Our expert at the VMware User Group (VMUG) Poland meeting and among the VMware vExpert community

by Ewa Szymczak | 8 September 2025 | Events, Knowledge, techforum, Technologies, vexpert, vmug

On September 24, 2025, at the VMware User Group (VMUG) Poland meeting and within the VMware vExpert community, you’ll be able to hear Marcin Rzepa from INDEVOPS

Marcin will discuss the topic: ‘The administrator's nightmare – how to chase away VCF & VVF agents’. 💻

It will be a practical story about how to deal with the challenges of monitoring and observability in VMware environments without unnecessary theory, but with a large dose of experience and humour.

Marcin Rzepa has been involved in monitoring and observability for years and has an incredible passion for new technologies. Thanks to his experience, he combines classic approaches with modern solutions, helping companies get the most out of automation and IT!

📅 24.09.2025

🌍 VMUG Poland x vExpert VMware. Sound familiar? Come and see how you can tame these ‘nightmares’ in your daily work.

💚 INDEVOPS

VMware Explore on Tour day 2 by Marcin Rzepa

by Marcin Rzepa | 28 August 2025 | Events, Knowledge, Technologies, vcf9, Vmware, vmware explore

Day 2 in Las Vegas during VMware Explore on Tour 2025

Today at VMware Explore on Tour in Las Vegas, Chris Wolf announced the launch of VCF 9.0 in subscription with Private AI Service. This is undoubtedly a milestone towards simpler and more flexible use of the cloud.

During the session, we had the opportunity to exchange experiences in building solutions that extend the capabilities of VCF in the area of monitoring and automation. All the work we have done so far on learning about the API/SDK has definitely paid off.

INDEVOPS Addons remain fully compatible with VCF 9.0 and allow us to further customize the platform to our customers’ needs.

For us, this is everyday life. We have always believed that a good hashtag#dashboard should show the status of the entire environment in 5 seconds and make it easier to spot problems. That’s why we are fans of the heatmap, and now in VCF 9.0 we have another tool: 👌 new clock-shaped widgets that visualize performance and show how much “turnover” the infrastructure or applications are generating.

That’s all for today.

The second day of VMwareExplore was very successful!

More reports coming soon. 🖐 🖐

And here is the recap from the VMware blog by Broadcom

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“Live” coverage from Las Vegas by Marcin Rzepa.😊

by Marcin Rzepa | 27 August 2025 | Events, Knowledge, techforum, vcf9, Vmware, vmware explore

Day 1 from VMware Explore on Tour 2025. Remember the time difference. Join us!

Today’s sessions confirmed that our approach to monitoring, which we have been developing at INDEVOPS since the very beginning, is perfectly in line with the direction and vision of VMware by Broadcom.

This is a clear signal to us that our ideas and solutions in the form of VCF Addons naturally fit into the concept presented at VMware #Explore. It shows that together we are creating the future of monitoring.

Thanks to the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) package, which integrates previously distributed and licensed components, it is now possible to comprehensively monitor the entire Private Cloud stack.

#VCF enables better observability at both the infrastructure and application levels. Also it allows for better monitoring and cost management. And finally it enables different teams (with different perspectives) to work on a common tool.

Using VCF and our add-ons (#Addons), we are able to build a monitoring platform that enables operators to be proactive. This allows them to:

👉 prevent failures instead of just reacting to them,
👉 prevent “alarm fatigue” when there are too many alarms and they are generated incorrectly,
👉 analyze events, logs, metrics, and data flow in one place.

This integrated approach significantly increases the reliability of the entire environment, speeds up problem diagnosis, saves time, and… our customers’ nerves.”

Meanwhile, you can read more about VCF9 and its capabilities here:

VCF 9 and SDN: Revolutionizing private network management with Virtual Private Cloud

Practical use of Indevops Addons here:

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VCF 9 and SDN: Revolutionizing private network management with Virtual Private Cloud

by Marcin Rzepa | 25 June 2025 | automation, Bez kategorii, Knowledge, Technologies, vcf9, Wiedza

With each passing day, I’m becoming more and more convinced of the vision Broadcom is showing for the development of VMware Cloud Foundation 9 (VCF9). What was a promise not so long ago is now starting to work in practice – and it’s working brilliantly. The concept of SDN and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), which takes on a new dimension in VCF9, has particularly caught my attention recently.

👉 If this is your first contact with the series, be sure to also read the first introductory article to VCF9 here.

In this article, I’ll show you why it’s worth getting interested in it and what it all looks like in practice – step by step.

Why is it worth betting on VCF9 in a network context?

