Optimizing VCF To Align With Your Business Goals | Episode 57

About this episode

Experts discuss optimizing VMware Cloud Foundation to align with business goals and navigate licensing changes.

WEI experts Mark Gabryjelski (VCDX #23) and Jason Shiplett (VCDX #183) break down how VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) has evolved since the Broadcom acquisition and what IT leaders need to know to maximize its value. If you’re a CIO, CTO, or VP of IT Operations facing VCF licensing changes, shifting entitlements, or questions about private cloud strategy, this conversation is for you. Discover more on: Why VCF 9 is more than just a licensing change How to align your infrastructure to business outcomes using VCF What to expect in terms of automation, monitoring, and add-on value Practical strategies to avoid overspending on unnecessary cores Real-world examples of how WEI right-sizes VMware environments Hear directly from: Mark Gabryjelski – WEI Senior Architect & Virtualization Ambassador (VCDX #23) Jason Shiplett – WEI Solution Architect with deep experience in infrastructure optimization (VCDX #183) WEI is a Pinnacle Partner within the Broadcom Advantage Partner Program as a reseller for VMware solutions. Pinnacle is the program’s highest tier, only awarded to partners that demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, lifecycle delivery strength, and proven impact on…

People in this episode

Guests: Mark Gabryjelski, Jason Shiplett

Topics covered

• VMware Cloud Foundation
• IT leadership
• private cloud strategy
• licensing changes
• infrastructure optimization
• automation
• cost management

Keywords

• VCF
• CIO
• CTO
• IT Operations
• automation
• monitoring
• overspending
• infrastructure
• cloud strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Broadcom, Broadcom Advantage Partner Program, VMware

Products: VMware Cloud Foundation

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