Ep. 54 of the VCD Roundtable explores vDefend Firewall, IDS/IPS, and ATP – focusing on licensing, use cases, and tips for CSPs. Updates to licensing allows overage-based use for vDefend Firewall, removing the need for a three-year commit. The episode highlights vDefend ATP’s value through microsegmentation for tenant workload protection and IDS/IPS…

In Episode 53, the Roundtable breaks down Broadcom’s latest updates on product changes, license key limits, pricing adjustments, and more. Highlights include new Cloud Director automation, Tanzu Mission Control’s return in VCF, and Usage Meter 9 with vDefend Firewall support. Plus, listen in for key pricing changes for new data services users and a…

VMware HCX now supports Cloud Director, enabling multiple migration options—including live and OS-assisted migrations. While setup requires extra steps like RabbitMQ, it offers a dedicated UI and lets customers manage migrations independently. Despite some networking limits, it simplifies Day 2 operations for service providers and boosts flexibilit…

How can CSPs navigate the developments of AI and their concern for data privacy? This episode explores how Private AI is way for customers to leverage AI without exposing their data and knowhow to popular AI models and, by proxy, competitors. Additionally, the Roundtable provides insight and tips for how CSPs that are new to AI can position themsel…

Filmed live from Broadcom’s Corporate Headquarters in Palo Alto, this episode covers key details into Broadcom’s latest news for Partners, insights into download tokens, upcoming industry events – primarily VMware Explore ’25 – and our own personal insights. Crucially, Broadcom now requires partners to choose a single way to market — as a reseller …

VCSPs must be on the current or last major release to remain compliant! Several products face end of support, including NSX-V, vSphere 7, NSX-T 3.1, and older Aria versions. Continuing to rely on these products will lead to compatibility issues that will prohibit future upgrades and migrations. As a plan, the Roundtable recommends starting your upg…

In this episode, the Roundtable reviews and discusses a straightforward approach to automate VMware Cloud Director 10.6 using VMware Aria Automation Orchestrator. Our experts share pro tips on leveraging REST APIs due to its integration with all other products and its ability to reconcile some of the plug-in’s limitations. This episode also address…

Hardening software is essential for cybersecurity, compliance, and achieving business goals. It involves modifying configurations and monitoring to securing your environment. While Aria Operations offers visibility, reports, and alerts, hardening further ensures your environment is protected per your needs. For CSPs, hardening – crucially – safegua…

Regular health checks are crucial for maintaining a stable infrastructure, preventing disruptions, staying optimized, and ensuring readiness for updates like VCF 5.2 or 9. Manual checks detect issues scripts may miss, improving efficiency and even compliance. Plus, the more often an environment is assessed and documented, the more seamless optimiza…

Join the Roundtable for the first live episode of 2025. Beginning with what’s confirmed, this episode focuses on their expectations for 2025/26, what CSPs are saying, and the big question: how to prepare for VCF9 and the discontinuation VCD? The Roundtable addresses live questions, what CSPs should do with VCD and NSX-V, future VCF 9 considerations…

In this episode, the Roundtable covers all things VCDA – from technical use cases as a disaster recovery tool, a replication appliance, and its cloud-to-cloud functionality, to tips that can increase performance. As we start 2025, the Roundtable also shares insight into discontinuations and end-of-life announcements, such as VCD. To get the full st…

C-c-c-catch the Wave, People !! It’s the most m-m-m-m-merriest time of the year and VHS Rewind is proud to be spending this holiday reviewing M-M-M-Max Headroom’s Giant Christmas Turkey 1986. This is, indeed, a strange bird of a special with the faux computer-generated host singing songs (some of which are actually Christmas-flavored and one of whi…

This podcast episode explores the VCF stack further with: Operations for Network (formerly vRealize Network Insight), with a focus on service providers, since they may have trouble understanding which exact device is misbehaving or misconfigured for a client. The Roundtable highlights Ops. for Network’s performance monitoring, its ability to troubl…

Ep. 42 marks 1 year since VMware was acquired by Broadcom. With it, the Roundtable provides their initial reactions, noticeable improvements, and challenges faced. Not without time to adjust, it is clear that Broadcom is committed to achieving its vision, working with partners and the community at large, and providing a more integrated product line…

In Ep. 41, the Roundtable is reporting live at Explore and discussing what is new – primarily with VCD and the future of VCF. Going forward, we can expect advancements in AI that will solve support tickets more efficiently, tools that can validate environments and aid migrations, and a more robust VCF 9 that has fewer restrictions and greater resou…

In Ep. 40, the Roundtable discusses new features in VCF 5.2.1. Some new features include greater stability, and improved updating mechanisms that minimize disruptions. Amongst other changes, certificate and password management has also been moved from the SDDC manager to the vSphere client – simplifying security. We can expect updates that will ret…

