Security News > 2020 > October > VMware NSX: A cheat sheet

Why does VMware NSX matter? NSX is currently the leading network virtualization platform; also, it offers an interesting micro-segmentation security use case.

When is VMware NSX available? NSX currently ships as version 6.3.2.How do I use VMware NSX? NSX comes in two major flavors: one for vSphere environments and one for non-vSphere environments.

Functions such as routing, load balancers, intrusion protection, and security exist as services within the hypervisor; as such, network admins configure and manage the virtual network from a single NSX control panel and API. As software, VMware can deploy NSX practically in any environment.

Due to the integration of NSX with vCenter, the NSX Firewall provides an unexpected side benefit VMware calls micro-segmentation, which is a spin on the idea of zero-trust security.

VMware has maintained two tracks for the VMware NSX platform: NSX for vSphere and NSX-T. NSX for vSphere focuses on vSphere environments and supports Open vSwitch and VMware's virtual distributed switch.

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https://www.techrepublic.com/article/vmware-nsx-the-smart-persons-guide/#ftag=RSS56d97e7