VMware Cloud Foundation Operations

What VMware Cloud Foundation Operations is

VMware Cloud Foundation Operations is web-based software for managing infrastructure across VMware vSphere, Kubernetes, and Ubuntu OS images. It provides configuration management and traffic controls that include Layer 4 routing, Layer 7 routing, global traffic management, and TLS termination. The product uses a self-hosted deployment model rather than a managed service, so its operation sits with the organization deploying it. VMware lists it as a paid product, with pricing available on request. The listed platform is web, while its supported infrastructure spans the three named platform types. VMware was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States. Teams considering the product can weigh its self-hosted model against their own operating arrangements and assess whether its supported platforms and routing capabilities suit their infrastructure. Product information is available through VMware’s website; pricing requires an inquiry.

Who it suits

It suits teams managing infrastructure that includes VMware vSphere, Kubernetes, or Ubuntu OS images and that need configuration management and traffic controls. Organizations should be prepared to deploy and operate it themselves.

Getting started

1. Visit the VMware Cloud Foundation Operations website.
2. Review whether the supported platforms match your infrastructure.
3. Contact VMware to request pricing.
4. Plan for a self-hosted deployment.

Verdict

Choose VMware Cloud Foundation Operations if your infrastructure matches its supported platforms and you need configuration management with traffic controls. Look elsewhere if you need a managed service or need pricing upfront.