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Why VCF!

VMware Cloud Foundation is an integrated software platform that combines various VMware virtualization products and cloud management tools, offering a more automated and scalable solution compared to traditional VMware SDDC. Key features include simplified deployment, enhanced scalability, built-in security, and potential cost reductions in storage and networking. Post-Broadcom acquisition, VCF pricing has shifted to a simplified subscription model with clearer options for customers.

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Why VCF!

VMware Cloud Foundation is an integrated software platform that combines various VMware virtualization products and cloud management tools, offering a more automated and scalable solution compared to traditional VMware SDDC. Key features include simplified deployment, enhanced scalability, built-in security, and potential cost reductions in storage and networking. Post-Broadcom acquisition, VCF pricing has shifted to a simplified subscription model with clearer options for customers.

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VMware Cloud Foundation

VMware Cloud Foundation is an integrated software platform that combines VMware’s compute, storage, and
network virtualization products (vSphere, vSAN, and NSX) along with VMware vRealize Suite for cloud
management. It provides a complete set of software-defined services for compute, storage, networking,
security, and cloud management, and it’s designed to support both traditional and containerized applications.
Comparison
Traditional VMware SDDC: Traditional VMware SDDC is built using individual components such as
VMware vSphere for compute virtualization, vSAN for storage virtualization, NSX for network virtualization, and
vRealize Suite for cloud management. These components can be integrated to create a software-defined data center, but
typically require more manual setup and integration.
VMware Cloud Foundation offers a more integrated, automated, and scalable solution compared to the
traditional VMware SDDC, which provides more flexibility and customization options. The choice between the two
depends on the specific needs and priorities of the organization, such as the level of desired automation, scalability, and
integration capabilities.

Feature VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Traditional VMware SDDC


Deployment Automated Manual
Management Simplified, Automated Manual
Features Pre-integrated and Validated Separate Purchases, Integration Required
Scalability Rapid, Policy-based Manual Scaling
Security/Isolation Multi-tenant Isolation Configuration Required
Cost (Initial) Higher Lower
Cost (Operational) Potentially Lower Potentially Higher
Deployment Options On-premises, Hybrid, Public Cloud Primarily On-premises
Key Features
Key Features Traditional VMware SDDC VCF
Deployment & Management Complex modular & manual Unified integrated & automated.
configuration and time consuming.

Scalability Slower provisioning of individual Ease to scale and rapid provisioning


components level. w/HCI converged experience.

Consistency May inconsistence w/integration of Consistent Infrastructure and


various components. Less flexible to Operations.
change design.
Speed Slower due to manual integration and Accelerate time to market w/faster
configuration. deployment.

Security Security in-place w/manual Built-in security w/micro


configuration & integration. segmentation.

Cost & Efficiency May increase cost due to manual Lower TCO w/automated operation
management & operation and reduce license complexity.
Summary of Benefits:
Benefits
 Server Consolidation Ratio: 20:1, reducing physical hardware requirements.
 Storage Cost Reduction: Up to 50%, lowering capital expenditures on storage.
 Networking Cost Reduction: Up to 60%, cutting down on networking hardware and operational costs.
 Operational Efficiency: Up to 40% more efficient, enabling faster IT service delivery and management.
 Time Savings: Up to 80% in setup and lifecycle management, freeing up resources for other critical tasks.
Pre & Post Broadcom key change
VCF Pricing: Before vs. After Broadcom Acquisition
Pre-Broadcom (Estimated):
•Complex Model: VCF pricing likely involved a combination of:
• Per-core licensing (cost based on CPU cores)
• Per-socket licensing (cost based on physical CPU sockets)
• Subscription model (might have existed for specific configurations)
•High Cost: VCF could be expensive, especially for large deployments.
Benefits: Potential savings through reduced management and improved efficiency
might justify the cost.

Post-Broadcom (Current):
•Simplified Model: Broadcom offers subscriptions with clear bundles:
• VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF): Includes all VCF components (flagship
option).
• VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF): Targets smaller deployments with
vSphere and basic management tools.
•Add-on Services: Provide additional features like storage, security, and disaster
recovery (on top of VCF or VVF).
Clearer Options: Subscription model with defined bundles makes it easier to

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