VMware
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Overview
VMware is a software company specializing in virtualization and cloud computing technologies. Its products and services provide a platform for virtualizing IT infrastructure, from the data center to the cloud to the edge. Key offerings include server virtualization (vSphere), network virtualization (NSX), and storage virtualization (vSAN), which form the basis of the VMware Cloud Foundation.
✨ Key Features
- vSphere (Server Virtualization)
- NSX (Network and Security Virtualization)
- vSAN (Hyper-Converged Infrastructure)
- VMware Cloud Foundation (Hybrid Cloud Platform)
- Tanzu (Modern Application Platform)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Mature and feature-rich virtualization platform
- Strong enterprise adoption and trust
- Consistent infrastructure and operations across private and public clouds
Unique Value: Provides a consistent and proven platform to run, manage, connect, and protect all applications across any cloud.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Consolidating server hardware in enterprise data centers through virtualization
- Building and managing private and hybrid clouds
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small-scale cloud-native development where lightweight container solutions are preferred
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more robust and enterprise-ready virtualization and hybrid cloud platform compared to many competitors.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Production, Premier tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 60-day free trial
Free tier: Free ESXi hypervisor with limited features.
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