When it comes to virtualization in a data center, VMware is the favorite choice of the cloud engineers. Similarly, when enterprises seek a Virtual Data Center from a public cloud, IBM Cloud’s VMware Cloud Foundation as a Service(VCFaaS) stands out as the ideal option.
Companies like U Bank, American Airlines, American Association of Insurance Services, and Deloitte trust IBM cloud the most. Not only that IBM cloud has the highest customer satisfaction rate in the market. But why this is so?
VMWare
Let’s start with the introduction to VMware. It’s an American cloud computing and virtualization technology company. It’s one of the most successful virtualization technology organizations. Acquired by Broadcom in 2022, VMWare provides server software, desktop hypervisors, bare metal hypervisors and much more.
IBM cloud’s VCFaaS
IBM Cloud’s VCFaas is like renting a virtual data center that’s ready to go. It combines the tools and technology of VMware, which is widely used for running and managing virtual machines with the power of IBM Cloud.
This service allows businesses to run their applications in a cloud environment that feels like their own data center but without the hassle of managing physical servers or infrastructure. IBM takes care of the backend (like hardware, networking, and security), while businesses focus on their operations.
What’s special about it
Now the question that arises here is what’s the difference between VCFaaS and a regular AWS or Azure virtual machine? It’s the control over the virtualization. With an Azure VM, you don’t know anything about the underlying hypervisor, you can’t control it either. In contrast, having control over the hypervisor allows you to create and manage VMs in a data center exactly the way you want. Enterprises that are concerned about the security also love to have the control.
The next thing that’s cool about it is the option for Single Tenant Virtual Data Centers. Single tenancy in VCFaaS means that the cloud infrastructure is dedicated entirely to one customer, ensuring no shared resources with others. This setup enhances security, performance, and compliance by isolating workloads and providing full control over the environment, making it ideal for enterprises with strict data privacy and customization requirements.
Conclusion
IBM Cloud’s VCF as a Service combines the flexibility of public cloud with the control of a dedicated data center. By offering single tenancy, control over hypervisors, and seamless VMware integration, it addresses the scalability, security, and customization needs of modern enterprises. For businesses prioritizing performance, resilience, and data privacy, it stands out as a robust and reliable solution.