Best Johan Van Amersfoort Podcasts (2025)

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#100 - What is the Google Cloud VMware Engine all about? Featuring Sai Gopalan and Ken Bocchino 35:53

12d ago35:53

35:53

Episode 100, YESSSS! Finally, we managed to get there. For this episode, I invited two Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE) product managers to explain what GCVE is all about. We had Dr. Wade Holmes on the show, 84 episodes ago, to introduce GCVE, so it was time to re-introduce GCVE and discuss the current solution, and the benefits it brings with for…

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Test-driven Development 28:00

20d ago28:00

28:00

Summary In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, the hosts delve into the intricacies of Test-Driven Development (TDD). They discuss the fundamental principles of TDD, including the Red-Green-Refactor cycle, the importance of various testing types, and how to define test outcomes. The conversation also touches on performance testing, the role of…

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Pair Programming 22:52

1M ago22:52

22:52

In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, Johan and Sander discuss the concept of pair programming, its mechanics, benefits, challenges, and the role of AI in programming. They explore how pair programming can enhance team collaboration, knowledge sharing, and efficiency in software development. The conversation also touches on the differences be…

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#099 - Introducing vSAN 9.0 featuring Pete Koehler! 34:58

1M ago34:58

34:58

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 was recently launched, and that means vSAN 9.0 is also available. There's many new features introduced in 9.0, so a perfect time to ask Pete Koehler to join the podcast once again and go over some of these key enhancements. Below you can find the links we discussed during the episode! Blog - Network Traffic Separation Bl…

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KubeCon 2025 - HashiCorp 13:52

2M ago13:52

13:52

In this final KubeCon EU 2025 throwback, Johan sits down with Karim Satirli from HashiCorp for a candid and technical conversation on cloud-native tooling, open source culture, and the evolving role of Nomad in AI and edge computing. From solving real customer problems on the KubeCon show floor to discussing how HashiCorp products like Terraform, V…

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#098 - VMware Cloud Foundation 5.x in a single box for homelabs featuring William Lam! 32:10

2M ago32:10

32:10

I recently came across an excellent blog by William Lam, which discussed how to set up VMware Cloud Foundation 5.x on a single box for home labs. William created a Github page that goes over the whole process, and provided all the tweaks and scripts needed to get it done. I wanted to discuss this process with William, as I believe many folks in the…

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KubeCon 2025 - VMware 29:35

2M ago29:35

29:35

In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, the Johan engages in a detailed conversation with Katarina Brookfield from VMware about their cloud native offerings, particularly focusing on VMware's Kubernetes service integrated within the VMware Cloud Foundation. They discuss the complexities of Kubernetes and how VMware aims to simplify the deployme…

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#097 - Running AI/ML workloads on top of VMware Cloud Foundation featuring Frank Denneman 52:05

3M ago52:05

52:05

I recently read a blog post on AI/ML performance on top of VCF, and figured it was time to invite Frank Denneman back to the podcast. During the episode we discuss VMware Private AI Foundation with NVIDIA, and Frank also mention Ollama as a great starting point. Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions shared in this podcast are our own/guest(s), and …

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KubeCon 2025 - Kubeflow, OpenShift AI, and Veeam 29:57

3M ago29:57

29:57

In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, we explore the highlights from KubeCon 2025, focusing on conversations with Riccardo Martinelli about Kubeflow and Michael Cade about Veeam's cloud-native strategies. The discussions delve into the features and adoption of Kubeflow, the differences between OpenShift AI and vanilla Kubeflow, and the import…

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Platform as a Product 28:20

3M ago28:20

28:20

In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, Johan and Sander dive into the concept of 'Platform as a Product', exploring its significance from a developer's perspective. They discuss the importance of user feedback, the role of product owners, and the challenges of adopting new technologies. The conversation also touches on the balance between comm…

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#096 - Crosspost of WSHTF episode featuring me, Duncan Epping! 52:07

