In this chapter, we discussed the main principles of build in vSphere automation and some of its advanced features. From basic HA and resiliency topics, all the way to vSphere integrated resource shaping options are valid functions for the SDDC. By leveraging all these included functions in vSphere and by ensuring that your clusters are meeting HA and resiliency standards this will form a healthy and capable infrastructure layer for your SDDC.
The next chapter will highlight SDDC design considerations to take into account. It will discuss the tools required for the SDDC based on the requirements. Furthermore, it will help you to map business requirements to actual SDDC design elements and to form proper decisions which tools are required. It will touch all components required for an SDDC as well as components to enhance the SDDC possibilities. Also, it will guide you to basic design principles which include assumptions, risks as well as constraints you have to take into account.