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The shift to Cloud Director 10.6 has brought significant changes to how Kubernetes can be leveraged by service providers. Complicating this, unclear communication has left the community uncertain about what to expect. TKGm is no longer supported, but temporary issues with the recent CSE 4.2.2 plugin are now resolved. This Episode unpacks everything we know, as we try to help you navigate these changes through workarounds and tips. Stay tuned for more on this topic and for Ep. 34, which will focus on new network features in VCD 10.6. #VMware#Broadcom #Kubernetes #CSE #Updates #TechInsights2024

In this Episode of the VCD Roundtable, we provide an overview of VCD 10.6 and VCF 5.2, as well as alerts and things to be on the lookout for. Specifically, we unpack their key features, functionalities, and what will be phased out, which are all a part of the larger initiative to integrate the products further and lower support costs. We also take this time to highlight comdivison’s upcoming plans for VMware Explore Las Vegas. With opportunities to meet us and attend our first ever official Poker Tournament at the Venetian, you won’t want to miss out! #VMware#Broadcom #VCD #VCF #Updates #Explore2024

In this Episode of the VCD Roundtable, we recap our Architecture Think Tank in Austin, TX and preview industry events like the approaching VMware Explore in Vegas & Barcelona and the Arrow Summit. Continue to stay ahead as we review our upcoming hosted events, such as the Architecture Think Tank in Frankfurt and Challenge Days. Ensuring you don’t fall behind, we also summarize crucial license updates and deadlines, and provide our expert tips and tricks on security patches and more! #VMware #Broadcom #CommunityEvents #LicenseUpdates #TechInsights2024

Ensure your environments are both organized and secure! In Episode 30 of the VCD Roundtable, we delve into management, authentication-based security, customization, and integrations with Cloud Director. We specifically focus on the authenticator integrations, such as OIDC and SAML. This technical topic is complimented by our experience driven tips around cloud directory appliances and the pros and cons of different integration approaches for MFA, SSO, and more! Stay tuned as we reveal more details about our upcoming Architecture Think Tank for the EMEA region! #VMware #Broadcom #UserMgmt #MFA #TechInsights2024

Learn to leverage multi-tenancy with Cloud Director to improve security, have clear logs to retrace your steps, streamline management, and more! In this Episode, the Roundtable provides a list of requirements you should consider for your toolset or environment. From defining permissions for specific users within a tenant, to the integration of other tools in multi-tenant solutions, to performance management, this Episode unpacks a complex topic! Be sure to not only join us for the next episode but update your systems in line with VMSA and utilize VCD as it is in the base license model! #VMware #Broadcom #MultiTenancy #TechInsights2024

Use vApps to streamline your infrastructure deployments and manage VMs with ease! In this episode, the Roundtable provides an in-depth overview of vApps, covering their purpose, management capabilities, network types, implicit fencing, and automation. Discover the advantages, tips, and potential pitfalls of using vApps in Cloud Director. Be sure to watch this enriching Episode and join us live next time to get your questions answered! #VMware #Broadcom #vApp #TechInsights2024