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Unexplored Territory

Duncan Epping
Vmware
Broadcom
Vsan
Vmware Cloud Foundation
Kubernetes
Artificial Intelligence
Memory Tiering
Private Cloud
Data Protection
NVIDIA
Vsphere
VCF
Networking
Cyber Resilience
Cloud Computing
Cloud Native Computing Foundation
Rubrik
Generative AI
Ransomware
Disaster Recovery

The Unexplored Territory Podcast takes you deep into the world of datacenters and cloud (native) tech, with a special spotlight on VMware, Broadcom, and everything happening in the ecosystem. Hosted by Duncan Epping, blogger at Yellow-Bricks.com, and co-author of the vSphere Clustering and vSAN Deep Dive books! Each episode brings on top industry experts to unpack the latest trends, share real-wor... more

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I was invited to present a session at ITQon last month, and I decided to bring my portable podcast recording gear to record a few clips with various people from ITQ. As most of the attendees work with VMware solutions and services on a daily basis, I... more

I bumped into Drew Nielsen at Explore in Las Vegas and we briefly discussed the overhauled VCDX Program. Not only did the name change from VMware Certified Design Expert to VMware Certified Distinguished Expert, the whole program has been overhauled ... more

I flew out to Las Vegas this week to present a few sessions at Explore 2026! I brought my mobile podcast recording kit for the first time and decided to record some clips with various people I ran into at the event. I hope you appreciate the conversa... more

I noticed a blog post about a new fling called VCF Inspector last week, so I had to invite the author Alan Renouf to the show to talk us through it. VCF Inspector, in my opinion, is one of those tools that will be very valuable for everyone working w... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Verbach
Broadcom executive involved in ITQ keynote
Broadcom
Episode: #128 - Live from ITQon, in the VCF trenches, and announcing ITQ Cloud Platform!
Joe Bagley
Keynote speaker at ITCon
Broadcom
Episode: #128 - Live from ITQon, in the VCF trenches, and announcing ITQ Cloud Platform!
Robert Hellings
CEO, Broadcom
Broadcom
Episode: #128 - Live from ITQon, in the VCF trenches, and announcing ITQ Cloud Platform!
Drew Nielsen
Leads certification and value tooling in the VCF division at Broadcom
Broadcom, VCF division
Episode: #127 - Drew Nielsen introducing the new VCDX program!
Brett Tompkins
CEO of E-Mart
E-Mart
Episode: #126 - VMware Explore Las Vegas 2026!
William Lam
VMware technologist and speaker
VMware
Episode: #126 - VMware Explore Las Vegas 2026!
Pete Flecha
Host of Virtually Speaking Podcast
Virtually Speaking Podcast
Episode: #126 - VMware Explore Las Vegas 2026!
Chris McCain
Speaker who attended keynote
Episode: #126 - VMware Explore Las Vegas 2026!
Frank Denneman
VMware expert/educator
VMware
Episode: #126 - VMware Explore Las Vegas 2026!

Host

Duncan Epping
Host with deep VMware ecosystem context and a long-running engagement with enterprise IT community content.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Great episode, especially on what Broadcom brings to our beloved technology stack and in the end for the customes benefit!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Steffen Richter
    a year ago
  • Keeping informed

    I recently changed job roles and having my morning coffee with this post cast helps me stay updated on VMware products and bring good information to my customers. I recommend to my customers to listen to these audios to help dispel myths and listen to the experts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tee Ti
    United States2 years ago
  • Best VMwware related podcast

    Simply the best and still live VMware related podcast. Thanks Duncan and all your guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anton Luschikov
    Poland2 years ago
  • A must-listen!

    I recently discovered Unexplored Territory and have been consistently impressed by the depth of insights and knowledge shared in each episode. No matter the topic, you’re guaranteed to gain something every time you listen - highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mvelasco07
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and practical insights on VMware technologies.
The show consistently features technical depth and real-world deployment ideas.
On-site event coverage and live podcasting add timely, actionable context for attendees.
Guests from the VMware/Broadcom ecosystem bring credible, product-focused perspectives.

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#127 - Drew Nielsen introducing the new VCDX program!
Q: What do the defenses look like now for each track, and how will live labs and live scenarios be used?
Architect defenses will involve a live scenario with business and technical requirements, judged on thinking and communication rather than finishing a solution; admins and support will use live labs to test real-world skills, including building or fixing environments.
#127 - Drew Nielsen introducing the new VCDX program!
Q: Now, what has changed for the certification track and why were these changes made?
The program shifted from a single, design-centric path to three personas (architect, admin, and support), added domain-based and role-based VCAPs for deeper specialization, and introduced live defenses and regional/remote options to broaden accessibility while maintaining high standards.
#125 - Announcing the VCF Inspector Fling featuring Alan Renouf!
Q: Before we get started, what is that you do for Broadcom, what are you responsible for?
Alan describes his transition from PowerCLI work to product management within the Broadcom/VMware space, focusing on VCF Management Services and the new VCF Inspector fling.
#123 - Announcing the 5th edition of the IT Ops mgmt guidebook
Q: How does Isvara work and why is it valuable for practitioners?
Isvara is a contained AI system based on the book's content and Broadcom technical documents. It uses a retrieval-augmented approach to answer questions within a defined scope, avoiding web searches and reducing hallucination by grounding responses in a curated dataset. It's designed to evolve with contributions from the community and deeper architectural explanations.
#123 - Announcing the 5th edition of the IT Ops mgmt guidebook
Q: What motivated you to start writing the IT Ops Management Guidebook and how has its mission evolved over time?
The motivation arose from customers who needed practical guidance on operating a private cloud built with VCF. The book started as a knowledge collect-and-share effort and gradually expanded into a comprehensive, editable resource with tools and templates to fit different organizations, while staying grounded in real-world use cases and ongoing community input.

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What is Unexplored Territory about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Deep dives into data center and cloud (native) tech with a focus on VMware, Broadcom, and the broader ecosystem. Coverage spans product strategy, hands-on deployment patterns, security, storage, and AI-driven workloads, often anchored by practitioner-oriented episodes that include real-world customer stories and actionable guidance for architects, admins, and engineers. Notable strengths include on-site event coverage, in-depth technical discussions, and a habit of featuring independent voices from the ecosystem to illuminate complex topics like VCF, memory tiering, vSAN, edge deployments, and cyber/recovery strategies. The show is particularly valuable for listeners who want practical insights, product context, and roadmap perspectives fro... more

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