--- title: Modernize Your Edge Infrastructure url: https://www.vmware.com/solutions/cloud-infrastructure/modernize-edge-infrastructure description: Modernize edge infrastructure with VMware Cloud Foundation Edge for quick, actionable insights. --- # Modernize Your Edge Infrastructure Modernize your edge infrastructure at scale with VMware Cloud Foundation Edge. Get quick, actionable insights right at the edge. ## Drive Innovation at the Edge Edge computing brings computing resources closer to the data source for faster insights and real-time decisions. Build smarter edge infrastructure with VMware Cloud Foundation Edge, an optimized configuration of VMware Cloud Foundation for edge use cases, which delivers a scalable and flexible Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) platform for edge locations. Start small and scale later for your evolving business needs. ## Why VMware Cloud Foundation for the Edge? ### Autonomous Operations at the Edge Reduce operational overhead and streamline OT/IT with automated infrastructure provisioning and lifecycle management, resulting in not requiring technical personnel on site at edge sites. ### Support for Diverse Edge Systems Gain support for edge-specific hardware like industrial PCs and ruggedized servers, as well as different OT networking protocols. ### Consistent and Familiar Platform Minimize risks and complexities with consistent infrastructure across the central data center to the edge. Simplify the learning curve with consistent operations across the entire IT landscape. ### Centralized Operations Streamline operations across all edge sites with a unified operations layer and monitor, troubleshoot and run diagnostics for edge sites from the central console. - [READ SOLUTION BRIEF](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vcf-build-private-cloud-solution-brief) ## Begin Your Edge Transformation Journey ### Step 1: Assess Your Needs Understand where your edge environment currently stands and how your business requirements align. - [START YOUR JOURNEY](https://go-vmware.broadcom.com/private-cloud-modernization-program) ### Step 2: Design Your Edge Environment Start designing your VMware Cloud Foundation Edge infrastructure with common design scenarios and logical architecture options. ![Design Your Edge Environment](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/blt6901264216f1200d/67ee4846e78a92acc330bd68/Getty-1332104899-v2.jpg) ### Step 3: Operate Your Edge Sites See the Operations Guide for best practices and step-by-step instructions for operating your edge environment. - [OPERATE WITH EASE](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vcf/vcf-5-2-and-earlier/5-2/vmware-cloud-foundation-operations-5-2.html) ## Product Demos - Deploying Applications with VCF Edge ### [Desired State Application Deployment](https://players.brightcove.net/6415665063001/83iWkhhmz_default/index.html?videoId=6374586326112) Learn how customers use VCF Edge with Argo CD for desired state app deployment across thousands of edge sites. ## Explore VMware Cloud Foundation Edge ![VMware cross cloud services](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/bltc38223b11a582a0e/6a43e4fc06d6a177e83ce811/vmware-cross-cloud-services-feature.png) VMware Cloud Foundation Edge is an optimized configuration of VMware Cloud Foundation, specifically designed for edge use cases. It provides a turnkey private cloud platform that integrates leading infrastructure products into a single solution and provides you the flexibility to choose and deploy either full-stack or individual components depending on your business needs. - [GET THE DETAILS](https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2024/06/25/vmware-cloud-foundation-edge-launch/) ## Resources - [VCF Technical Documentation](https://techdocs.broadcom.com/us/en/vmware-cis/vcf/vcf-9-0-and-later/9-0.html) - [Learning@Broadcom](https://www.broadcom.com/support/education/vmware) - [VCF Hands-on Labs](https://labs.hol.vmware.com/HOL/catalog?catalogs=Hands-on%20Labs&search=foundation&products=VMware%20Cloud%20Foundation%20%28VCF%29)) - [Modernize Edge Infrastructure with VMware Cloud Foundation Edge](https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2024/06/25/vmware-cloud-foundation-edge-launch/) - [Single-Node vSphere Supervisor in VCF Edge](https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2025/07/14/modernizing-your-edge-with-single-node-vsphere-supervisor-in-vmware-cloud-foundation-9-0/) ## Ready to Get Started? Whether you’re ready to start your journey with the Private Cloud Modernization Program or need the help of VMware Pro Cloud Services, select the path that best suits you. - [LET US KNOW YOUR INTEREST](https://go-vmware.broadcom.com/private-cloud-modernization-program) - [VISIT PRO CLOUD SERVICES](https://www.vmware.com/resources/professional-services) [Modern Infrastructure](https://players.brightcove.net/6415665063001/83iWkhhmz_default/index.html?videoId=6373790630112) — 2:34, published 2025-06-17 ## Also of Interest - [VMware Cloud Foundation Edge](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vmware-cloud-foundation-edge) - [What is Edge Cloud?](https://www.vmware.com/topics/edge-cloud) - [What is Edge Computing?](https://www.vmware.com/topics/edge-computing)