3M ago52:07

52:07

I recently recorded a podcast episode with Johan and Jeffrey for their podcast, When Shit Hits The Fan. It was a fantastic conversation, which I wanted to share with all of you. As such I asked Johan if I could crosspost it. Make sure to subscribe to the WSHTF podcast channel (Apple, Spotify) , as it has some fantastic stories from various fantasti…

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Navigating the Golden Path in Software Development 26:22

3M ago26:22

26:22

In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, Johan and Sander discuss the concept of the 'Golden Path' in software development, emphasizing the importance of standardization and developer experience. They explore how a well-defined Golden Path can streamline deployment processes, reduce the burden on product teams, and foster innovation while avoidi…

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#095 - Event Season Kickoff: NVIDIA GTC, KubeCon, and Dutch VMUG with Johan van Amersfoort 37:22

3M ago37:22

37:22

⁠For this episode I decided to invite Johan van Amersfoort to discuss with us his experiences at NVIDIA GTC, Kubecon London, and of course the Dutch VMUG. Or should we say, the start of event season? Johan shared countless of updates and videos on LinkedIn, make sure to check those out while you are at it! Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions shar…

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KubeCon 2025 - Sidero Labs 21:06

4M ago21:06

21:06

In this first KubeCon Special of Cloud Native Chronicles, Johan van Amersfoort engages in a conversation with Justin Garrison from Sidero Labs, discussing the innovative solutions Talos Linux and Omni. They explore the unique features of Talos as a Kubernetes-only Linux distribution, its maintenance advantages, and the small footprint it offers. Th…

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#094 - Discussing SAP HANA support for vSAN ESA 8.x with Erik Rieger! 45:46

4M ago45:46

45:46

Recently Broadcom announced that vSAN ESA support for SAP HANA was introduced. Erik Rieger is Broadcom's Principal SAP Global Technical Alliance Manager and Architect, and as such I invited him on the show to go over what this actually means, and why this is important for customers! For more details make sure to check: SAP note 3406060 – SAP HANA o…

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The 10-Minute Build: Efficiency in Cloud Native Development 25:01

4M ago25:01

25:01

In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, hosts Johan and Sander discuss the concept of the 10-minute build, emphasizing its importance in maintaining developer focus and efficiency. They explore the technical and cultural aspects of build processes, the significance of team dynamics, and the necessity of standardizing builds across different tea…

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#093 - Best practices for Latency Sensitive Workloads featuring Mark A! 36:10

4M ago36:10

36:10

Recently a new white paper was released on the topic of latency-sensitive workloads. I invited Mark Achtemichuck (X, LinkedIn) to the show to go over the various recommendations and best practices. Mark highlight many important configuration settings, and also recommends everyone to not only read the white paper, but also the vSphere 8 performance …

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#092 - Introducing Data Services Manager 2.2 featuring Cormac Hogan 20:35

5M ago20:35

20:35

Recently VMware Data Services Manager 2.2 was released, so I had to invite my good friend Cormac Hogan to discuss all the enhancements we introduced to an already great product. Of course, we also discussed the Tech Preview for the Object Storage Service, which enables you to deploy MinIO at scale! Disclaimer: The thoughts and opinions shared in th…

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The Product Mindset: A New Approach to Development 25:23

5M ago25:23

25:23

In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, hosts Johan and Sander explore the concept of a product mindset in software development. They discuss the differences between building software and creating a product, emphasizing the importance of understanding stakeholder needs and engaging with them throughout the development process. The conversation …

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Building Balanced Teams in Cloud Native Development 23:48

5M ago23:48

23:48

In this episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, hosts Johan and Sander discuss the concept of balanced teams in cloud-native development. They explore the essential roles needed for effective product development, the risks associated with not validating products, and the challenges posed by siloed organizations. The conversation emphasizes the importan…

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#091 - Discussing performance with Ravi Soundararajan 47:10

5M ago47:10

47:10

In episode 091 of the Unexplored Territory Podcast we have Ravi Soundararajan as a guest to discuss all things performance. There's a reason Ravi's name on X is "vCenterPerfGuy". Ravi has been involved in performance troubleshooting and engineering for the longest time, and shares his insights in some of the most recent findings with regards to vSp…