In Ep. 39 of the vCD Roundtable, our in-house expert, Alain Geenrits, covers Aria Operations and compliance reporting. He highlights Operations’ unique compliance-checking for PCI, ISO, CIS standards, and more. This is a base-level feature within Aria Operations that can alert you about what and how an object is non-compliant in your environment ag…

In this episode, the comdivision experts explore how Aria Operations is evolving for cloud service providers. Learn from real customer stories about how Aria Operations improves multi-tenancy billing and chargeback with Aria Operations, and overcomes common industry challenges like security and compliance. 📲 Listen now to gain the insights that wil…

In Ep. 37 of the vCD Roundtable, we discuss integrations and updates to Tanzu Kubernetes Grid (TKG) since it's no longer included in VCF, licensing – especially ongoing challenges – around TKGm and AVI Load Balancer, and our recommendations to navigate these changes. For service providers, licensing has never been more important! For example, TKGs …

VMware Explore Las Vegas has come and gone, but our review is here! In this Episode of the Roundtable, we discuss our experience and feelings surrounding the entirety of the conference. Additionally, we unpack some of Explore’s highlights and announcements, such as the release of VCF 9, upcoming VCF integrations, Tanzu 10, and improved functions to…

As VMware Explore Las Vegas nears, the Roundtable uses this Episode to inform you on what they’re expecting, possible changes, and comdivision events during the conference. This be the first Explore with Broadcom at the helm, advisory boards are back, and with a lot of great sessions, the Roundtable is hoping to learn about the future of VCF! Comdi…

Leah Mitchell returns to the podcast to discuss a personal favorite tv show and episode of Seinfeld! “Everyone has an uncommon experience while going their separate ways on the subway, and Kramer overhears a horse racing tip from another passenger, places a bet at a betting parlour, and wins big, helping to pay for his car fines.” Seinfeld: The Sub…

Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast returns to discuss often misunderstood Magical Mystery Tour movie. You may remember us covering this same movie back in 2021 but we are back to discuss it again because…well, we really love this movie and feel it deserves a discussion that is released on Boxing Day! Magical Mystery Tour was originally air…

Kelly Mielke from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast joins me to discuss this hilarious episode of Bewitched! There’s another Bewitched to be released next week! “Clara conjures up a newspaper that reports that Larry Tate broke his leg on the honeymoon trip they were currently on. The Stephens’ then become a bother on their vacation trying to protect Larry.…

Lorie joins me to discuss this intense All in the Family episode which aired on Christmas of 1976! All in the Family: The Draft Dodger originally aired on December 25, 1976 “Vivian has magic powers. She doesn’t hesitate to save her boyfriend David from failing in school by murdering teachers. However, David has gotten tired of her and is putting hi…

Matilda joins the show to discuss this strange and fun episode. I just love this series so much! Tales from the Darkside: Anniversary Dinner originally aired on February 3, 1985 “Vivian has magic powers. She doesn’t hesitate to save her boyfriend David from failing in school by murdering teachers. However, David has gotten tired of her and is putti…

Lorie joins me to discuss this classic All in the Family episode! We discuss so much and look out for another All in the Family episode in a couple weeks! All in the Family: The Bunkers and the Swingers originally aired on October 28, 1972 “Edith answers a magazine personal ad from a couple seeking new friends … unaware that they engage in a swingi…

Kelly from the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast joins me to discuss this episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show! The Dick Van Dyke Show: 100 Terrible Hours originally aired on May 5, 1965 “Rob recalls his interview for The Alan Brady Show, which took place after a radio broadcast that kept him on the air for 100 hours straight.” The post The Dick Van Dyke Show: 10…

Leah Mitchell joins me to discuss this movie which should have been called, “The Waltons vs Little House on the Prairie”. We discuss The Satanic Panic of the 1980’s, how crazy Melissa Anderson is in this episode and point out why this is such a cult classic! I hope you enjoy this episode! Midnight Offerings originally aired on February 27, 1981 “Vi…

Mark is joined by Kelly Mielke from The Dr. QuinnCast Podcast to breakdown and discuss a hilarious episode of the legendary television show, Cheers! This episode of Cheers which is entitled, Abnormal Psychology originally aired on OCtober 16, 1986 “Frasier has been invited to be a guest on a talk show. Shortly before his appearance, he brags about …

Mark is joined by podcaster, Fanacek to discuss the pilot episode of the legendary tv show, Taxi. We have a lot fun breaking down this episode and point out some of the more outrageous (to todays standards) things that are brought up. This episode of Taxi which is entitled, Like Father, Like Daughter originally aired on September 12, 1978 Check out…

#Deezenpalooza is back with a vengeance! Mark welcomes Eddie to the show and discusses everything about his career, how a single dollar changed his life, what exactly happened in the past 3 years to get Eddie into the tabloids like TMZ and what he’s doing now! I hope you enjoy this episode and I can’t thank Eddie enough for taking the time to speak…

