VMware APIC is a platform that integrates with Cisco ACI to provide enhanced visibility, policy integration and deployment, and security policies with access lists. VMware APIC is a virtual appliance that runs on VMware vSphere and communicates with the Cisco APIC controller. VMware APIC allows administrators to create and manage Cisco ACI policies for VMware virtual machines and networks. VMware APIC also provides a unified view of the physical and virtual network topology, health, and statistics. VMware APIC supports the following modes of Cisco ACI and VMware integration:
VMware VDS: When integrated with Cisco ACI, the VMware vSphere Distributed Switch (VDS) enables administrators to configure VM networking in the ACI fabric.
Cisco ACI Virtual Edge: Cisco ACI Virtual Edge is a distributed service that provides Layer 4 to Layer 7 services for applications running on VMware vSphere.
Cisco Application Virtual Switch (AVS): Cisco AVS is a distributed virtual switch that provides policy-based network services for VMware vSphere environments. References:
Cisco ACI with VMware VDS Integration
Cisco ACI and VMware NSX-T Data Center Integration
Cisco ACI and VMware: The Perfect Pair
Setting the Record Straight: Confusion about ACI on VMware Technologies
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