Let’s start with the basics. The very idea of building an SDN network using VPC is not new – it already appeared in VCF 5.2 and users have been using it ever since. What is changing is how this concept is being consumed and developed. Integration with the self-service portal – both within vCenter and the more modern approach, VCF Automation – is key here.

But one step at a time.

How does VPC work in VCF9?

VPC works at the SDN, or programmable network, level. Each physical server with vSphere is connected to a physical VLAN through which SDN packets flow. The whole thing is controlled by NSX, VMware’s flagship networking component. For simplicity’s sake, imagine that a VLAN is a highway on which data trucks travel. These trucks carry smaller packets – the actual network packets.

Creating VPCs - something nice for everyone

In the new approach, VPCs can be created in several ways:

vCenter – a familiar and well-loved interface, ideal for virtualization administrators who can create a VPC with literally a few clicks.
NSX – a more advanced console for network professionals who need full control over their SDN infrastructure.
VCF Automation – ideal for users outside the networking and virtualization world who also want to create their own network environments.

VCF Automation - what does it look like in practice?

We create regions – e.g. one for the Data Center in Warsaw, another for the DC in Poznan.

We create organizations (tenants) – we assign administrators to each organization.
Organizational administrators create projects, namespaces and, of course, VPCs.
End users – can then divide the VPCs into smaller network segments, establish addressing and run services.

What used to take days or weeks (configuring VLANs, changing switches, assigning to vSphere), today users can do themselves in 2-3 minutes.

Control, history, security

Every operation in VCF Automation is recorded. Every step can be analyzed and accounted for. VPC can be easily scaled, assigned to different projects and network segments. We can also easily control whether a user has access to the outside world or only to internal resources. What’s more – communication between different VPCs is also possible.

Now let’s think: doesn’t all this remind you of a public cloud? Regions, organizations, VPCs, network segmentation – after all, these are classics of public cloud. Only that with VCF9 we have it all at home – in our own Data Center, under full control, without compromising on security, and – importantly – with much lower operating costs than in the public cloud.

I’ve seen it in action – it’s no longer a vision, it’s a reality. And I have to admit: I really like it.

We will soon look at another important aspect – how to implement advanced security mechanisms in our VCF9 private cloud environment, which security professionals still often only dream about.

Here’s a rundown of official sources from Broadcom’s website detailing what’s new in VMware Cloud Foundation 9 (VCF9), including features related to SDN, VPC and automation:

1. **Broadcom unveils the future of VMware Cloud Foundation**.
Official announcement of VCF9, including simplified management, self-service portal and native VPC support.

https://investors.broadcom.com/news-releases/news-release-details/broadcom-unveils-future-vmware-cloud-foundation

2 **Broadcom announces new version of VMware Cloud Foundation**.
Information on simplified deployments, management console consolidation, and support for multi-tenancy and network services.

https://news.broadcom.com/releases/vmware-cloud-foundation-9-0

3 **Broadcom’s strategic shift: VMware’s return to the private cloud**.

A description of VMware’s shift in strategy to the private cloud and VCF9’s role in this transformation.

Broadcom’s Strategic Shift: VMware’s Return to Private Cloud Emphasized at VMware Explore 2024 Las Vegas

4 **VMware Cloud Foundation delivers private cloud platform**.

Details on VCF9’s support for AI, digital sovereignty and security.

https://investors.broadcom.com/news-releases/news-release-details/vmware-cloud-foundation-delivers-private-cloud-platform

5 **Broadcom announces deprecation of VCF Automation Pipelines**.

Information on the withdrawal of the VCF Automation Pipelines feature in version 9.

https://news.broadcom.com/releases/vmware-explore-2024-barcelona-vmware-cloud-foundation

These sources provide comprehensive information on the new features and changes introduced in VMware Cloud Foundation 9, especially in the context of SDN, VPC and private cloud management automation.

#VMwareCloudFoundation #VCF9 #PrivateCloud #SDN #VPC #NSX #ITAutomation #VMwareNSX #DataCenter #PrivateCloud #vSphere #DevOps #NetworkVirtualization #InfrastructureAsCode #CloudManagement #CloudOps #VMware #Broadcom #DigitalTransformation #VCFAutomation

Introduction to IT Automation – What is it and why is it worth it?

by Paweł Orzechowski | 25 March 2025 | automation, Knowledge, Technologies, vcf9

Today we want to tell you Mark's story about the IT automation process at his company.

Marek, head of IT at a large company in “X” industry, was sitting in his office reviewing reports. Another month, another complaint from the business – too long implementation time for changes, frustrating procedures, endless approvals. Many years agok before automation in IT world, Marek’s company implemented ITIL-based processes, as did many other companies in Poland. This brought order to many aspects of IT management, which was an undoubted success. Unfortunately, there were also dark sides to this solution. Even the simplest change required going through a multi-stage approval process.

