[ VMware NSX Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-nsx/reviews) [ VMware NSX Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-nsx/reviews) # VMware NSX Features ##### ## Configuration (3) Compliance Ensures that network configurations comply with regulatory standards and internal policies. Scheduling Schedule multiple configurations of a job. Maintenance Automates device configuration maintenance. Show More ##### ## Network (4) Scalability Supports the automation requirements of networks of varying sizes. Inventory Maintains an up-to-date inventory of network devices and their configurations. Infrastructure Automates the provisioning of network resources and services. Remote Access Access full features of the plaform from a mobile device. Show More ##### ## Logistics (3) Communication Eases cross-departmental communication. Scripting Allows creation of workflows using scripting languages. Workflows Offers drag and drop elements representing tasks and connections between them to create workflows Show More ##### ## Network Maintenance (3) Policy Optimization Identifies redundent processes and policies, automates changes to reduce unnecessary policy enforcement. Risk Analysis Identifies potential network security risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance impacts. Auditing Allows for deep examination into network-connected devices, policies, and protocols. Show More ##### ## Network Management (4) Network Mapping Provides visual displays network connections, services, and endpoints. Compliance Supports compliance with PII, GDPR, HIPPA, PCI, and other regulatory standards. Reporting Documents suspicious activity within a network and provide analysis of potential threats or vulnerabilities. Console Provides a centralized console for administration tasks and unified control. Show More ##### ## Network Monitoring (3) Network Monitoring Documents the actions from endpoints within a network. Alerts users of incidents and abnormal activities and documents the access point. Configuration Monitoring Monitors configuration rule sets and policy enforcement measures and document changes to maintain compliance. Change Management Tools to track and implement required network policy changes. 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 (8) 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. Network Automation Automate how physical and virtual devices are configured, handled, tested, deployed, and operated inside a network. Network Traffic Analyzer Record and analyze the traffic on network. User Provisioning Ensure that only certain users have access to a system. Network Analytics Analyze network data to identify trends and patterns. Resource Maintenance Infrom user of upgrades and repairs to network resources. Show More ##### ## Functionality (1) Resource Auto-Scaling Scales infrastructure resources automatically to meet capacity or computational demands Show More ##### ## Monitoring (3) Network Monitoring Monitor the performance of network resources, such as switches, routers, and servers. Network Discovery Automatically discover network assets. Network Asset Mapping Build map of network resources based on dependencies and connections. Show More ##### ## Support (3) Real-time alerting Notify user when network related error arise. Hybrid Infrastructure Support Supports cloud and LAN, including hybrid infrastructure API Integration Provide API and custom sensors for easy integration. Show More ##### ## Security - Network Automation (4) Change Management Manages and tracks any change made to network settings. Security Automation Automates threat dectection, incident response and integrates with security information and event management (SIEM) systems. User Authentication and Authorization Controls access to automation features based on user roles and permissions. Monitoring and Alerts Monitors network performance and triggers alerts for anomalies. Show More ##### ## Identity and Access Management - Zero Trust Platforms (4) Single sign-on (SSO) Simplifies user authentication across multiple services while maintaining security. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) Ensures that users are verified through multiple credentials before access is granted, reducing the risk of compromised accounts. Role-based access control (RBAC) Grants access based on the user’s role within the organization, adhering to the principle of least privilege. Identity federation Integrates with external identity providers to manage user identities across different platforms and services. Show More ##### ## Security - Zero Trust Platforms (5) Encryption Mandatory encryption of data both at rest and in transit protects against unauthorized access. Endpoint detection and response (EDR) Continuous monitoring and real-time response capabilities with EDR help detect and mitigate threats on endpoint devices. Device posture assessment Verifies the security status of a device before granting access to network resources, ensuring that only compliant devices can connect. Micro-segmentation Divides the network into isolated segments to prevent lateral movement by attackers, ensuring that if one segment is compromised, others remain secure. Zero trust network access (ZTNA) Replaces traditional VPNs by enforcing granular, context-aware access to applications based on user identity, device, and other factors. Show More ##### ## Data Security - Zero Trust Platforms (2) Data loss prevention (DLP) Detect and prevent unauthorized access or transfer of sensitive data. Data classification Data classification automatically categorizes data based on its sensitivity, allowing for appropriate security measures to be applied Show More ##### ## Application Visibility - Zero Trust Platforms (5) API support API support ensures that the zero trust platform can integrate seamlessly with other security tools and existing infrastructure Application-level controls Provides the ability to enforce security policies at the application layer, ensuring that access to specific applications is tightly controlled. Secure application access ensures that only authorized users can access critical applications, protecting against unauthorized entry points User and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) UEBA identifies unusual behavior that may indicate a security threat, enabling proactive threat managemen Continuous monitoring Provides real-time visibility into all network traffic, user activities, and data flows to detect anomalies Show More ##### ## Reporting and Policies - Zero Trust Platforms (5) Policy automation allows for automatic application of security policies based on predefined criteria, reducing the risk of human error and ensuring consistent enforcement Regulatory compliance Regulatory compliance assists organizations in adhering to industry-specific regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Cross-platform compatibility This works across different environments, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid setups, ensuring comprehensive security coverage Policy enforcement This ensures that security policies are consistently applied across all users, devices, and application Comprehensive reporting Detailed reports that provide insights into security events help organizations maintain compliance and optimize their security posture Show More ##### ## 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