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VMware vSphere is a virtualization platform from VMware, which transforms data centers into aggregated computing infrastructures that include CPU, storage, and networking resources. vSphere manages these infrastructures as a unified operating environment and provides you with the tools to administer the data centers that participate in that environment.
vSphere 7 delivers the essential services for the modern hybrid cloud. It powers the computing environment for modern applications, AI/ML, and business critical applications. Applications can be deployed using any combination of virtual machines, containers, and Kubernetes. The solution that is described in this reference architecture is deployed using virtual machines only.