Design Decisions for VMware Cloud Foundation
This post outlines critical design decisions architects should consider when planning and deploying VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). 1. VCF Constructs and Architecture VCF private cloud is composed of hierarchical constructs with clear management responsibilities: VCF Instance: Includes a management domain and optional workload domains with core components such as vCenter, NSX, SDDC Manager, and ESX hosts. VCF Fleet: Manages one or more VCF Instances along with fleet-level components like VCF Operations and VCF Automation. VCF Private Cloud: Represents the highest level aggregating one or more VCF Fleets. Architects must design with these constructs in mind, determining how many instances and fleets are needed based on scale, organizational boundaries, and operational models. 2. VCF Operations Deployment Models VCF Operations is the central management console with deployment options affecting availability and recovery: Simple Model: Single node, minimal foot...