VMware Edge Compute Stack
A Purpose-Built Solution for the Edge
Overview
VMware Edge Compute Stack is a purpose-built solution designed to address the unique challenges of edge computing. It provides an edge-optimized runtime for both virtual machines and containerized applications, and a centralized management plane for orchestrating and managing edge infrastructure and applications at scale. The stack is designed to be resilient and operate in environments with limited connectivity.
✨ Key Features
- Edge-optimized hypervisor (ESXi)
- Software-defined storage (vSAN)
- Kubernetes support (Tanzu)
- Centralized orchestration (VMware Edge Cloud Orchestrator)
- Zero-touch provisioning
- Support for real-time applications
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Leverages VMware's extensive experience in virtualization and enterprise IT
- Provides a consistent platform from the data center to the edge
- Strong support for both VMs and containers
Unique Value: Extends VMware's proven enterprise IT platform to the edge, enabling consistent and reliable management of edge infrastructure and applications.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Running operational technology (OT) workloads at the edge
- Deploying and managing applications in retail stores
- Building and managing private 5G networks
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small-scale, non-virtualized edge deployments
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more familiar and integrated experience for existing VMware customers compared to other edge solutions.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Production Support, Premier Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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