--- title: VMware Cloud Foundation Networking (NSX) url: https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vcf-networking description: Explore how VCF networking delivers high-performance connectivity, network services, and agile operations for workloads. --- # VMware Cloud Foundation Networking (NSX) VCF Networking delivers high-performance connectivity, network services, and agile operations for workloads in VMware Cloud Foundation. [Read Datasheet](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmware-nsx-datasheet) [TRY HANDS-ON LAB](https://labs.hol.vmware.com/HOL/catalog/lab/27667) ## Transform Networking in Private Cloud ### Deliver Consistent Workload Connectivity Leverage EVPN-based interoperability with the switch fabric to enable efficient, high-performance connectivity across virtual and physical workload domains. ### Speed Up Application Deployment Empower application teams with self-service access to network services. Deploy VPCs from vCenter or VCF Automation to cut application provisioning time from weeks to minutes. ### Streamline Operations and Compliance Achieve enhanced policy control, multi-tenant operations, and compliance through simpler segmentation based on VPCs and groups. ## VMware Cloud Foundation Networking (NSX) by the Numbers Leading organizations run NSX network virtualization for VMware Cloud Foundation to achieve productivity improvements, cost savings, and application resiliency. 54% Faster to scale network resources 70% Infrastructure and direct cost savings 58% Less unplanned outages *Numbers based on IDC’s analysis of the Business Value of NSX Networking in VMware Cloud Foundation* - [Get IDC White Paper](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmw-idc-whitepaper-business-value-of-vcf-networking) ## Product Demos - Flexible Workload Connectivity - Introduction to VPCs - [VPC Connectivity Policies](https://www.vmware.com/video/6393045716112) - Enhanced Network Services - EVPN-VXLAN Interoperability - Flexible External Connectivity - Infoblox IPAM Integration ### [Flexible Workload Connectivity](https://players.brightcove.net/6415665063001/83iWkhhmz_default/index.html?videoId=6393044253112) Flexible Workload Connectivity using VCF Networking (NSX) ### Introduction to VPCs Achieve native multi-tenancy using VPCs in VMware Cloud Foundation. ### VPC Connectivity Policies Simpler connectivity management and greater control using VPC Connectivity Policies. ### Enhanced Network Services Enhanced Network Services in Distributed and Centralized Network Connectivity Models. ### EVPN-VXLAN Interoperability Connect VCF workloads directly to a physical network in a distributed deployment model using an EVPN VXLAN external connection. ## Flexible External Connectivity Flexible external connectivity from VCF Transit Gateways to the physical network ## Infoblox IPAM Integration Native integration with Infoblox IP addressing and DNS management for VCF subnets ## VMware Cloud Foundation Networking (NSX) Enablers ### Scalable, Flexible Networking Decouple networking from hardware to support any environment. Easily grow and adapt to evolving business and application needs. ### Cloud-Like Experience for Application Teams Speed up workload provisioning with simple one-time network configuration and self-service connectivity and network services enabled through VPCs. ### Interoperability with Switch Fabrics Achieve consistent, end-to-end network architecture and operating model across all workloads with [EVPN-VXLAN](https://www.vmware.com/topics/evpn-vxlan)-based interoperability between VCF Networking and the switch fabric. ### Multi-Tenant Cloud Operations Scale, optimize, and manage connectivity and network services in VCF workload domains from a single platform to operationalize compute, storage, and networking. ### High Performance Connectivity Simplify architecture and enable faster connectivity for VCF workloads using direct connectivity between ESX hosts and the switch fabric, and Enhanced Data Path (EDP). ### Advanced Security and Compliance Protect your environment with microsegmentation and encryption. Manage security, operations, and compliance from a single pane of glass. - [See DataSheet](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmware-nsx-datasheet) - [See Reference Architecture](https://communities.vmware.com/t5/VMware-NSX-Documents/VMware-NSX-T-Reference-Design/ta-p/2778093) ### VMware Cloud Foundation A full-stack, private cloud solution that enables you to accelerate developer productivity, embracing cloud native and AI technologies to deliver apps and services faster to market. - [LEARN ABOUT VMWARE CLOUD FOUNDATION](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vmware-cloud-foundation) ## Address Critical Use Cases - Enable Self-service - Container Networking - Automation ### Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Enable secure, self-service networking environment with resource quotas, policy enforcement, multi-tenant operations and accelerated network provisioning. - [MORE ON VPCs](https://www.vmware.com/topics/vpc) ### Networking for Application Modernization Provide full-stack networking and security for your containerized apps and microservices, just like your VMs. Leverage native container networking, micro-segmentation, and observability for Kubernetes. - [MORE ON MODERN APPS](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/antrea-container-networking) ### Networking with Complete Cloud Automation Accelerate app