VMware NSX Valuable Features

The most valuable features are: * N-VDS Geneve encapsulation L2/L3 * Less need for the VM to hit the TOR switch to communicate with VMs on the same ESXi host/segment (logical switch) * Micro-segmentation capabilities/tagging * NSX-T dashboard/compute usage across the configuration allows a quick view * The NSX-T configuration screens are fairly easy to navigate but they might need to simplify them a bit in future versions. * Very extensive detailed configuration items can be set in Uplink profiles to better map pNICs * Edge TEP and Host TEP tunnel config and troubleshooting is much more understandable and verifiable View full review »

* micro segmentation features * VDS * NSX Transport zone * vxlan encapsulation * edge services gateway * distributed logical router * esxi Vtep By utilizing NSX V solutions from VMware, customers have the tools needed to move their data regardless of the underlying physical network. They can do this in a way that enforces proper security policies and compliance regulations. Even with SDN solutions, customers must protect their business-critical data residing in their virtual infrastructure NSX V has less security features than NSX T just so you are aware View full review »

This is the most scalable product of its type. It is very good for automation and software-defined networking. View full review »

The most valuable features for us at this early stage are the interface and the integration with existing VMware solutions. The Active Directory network integration and load balancer are good features. View full review »

Its flexibility and integration with other VMware solutions are NSX's most valuable features. The microsegmentation feature is very useful. View full review »

The most valuable features are security and dynamic routing. View full review »

The most valuable feature is the ability to create, develop, and deploy servers in minutes to hours, rather than days. View full review »

Visibility, because on our environment, it's impossible mapping end to end, and we don't have any tools that provide this integration. View full review »