--- title: VMware vSphere Foundation url: https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vsphere-foundation description: Deploy a workload platform delivering enterprise-class hyperconverged infrastructure for today’s modern IT environment. --- # VMware vSphere Foundation Deploy a workload platform delivering enterprise-class hyperconverged infrastructure for today’s modern IT environment. ## [Read Launch Blog](https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2026/05/05/announcing-vmware-vsphere-foundation-9-1/) ### [Read Solution Brief](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vsphere-foundation-solution-brief) ## Enterprise Workload Platform ### Modernize Infrastructure Deliver a scalable infrastructure - optimized with built-in intelligence and unified management. ### Accelerate Innovation Build, run, and deploy modern applications with self-service Kubernetes and support for hardware accelerators. ### Secure and Resilient Ensure cyber-resilience and data privacy with built-in compliance and confident recovery capabilities. - [Read E-Book](https://www.vmware.com/docs/how-to-operate-smarter-faster-and-more-securely) ## vSphere Foundation Customer Benefits Transform your organization with an enterprise-class hyperconverged platform that unifies compute, storage, Kubernetes, and intelligent operations for running VMs and containers on a single platform. 77% Gain in operational efficiency 20% Reduction in issue resolution time 5x Reduction in relative downtime *Source: Results are for a composite organization based on interviewed customers. The Total Economic Impact™ Of VMware Cloud Foundation Operations, a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of VMware, published April 2024.* - [Read TCO Infographic](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmware-vsphere-foundation-tco-infographic) ## Unified, Secure Workload Platform for AI, Cloud Native and Traditional Apps ### Boost Operational Efficiency Simplify management and optimize infrastructure with intelligent operations. ### Accelerate Innovation Deliver Apps Faster with a platform built for Dev Ops and Cloud Native innovation. ### Elevate Security Built-in protection, resilience and compliance for every workload. ### Supercharge Workload Performance Unlock the scalability, speed, and efficiency modern applications demand with a platform designed for performance scale. - [View Infographic](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vsphere-foundation-infographic) - [Read Solution Brief](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vsphere-foundation-solution-brief) ## New vSphere Foundation Features ### Modernize Economics with NVMe Tiering Expand memory capacity up to four times while reducing server TCO by up to 40% and achieving superior database performance through zero-downtime host activation. ### Supercharge Performance with Typology Scheduling Achieve up to 68% performance gains on four-socket systems using chip-aware optimization that ensures predictable responsiveness for your most demanding mission-critical applications. ### Non Disruptive Security with Live Patching Enable zero-downtime security updates for 80% of patches on modern hardware to maintain a continuous security posture without host evacuations or planned disruption. ### Streamline IT with Proactive Insights Reduce administrative troubleshooting effort by 60% through automated analysis and guided remediation delivered natively within the console to minimize operations complexity and downtime. ### Efficient Kubernetes Operations Rapid Kubernetes cluster deployment and independent upgrades for access to latest Kubernetes features. ### Unified Automation and Integration Simplify setup and integration across vSphere Foundation with a Unified SDK and consistent APIs. - [READ DATASHEET](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmw-vsphere-foundation-datasheet) ## Solve Traditional and Next-Gen Application Challenges ### Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Get the enterprise-grade data center, cloud and edge infrastructure you need for advanced AI/ML services and workloads. ### Big Data and Modern Data Applications Simplify Big Data infrastructure management and minimize downtime with cost-effective, uniform failover protection. Easily prioritize and share data center resources for intelligent decision-making. ### High Performance Computing (HPC) Get insights faster with infrastructure on demand, centralized management and data governance, including control of sensitive data. The vSphere HPC option is custom-built to scale with HPC workloads. ## Components and Advanced Services Deliver intelligent operations management, purpose-built to enable higher performance, availability and efficiency from your infrastructure while providing comprehensive visibility and analytics in one place. ### [VMware