Broadcom Inc. announced the general availability of VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0, aiming for a secure, integrated, and developer-friendly private cloud experience.
The shift towards a modular, programmable private cloud includes automation, APIs, and visibility into performance and cost.
Broadcom research shows a resurgence of interest in private cloud, with organizations repatriating workloads from public clouds.
VCF 9.0 emphasizes sovereignty, compliance, security, and integrates security and load balancing tools for modern requirements.
The release offers a unified operational model for traditional and modern applications, combining public cloud flexibility with on-premises control.
Features include a unified interface for easier administration, quick setup app, cost management tools, and fleet-level management.
VCF 9.0 aims for a frictionless consumption experience for developers, treating virtual machines and containers equally.
The release supports AI and machine learning workloads, provides security features like SecOps dashboard and compliance tools.
Improvements in cost transparency, predictive modeling, and resource optimization help in infrastructure management and utilization.
Companion upgrades include vDefend security integration and Avi Load Balancer enhancements for streamlined operations.