Best VMware Cloud Director Podcasts (2025)

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#745: Accelerating Cloud Migration: How Occidental Petroleum Transformed with Terraform and AFT 20:19

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This episode features a deep dive into Occidental Petroleum’s cloud migration journey, emphasizing automation and scalability. Brian Moore, a Cloud Architect at Occidental Petroleum, discusses how they used Terraform and AFT to streamline account provisioning, manage complex network architectures, and improve operational efficiency. The conversatio…

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VCD Roundtable: Ep. 61 – VMware Explore, VCF 9 & The Future of CSPs 21:53

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This episode delivers a comprehensive recap of VMware Explore Las Vegas, with a focus on VCF 9, Private AI, and the latest CSP program changes. Listeners will gain valuable insights into industry trends, hear honest perspectives from experts, and learn what’s next for service providers in Europe. Tune in to stay informed and ahead in the world of c…

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#744: Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, Amazon EC2 Capacity Manager, and so much more! 31:36

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Simon and Jillian walk you through all the new and interesting updates.By Amazon Web Services

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#743: The Frugal Architect w/ Werner Vogels: The Ocean Cleanup's mantra: Start simple and iterate relentlessly 40:45

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When Boyan Slat found more plastic than fish on a dive in Greece, he asked a simple question: "Why can't we just clean this up?" He was 16.What began as a humble project funded with pocket money has grown into a global initiative, removing millions of pounds of plastic from the world's rivers and oceans in the last decade. But simple questions don'…

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#742: Amazon Quick Suite, AWS MCP, and lots more! 30:35

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Stay up-to-date, with almost 60 new updates this week!!By Amazon Web Services

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#741: Modernizing Edge Infrastructure: Booking.com's Journey with AWS CloudFront and Lambda@Edge 1:03:45

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In this episode of the AWS Podcast, host Jillian Forde discusses the migration journey of Booking.com to AWS with Ali and Sarah. They explore the challenges faced by Booking.com , the benefits of using CloudFront and Lambda at Edge, and the importance of observability and cost optimization. The conversation also delves into chaos engineering practi…

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#740: AWS News: EC2 Instance Attestation, S3 Conditional Deletes, and more! 31:46

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Simon and Jillian keep you up to date with over 70 new releases and capabilities!By Amazon Web Services

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#739: Applying Multi-region Strategies on AWS 41:18

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Amazon Application Recovery Controller (ARC) Region Switch - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/r53recovery/latest/dg/region-switch.htmlBy Amazon Web Services

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#738: AWS News: Global Cross-Region Inference, Aurora Limitless and lots more. 25:01

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Simon and Jillian keep you up to date with all the latest releases and capabilities!By Amazon Web Services

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#737: Accelerate your GenAI innovation journey on AWS with Innovation Sandbox solution 31:50

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In this episode, we will dive deep into Innovation Sandbox on AWS, a new AWS solution offering that transforms the management of temporary sandbox environments, by offering a ready-made solution that enables customers to reduce sandbox setup time from weeks to hours while automating spend controls, security policies, and usage monitoring. Learn how…

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VCD Roundtable: Ep. 60 – Pre-VMware Explore Special 21:18

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This episode explores the key themes and open questions ahead of VMware Explore Las Vegas. Our hosts discuss the future of VCD, changes in cloud provider programs, and what service providers should watch for at the event. Listeners will gain insights into industry trends, event highlights, and the evolving landscape for partners and customers. #VMw…

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#736: AWS News: New Amazon Bedrock APIs, New EC2 Instance Types and Lots More. 22:44

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Simon takes you through a big list of cool new things - something for everyone.By Amazon Web Services

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VCD Roundtable: Ep. 59 – Sovereign Cloud & Broadcom CSP Updates 29:36

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We dive deep into sovereign cloud strategies, Broadcom’s evolving CSP program, and what it all means for European service providers. 💡 Key takeaways: What’s changing and what’s not Portability and compliance challenges Strategic guidance for CSPs 🎧 Listen now and stay ahead of the curve: #SovereignCloud #Broadcom #VMware #CloudStrategy #VCDRoundtab…

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#735: The Frugal Architect w/ Werner Vogels: Zillow's Chief Architect on why cheap ≠ frugal 41:47

