VMware NSX

The Network Virtualization and Security Platform.

Overview

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. NSX provides a full-stack of networking and security services, including switching, routing, firewalling, and load balancing, all delivered in software. Its microsegmentation capabilities allow for the creation of granular security policies for individual workloads, helping to prevent the lateral spread of threats.

✨ Key Features

Distributed firewall for microsegmentation
Logical switching and routing
Load balancing
VPN services
Network detection and response (NDR)
Integration with VMware vSphere

🎯 Key Differentiators

Deep integration with the VMware ecosystem
Comprehensive networking and security capabilities in a single platform
Mature and widely deployed solution

Unique Value: Provides a unified platform for networking and security that is tightly integrated with VMware's virtualization solutions, simplifying operations and enabling automation.

🎯 Use Cases (5)

Data center security and automation Multi-cloud networking Network automation Disaster recovery Zero Trust security

            ✅ Best For
            Securing east-west traffic in virtualized environments
Automating network provisioning and management
Extending consistent networking and security policies to the cloud

        

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

Organizations with minimal or no VMware virtualization footprint

🏆 Alternatives

Cisco ACI Illumio Akamai (Guardicore)

Offers a more comprehensive set of networking services beyond just microsegmentation compared to some pure-play segmentation vendors, especially for organizations heavily invested in VMware.

💻 Platforms

Web API On-premises Cloud

🔌 Integrations

VMware vSphere VMware Aria Palo Alto Networks Checkpoint Various third-party security and networking solutions

🛟 Support Options

✓ Email Support
✓ Live Chat
✓ Phone Support
✓ Dedicated Support (Available with VMware support contracts tier)

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ SOC 2 ✓ HIPAA ✓ BAA Available ✓ GDPR ✓ ISO 27001 ✓ SSO ✓ SOC 2 Type II ✓ ISO 27001 ✓ FedRAMP

💰 Pricing

Contact for pricing

✓ 60-day free trial

Free tier: N/A

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