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Welcome to Cloud Native Chronicles! 9:05

6M ago9:05

9:05

In the inaugural episode of Cloud Native Chronicles, hosts Johan and Sander introduce the podcast's focus on cloud native technologies from a developer's perspective. They discuss the broad definition of cloud-native, the importance of efficiency in software development, and the various perspectives within the cloud native ecosystem. The episode ou…

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#089 - Discussing the VCP-VVF and VCP-VCF certification with Bart Peeters! 22:28

6M ago22:28

22:28

Some of you have seen these new certifications popping up, VCP-VVF and VCP-VCF. I asked Bart Peeters, who recently took both the Admin exams, as well as the VCF architect exam, to talk us through his experience and some of his insights. Discussed on the podcast: VMUG Advantage with free exam voucher details VCP-VVF Admin experience VCP-VCF Admin ex…

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#088 - VMware Cloud Foundation in a stretched environment featuring Paudie O'Riordan! 58:36

7M ago58:36

58:36

Over the last few years stretched environments have been extremely popular amongst vSAN and VMware Cloud Foundation customers. The storage is the easy part, the network is usually where it gets more complex. To discuss the best practices, requirements, and caveats I invited Paudie O'Riordan to the show to share his knowledge and expertise! Explore …

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#087 - Microsoft on VMware VCF featuring Deji Akomolafe 1:05:17

8M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

For episode 087 of the podcast, I invited Deji Akomolafe to the show to discuss Microsoft on VMware VCF and vSphere. Deji shares his experiences virtualizing and running Microsoft apps on top of VCF and vSphere and discusses some of the best practices and constraints. Whitepapers and tools discussed in the episode: Protecting mission critical workl…

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#086 - Discussing the VCF and vSAN 9 storage and data protection vision with Pete Koehler! 34:05

8M ago34:05

34:05

In episode 086 of the podcast, we discuss the most recent VCF 9 and vSAN 9 storage and data protection announcements with Pete Koehler. These announcements were made at VMware Explore 2024, and in my opinion, will bring both vSAN and VCF to the next level. During the discussion, we mentioned the following YouTube videos, which demonstrate the capab…

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#085 - Past, present, and future.. with Duncan, Frank, and Johan! 44:30

10M ago44:30

44:30

In this episode, Johan shares his exhilarating experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, discussing the physical and mental challenges faced during the ascent. Frank then transitions into explaining his new role focusing on Private AI, detailing the importance of providing efficient tools for data scientists. The conversation wraps up with reflections…

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#084 - Use cases for vSphere Memory Tiering with Brandon Frost! 35:38

11M ago35:38

35:38

Brandon Frost shares his experience with memory tiering and the use of Intel Optane in his large private cloud environment. He explains how memory tiering helped optimize memory usage and reduce costs by offloading cold memory to a non-active tier. He also discusses the challenges of upgrading memory and the benefits of using NVMe-based tiering. Br…

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#083 - VMware Explore 2024 US Special 46:08

11M ago46:08

46:08

VMware Explore 2024 in Las Vegas is a wrap. The team was present and will give you the opportunity to get an idea what the show was like. You will hear large number of guests covering some of the announcements, some specific aspects of the conference (like the Hands-on Labs), but also some of the vendors on the expo. The episode contains the follow…

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#082 - Memory Tiering, CXL and Project Peaberry featuring Arvind Jagannath! 38:02

12M ago38:02

38:02

Arvind Jagannath, a platform product manager at Broadcom, discusses memory tiering and its benefits for customers with Duncan. He explains that enterprise applications are becoming more memory-bound and require better performance. Memory tiering helps address the CPU to memory imbalance that many customers face, allowing for better CPU utilization …

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#081 - Diving into the vSphere IaaS Control Plane with Katarina Brookfield 45:46

12M ago45:46

45:46

In this conversation, Katarina Brookfield discusses her career trajectory and her current role at Broadcom. She shares defining moments in her career, including her experience working on the Black Sea Maritime Archaeology project. The conversation then shifts to the newly announced vSphere IaaS control plane and its benefits. Katarina explains that…