At our Mark, any need or change in the form of, for example: IP address, operating system, application server, opening network traffic, granting permissions meant time-consuming fiddling with setting up so-called tickets, waiting for approval from decision-makers and finally on manual configuration and updating of the CMDB database.

What was the outcome?

How do you think the “Branded” business was satisfied with the timing of the new services? No. He was constantly waiting and asking what stage the service was at. After a while, everyone was tired and irritated “because how much can you do”. When the level of “pain” reached its highest amplitude Marek decided, after consulting with us, to introduce some kind of automation that would speed it all up, relieve his team of the daily repetitive tasks.

However, it is important to remember that once automation is implemented, not much can change. Fact, the administrator performs his tasks in a standardized way, but the implementation time for changes remains almost the same. Why?

It takes an administrator about an hour to manually install an operating system and bring it up to standards in the organization. With automation, this time is reduced to 10 minutes – a gain of six times. The problem is that the administrator waits about five business days for all approvals in the ticket system. As a result, the whole process shortens from 5 days of waiting and 1 hour of work to…. 5 days of waiting and 10 minutes of work.

The percentage gain for the business? A mere 0.07%. In practice – almost nothing

Mission: IT Automation- what did we do differently?

We automated the entire process from the moment the service was ordered in the ticket system, getting all the “approvals”, to bringing it to “life” ending with automatic updates in the CMDB database. Going further… and what happens when someone after time finds it necessary to add resources…. zadem problem, automatic acceptance, expansion and modification of entries in the CMDB database.

We have been realizing for years for our clients (not only for Mark) services that will save time for teams on boring and repetitive activities, We support them with our passionate team 😁 and VMware Cloud Foundation private cloud, soon in the latest version 9 (VCF9):

🔗 VCF9 – VMware Cloud Foundation

🔗 VCF/VVF Indevops Addons

What does this look like in practice?

We approach the entire process by designing it together with the customer, so that everything works more simply. As a result, business teams no longer have to wait weeks, and the infrastructure is ready within hours.

Results?

Change implementation time reduced by 80%.
No user frustration.
Increased efficiency of the IT team.

Marek knew it was the right decision. His company became more competitive and his IT department became a true partner to the business, not just a support department.
Be like Marek! Make your IT run just as smoothly. Contact us and find out how to do it!

Check our youtube and see what’s new!

💚 INDEVOPS

Indevops Managed Services – A New Era of Scalability and Performance!

by Paweł Orzechowski | 27 February 2025 | Knowledge, managed services, monitoring, Technologies, vcf9

Indevops Managed Services - A New Era of Scalability and Performance!

In a world where technology is advancing at a dizzying pace, managing IT infrastructure and business services is becoming increasingly challenging, especially with the growing role of artificial intelligence. One example is the use of AI in monitoring infrastructure and business services – machine learning algorithms analyze system logs, detect anomalies and predict potential failures before they affect system performance. Another area is the automation of resource management in the cloud, where AI dynamically allocates resources depending on the current load, minimizing costs and improving operational efficiency. That’s why we at Indevops have been focusing on Managed Services for over 6 years.

So, what is Indevops Managed Services?

Managed Services is end-to-end IT support that allows companies to focus on their key business goals while we take care of infrastructure, security, system performance, application watch.

What exactly do we offer?

Full management of IT infrastructure and business services – from virtualization to storage to security, with guaranteed business continuity and optimization.

Process automation – we also implement cloud-based solutions that streamline daily operations, reduce costs and increase efficiency.

Monitoring and support – additionally, no matter what circumstances arise, you can always count on our team of experts to ensure the security of your IT environment.

Flexibility and scalability – we customize services to meet your needs, regardless of company size or industry.

Kubernetes management (k8s) – we also handle the deployment and optimization of Kubernetes clusters to keep your applications running stably, securely and efficiently. We automate CI/CD processes, provide monitoring and keep your environment in top shape.

Sarkan is the future of HCI infrastructure, built with Kubernetes in mind. This solution combines ease of deployment, intuitive operation and low maintenance costs with the powerful capabilities of Kubernetes. Therefore, when you choose Sarkan, you are investing in technology that provides the speed and flexibility you need to scale your business.

In addition, our Development Team creates for you:

Indevops Addons are unique extension packages (management packs) that streamline the management of your IT infrastructure and business services, automate operations and increase the efficiency of your VMware VCF, VVF and Kubernetes environments. With them, you can deploy solutions faster, optimize resources and gain complete control and awareness of your environment all in one place!