Architecture & Deployment Guides
Part 1 — Release Notes & BOM
Reference Guide
Product overview, release notes, Bill of Materials (33+ components with builds), What's New features, upgrade paths, API changelog, deprecations, and operational warnings.
Part 2 — Platform Fundamentals
Reference Guide
Platform taxonomy (Fleet → Instance → Domain → Cluster), core component deep-dives (ESX, vCenter, vSAN, NSX, VCF Ops, VCF Automation), management services, and operational pillars.
Part 3 — Design & Architecture
Reference Guide
12 architectural decision domains — fleet models, sizing profiles, consumption models, connectivity, storage, NSX networking, security/identity, and Private AI models.
Quick Reference Guide
Quick Reference
Condensed technical reference and overview table for VMware Cloud Foundation platform components, sizing, and key architecture specifications.