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VMware Cloud on AWS Blueprint

By : Oleg Ulyanov, Michael Schwartzman, Harsha Sanku
Book Image

VMware Cloud on AWS Blueprint

By: Oleg Ulyanov, Michael Schwartzman, Harsha Sanku

Overview of this book

If you’re looking to effortlessly transition from on-premises VMware vSphere environments or capital expenditure (CAPEX) to an agile operational expenditure (OPEX) model, trust the VMware Cloud (VMC) on AWS platform for swift re-platforming of legacy applications into cloud-native framework. This comprehensive guide addresses hybrid cloud challenges, offering detailed solutions within the VMware Cloud on AWS ecosystem. Covering the foundational architecture, software-defined data center (SDDC) components of VMware Cloud on AWS, network and security configurations, and AWS service integrations, this book lays the foundation for you to advance to vCenter management, vSAN storage policies, NSX architecture, compute policies, SDDC console management, and the EDRS mechanism for cluster scaling. You’ll also explore integrated services such as VMware HCX for migration, VMware Aria suite, Tanzu Managed Kubernetes, and disaster recovery. Further, the book takes you through VMware Cloud APIs and guides you in managing workloads with VMware Cloud on AWS Outposts. With the help of practical insights, configuration tips, and best practices, you’ll unlock the full potential of VMC on AWS. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped to successfully architect and manage VMware Cloud on AWS SDDCs, handling day-to-day operations expertly.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
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Part 1:VMware Cloud on AWS Foundations and VMware HCX as a Migration Tool
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Part 2: Configuration, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting on VMware Cloud on AWS
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Part 3: Leveraging Design Considerations and Best Practices

Direct Connect

The VMware NSX version available with VMware Cloud on AWS has a number of features that were specifically developed for the service and are not available on any other NSX deployment. One of the most important is the ability to attach a DX Virtual Interface (VIF) directly from the NSX web interface.

While a thoughtful discussion about different DX design and deployment configurations is outside of the scope of this book, we still would like to mention a few important things to consider when using DX connectivity with a VMware Cloud on AWS SDDC:

  • Both public and private VIFs are supported. However, only a private VIF can be used for hybrid cloud connectivity
  • Attachment to a DX gateway through Transit Connect is supported
  • You can use AWS-provided DX connectivity or opt for a cloud connectivity provider
  • DX information is located on the Networking tab in the Direct Connect menu item:
Figure 6.46 – Direct Connect configuration

Figure 6.46 – Direct Connect...