# Lessons from an Upgrade to VCF 9

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Podcast: [Virtually Speaking Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/virtually-speaking-podcast-174853)
Published: 2026-04-27T21:25:39+00:00
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## Resource

What does it really take to migrate to VMware Cloud Foundation 9? In this episode of Virtually Speaking, we sit down with a real customer to unpack their journey from a global vSphere environment to VMware Cloud Foundation 9. From early planning and architecture decisions to unexpected challenges and lessons learned along the way, this is a candid look at what a large-scale migration actually looks like in the real world. We cover everything from consolidating global data centers and deploying VCF 5.2 to making the leap to VCF 9.0, including why features like simplified lifecycle management and Private AI played a key role in the decision. If you’re planning a migration or just want to hear how others are approaching modernization with VCF, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply right away. What you’ll learn Why planning is the most critical step in any VCF migration How one financial institution approached global data center consolidation The decision to upgrade to VCF 9.0 before workload migration Lessons learned from automation, scope creep, and real-world execution How Private AI and new platform capabilities are shaping infrastructure strategy Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow Virtually Speaking for more conversations with customers, experts, and practitioners building modern private cloud environments with VMware Cloud Foundation.

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