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Azure Virtual Network vs. VMware NSX

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Azure Virtual Network

    Score9.6 out of 10
    N/AMicrosoft's Azure Virtual Network allows the user to gain granular control over network traffic, build a hybrid infrastructure, and create secure, isolated network topographies to run virtual machines and applications.N/A

    VMware NSX

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AVMware NSX is network virtualization technology. VMware NSX is no longer sold as a standalone product and is now available as a part of VMware Cloud Foundation.N/A
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    Azure Virtual NetworkVMware NSX
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Azure Virtual NetworkVMware NSX
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    Azure Virtual NetworkVMware NSX
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.0
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    User Testimonials
    Azure Virtual NetworkVMware NSX
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Microsoft
    For SAAS it's not required but for most of IAAS and PAAS components Virtual network are required the deployment of storage account doesn't require virtual network .
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    VMware by Broadcom
    With proper design, VMware NSX can and should be deployed to virtually any VMware virtualization environment, but the deployment should be tailored to the needs of that environment. There isn't really a one size fits all deployment design for all environments. That versatility is what provides its greatest strength to a business.
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    Pros
    Microsoft
    • Allows connectivity within Vnet
    • Secure Communication can be established
    • Security Rules can be enforced
    • Routing Can be Established
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    VMware by Broadcom
    • End to end encryption on the wire.
    • Micro-segmentation.
    • Integrates well with existing VMWare environment.
    • Integrates well with our existing network.
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    Cons
    Microsoft
    • Integration of Express Routes needs to be simplified
    • Endpoints Security has to be available in Vnet itself
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    VMware by Broadcom
    • Interoperability in multi-vendor environments
    • Advanced networking and packet acceleration options can be improved
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    Alternatives Considered
    Microsoft
    During Initial Phase itself on cloud Journey Azure Services was opted for there was no comparison done
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    VMware by Broadcom
    We use both Cisco ACI and VMware NSX, and while they have different strengths and capabilities, I would recommend VMware NSX, as it can be used in all VMware environments, without costly physical infrastructure changes. Cisco ACI provides some of the same capabilities, but not all. It's focus relies on physical networking changes.
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    Return on Investment
    Microsoft
    • Deployment of Gateway needs to be faster as it takes a lot of time which is negative
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    VMware by Broadcom
    • Ability to move workloads more easily with the ability to stretch/move networks across multiple physical locations.
    • The added flexibility allows you to expedite tech refreshes since you're no longer constrained by the hardware.
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