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#080 - Announcing the vGPU Monitoring Fling with Ala Dewberry 20:20

1y ago20:20

20:20

Summary:Ala Dewberry introduces Project Marigold, a plugin that aims to make GPUs a first-class citizen on vSphere by providing visibility and observability of GPU metrics at the cluster and data center level. The plugin helps infrastructure administrators manage GPUs more strategically and enables data scientists and application developers to have…

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#079 - vSphere and vSAN 8.0 Update 3 with Tech Marketing Architect's Feidhlim, Jason, and Pete! 41:51

1y ago41:51

41:51

VMware recently released vSphere and vSAN 8.0 Update 3, and of course, we had to invite Feidhlim, Jason, and Pete back on the show to discuss what's new in these releases. There's awesome new functionality released and some great enhancements, so make sure to listen to the full episode. Key Takeaways:vSphere 8.0 update 3 introduces the vSphere Live…

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#078 - Going through the Tanzu Platform announcements with Keith Lee 55:50

1y ago55:50

55:50

SummaryThe conversation explores the features and benefits of the Tanzu Platform, which accelerates application delivery and simplifies the development process. The platform abstracts the complexities of Kubernetes, allowing developers to focus on writing code and creating business value. It offers four golden commands: build, bind, deploy, and sca…

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#077 - Introducing Data Services Manager 2.0 featuring Cormac Hogan 30:08

1y ago30:08

30:08

In this conversation, Duncan and Cormac Hogan discuss VMware's Data Services Manager (DSM) and its role in offering data services in a full-stack private cloud. They cover topics such as the use cases for DSM, the integration with Kubernetes, the support for different databases, the automation capabilities, and the licensing model. Cormac highlight…

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#076 - AI Roles Demystified: A Guide for Infrastructure Admins with Myles Gray 49:13

1y ago49:13

49:13

In this conversation, Myles Gray discusses the AI workflow and its personas, the responsibilities of data scientists and developers in deploying AI models, the role of infrastructure administrators, and the challenges of deploying models at the edge. He also explains the concept of quantization and the importance of accuracy in models. Additionally…

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#075 - Newsflash - VMware Workstation and Fusion licensing changes! (Did I hear free?) 20:29

1y ago20:29

20:29

SummaryFor this special edition of the podcast Duncan invited Michael Roy to discuss the latest VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion announcements. VMware Workstation and Fusion are desktop hypervisor products that allow users to run virtual machines on their PC or Mac. Starting today, Workstation and Fusion commercial licenses will only be availab…

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#074 - Exploring the Cloud-Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) with William Rizzo 50:21

1y ago50:21

50:21

In this conversation, Johan van Amersfoort interviews William Rizzo about the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) and its impact on cloud computing and modern infrastructure. They discuss the role of the CNCF in making cloud native technology ubiquitous and the support it provides to cloud native projects. They also explore the advantages of u…

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#073 - What was announced for vSAN in the last month? Featuring Pete Koehler! 38:43

1+ y ago38:43

38:43

In episode 073 Duncan and Pete discuss various updates and changes related to vSAN, including ReadyNode configurations, licensing, vSAN Max, capacity reporting, and compression ratios. They highlight the improvements in compression ratios with vSAN ESA, which can result in significant space efficiency gains. They also discuss the use cases for vSAN…

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#072 - Chris Gully and the rise of Small Language Models 48:26

1+ y ago48:26

48:26

SummaryChris Gully discusses his current role in the new Broadcom organization and highlights of his career. He emphasizes the importance of staying relevant in the technology industry and the value of working with cool and smart people. The conversation then shifts to the topic of small language models (SLMs) and their role in the landscape of gen…

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#071 - Developer Experience & Spring with DaShaun Carter 51:48

1+ y ago51:48

51:48

In this new episode of the Unexplored Territory Podcast, DaShaun Carter, a Spring Developer Advocate at VMware Tanzu and Broadcom, discusses his career highlights, his home lab setup, and his passion for Spring. He explains the concept of developer experience and how Spring and Tanzu contribute to it. DaShaun also highlights the innovations in Spri…

