NSX 4.2.x Before you go for VCF 9
Hi Readers! It was a long break and I myself got engaged in new dynamic skill upgrades that result in a long delay. It’s been a while since my last deep dive here — the IT landscape doesn’t wait, and neither should we! So, Let’s pick up with one of the most important shifts in VMware’s networking and security stack: NSX 4. Simplified Lifecycle Management NSX 4 integrates more tightly with vSphere Lifecycle Manager, making upgrades and patching smoother. Enhanced Security Features Distributed Firewall improvements, including L7 application ID enhancements and context‑aware microsegmentation . Deeper integration with VMware Threat Prevention and IDS/IPS. Networking Enhancements Better support for IPv6 , multi‑tier routing, and federation improvements for multi‑site deployments. Operational Visibility Expanded NSX Intelligence for real‑time flow visualization and policy recommendations. Container &...