Creating Workload Domains in VMware Cloud Foundation 9: A Shift from SDDC Manager to VCF Operations

✳️ IntroductionWith the release of VMware Cloud Foundation 9 (VCF 9), VMware has introduced a major architectural evolution—consolidating Day-2 operations, automation, and lifecycle tasks into VCF Operations (VCF OPS).One of the most notable changes is how Workload Domains (WLDs) are created. Previously, administrators used the SDDC Manager GUI to provision a new WLD. In VCF 9, this process now happens exclusively through VCF OPS, offering more flexibility, automation, and integration with moder