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Learning Objectives By the end of this article, you will: Schedule PowerCLI and Python scripts for recurring automation. Use Windows Task Scheduler to run scripts without manual intervention. Apply best practices for reliability, security, and maintainability in VMware automation. My Personal Repository on GitHub VMware Repository on GitHub Prerequisites Completed Articles 1–6. PowerCLI, Python, and previous scripts tested and available on your automation host. Access to Windows Task Scheduler or an equivalent scheduling tool. 1. Why Schedule VMware Scripts? Routine tasks like VM snapshots, reporting, backups, and audits are time-consuming if performed manually.Scheduling scripts lets you automate these tasks consistently,…

Open-source AI development took centre stage at Huawei Connect 2025 last week, with Huawei laying out implementation timelines and the technical specifics around making its entire AI software stack publicly available by year-end.The announcements came with context that matters to developers: frank acknowledgement of past friction, specific commitments about what components will be released, and details about how the software will integrate with existing workflows and operating systems.Developer friction acknowledgedEric Xu, Huawei’s Deputy Chairman and Rotating Chairman, opened his keynote with unusual candour about challenges developers have faced with Ascend infrastructure. Referencing the impact of DeepSeek-R1’s release earlier this year,…

The launch of OpenAI’s GPT Store marks a new era for artificial intelligence, with incredible potential to transform businesses. Marketers can easily use customized GPTs for specific use cases without learning prompts. GPTs with specialized instructions for marketers or even with external data can be easily used by marketers of any size within seconds. As conversations around AI reach a fever pitch, the GPT Store provides a practical front door into its possibilities. Let’s explore the game-changing value this offers busy marketers looking to leverage AI to drive growth. Unlocking AI’s Potential for Marketers AI has long promised increased efficiency…

Learning Objectives By the end of this article, you will: See how a single Python script can orchestrate inventory, lifecycle, reporting, health checks, and notifications in VMware. Understand the power of modular, well-commented code for real enterprise use. Learn new scripting patterns, error handling, logging, and integration best practices. Visualize the workflow and adapt it to your needs. My Personal Repository on GitHub VMware Repository on GitHub Prerequisites Completed Articles 1–10 (you’re comfortable with PowerCLI, Python, and VMware scripting basics). Python 3.x, PowerCLI, pandas, and requests modules installed. Permissions for VM management, PowerShell script execution, and outbound HTTP/S (for notifications).…