VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1

Complete technical reference and architecture documentation for VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 (GA: 12 May 2026). Select a guide below.

Architecture & Deployment Guides

Part 1 — Release Notes & BOM

Reference Guide
Product overview, release notes, Bill of Materials (33+ components with builds), What's New features, upgrade paths, API changelog, deprecations, and operational warnings.

Part 2 — Platform Fundamentals

Reference Guide
Platform taxonomy (Fleet → Instance → Domain → Cluster), core component deep-dives (ESX, vCenter, vSAN, NSX, VCF Ops, VCF Automation), management services, and operational pillars.

Part 3 — Design & Architecture

Reference Guide
12 architectural decision domains — fleet models, sizing profiles, consumption models, connectivity, storage, NSX networking, security/identity, and Private AI models.

Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference
Condensed technical reference and overview table for VMware Cloud Foundation platform components, sizing, and key architecture specifications.