabilities in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1.1](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/new-ai-and-kubernetes-private-cloud-operations-capabilities-in-vmware-cloud-foundation-9-1-1-12806.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2026/09/03/new-ai-and-kubernetes-private-cloud-operations-capabilities-in-vmware-cloud-foundation-9-1-1/>)

Author: vmwareblogs

Published: 2026-09-03T14:00:05Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [VMware Blogs](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/vmware-blogs.md>)

Topics: [vcf 9.1](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vcf-9-1.md>), [vcf operations](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/vcf-operations.md>), [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>), [Conversational AI](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/conversational-ai.md>), [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [private cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/private-cloud.md>), [observability](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/observability.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>)

Tags: [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [cloud-infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-infrastructure.md>), [conversational-ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/conversational-ai.md>), [costoptimization](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/costoptimization.md>), [diagnostics](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/diagnostics.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [operations](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/operations.md>), [private-cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/private-cloud.md>), [release](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [vcf-9-1](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vcf-9-1.md>), [vcf-management-services](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vcf-management-services.md>), [vcf-operations](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vcf-operations.md>), [vcf-operations-for-logs](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vcf-operations-for-logs.md>), [vcf-operations-for-networks](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vcf-operations-for-networks.md>), [visibility](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/visibility.md>), [vks](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vks.md>), [vmware-cloud-foundation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware-cloud-foundation.md>)

### AI overview

VMware announces new operations capabilities in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1.1, including expanded visibility, an optional locally configured conversational AI assistant, full-stack Kubernetes observability, and enhanced security operations.

### Source excerpt

We are excited to announce new operations capabilities with the release of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1.1. By expanding visibility capabilities, giving you the option to configure a conversational AI assistant to assist your daily workflows, and hardening security, VCF 9.1.1 helps IT teams resolve issues faster and scale their infrastructure. As private cloud infrastructure ... Continued The post New AI and Kubernetes Private Cloud Operations Capabilities in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1.1 appeared first on VMware Blogs.

## Announcing General Availability of VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1.1

DevFeed: [Announcing General Availability of VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1.1](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/announcing-general-availability-of-vmware-cloud-foundation-9-1-1-12803.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2026/09/03/announcing-general-availability-of-vmware-cloud-foundation-9-1-1/>)

Author: vmwareblogs

Published: 2026-09-03T13:47:18Z

Content type: release

Language: en

Sources: [VMware Blogs](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/vmware-blogs.md>)

Topics: [Cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [AI Platform](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai-platform.md>), [AI Models](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai-models.md>), [MLOps](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/mlops.md>)

Tags: [ai](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai.md>), [ai-ml](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai-ml.md>), [ai-models](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/ai-models.md>), [announce](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/announce.md>), [apis](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/apis.md>), [cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud.md>), [cloud-infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud-infrastructure.md>), [complexity](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/complexity.md>), [cost](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cost.md>), [cpu](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cpu.md>), [data-privacy](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/data-privacy.md>), [evpn](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/evpn.md>), [governance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/governance.md>), [home-page](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/home-page.md>), [integrations](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/integrations.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [memory](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/memory.md>), [nsx](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/nsx.md>), [private-ai-services](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/private-ai-services.md>), [release](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/release.md>), [root-cause-analysis](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/root-cause-analysis.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [troubleshooting](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/troubleshooting.md>), [vcf-9-1](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vcf-9-1.md>), [vcf-operations](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vcf-operations.md>), [vmware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware.md>), [vmware-cloud-foundation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware-cloud-foundation.md>)

### AI overview

VMware announces the general availability of VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1.1. The release adds tougher security, vSAN Object Storage as a tech preview, multi-tenant AI model sharing with tenant-isolated access controls, and an AI Assistant for diagnostics, management-pack creation, and troubleshooting across infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters.