delivery with blueprints to automate the provisioning and management of networking and security services – consistent across all sites and clouds. Also deliver infrastructure as code. - [MORE ON AUTOMATION](https://www.vmware.com/solutions/cloud-infrastructure/network-operations-automation) ## Case Studies ![Airtel Logo](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/bltbbacf97e6e2d3b6c/683d6f1ebac1ae29803ccb89/airtel-transparent-logo.png) By moving to an automated and more secure VMware Virtual Cloud Network built on NSX, we have improved our agility by orders of magnitude, redefined our developer experience, and made security an intrinsic part of our infrastructure. — Manish Singh, Business Development Manager ![British Heart Foundation Logo](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/bltf5db072e9dcaf447/683d6f28f809c123ae3e0e55/british-heart-foundation-transparent-logo.png) Using VMware NSX and VMware vSAN has given us the ability to deploy a truly scalable private cloud. VMware NSX has been the enabler of our move to hybrid cloud and a truly multi-cloud approach. — Sanjay Khilnani, Technical Infrastructure Manager ![T-Systems Logo](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/blte75fc35cf264547f/683d6f31aa31f78ff91b0e41/t-systems-transparent-logo.png) With NSX and vCloud Director, the time to migrate customer workloads is dramatically reduced because customers don’t need to change their network technology or IP address. — Thomas Götz, Product Manager - [See All Stories](https://www.vmware.com/resources/customers) ### Read Customer Reviews - [G2 REVIEWS](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-nsx/reviews) - [GARTNER PEER REVIEWS](https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/data-center-and-cloud-networking/vendor/broadcom-vmware/product/vmware-nsx) ## Resources ![Blog Icon](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/bltf5bd66dbe15d632d/66a9c54f971644c5a09d1b08/icon-blog-post.png) ### [VMware Cloud Foundation Blogs](https://blogs.vmware.com/cloud-foundation/) Read up on the latest topics. ![Networking Icon](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/blt426d105f8ba26956/66a9c568a4a65773371df02b/icon-Networking.png) ### [Partners](https://www.broadcom.com/how-to-buy/partner-distributor-lookup) Use Partner Locator to quickly find a VMware partner near you. ![Developer Icon](https://www.vmware.com/media/blt8c9a8aaca0ffd4ac/bltac4d0703114d5435/684a5f853d9176337d229146/vmw-icon-blue-test-developer.png) ### [Developer Portal](https://developer.broadcom.com) Access the portal for APIs, code samples, PowerCLI, SDKs, tools, workshops and training. ### [Securing VMware NSX 4.X](https://www.vmware.com/docs/securing-vmware-nsx) ### VPC Connectivity Policies [SEE ALL RESOURCES](https://www.vmware.com/resources/resource-center?product[]=VMware%20NSX) ## FAQs ### What is VMware Cloud Foundation Networking (NSX)? VMware Cloud Foundation Networking (NSX) offers the simplest, most comprehensive set of network services that networking teams and VCF cloud admins need for successfully managing connectivity and services for VCF workloads. This includes a simplified connectivity model using VPCs, self-service, public cloud-like agility, support for high performance networking, and interoperability with existing switch fabric solutions. ### Is VMware NSX a standalone product or part of VMware Cloud Foundation? VMware NSX is a core component of VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). It’s not sold as a standalone SKU. For more information, see the [datasheet](https://www.vmware.com/docs/vmware-nsx-datasheet) or [download a free trial](https://www.vmware.com/go/try-nsx-t-en). ### How do I purchase the VMware firewall and VMware Advanced Load balancer? VMware Firewall is available as an add-on to the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) SKU. The VMware Advanced Load Balancer can be purchased as a standalone SKU or added as an add-on to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) SKUs. For more information, see the webpages for [VMware Firewall](https://www.vmware.com/products/security/vdefend-distributed-firewall) and [VMware Advanced Load balancer](https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/advanced-services/avi-load-balancer). ### What do customers use VCF Networking for? Customers use VCF Networking for a variety of use cases, including: - Scalable private cloud networking - Datacenter expansion and consolidation - Network automation - High-Performance connectivity for VCF workloads - Networking for VMs and containers ### How does VMware NSX support the Cloud Operating Model? NSX enables cloud-like operations by providing on-demand, API-driven network provisioning, integrated automation, and security. Through native integration with vCenter and VCF, application teams can deploy secure Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) in minutes, without waiting on manual tickets. ## Ready to Get Started? - [CONTACT SALES](https://go-vmware.broadcom.com/contact-us) [VCF 9 NSX](https://players.brightcove.net/6415665063001/83iWkhhmz_default/index.html?videoId=6374219494112) — 2:19, published 2025-06-17 ## Also of Interest - [What is Microsegmentation?](https://www.vmware.com/topics/microsegmentation) - [Network Operations and Automation](https://www.vmware.com/solutions/cloud-infrastructure/network-operations-automation) - [What is Network Virtualization?](https://www.vmware.com/topics/network-virtualization)