Meets our high security requirements, but comes with the matching high price tag
Rating: 9 out of 10
IncentivizedUse Cases and Deployment Scope
VMware NSX is being used in our high-security environments that require end to end encryption and micro-segmentation between endpoints. This was a challenge that I haven't seen another solution too besides rewriting applications which isn't always possible or reasonable. It's not widely used because of the steep price tag compared to some alternatives but has its place in the high-security environments we have deployed in several data centers.
Pros
- End to end encryption on the wire.
- Micro-segmentation.
- Integrates well with existing VMWare environment.
- Integrates well with our existing network.
Cons
- Our biggest challenge is gaining acceptance from network engineers who are used to working with other technologies.
Likelihood to Recommend
Our high-security environments require end to end encryption, but also tend to have larger budgets. Since beginning utilization of VMware NSX, we've been able to meet the unique requirements for our high-security clients, but it does have a large price tag that goes along with it. This isn't a particularly well-suited solution for environments with tighter budgets, but it definitely provides security where we need it and are willing to pay for this solution.
Vetted Review
2 years of experience