I have encountered a problem where I needed to have multiple python versions and python libraries installed in a single execution environment to use with ansible. In this article I will be using ansible builder to create a custom version of the latest awx-ee image with an alternative install of python 3.10.13. Building an Execution […]
Second part of VMware Explore 2025 shifted my focus toward building VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) in small lab environments — a topic that clearly resonated with attendees, as many are still in the PoC phase with VCF 9.0 — not surprising. Session Highlight: Deploying Minimal VCF 9.0 Lab One of the most valuable sessions I […]
After the long flight, a VMware euphoria of VMware Explore has begun.As already expected, most of the sessions are oriented around VCF and AI. I was expecting very low attendance since Broadcom’s acquisition, but I must say — VMware is still alive! It also looks like the whole ex-VMware team (now Broadcom) is mostly working […]
I’m currently preparing for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) exam, and over the past few months, I’ve been going through the course on KodeKloud—which I highly recommend. The learning path is structured really well (You can start at any point, you dont have to start with Linux basics): One of the best parts is that […]
Introduction Setting up a nested VMware environment is a common practice among virtualization engineers, especially when lab resources are limited or when testing complex scenarios without impacting production. In essence, a nested setup means running ESXi hosts as virtual machines inside another hypervisor — typically on top of a physical ESXi host. In this guide, […]
