I am absolutely thrilled to share some fantastic news with you all! My session, "VMware Cloud Foundation Troubleshooting: Real-World Scenarios and Solutions", has been selected for the inaugural VMUG Connect Amsterdam, taking place from March 17-19, 2026, at the RAI Amsterdam.
It is an incredible honor to be chosen as a speaker for this new, flagship event. For years, the VMUG community has been a cornerstone of my professional journey, and having the opportunity to give back by sharing my experiences with VMware Cloud Foundation is something I am genuinely excited about.
Mark your calendars! My breakout session is scheduled for the final day of the event:
- Title: VMware Cloud Foundation Troubleshooting: Real-World Scenarios and Solutions
- Track: Solutions in Action
- Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026 - Amsterdam
- Time: 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
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Time Slot: April 8, 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM - Minneapolis
As the official description states, this session is designed to go beyond theory and dive straight into the practical, real-world challenges we face in production environments. We will walk through common problems encountered with new deployments, upgrades, license management, and workload domains. My goal is to equip you with actionable, step-by-step solutions for troubleshooting VCF compute, storage, and networking components.
This session is based on my extensive experience in the field and the comprehensive VMware Cloud Foundation Troubleshooting course material. I plan to cover a wide range of topics to provide you with valuable, hands-on insights. You can expect to learn how to:
- Apply a structured troubleshooting methodology to resolve common VCF validation and precheck errors.
- Identify and use the correct log files to troubleshoot the VCF Installer and licensing components.
- Effectively troubleshoot network pool creation and ESX host commissioning.
- Monitor vSAN and network health using the VCF Operations console.
- Generate and review VCF support bundles to diagnose complex issues.
Whether you are a seasoned VCF administrator or just getting started, this session will provide you with practical techniques to enhance your troubleshooting skills and build confidence in managing your VCF environment.
For those who haven't heard, VMUG Connect is the exciting new multi-day format that replaces the traditional UserCons. It promises a more immersive experience with deeper technical content, more hands-on labs, and invaluable networking opportunities. Taking place over three days at the RAI Amsterdam, this is set to be the premier VMware community event in Europe for 2026.
It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with peers, meet industry experts, and get hands-on with the latest VMware innovations. I am incredibly excited about this new format and the chance to meet so many of you in person.
I truly hope to see you in Amsterdam in March. Please make sure to register for VMUG Connect and add my session to your schedule. I look forward to sharing my knowledge, learning from your experiences, and connecting with the amazing Dutch and international VMware community.
