The vExpert Ethos
In 2017, I was privileged to receive my first VMware vExpert title. Nine years later, I want to share how this programme, and more importantly the community it represents, has shaped my career in ways I could never have anticipated. At its heart, vExpert is about giving back: contributing to the VMware community above and […]
VMUG Advantage: VCF 9 for your lab
At Spartan, we deliver VMware Cloud Foundation solutions for defence and government organisations. Our clients operate mission-critical infrastructure in classified and air-gapped environments where there is no margin for error. Like many engineers in this space, we are constantly looking for ways to maintain deep technical currency while working within the constraints that come with […]
VKS – Kubernetes on Sovereign Ground
If you’ve deployed VCF 9 in an air-gapped environment, you’ve already addressed the platform-level challenges of software distribution and lifecycle management. vSphere Kubernetes Service (VKS) introduces a second layer of complexity: container workloads that assume connectivity to public registries, package repositories, and update channels. This article examines the VKS-specific obstacles in disconnected environments and the […]
VCF 9 – Air Gaps and Dark Clouds
If you’re operating infrastructure on a dark site, internet connectivity isn’t an option. Yet modern software platforms often assume (definitely prefer) always-on access to vendor clouds for updates, licensing, and lifecycle management. This creates a fundamental tension: the platforms best suited to enterprise workloads are often difficult to deploy and maintain in the environments that […]
VMware Explore 2024 – Spartan Recap
VMware Explore 2024 in Barcelona packed a punch with big updates to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), especially for companies focused on security, resilience, and cost-effective cloud transformation. For Spartan, these advancements mean new ways to empower our clients, especially those who need a safe, streamlined path to private cloud success. Spartan’s dedicated team of engineers […]