VHS Rewind’s review of “This is Spinal Tap,” which was released on March 2, 1984, praised the music and the director’s incredible job. They raved about the film’s soundtrack, which featured original songs performed by the fictional rock band Spinal Tap. The songs were not only hilarious, but also impressively catchy, and the reviewers praised the b…

“Christmas comes once a year but the Annual VHS Rewind Xmas Music Spectacular is a little less predictable (the “Annual” in the name is probably a bit misleading) Now, after a 2-year hiatus, the Annual VHS Rewind Xmas Music Spectacular is back to celebrate the joyous Christmas season. America’s best loved Christmas collection is bringing you 2 hour…

It is that time of the year when we all gather with family and friends to give thanks…for the madness that is the 1982 NBC Thanksgiving Day Parade telecast. VHS Rewind is proud to serve our listeners with a Thanksgiving feast full of all the fixins (out of tune marching bands, butter-fingered baton twirlers, falling dancers, out of control balloons…

Back from the Dead: the listener-demanded return of VHS Rewind’s Super Spooky Halloween Music Episode! And we have pulled out all the stops to make this episode priceless…or, rather, Price-full. We have none other than Vincent Price acting as our master (monster?) of ceremonies, providing us with a history of Halloween, introducing some of the tune…

Due to the dated and non-politically correct nature of the motion picture BLACULA, this episode of VHS REWIND, examining the sociopolitical and cinematic impact of BLACULA, will contain many racial epithets, gay slurs and very bad music. Listener discretion is advised. Happy Halloween! The post Blacula (1972) first appeared on VHS Rewind!.…

Breaker 1-9, Breaker 1-9, any good buddies out there got their ears on, come back? This here is Ghost With The Most talkin’ at ya…my 10-20, I’m 10 in the wind on I-95 just outside of Bingotown, if anybody is around these parts and sees me and my chicken truck (it’s the one with a “VHS Rewind” logo on one side and a drawing of The King Mr Elvis Pres…

Mark is joined by Leah Mitchell and Vanessa to discuss the very strange but highly entertaining movie, Bugsy Malone! “Fat Sam (John Cassisi), Bugsy (Scott Baio) and Tallulah (Jodie Foster) are kids playing adults in Roaring ’20s New York.” Bugsy Malone was released on September 15, 1976 Kelly and Mark work on the Dr. QuinnCast Podcast together so i…

Dunn dun DU-UH-UHNNNN!!! Hold on to your rosary bleeds (yes, those rosary bleeds) as VHS Rewind! revisits a childhood favorite: THE CANNONBALL RUN, the flick featuring the most star-studded “…group of highway scofflaws and degenerates ever gathered together in one place…” God is the co-host (although he doesn’t have a mic in this episode) as Mark a…

Big Enos (Pat McCormick) wants to drink Coors at a truck show, but in 1977 it was illegal to sell Coors east of the Mississippi River without a permit. Truck driver Bo “Bandit” Darville (Burt Reynolds) agrees to pick up the beer in Texas and drive it to Georgia within 28 hours. When Bo picks up hitchhiker Carrie (Sally Field), he attracts the atten…

With this latest episode, dem good ole boys at VHS Rewind are proud to start their Spring 2022 Burt-a-thon, dedicated to the films of (wait for it) the legend, Burt Reynolds! Burt-a-thon begins with one of Burt’s very best, 1978’s HOOPER. Boasting a superb Burt ‘stache, an OK hairpiece and the Flying Nun at her sexiest, plus more stunts than an ent…

Mark and Chris get together to review this extremely underrated film from 1986. Matthew Labyorteaux who is best know from Little House on the Prairie and the 80’s hacker action show, Whiz Kids. Matthew plays Paul Conway who has a best friend who is a robot….yeah. Having a robot buddy may seem cute but after his friend is killed by her abusive fathe…

After a long hiatus we're back with a March Madness preview with Carl JacksonBy [email protected] (FredP and VCD)

A quick discussion of the big names in the free agency market in the NFLBy [email protected] (FredP and VCD)

(Recorded 2/19/09) This week we talk about the Oscars, the show Weeds, and some moves in the NFL.By [email protected] (FredP and VCD)

Banter abounds on the topics of Friday Night Lights, Steroids, and Ridiculous Athlete NamesBy [email protected] (FredP and VCD)

A conversation with our friends Ave and Ro about the most memorable moments of the 2008 season.By [email protected] (FredP and VCD)

This week we recap the Super Bowl between the Cardinals and the Steelers, talk about some of the plays, the officiating and the commercials.By [email protected] (FredP and VCD)

Super Bowl preview edition of the podcast, plus some more bad news for Michael VickBy [email protected] (FredP and VCD)