VCF 9.1: Automation, Kubernetes APIs, and Faster Deployments

About this episode

The episode discusses VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 and its enhancements in automation, Kubernetes APIs, and deployment speed with insights from engineering head Dilpreet.

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 is all about making the platform easier to consume and operate at scale. In this episode, Pete and John sit down with Dilpreet, Head of Engineering for VCF, to explore how that vision comes to life. From the introduction of VCF Automation and Kubernetes-based APIs to multi-cluster management and faster deployment models, this conversation focuses on simplifying how infrastructure is delivered and managed. They also dive into VKS 3.6 updates, including faster cluster deployment, expanded ecosystem support, and contributions to the CNCF community. If you’re looking to understand how VCF 9.1 improves developer experience, automation, and platform operations, this episode is a must-watch.

People in this episode

Hosts: Pete, John

Guest: Dilpreet

Topics covered

• automation
• Kubernetes APIs
• faster deployments
• infrastructure management
• developer experience
• multi-cluster management

Keywords

• VMware Cloud Foundation
• automation
• Kubernetes
• multi-cluster management
• developer experience
• faster deployments
• CNCF

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: VMware, CNCF

Products: VCF 9.1, VKS 3.6

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