Editor's note
VMware's NSX network virtualization technology gives IT administrators the ability to virtualize network components without manual configuration. They can use VMware NSX software-defined networking (SDN) technology to manage networks at the hypervisor level, and they can use software to provision, organize and secure enterprise-scale networks.
NSX is central to VMware's strategy as it shifts from server virtualization to network virtualization. VMware NSX SDN capabilities play an important role in VMware's software-defined data center initiative and its cloud computing services. VMware NSX SDN features include network functionality built into the hypervisor, dynamic virtual network management, heightened network security and powerful automation.
Explore this essential guide to get a foundation of NSX's capabilities, to learn the extent of its features, to study its implementations and to for its future.
1Evaluate the capabilities of NSX
VMware has continued to add significant features to the NSX platform since its release. Features and security developments have improved the VMware NSX software-defined networking platform and kept it top of mind for VMware administrators.
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Navigate NSX's many networking and security features
Microsegmentation, logical switching and load balancing are among the most powerful features of VMware's NSX SDN technology. These features contribute to a platform that provides administrators with a robust networking and security service. Read Now
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Use vRealize Log Insight with NSX 6.2.3
Identify potential problems with an NSX deployment by using logs from ESXi hosts. In a service with distributed components, this centralization is a necessity. Read Now
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SpoofGuard enables protection against malicious network activity
Activate SpoofGuard in an NSX deployment to defend against web spoofing and phishing. Integrating SpoofGuard and VMkernel won't significantly affect performance. Read Now
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Use a message bus in NSX
A message bus guarantees that certain messages make it to the host, even if it happens to be unavailable. NSX Manager transmits information to the ESXi hosts with the message bus. Read Now
2Explore how NSX works in the field
VMware NSX has proven to be a popular and capable service. VMware administrators can apply its features and compare it to similar technologies as they learn how to choose between editions, and how to implement and configure it.
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Choose between NSX editions
NSX comes in Standard, Advanced, Enterprise and Remote Office/Branch Office editions, each with feature sets suited to different contexts. Read Now
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Get the right tools for NSX
VMware NSX SDN technology is not alone. A variety of other VMware services and integrations with third-party platforms are available. Read Now
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NSX is on the way to full integration
VMware is still pushing to become an end-to-end networking company through product development, acquisitions and an NSX-focused initiative. NSX is VMware's primary method of reaching new markets. Read Now
3A new direction
VMware is forging a new path with NSX. Server virtualization has been established, and VMware is pursuing network virtualization as a future growth area.