VMware NSX

What VMware NSX is

VMware NSX is paid web-based networking software with pricing available on request. It supports Kubernetes networking through a CNI plugin, network policies, egress control, multi-cluster networking, and policy segmentation. Supported platforms include VMware Kubernetes Service (VKS), Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift, VMware Tanzu, and VMware vSphere. NSX uses a hybrid deployment model and a hybrid control-plane model, and it provides a northbound API. Its listed protocol support includes GENEVE, VLAN, VXLAN, REST, HTTPS, IPFIX, Syslog, IPsec, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, IPv4, and IPv6. These details help teams assess its fit across their platforms, clusters, and policy requirements. The listed access platform is web, and the vendor is VMware. Buyers can request pricing from the vendor while considering the named platform support, policy features, deployment model, control-plane model, API, and protocols.

Who it suits

It suits teams managing Kubernetes or related VMware environments that need network policies, egress controls, or multi-cluster networking. It is also relevant to buyers evaluating hybrid deployment and control-plane models.

Getting started

1. Visit VMware’s website.
2. Access the web-based product.
3. Check that your platforms are among the supported options.
4. Contact VMware to request pricing.

Verdict

NSX lists a broad set of Kubernetes networking functions, supported platforms, and protocols. Buyers should confirm that its hybrid models and platform support match their environment and request pricing from VMware.