VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer
Multi-Cloud Application Services.
Overview
VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer (formerly Avi Networks) is a software-defined application delivery platform that provides load balancing, web application firewall (WAF), and container ingress services for applications across data centers and clouds. It features a central control plane and a distributed data plane, which allows for elastic scaling and centralized management. It is designed for modern, multi-cloud environments.
✨ Key Features
- Software-defined load balancing
- Intelligent Web Application Firewall (iWAF)
- Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB)
- Container Ingress Services for Kubernetes
- Real-time application analytics
- Centralized management and control
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Software-defined, elastic architecture
- Centralized control plane for multi-cloud management
- Rich application analytics
Unique Value: Deliver elastic, multi-cloud application services with centralized management and deep analytics.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Elastic load balancing for applications in multi-cloud environments
- Enterprise-grade ingress for Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters
- Centralized management of application services across multiple sites
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple, single-site deployments where a traditional load balancer might be sufficient.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more modern, software-defined approach to application delivery compared to traditional, appliance-based ADCs.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Production, Business Critical tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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