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F5 Distributed Cloud DNS Load Balancer vs. VMware NSX

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    F5 Distributed Cloud DNS Load Balancer

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AF5’s cloud-based, intelligent DNS with global server load balancing (GSLB) directs application traffic across environments globally, performs health checks, and automates responses to activities and events to maintain high performance among apps.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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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    F5 Distributed Cloud DNS Load BalancerVMware NSX
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
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    Usability
    8.3
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    User Testimonials
    F5 Distributed Cloud DNS Load BalancerVMware NSX
    Likelihood to Recommend
    F5
    For small scall env and lower bandwidth apps. Require more on high workloads and additional bandwidth of sustainability. Virtual appliance are most flexible for environment who requires on-prem solutions. Look for flexible subscription and continuous support on various enhancements
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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
    F5
    • Routing
    • Availability
    • Robust
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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
    F5
    • Virtualization
    • Flexible subscriptions
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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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    Usability
    F5
    I gave F5 Distributed Cloud DNS Load Balancer this usability rating because I think F5 Distributed Cloud DNS Load Balancer Review is intuitively designed.
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    Alternatives Considered
    F5
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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
    F5
    • The impact F5 Distributed Cloud DNS Load Balancer has on our organization's overall business objectives is that F5 Distributed Cloud DNS Load Balancer is an Instrumental part of our cloud architecture
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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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