VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Subscription

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) Subscription - per Core

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is licensed per physical CPU core, with a minimum purchase of 16 cores per processor. Even if your server has fewer physical cores, a minimum of 16 core licenses per CPU must be purchased.

Example:
A host with two CPUs with 20 cores each requires 40 licenses → You must add 40 units of this product to the shopping cart. Each quantity corresponds to one licensed core.

The subscription gives you access to all included VMware components in the latest version, including technical updates, feature upgrades and support from VMware.

What is VMware Cloud Foundation?

VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) is the fully integrated platform for private cloud, hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments. It combines proven VMware components such as:

• VMware vSphere (server virtualization)

• VMware vSAN (hyperconverged storage)

• VMware NSX (network virtualization & micro-segmentation)

• VMware Aria Suite (formerly vRealize) (cloud management and automation)

Everything centrally orchestrated via the SDDC Manager interface- for uniform, automated management of your entire cloud infrastructure.

What makes VCF special?

VMware Cloud Foundation enables you to deploy your infrastructure quickly, operate it in a standardized way and manage it automatically - from the hardware to the application. Whether on-premises or as a bridge to the public cloud (e.g. with AWS, Azure or Google Cloud): VCF creates a consistent environment across all platforms.

The most important functions at a glance:

• Integrated stack of vSphere, vSAN, NSX and Aria

• Centralized management via SDDC Manager

• Fully automated provisioning, lifecycle management and updates

• Network segmentation & security with NSX Distributed Firewall

• Self-service & automation with Aria Automation

• Compatible with leading hyperscalers (VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution etc.)

Who is VMware Cloud Foundation suitable for?

VCF is aimed at companies and organizations that:

• Need a consistent platform for private, hybrid or multi-cloud

• Want to standardize and automate IT operations

• Place the highest demands on scalability, security and integration

• Want to implement uniform operation across on-prem and cloud

Whether data centers, banks, public authorities or global corporations - VCF offers the complete solution for modern Enterprise infrastructures.

Licensing in detail:

• Per physical CPU core

• Minimum purchase: 16 cores per CPU

• Subscription model incl. software updates & support

• 1 license = 1 core → Example: 32 cores = 32 pieces

Note:
Please make sure to license the exact number of physical CPU cores of your hosts when purchasing. Under-licensing can lead to compliance issues.