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#070 - vSAN performance with Patryk Wolsza (Intel) 35:25

1+ y ago35:25

35:25

In episode 070, we spoke with Patryk Wolsza about vSAN performance. Patryk wrote some great whitepapers on the topic of vSAN OSA vs ESA, vSAN on AMD vs vSAN on Intel, and vSAN with RDMA and 100GbE. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of ESA, Intel CPUs, and RDMA/100GbE.Some links to topics discussed:vSAN and RDMA/100GbEHow Server Consolidation…

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#069 - AI on CPUs with Earl Ruby 47:57

1+ y ago47:57

47:57

In episode 69, we spoke with Earl Ruby on running AI and ML workloads on CPUs. Earl is an R&D engineer at VMware by Broadcom focusing on AI/ML accelerators. He provides us with an overview of the do's and don't of successful deployments of AI-enabled applications on CPUs.Some links to topics discussed:earlruby.org/AI without GPUs: Accessing Sapphir…

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#068 - Diving into the VMC on AWS announcements with Niels Hagoort 36:51

1+ y ago36:51

36:51

In episode 067, we invited Niels Hagoort back to the show to talk about the latest VMC on AWS announcements.Topics we discussed:The new M7i instance, including its use cases and specsThe Cloud Management Add-on for VMC on AWS and how Aria can add valueThe differences between the M7i instance and the other instance types, and the deployment consider…

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#067 - Securing the world's data with Rubrik featuring Jerry Rijnbeek 43:49

1+ y ago43:49

43:49

In episode 067, we spoke with Jerry Rijnbeek on the topic of Rubrik, and how Rubrik enables customers to secure their data against natural disasters as well as ransomware, but more importantly, also helps customers to develop a data security posture.Follow us on X for updates and news about upcoming episodes: https://x.com/UnexploredPod.Last but no…

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#066 - Data Platforms for AI/ML workload with Vaughn Stewart 49:57

1+ y ago49:57

49:57

In episode 66, we spoke with Vaughn Stewart on data platforms for AI and ML workloads. Vaughn is the VP of Systems Engineering at VAST Data. He provides us with an overview of the needs and requirements of a data platform for successful deployments of AI-enabled applications.Some links to topics discussed:VAST Data PlatformVAST Data DASE architectu…

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#065 - Oracle Cloud VMware Solution update featuring Jatin Purohit! 46:22

1+ y ago46:22

46:22

In episode 65 we spoke with Jatin Purohit on the topic of Oracle Cloud VMware Solution. Jatin is the Senior Technical Marketing Architect at VMware by Broadcom for this solution and provides us an overview of what the benefits are of the solution and what was introduced since episode 23 where we discussed OCVS with Richard Garsthagen.Some links to …

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#064 - Homelabs for AI featuring William Lam 53:38

1+ y ago53:38

53:38

In this final episode of the year, Frank and Johan have a conversation with William Lam about home labs and how to run AI workloads on them. We discuss the different hardware options and go through some of the content that William has created. You can find William's blog articles here:Blog about GPUs & TanzuBlog about Private ChatGPTThe NVIDIA Deep…

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#063 - A conversation about EUC and VMware Explore with Spencer Pitts 55:24

1+ y ago55:24

55:24

VMware EUC continues to innovate, with a lot of announcements being done at VMware Explore in Barcelona. In this episode, Johan had a conversation with Spencer Pitts, Chief Technologist Digital Workspace at VMware, to dive into the major announcements and explain what the new features entail and what the added value is. The following features have …

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#062 - Private AI with Chris Wolf 41:59

1+ y ago41:59

41:59

In this episode, Frank has a conversation with Chris Wolf about Private AU and how Private AI Foundation can help accelerate organizations to develop their Gen-AI-enabled application efficiently and securely. We discuss foundation models, infrastructure requirements, and future developments. Chris mentioned the following resources during this episo…

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