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Live from VMware Explore 2026, I sit down with Broadcom Field CTO Gordon Barr to discuss the operational realities of enterprise AI. We explore why Frontier AI needs a sheriff, the critical necessity of baking in security for autonomous agents, and why you don’t necessarily need massive GPUs to get started with Private AI. - Architects Edge: The Cross-vCenter vMotion Survival Guide
Navigate the complexities of Cross-vCenter vMotion with this comprehensive survival guide for IT architects. Discover critical networking prerequisites, SSO authentication workarounds, and step-by-step solutions for workload edge cases to ensure your next migration window is a success. - The Definitive Guide to Attending VMware Explore 2026 in Las Vegas
Heading to VMware Explore 2026 in Las Vegas? Don’t leave without reading this definitive survival guide. From beating the 5K casino walks and avoiding thermal shock to our fully curated list of must-see sessions, here is everything you need to conquer the week. - The Architect’s Edge: Your Blueprint for Certifications, Labs, and Leveling Up at VMware Explore 2026
Level up your career at VMware Explore 2026! Here is your ultimate Architect’s Edge playbook for maximizing Hands-on Labs, crushing your VCF certification exams, and scoring 3 years of free Home Lab licenses. - Get Ready for VMware Explore 2026: Top Session Highlights + Architect’s Edge LIVE on the Ground
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Archived announcement for the July 8, 2026 Architect’s Edge LIVE session on VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1, Project Glasswing, and AI-powered security. The event has concluded; the article now links to the recording, recap and presentation resources. - The Hidden Truths of Credential Management & RBAC in VCF 9
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