vSphere](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vsphere) Enterprise workload engine for traditional and next-gen applications ### [VMware Cloud Foundation Operations](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vcf-operations) Streamline private cloud operations with proactive and intelligent management. ### [VMware vSAN](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vsan) Get enterprise-class hyperconverged storage software. ### [VMware Live Recovery Cloud](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/advanced-services/live-recovery-cloud) Integrated cyber and disaster recovery for VCF workloads to cloud-based isolated clean rooms. ### [VMware Avi Load Balancer](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/advanced-services/avi-load-balancer) Software-defined load balancing and security for VMware Cloud Foundation. ## Case Studies ![CID Case Study](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/blt5adcccb3e7e5f2e3/683db1613bb899e42ba3f794/cid-350x150.jpg) VMware technology is the best for building a private cloud. It is evolving and improving and is supporting our competitive advantage. The whole process of investigating, testing and adopting vSAN Express Storage Architecture has strengthened our relationship with Broadcom. — Rouven Lörch, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Founder, CID - [View Case Study](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmw-cid-case-study) ![Thal Case Study](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/blt93f4951513067e8b/6675543229196b30fc63e830/vmware-logo-thal.png) When we started looking out for a server management solution, we found that VMware vCenter was faster with unmatched performance. Noor us Samad, CIO - [View Case Study](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmware-thal-vmware-customer-case-study) ![Bharti Airtel Case Study](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/bltbbacf97e6e2d3b6c/660d566d1e8c4b67f51b3e04/logo-bharti-airtel-limited.png) Virtualization has allowed us to expose core services across our apps in a scalable manner … and completely redefine the user experience. Harmeen Mehta, Global CIO - [View Case Study](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmw-airtel-online) - [VIEW ALL CASE STUDIES](https://www.vmware.com/resources/customers) ![Telenor Case Study](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/bltc1c3386d9ab45923/667556e38a9fe8ace2c75047/vmware-logo-telenor.png) VMware vSphere with Tanzu allows us to ship code very, very quickly, which helps product innovation. We can also add in more environments based on our development pipeline, so it gives us a lot of flexibility. Hasan Ayaz, Head of Platform Engineering - [View Case Study](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmw-tmb-case-study) ## Resources & FAQs ### [FAQs](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmware-vsphere-foundation-faqs) View common questions and answers about vSphere Foundation. ### [Find a Partner](https://www.broadcom.com/how-to-buy/software-partners) Use the Broadcom [Partner Portal](https://partnerportal.broadcom.com/) to quickly find a VMware partner near you. ### [Blogs](https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/products/vsphere-foundation/) Read the latest announcements and news about VMware vSphere Foundation. ### [How To Maximize Efficiencies With VMware vSphere Foundation](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmw-top5-reasons-ebook-vvf) ### [How to Operate Smarter, Faster and More Securely](https://www.vmware.com/docs/how-to-operate-smarter-faster-and-more-securely) ### [VMware vSphere Foundation and VMware Cloud Foundation 9.1 Feature Comparison](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmware-vsphere-foundation-feature-comparison) - [SEE ALL RESOURCES](https://www.vmware.com/resources/resource-center?product[]=VMware%20vSphere%20Foundation) ## VMware vSphere Foundation Highlights ### VCF Weekly Webinar Series Join us for this webinar series covering VMware vSphere Foundation topics. - [VISIT PAGE](https://go-vmware.broadcom.com/VCFWebinars) ### Added Capacity VMware vSphere Foundation customers can now take advantage of expanded vSAN capacity entitlements! - [READ BLOG POST](https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/2025/04/17/vmware-vsphere-foundation-adds-vsan-capacity/) ### Private Cloud Study Report Dive into the latest Private Cloud trends and insights. - [READ REPORT](https://www.vmware.com/docs/private-cloud-outlook-2025) ### Ready to Get Started? - [Contact Sales](https://go-vmware.broadcom.com/contact-us) ## Also of Interest - [VMware vSphere](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vsphere) - [VMware vSphere Foundation](https://www.vmware.com/products/vsphere-foundation) - [VMware Cloud Foundation](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vmware-cloud-foundation)