In this episode of the Virtually Speaking Podcast, hosts Pete Flecha and John Nicholson are joined by Broadcom Product Marketing Engineer Jatin Purohit, and Broadcom Product Manager Angel Petrov to explore what’s new with APIs, SDKs, and PowerCLI in VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0. The discussion dives into major innovations designed to simplify automation and integration for VCF users, including:
- A unified VCF SDK (Python and Java) that consolidates previously separate component SDKs
- Compatibility fixes that eliminate version mismatches (especially with Java)
- The introduction of the VI JSON protocol, converting legacy SOAP APIs into a modern, REST-style experience
- Adoption of OpenAPI 3.0 across ~90% of VCF APIs for greater consistency and ease of use
- Enhanced PowerCLI modules with auto-generated cmdlets
- The first-ever API change log included in VCF release notes
- Better alignment with AI tools like GitHub Copilot for faster development.
Links Mentioned
- [Blog] – Introducing OpenAPI Specification for VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0
- [Blog] – Introducing a Unified VCF SDK 9.0 for Python and Java
- [Blog] – Introducing VCF PowerCLI 9.0
- [Blog] – Demystifying VCF PowerCLI 9.0 SDK
- [Blog] – Automating vSphere Authorization with Global Authorization APIs
- [Blog] – VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Elevates the Developer Experience with Improved Documentation
- [Demo] – Getting Started with VCF PowerCLI 9.0
- [Demo] – Generate Postman Collection using OpenAPI specification
Catch these Sessions at Explore 2025
- Back to the Future: The Rise of Private Cloud Repatriation
- Introducing Unified VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 Software Development Kit: Simplifying the Developer Experience
- VMware Cloud Foundation Evolution: Unpacking PowerCLI, Software Development Kit, and API Enhancements
- Getting Started with VMware Cloud Foundation PowerCLI
- Checkout John’s Plethora of Sessions
The Virtually Speaking Podcast
The Virtually Speaking Podcast is a technical podcast dedicated to discussing topics related to private and hybrid cloud technology. Each week Pete Flecha and John Nicholson bring in various subject matter experts from Broadcom and from within the industry to discuss their respective areas of expertise. If you’re new to the Virtually Speaking Podcast, check out all episodes on vspeakingpodcast.com and follow on X @VirtSpeaking.
