What is VMware NSX used for?

VMware NSX is a network virtualization and security platform that enables the virtual cloud network, a software-defined approach to networking that extends across data centers, clouds and application frameworks.

What is VMware NSX full form?

NSX doesn’t really stand for anything. the thought of an IT company labeling a product as such without any real reasoning is both troubling and frustrating, “ESX” in VMware ESX Server and “GSX” in VMware GSX Server did not (officially) stand for anything.

How much does VMware NSX cost?

According to CRN, NSX Enterprise will now go out the door at $6,995 per CPU socket; Standard will cost $1,995 per CPU socket; and Advanced will cost $4,495 per CPU socket.

Is VMware NSX is Nfv?

VMware NSX is the VMware SDN network virtualization and security platform that emerged from VMware after they acquired Nicira in 2012. This acquisition launched VMware into the software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) world.

Is NSX-V End of Life?

Supporting NSX-V customers while delivering on NSX-T’s roadmap became difficult for VMware, so in 2018 VMware announced the NSX-V End of Support Life (EOS) date of January 16, 2022, and the end of technical guidance of January 16, 2023.

What is the difference between NSX-V and NSX-T?

The major difference with NSX-T and NSX-V is that NSX-T is “unlocked” from VMware vSphere. In other words, you don’t have to have a vCenter Server in order to deploy NSX-T. This allows VMware to move into new territory in the cloud and more hybrid infrastructure.

Is VMware better than Cisco?

Cisco Systems scored higher in 4 areas: Work-life balance, Senior Management, Culture & Values and CEO Approval. VMware scored higher in 2 areas: Compensation & Benefits and % Recommend to a friend. Both tied in 3 areas: Overall Rating, Career Opportunities and Positive Business Outlook.