Broadcom has officially launched VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) 9.0, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of private cloud infrastructure. Designed to meet the demands of modern workloads—including AI, containers, and traditional applications—VCF 9.0 delivers a unified, secure, and cost-efficient platform that redefines how enterprises build and operate their cloud environments.
🌐 One Platform, All Workloads
VCF 9.0 introduces a single interface for cloud consumption and operations, enabling seamless management across data centers, edge, and managed cloud environments. Whether you're running VMs, Kubernetes clusters, or AI workloads, VCF 9.0 provides consistent governance, automation, and performance.
🔐 Security and Sovereignty at Scale
Security is deeply embedded in VCF 9.0:
- Confidential Computing for secure workload execution.
- Security Operations Dashboard for real-time compliance and risk management.
- Configuration Compliance Monitoring to prevent misconfigurations and ensure audit readiness.
These features empower organizations to maintain sovereignty and resilience across their infrastructure.
💡 Innovation Highlights
VCF 9.0 brings several cutting-edge enhancements:
- vSAN ESA with Global Deduplication: Up to 34% lower storage TCO.
- Advanced NVMe Memory Tiering: Delivers 38% lower memory and server TCO.
- Enhanced Data Path: Achieves up to 3× faster networking performance.
- vSAN-to-vSAN Deep Snapshots: Enables efficient native recovery.
These innovations translate into faster performance, reduced costs, and improved scalability.
🛠️ Simplified Deployment and Operations
The new VCF Installer and Operations Console streamline deployment and lifecycle management:
- Guided workflows for easy setup.
- Centralized identity and certificate management.
- Automated tenant provisioning and diagnostics.
Customer feedback highlights a vastly improved experience compared to previous versions.
📊 Cost Transparency and Governance
VCF 9.0 introduces robust tools for financial governance:
- Chargeback and Showback capabilities.
- Policy-based cost control and budget compliance.
- Native multi-tenancy for secure workload isolation and resource tracking.
These features help IT teams align infrastructure usage with business goals.
🧠 AI-Ready Infrastructure
With support for vGPU vMotion, AI/ML workloads, and Kubernetes-as-a-Service, VCF 9.0 is built to handle the next generation of enterprise applications. It’s not just a cloud platform—it’s a launchpad for innovation.
