# Inside VCF 9.1: Platform, Lifecycle, and What’s Different Now

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Podcast: [Virtually Speaking Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/virtually-speaking-podcast-174853)
Published: 2026-05-05T19:59:41+00:00
Episode link: https://www.vspeakingpodcast.com/e/inside-vcf-91-platform-lifecycle-and-what-s-different-now/
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## Resource

VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 introduces a wide range of improvements across the platform, and in this episode, Pete and John sit down with William Lam to walk through the updates that matter most to practitioners. From zero-touch provisioning and faster patching to fleet management, real-time metrics, and the evolution of the VCF management platform, William shares a hands-on perspective shaped by real-world testing and customer feedback.

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