This guide explains how to integrate Avi Load Balancer into a VMware vCenter cloud. A single Avi Load Balancer Controller cluster supports multiple concurrent vCenter clouds.
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Overview Avi Load Balancer is a software-based solution that provides real-time analytics and elastic application delivery services.It optimizes core web functions, including SSL termination and load balancing.
Installation Considerations This section explains the installation considerations and required prerequisites when installing Avi Load Balancer with VMware vSphere.
Deploying Avi Load Balancer Controller in VMware vCenter Avi Load Balancer Controller deployment consist of brining up of Controller cluster that consist of three identical nodes for control plane traffic, followed by Cloud Creation that governs how Service Engines are deployed for handling data traffic. Based on the vCenter permissions for Controller VMs, admin could decide to deploy the Avi Load Balancer in either write access mode (with controllers having required permissions to create / manage SE VMs) or No orchestrator mode (with controllers having no access to vCenter infrastructure).
Configuring Avi Load Balancer Cloud Connector This section describes the steps to configure the Avi Load Balancer cloud connector in the write access mode and the no-access mode.
Additional Deployment Options for VMware vCenter Intergration This section covers the following configuration options: