VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer (Avi)
The Multi-Cloud Application Services Platform.
Overview
VMware NSX Advanced Load Balancer (formerly Avi Networks) is a software-defined ADC with a central control plane and a distributed data plane. This architecture allows it to deliver elastic, automated application services across on-premises data centers and any cloud. It provides load balancing, a web application firewall (WAF), and rich application analytics.
✨ Key Features
- Software-defined architecture
- Centralized control plane
- Elastic autoscaling of load balancers
- Real-time application analytics and insights
- Integrated Web Application Firewall (WAF)
- Global Server Load Balancing (GSLB)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Software-defined, elastic architecture is ideal for modern, dynamic environments
- Centralized management and rich analytics provide superior visibility and control
Unique Value: Provides an elastic, automated, and analytics-rich platform for application delivery across any cloud.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Elastic load balancing for applications in VMware and cloud environments
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple, static load balancing needs that don't require elasticity or multi-cloud capabilities
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more modern, flexible, and automated approach compared to traditional appliance-based ADCs, especially for multi-cloud and containerized environments.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Production, Business Critical tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: NA
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