Additional software is required in order to deploy and manage VMware Cloud Foundation. The required software depends on the configuration options you choose. Cloud Builder VM Support In order to deploy Cloud Foundation, you first need to deploy the Cloud Builder VM. Third-Party Software Additional third-party software may be required in order to support the VMware Cloud Foundation solution. VMware Software LicensesBefore you deploy VMware Cloud Foundation, ensure that you have appropriate license keys for the required VMware software. The license keys must match with the version of the product installed. See the Bill of Materials (BOM) in the VMware Cloud Foundation Release Notes for information on the specific product versions supported in each release. PasswordsYou must specify the passwords to be used for the various accounts used during the deployment of Cloud Foundation.