VMware Cloud Foundation Operations
VMware Cloud Foundation Operations is web-based software for managing cloud infrastructure through a self-hosted deployment.
What VMware Cloud Foundation Operations is
VMware Cloud Foundation Operations is web-based software for managing cloud infrastructure through a self-hosted deployment. It provides configuration management and supports VMware vSphere, Kubernetes, and Ubuntu OS images. Its traffic features cover both Layer 4 and Layer 7 routing, global traffic management, and TLS termination. The product is not offered as a managed service, so organizations deploy and operate it themselves. VMware lists the software as a paid product, with pricing available on request. The listed platform is web. VMware was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States. Teams can review whether its self-hosted approach suits their operating model and whether the named infrastructure platforms match their environment. The product website is available at https://www.vmware.com/products/cloud-infrastructure/vcf-operations.
Good
- Supports VMware vSphere, Kubernetes, and Ubuntu images
- Provides configuration management
- Includes Layer 4 and Layer 7 routing
- Offers global traffic management and TLS termination
Watch out
- Self-hosted deployment requires organizational operation
- Not available as a managed service
- Pricing is available only on request
Who it suits
It suits organizations managing VMware vSphere, Kubernetes, or Ubuntu OS images that need configuration management and traffic controls. It is intended for teams able to use a self-hosted deployment rather than a managed service.
Verdict
VMware Cloud Foundation Operations combines configuration management with routing and traffic-management features across the listed infrastructure platforms. Its self-hosted, paid model and request-based pricing are key factors to review before choosing it.
The facts
Each one read from VMware Cloud Foundation Operations's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Founded
- 1998checked 4 Oct 2001
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, California, United Stateschecked 4 Oct 2001
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