Learning NSX for vSphere and do some basic test

[Shoebch]

I'm learning virtualization technology of VMWare. I have some basic knowledge on data center virtualization. I've tested creating some VMs installing ESXi to my personal computer. Now I want to learn about NSX and test accordingly.

When it go for download from my account, the download button gets inactive(grey color).

NSX for vSphere 6.2.7

File size: 2.515 GB

File type: ova

When I go for opensource NSX, it gives me the option to download the following 1.544GB file.

Open Source Tarball NSX for vSphere 6.2.3

File size: 1.544 GB

File type: tgz

Is it the same thing? Can i use this file for NSX feature testing?

[AdrianTT]

Hi Shoebch,

No the tarball does not contain all of the code for NSX just the opensource components that VMWare has modified; if you don't have a licence entitlement and you wish to do some labbing I would recommend that you check out the VMWare Hands On Labs (https://labs.hol.vmware.com​) these are free of charge and have full labs including NSX network virtualisation labs and are a great resource.

Kind regards,

Adrian

[Sreejesh_D]

Hi,

Unfortunately NSX is not available for Public Evaluation now. But as Adrian mentioned Hands On Labs are available on NSX. Please find the details in this URL.

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