--- title: Software-Defined Load Balancing url: https://www.vmware.com/solutions/cloud-infrastructure/load-balancing description: Ensure that applications deployed across on-prem and clouds are available and secure with software-defined load balancing. --- # Software-Defined Load Balancing Ensure secure and resilient application delivery with plug-and-play, software-defined load balancing on VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). [READ DATASHEET](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmw-avi-load-balancer.pdf) ## Plug and Play Load Balancing for VCF Avi delivers load balancing at the speed of applications, offering plug-and-play, build-as-code and self-service experience on VCF. ### [Cloud-Like Load Balancing for VCF](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmware-cloud-foundation-better-together-with-vmware-avi-load-balancer) Rely on a single unified platform with automation and self-service that delivers application services including [load balancing](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/advanced-services/avi-load-balancer), [web application firewall](https://www.vmware.com/solutions/cloud-infrastructure/load-balancing/app-security), analytics and [container ingress](https://www.vmware.com/solutions/cloud-infrastructure/load-balancing/kubernetes-ingress). - [READ WHITEPAPER](https://www.vmware.com/docs/avi-load-balancer-for-vcf) ### [Troubleshoot Application Issues Faster](https://www.vmware.com/docs/transform-your-network-advanced-load-balancing-guide) Avi offers end-to-end app visibility and AI-driven insights leveraging private cloud resources, multi-environment scope, real-time data, and VCF context, turning complexity into a competitive advantage. ![Troubleshooting Banner](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/bltdf44440423671a0d/660d736e6f84430ce04ab68a/vmw-trouble-shooting-banner.jpg) ### [Modern Kubernetes Ingress Services](https://www.vmware.com/docs/avi-deliver-elastic-kubernetes-ingress-controller-and-services) Deliver production ready Kubernetes applications on VCF with consolidated ingress controller that supports Gateway API, load balancing and web application security. - [READ WHITEPAPER](https://www.vmware.com/docs/esg-kubernetes-ingress-with-avi) ### [Lower Operational Costs](https://go-vmware.broadcom.com/reg-idc-bus-value) Reduce operational complexity and empower network and DevOps teams with a single point of control at a fraction of the cost of traditional hardware load balancers. - [READ IDC REPORT](https://go-vmware.broadcom.com/reg-idc-bus-value) ![TCO Banner](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/blt6ffa1087c26725e0/660d73654b7ad40f9ea18c4e/vmw-tco-banner.jpg) ### Modern Load Balancing for VMware Cloud Foundation Avi integrates natively with VCF, offering a software-defined, elastic architecture that accelerates deployment, provides resiliency and offers deep real-time analytics legacy load balancers lack. ## Integrations with VMware Cloud Foundation Explore how VMware Avi Load Balancer supports and integrates with VMware Cloud Foundation components. ### [VMware Cloud Foundation](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vmware-cloud-foundation) Deploy a software-defined data center with a fully-integrated stack. ### [VMware vSphere](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vsphere) Enterprise workload engine for traditional and next-gen applications. ### [VMware NSX](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vcf-networking) Simplify self-service networking with Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs). ### [VMware Tanzu](https://tanzu.vmware.com/products) Include application delivery in cloud native orchestration. ## Advanced Load Balancing Use Cases Explore use cases that address a wide variety of load balancing scenarios including Private Cloud modernization, multi-site and disaster recovery for resiliency and containerized Agentic AI workloads. ### [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. ### [Web Application and API Protection](https://www.vmware.com/solutions/cloud-infrastructure/load-balancing/app-security) Protect web applications and achieve compliance with analytics-driven app security. ### [Get Kubernetes Apps Production Ready](https://www.vmware.com/solutions/cloud-infrastructure/load-balancing/kubernetes-ingress) Implement an integrated solution for load balancing and web app security. ![Ensono Logo](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/bltb30e34a6e353024e/6818cf482ac67c25ad668b45/ensono_data-center-outsourcing-and-hybrid-infrastructure-managed-services-worldwide_1680288722291.jpg) The software-defined nature of VMware Avi Load Balancer allowed us to implement 10GbE with load balancing capabilities in a single day. -Nigel Wright, Senior Director of Infrastructure Architecture - [WATCH VIDEO](https://www.vmware.com/video/6372370347112) ![Taishin Bank Logo](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/blte80dd3efdcbf558b/69c2b8e8d4ca0e390fb004ef/taishin-bank-logo-336x144.jpg) VMware Avi Load Balancer greatly simplifies network configuration when moving workloads to the cloud, allowing us to define and manage both north-south and east-west traffic easily. -Steve Sun, CIO - [READ CASE STUDY](https://www.vmware.com/docs/Taishin-Bank-Advances-App-Platform-and-Hybrid-Cloud-Architecture-with-VMware-Cloud-Foundation-Case-Study) ## Resources - [Avi Load Balancing 101 and Architecture](https://go-vmware.broadcom.com/avi-workshops) - [Schedule a Free Demo for App Delivery](https://go-vmware.broadcom.com/reg-demo-pricing-quote) - [Avi Datasheet](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmw-avi-load-balancer.pdf) ## Ready to Get Started? - [CONTACT SALES](https://go-vmware.broadcom.com/contact-us) [VMware Avi Load Balancer Overview](https://players.brightcove.net/6415665063001/83iWkhhmz_default/index.html?videoId=6348419997112) — published 2025-05-30 ## Also of Interest - [VMware Avi Load Balancer | Software-defined Load Balancer](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/advanced-services/avi-load-balancer) - [What is Software Load Balancing?](https://www.vmware.com/topics/software-load-balancing) - [What is Load Balancing?](https://www.vmware.com/topics/load-balancing)