Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking is a software-defined networking solution designed to simplify the creation, isolation, and management of virtual networks across private data centers and public cloud environments. By abstracting network operations from physical infrastructure, it enables organizations to deploy and manage complex, multi-site applications efficiently, without the constraints of traditional hardware-based networking. Key Features and Functionality: - Virtual Private Cloud (VPC Networking: Allows users to define virtual networks with complete control over IP address ranges, subnets, routing, and gateways, facilitating seamless connectivity across diverse environments. - Service Insertion and Access Control Lists (ACLs: Enables the creation and management of network access policies, enhancing security by integrating advanced security functions from Nutanix partners into the VPC environment. - Automated VPC Connectivity: Simplifies the connection of VPCs across local, disaster recovery, and public cloud-based Nutanix deployments, ensuring consistent network configurations and connectivity. - NAT and VPN Services: Provides Network Address Translation (NAT and Virtual Private Network (VPN services to link Nutanix VPCs with other private and virtual public cloud networks, facilitating secure and efficient data flow. Primary Value and User Benefits: Nutanix Flow Virtual Networking addresses the complexities associated with traditional network management by offering a software-defined approach that enhances agility, scalability, and security. It empowers application owners and cloud administrators to deploy and manage applications without dependency on physical network configurations, reducing deployment times and operational overhead. By providing features like automated disaster recovery failover, multi-tenant segmentation, and self-service network provisioning, it ensures that organizations can meet business recovery objectives, maintain secure and isolated tenant networks, and enable developers to configure networks without burdening operators. This comprehensive solution ultimately streamlines network operations, enhances security, and supports the dynamic needs of modern hybrid multicloud environments.