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IBM Networking Services for Software Defined Networks vs. VMware NSX

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    IBM Networking Services for Software Defined Networks

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AIBM Networking Services for Software-defined Networks (SDN) transforms hardware and device-centric network to a virtual, software-defined network for improved agility, security and cost efficiency.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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    IBM Networking Services for Software Defined NetworksVMware NSX
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    Free/Freemium Version
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    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Cisco ACI
    Score8.5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    IBM Networking Services for Software Defined NetworksVMware NSX
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    8.5
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    User Testimonials
    IBM Networking Services for Software Defined NetworksVMware NSX
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    IBM
    As service providers in Information technology, IBM Networking Services for Software Defined Networks has been of priceless value in management of virtual networks. It is crucial to improve our flexibility in administration of networks regardless of the usage bandwidth whether around the company or on our clients' networks. If you are looking to improve agility and configuration of your networks, then IBM would be the best SDN for that.
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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
    IBM
    • Network evaluation
    • Network performance
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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
    IBM
    • It should have a standard API for inter plane connections.
    • Centralized controller is ineffective.
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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
    IBM
    IBM is a company that has a lot of experience in networking services, in addition to having a better integration with other products of the same brand, for this reason we use IBM Networking Services
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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
    IBM
    • Loosening from the hardware constraints in network provisioning.
    • We are top performing in Network modernization.
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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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