[ VMware ... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-cloud-foundation-vcf/reviews) [ VMware ... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-cloud-foundation-vcf/reviews) # VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Features ##### ## Administration (4) Administration Console Provides Administration tools/console that are easy to use and learn for routine maintenance tasks Task Management The ability to assign various tasks to employees and track their status. Dashboards and Visualizations Presents information and analytics in a digestible, intuitive, and visually appealing way. Access Control Allows administrators to set user access privileges to permit approved parties to access sensitive data. Show More ##### ## Automation (4) Test Automation Runs pre-scripted tests without requiring manual work. Intelligent Automation Automates statistical analysis of data and identifies trends and opportunities to improve efficiency and recovery Release Automation Automates releases of the application for access on desktop, web, or or mobile devices. Automated Provisioning Automates IT systems provisioning to speed up infrastructure availability. Show More ##### ## IT Management (3) Workflow Management Creates new or streamlines existing workflows to increase efficiency and user experience. Infrastructure Management Gives administrators control over hardware and software resource allocation IT Discovery Unveils infrastructure and applications in use to help manage complex IT systems Show More ##### ## Core Functions (3) Server Virtualization Virtualize server resources into one or more isolated virtual environments. Storage Virtualization Virtualize and distribute storage capabilties through abstraction. Network Virtualization Virtualize network administration and monitoring for other virtualized resources. Show More ##### ## General Functionality (4) Dynamic Scaling Scale resources automatically, adjusting for usage demands. High Availability Maintain high performance and uptime for all users. Data Security Offer security options for data and infrastructure access, e.g. encryption, key management, and MFA. Backup and Recovery Offer backup and recovery capabilties for virtualized resources. Show More ##### ## Configuration (2) Appliance Independence Hyperconverged infrastructure solution is appliance independent and functions on a variety of compatible hardware. Hardware Integration Integrate with other data center storage and server hardware, as well as software infrastructure. Show More ##### ## Infrastructure Provision (8) Public Cloud Provides public cloud capabilities. Private Cloud Provides private cloud capabilities. Hybrid Cloud Provides hybrid cloud capabilities. Bare Metal Provides bare metal servers. High-Performance Computing (HPC) Provides high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities. Virtual Machines (VMs) Provides virtual machines (VMs). Edge Computing Provides edge computing capabilities. Virtual Networks Provides virtual networking capabilities. Show More ##### ## Management (3) Pay by Usage Services are offered under a pay-as-you-go or utilization-based purchase model. Usage Tracking Track a business' IaaS usage statistics through dashboards, metrics, and reporting. Performance Tracking Track a business' IaaS performance statistics through dashboards, metrics, and reporting. Show More ##### ## Functionality (5) Resource Auto-Scaling Scales infrastructure resources automatically to meet capacity or computational demands OS Integration Runs smoothly with a variety operating systems (Windows, Linux, etc.). Resource Saving Optimizes CPU and storage resource efficiently. Performance Management Monitors virtual workload and physical hardware performance at a glance. Security Meets data protection and compliance standards. Show More ##### ## Performance (3) Scalability Allocates host resource to create additional instances quickly. Portability Provides efficient server and storage migration between hosts. Data Recovery Creates recovery data in other hosts automatically. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions (3) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Server Virtualization (6) Autonomous Task Execution Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input Multi-step Planning Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Adaptive Learning Improves performance based on feedback and experience Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Decision Making Makes informed choices based on available data and objectives Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Red Hat OpenShift](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_2ec0fb3d6001279948ececb9e055314c/red-hat-red-hat-openshift.jpg "Red Hat OpenShift") Red Hat OpenShift 4.5/5 (289) ](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-red-hat-openshift/reviews) [ ![Google Compute Engine](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/112ea87cf5f7fb4aea8f042c6bdd3bdd/google-compute-engine.svg "Google Compute Engine") Google Compute Engine 4.5/5 (875) ](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) [ ![Amazon EC2](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1528476475/amazon-ec2.svg "Amazon EC2") Amazon EC2 4.6/5 (1,139) ](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-cloud-foundation-vcf/competitors/alternatives) VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_2ec0fb3d6001279948ececb9e055314c/red-hat-red-hat-openshift.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Red Hat OpenShift 4.5/5 (304) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/red-hat-red-hat-openshift-vs-vmware-cloud-foundation-vcf) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_3df5d7f342e4f6c07b4a355fc9dbd923/broadcom-cloud-foundry.png "Product Avatar Image") Cloud Foundry 4/5 (18) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/broadcom-cloud-foundry-vs-vmware-cloud-foundation-vcf) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_4b0b5b4f6083eb26e4700ed8e6c93999/morpheus-data.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Morpheus 4.7/5 (14) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/morpheus-data-vs-vmware-cloud-foundation-vcf) ##### Categories on G2 [ Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) ](https://www.g2.com/categories/infrastructure-as-a-service-iaas)[ Server Virtualization ](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization)[ Cloud Infrastructure Automation ](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-infrastructure-automation) [ Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions ](https://www.g2.com/categories/hyperconverged-infrastructure-hci-solutions) Show More ##### Explore More [ Automating HR with Robotic Process as a Service ](https://www.g2.com/articles/automating-hr-with-robotic-process-as-a-service)[ What's the best user research software for tech startups ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-best-user-research-software-for-tech-startups)[ Which solution supports multi-site and multi-language content delivery? ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-solution-supports-multi-site-and-multi-language-content-delivery) [ Which PDF editor offers the most advanced editing features? ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-pdf-editor-offers-the-most-advanced-editing-features)[ Best user-friendly password manager software for desktops ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/best-user-friendly-password-manager-software-for-desktops)[ Pros and Cons Details ](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-cloud-foundation-vcf/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons) Show More [ Automating HR with Robotic Process as a Service ](https://www.g2.com/articles/automating-hr-with-robotic-process-as-a-service)[ What's the best user research software for tech startups ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-s-the-best-user-research-software-for-tech-startups)[ Which solution supports multi-site and multi-language content delivery? ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-solution-supports-multi-site-and-multi-language-content-delivery) [ Which PDF editor offers the most advanced editing features? ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-pdf-editor-offers-the-most-advanced-editing-features)[ Best user-friendly password manager software for desktops ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/best-user-friendly-password-manager-software-for-desktops)[ Pros and Cons Details ](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-cloud-foundation-vcf/reviews?qs=pros-and-cons)