What does it take to deploy a new server with Cisco gear? we need to configure VLANs, we need to modify ACLs, we need to add entries to the firewall, at the same time coordinating with several IT personnel. Oh and on one configuration mistake, could put the entire DC at risk.

What does it take to deploy a new server using NSX on a virtual network? Fill out a template, deploy and your done. Equipment that needs to be modified are modified. The changes are automatically documented and I get an excellent view of my network's health by using APIs.

Networks are becoming too complex. We are loosing time and money because we are doing 21st century networking using 20th century methods.