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Frugality wasn't something Craig Link learned on the job, it was passed down from his father, who would calculate the cost-benefit of driving for cheaper gas and meticulously track every tank's miles per gallon in a worn notebook tucked into the glove box. He would also pack sandwiches, toss them in a cooler, and store them in the back seat. These …

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#734: AWS News: OpenAI, Amazon Elastic VMware Service, and Lots More. 42:53

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A bumper crop of new and improved things for you to take advantage of.By Amazon Web Services

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VCD Roundtable: Ep. 58 – End of an Era? The Future of CSPs and Cloud Director 34:21

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The CSP program is ending for all but a few select partners by October 31, but contracts will remain valid through their agreed upon duration – for most that is March 2027. In this episode, the Roundtable unpacks what that means for Cloud Director’s future, Broadcom’s direction, and what options CSPs have. From contract nuances to VCFA's complexity…

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#733: Amazon Connect - So Many Cool New Capabilities For You to Use! 33:05

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In this episode of the AWS Podcast, we explore the evolving world of contact centers and Amazon Connect. The discussion covers why contact centers remain critical to both business and public sector operations, and how they're transforming from traditional cost centers into valuable sources of business intelligence. Key highlights include Amazon Con…

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#732: How to gain Multi-Cluster Visibility across Kubernetes Clusters with the EKS Dashboard 24:53

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In this episode, we'll explore how the new Amazon EKS Dashboard solves key challenges in managing Kubernetes at scale across multiple AWS accounts and regions. We'll discuss how it provides centralized visibility into cluster health, versions, and costs - enabling teams to improve governance, streamline operations, and optimize their Kubernetes inf…

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#731: AWS News: Kiro, Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, and Lots More 31:43

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Simon and Jillian take you on a fast paced update of all things new on AWS!By Amazon Web Services

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#730: The Frugal Architect w/ Werner Vogels: At Too Good To Go, Practical Engineering Keeps Food Out of the Bin 36:16

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In the fifth episode of "The Frugal Architect" podcast, Werner and co-host Simon Elisha welcome Morten Keldebaek (CTO) and Robert Hjertmann from Too Good To Go. Too Good To Go is the world's largest marketplace for surplus food, connecting consumers with restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores to rescue food that would otherwise go to waste. The dis…

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VCD Roundtable: Ep. 57 – An Update for CSPs 27:11

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In this Episode, the Roundtable tackles the most pressing issues for CSPs today: recent changes to licensing, the latest around VCF 9, Explore Las Vegas ’25, and more! Key updates include the end of support for products, such as vSphere 7, which necessitates that all providers finally migrate from NSX-V to -T. With constant changes, the Roundtable …

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#729: AWS News: Aurora Storage Upgrades, DynamoDB Multi-Region Strong Consistency, and More 41:32

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There are over 60 new updates that your hosts Simon, Jillian and Shruthi take you through this week!By Amazon Web Services

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#728: The Duck Talks Back - Using GENAI in Your Work 23:15

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Simon shares some tips, tricks, and experiences in how Builders can use GENAI in their work to get things done faster, and with better outcomes.Links:Amazon Q Developer CLI: https://github.com/aws/amazon-q-developer-cliPromptz: https://www.promptz.dev/AWS MCP Servers: https://github.com/awslabs/mcpBy Amazon Web Services

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VCD Roundtable: Ep. 56 – VCF 9.0 & Next Steps for CSPs 33:18

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Released on June 17, VCF 9 demonstrates Broadcom’s vision of a single integrated product. The Roundtable, with their expert-insight, unpack VCF’s benefits to CSPs, technical improvements, and provide tips around the increasing shift to a subscription-based model. With details about the return of Kubernetes and updates to the VCPP – primarily in reg…

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VCD Roundtable: Ep. 55 – Why CSPs Should Attend Explore & VCD 10.6.1.1 16:54

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With the release of VCD 10.6.1.1 and the upcoming VMware Explore, CSPs have a lot to be excited for. VCD 10.6.1.1 includes minor fixes to the UI, as well as key changes that bring greater functionality. Additionally, Cloud Director support will be accessible until to October 2027, signaling ongoing updates. Unlike previous years, there is only ONE …