### Source excerpt

Coming on the heels of a very successful VMware Explore in Vegas and the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.1 launch in May, we're excited to announce the general availability of VCF 9.1.1. This release builds on VCF 9.1 with tougher security, vSAN Object Storage (tech preview, previously announced) and new capabilities designed to make your ... Continued The post Announcing General Availability of VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1.1 appeared first on VMware Blogs.

## 5 most overlooked but critical considerations in container platform selection

DevFeed: [5 most overlooked but critical considerations in container platform selection](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/5-most-overlooked-but-critical-considerations-in-container-platform-selection-12121.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://platformengineering.org/blog/5-most-overlooked-but-critical-considerations-in-container-platform-selection>)

Author: Pankaj Gupta

Published: 2026-07-23T05:40:01Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Platform Engineering Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/platform-engineering-blog.md>)

Topics: [Containers](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/containers.md>), [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [Cloud Native Ecosystem](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud-native-ecosystem.md>), [Scalability](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/scalability.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>)

Tags: [cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud.md>), [containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/containers.md>), [infrastructure](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/infrastructure.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [operations](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/operations.md>), [performance](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/performance.md>), [platforms](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/platforms.md>), [scalability](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/scalability.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [strategy](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/strategy.md>), [vks](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vks.md>), [vmware](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware.md>), [vmware-cloud-foundation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware-cloud-foundation.md>)

### AI overview

The article identifies five often-overlooked factors in container platform selection. It emphasizes rapid access to new CNCF-conformant Kubernetes versions, long standard support periods, the ability to run multiple Kubernetes versions on one host, and treating VMs and containers as first-class citizens. It presents VMware Cloud Foundation with vSphere Kubernetes Service as an example of a platform offering rapid Kubernetes access and a long support window.

### Source excerpt

Choosing a container platform that's built for the future requires careful consideration. Learn more about critical factors such as long support lifecycles, multi-version flexibility, and first-class treatment for both VMs and containers.

## The true cost of Kubernetes release support for Platform Engineers

DevFeed: [The true cost of Kubernetes release support for Platform Engineers](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/the-true-cost-of-kubernetes-release-support-for-platform-engineers-12251.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://platformengineering.org/blog/the-true-cost-of-kubernetes-release-support-for-platform-engineers>)

Author: Bruce Gain

Published: 2026-07-23T05:40:01Z

Content type: comparison

Language: en

Sources: [Platform Engineering Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/platform-engineering-blog.md>)

Topics: [Kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kubernetes.md>), [Platform Engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/platform-engineering.md>), [Cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/cloud.md>), [Amazon Web Services](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/aws.md>), [Amazon EKS](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/amazon-eks.md>), [Azure](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/azure.md>), [rancher](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rancher.md>)

Tags: [amazon-eks](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/amazon-eks.md>), [aws](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/aws.md>), [azure](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/azure.md>), [cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cloud.md>), [comparison](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/comparison.md>), [cost](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cost.md>), [cves](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/cves.md>), [kubernetes](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kubernetes.md>), [operational](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/operational.md>), [platform](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/platform.md>), [platform-engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/platform-engineering.md>), [private-cloud](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/private-cloud.md>), [red-hat](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/red-hat.md>), [releases](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/releases.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [support](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/support.md>), [testing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/testing.md>), [upgrades](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/upgrades.md>), [vmware-cloud-foundation](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vmware-cloud-foundation.md>), [vulnerabilities](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vulnerabilities.md>)

### AI overview

This article compares the operational and financial trade-offs of Kubernetes release support models. It explains that the CNCF's 14-month support window requires frequent upgrades, creating testing, coordination, maintenance, and service-disruption risks. Hyperscalers such as Amazon EKS, Google GKE, and Azure AKS offer paid extended support, while VMware Cloud Foundation provides 24 months of standard support without incremental fees and Red Hat OpenShift offers a 36-month support window.

### Source excerpt

Compare the true cost and operational trade-offs of Kubernetes extended support fees from hyperscalers (AWS, GCP, Azure) versus the longer, predictable maintenance cycles of VMware VCF and other enterprise distributions.