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VMware on Dell Private Cloud 1.4.0.1 Release

Dell Private Cloud (DPC) 1.4.0.1 continues Dell’s commitment to delivering a simplified, automated private cloud experience for both VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF). Building on the foundation established in DPC 1.4, this release introduces expanded software compatibility, enhanced lifecycle management capabilities, improved platform validation, and a range of quality and stability improvements across deployment, upgrade, and […]

By David Ring Posted on 4 days ago

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VCF 9.1 On DPC 1.4 – Walkthrough (Part9: VI WLD Expansion)

PART1 PART2 PART3 PART4 PART5 PART6 PART7 PART8 PART9 Part 9: Onboarding a Commissioned Host into a VI Workload Domain Having commissioned and validated the new PowerEdge host in the […]

By David Ring Posted on 1 week ago

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VCF 9.1 On DPC 1.4 – Walkthrough (Part8: VI WLD Expansion)

PART1 PART2 PART3 PART4 PART5 PART6 PART7 PART8 PART9 Part 8: Commissioning A Host for VI Workload Domain Expansion The next phase is to expand the existing Virtual Infrastructure (VI) […]

By David Ring Posted on 1 week ago

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VCF 9.1 On DPC 1.4 – Walkthrough (Part7: VI WLD)

PART1 PART2 PART3 PART4 PART5 PART6 PART7 PART8 PART9 Part 7: Manage Cluster Workflow The final phase of the deployment journey focuses on onboarding the newly deployed VI Workload Domain […]

By David Ring Posted on 2 months ago

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VCF 9.1 On DPC 1.4 – Walkthrough (Part6: VI WLD)

PART1 PART2 PART3 PART4 PART5 PART6 PART7 PART8 PART9 Part 6: Creating the First VI Workload Domain In this part of the series, we’ll use VMware Cloud Foundation to create […]

By David Ring Posted on 2 months ago

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VCF 9.1 On DPC 1.4 – Walkthrough (Part1: Management WLD)

Note: this is an example for reference only please use the DELL installation procedures provided by Dell and referenced below. PART1 PART2 PART3 PART4 PART5 PART6 PART7 PART8 PART9 This […]

By David Ring Posted on 3 months ago

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VCF on Dell Private Cloud: Key Day-0 Pre-Deployment Activities

A successful Day 0 deployment starts with careful planning, validated infrastructure, and completed prerequisites. Investing time upfront helps reduce risk, avoid delays, and ensure a smooth transition to production. Here are the key areas to address before launching your VCF deployment: Note: For latest updates always refer to the VMware Cloud Foundation on Dell Private Cloud v1.4 Pre-Deployment Guide. 1. Define […]

By David Ring Posted on 3 months ago

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VCF 9.1 On VxRAIL 9.1 – Walkthrough (Part4: VI WLD ‘Expand Cluster’)

Note: this is an example for reference only please use the VxRail installation procedures & services provided by Dell. This is the second in a series of posts covering VCF 9.1 […]

By David Ring Posted on July 10, 2026

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VCF 9.1 On VxRAIL 9.1 – Walkthrough (Part3: Mgmt. WLD ‘Expand Cluster’)

Note: this is an example for reference only please use the VxRail installation procedures & services provided by Dell. This is the second in a series of posts covering VCF 9.1 […]

By David Ring Posted on July 2, 2026

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VCF 9.1 On VxRAIL 9.1.000 – Walkthrough (Part2: VI WLD)

Note: this is an example for reference only please use the VxRail installation procedures & services provided by Dell. This is the second in a series of posts covering VCF 9.1 […]

By David Ring Posted on June 16, 2026

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VCF 5.2.2 On VxRail – Mixed Clusters Deployment (VUM and vLCM) in a WLD

Introduced in VCF 5.2.2 on VxRail, partial Lifecycle Manager conversion enables mixed lifecycle management modes within a single workload domain. This allows one cluster to remain managed by VUM while […]

By David Ring Posted on May 1, 2026