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Episode 453. Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Cybersecurity jobs 8:24

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Episode 453. Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, Cybersecurity jobs

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#727: AWS News: AWS Shield Network Security Director, Amazon GuardDuty for EKS, and more 34:48

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Simon and Jillian take you through all the big security announcements from AWS re:Inforce plus a host of cool new features and price reductions!By Amazon Web Services

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#726: Single region, zero excuses: Mastering AWS resilience 45:33

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Dive into single-region resilience with AWS experts John Formento and Tarik Makota as they debunk common misconceptions and share practical strategies for building robust applications. Learn why multi-AZ isn't enough on its own, discover key AWS services for resilience, and get actionable tips for identifying and mitigating failure modes.Learn More…

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#725: AWS News: FSx for Lustre introduces cost-saving storage tiers, MCP servers enhance AI development tools, and more 39:59

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Explore FSx for Lustre's new intelligent storage tiering that delivers cost savings and unlimited scalability for file storage in the cloud. Plus, discover how the new Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers are revolutionizing AI-assisted development across ECS, EKS, and serverless platforms with real-time contextual responses and automated resource …

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#724: Accelerated computing: From fraud detection to AI innovation 41:25

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Join host Shruthi to discover how organizations use GPU-accelerated computing on AWS. Container Specialist Re Alvarez Parmar shows how Rivian optimizes GPU usage for autonomous vehicles with Amazon EKS. AWS Financial Services expert Sudhir Kalidindi explains real-time fraud detection processing 100B+ events annually. Learn architectural patterns an…

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VCD Roundtable: Ep. 54 – On vDefend Firewall, IDS & IPS, and Advanced Threat Protection 28:21

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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…

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#723: AWS News: Claude 4 Opus comes to Bedrock, AWS Transform accelerates modernization, and more 39:45

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Claude 4 Opus and Sonnet, the most powerful models from Anthropic for coding and advanced reasoning, are now available on Amazon Bedrock. Plus, AWS Transform can now accelerate your Mainframe, .NET and VMWare workload modernization. Learn about these updates and more with your hosts Shruthi and Jillian. 00:00 - Intro, 00:21 - Amazon Bedrock, 03:40 …

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VCD Roundtable: Ep. 53 – Updates & Events for Service Providers 24:58

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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…

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Episode 452. Exploring Affordable Relocation for Remote Workers 5:15

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Episode 452. Exploring Affordable Relocation for Remote Workers

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#722: The Frugal Architect w/Werner Vogels: How Warner Bros. Discovery keeps streaming seamless 48:45

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With only nine months to launch Max, Tom Leaman, VP of Site Reliability Engineering at Warner Bros. Discovery had to move fast to keep millions of viewers streaming smoothly. Learn about their innovative approach to measuring efficiency, managing global operations, and building resilient systems at massive scale with your hosts Simon Elisha and Dr.…

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Episode 451. Identifying Legitimate Job Offers 5:26

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Episode 451. Identifying Legitimate Job Offers

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Episode 450. High-Paying Tech Jobs Overview 3:29

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Episode 450. High-Paying Tech Jobs Overview

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Episode 449. Understanding the Role of an IT Director 6:55

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Episode 449. Understanding the Role of an IT Director

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Episode 448. Introduction to AI Jobs 4:25

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Episode 448. Introduction to AI Jobs

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Episode 447. Understanding Developer Roles: Lead vs Senior 3:21

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Episode 447. Understanding Developer Roles: Lead vs Senior

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Episode 446. Essential Leadership Traits for Today's Employers 3:57

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Episode 446. Essential Leadership Traits for Today's Employers

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Episode 445. Crafting the Perfect Out-of-Office Message 3:37

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Episode 445. Crafting the Perfect Out-of-Office Message

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#721: AWS News: Amazon Nova Premier takes on complex tasks and model distillation, and more 28:42

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Nova Premier is our most advanced AI model yet, featuring a million-token context window and enhanced capabilities at nearly half the cost of competitors. Dive into this update and more with hosts Simon and Jillian.00:00 - Intro 00:31 - Amazon Nova Premier 02:56 - Analytics 04:46 - Artificial Intelligence 11:02 - Business Applications 11:38 - Cloud…