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VMware NSX networking: What you need to know before investing
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Software and hardware are needed with NSX
Thinking of committing to NSX? Read more about its software and hardware requirements before saying yes. Read Now
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Vendors announce physical switch integration with NSX
Cisco is the only major player that didn't opt to integrate its physical switches into VMware's NSX platform. Read Now
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NSX allows for microsegmentation
Network security benefits of NSX include microsegmentation, which makes every virtual machine an island. Read Now
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NSX 6.1 performance features: Five to know about
Expert Nirmal Sharma explains how virtual network environments gain optimization, management and security features with NSX 6.1. Read Now
Editor's note
VMware quickly positioned itself as a pioneer in the network virtualization space with the acquisition and integration of Nicira technology. But as the benefits of virtualization continue to make headlines, it's important to know just what is needed before deploying VMware network virtualization. In fact, experts warn that NSX could present issues unless there is appropriate integration with underlying physical devices.