NSX Core Components

This chapter begins with a brief introduction to NSX core components followed by a detailed discussion of these core components. We will go over the three different control planes and how each of these NSX core components fits into that architecture. Next we go over the VXLAN architecture and transport zones that allow us to create and extend overlay networks across multiple clusters. We will also look at NSX Edge and the distributed firewall in greater detail and take a look at the newest NSX feature: multi-vCenter or cross-vCenter NSX deployment. By the end of this chapter, you will have a thorough understanding of NSX core components and also their functional inter-dependencies.

In this chapter, we will cover:

• Introduction to NSX core components
• NSX manager
• NSX controller clusters
• VXLAN architecture overview
• Transport zones
• NSX Edge
• Distributed firewall
• Cross-vCenter NSX