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How VMware NSX network virtualization could change networking -- or not
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Advanced networking in virtualization, brought to you by NSX
SearchSDN's Director of News and Features Shamus McGillicuddy outlines the NSX release and explains how the solution will integrate into top-of-rack switching and enable Layer 4-7 network services in virtual overlays. But he also discusses concerns about the lack of deeper integration between physical and virtual networks in NSX environments. Read Now
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Does NSX mean a shift for server admins into networking professionals?
During the VMware keynote where NSX was announced, VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger and Chief Networking Architect Martin Casado aimed their presentation at server and virtualization admins -- which begs the questions: Who, exactly, will be using NSX? And do network pros still matter? Read Now
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HP and VMware partner through NSX
HP will merge its SDN controller and integrate its own network management platform with VMware NSX in an effort to unify operations across virtual and physical networks. Read Now
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Industry heavyweights take to Twitter to discuss NSX
Networking pros took to Twitter to share their thoughts -- both positive and negative -- about the release of NSX. Read Now
Editor's note
VMware recently unveiled its network virtualization platform, NSX. The NSX platform combines the company's existing networking features with the network virtualization technology from the Nicira acquisition.
The NSX launch sparked plenty of excitement, but also led many to question the overlay and edge networking strategy. It also ignited debate on the role of network engineers in an overlay environment and the future of the longtime VMware-Cisco partnership.
Here we've gathered news, opinion and analysis about the VMware NSX platform and strategy.
1NSX opinions: What experts have to say
SDN experts had both praise and criticism for NSX. We asked SearchSDN bloggers to sound off on what NSX means to networking and SDN.
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Cisco could battle long-term effects of NSX
SDN expert Jason Edelman writes that NSX could give Cisco a run for its money in the data center but that will take a while. Read Now
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The introduction of NSX won't mean trouble for VCE
NSX could spark a battle in the data center network between VMware and Cisco, but that won't mean an end to VCE, the coalition of Cisco, VMware and EMC, writes SDN expert Greg Ferro. Read Now
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Silos sometimes work, but NSX will cause a turf war
The abuse of tools like NSX is what leads to silos within IT, writes SDN expert Teren Bryson. Read Now
2NSX's impact on network virtualization practices
SearchSDN's Shamus McGillicuddy breaks down NSX and explains the concern many have regarding a new software layer on top of the network, and how this will affect operations and visibility.