This topic answers basic questions about NSX Advanced Load Balancer-Basic edition.
Would deploying x Basic LB SEs and y Enterprise LB SEs on the same NSX Advanced Load Balancer Controller be allowed?
No, the Basic edition and the Enterprise edition licenses cannot exist on the same NSX Advanced Load Balancer Controller.
Will NSX Advanced Load Balancer-Basic edition allow AKO for ingress?
No. Enterprise edition license is required to use AKO.
Is Per-App supported in the Basic Edition?
No. Customers can create multiple SE Groups if this functionality is needed.
Can a Controller be upgraded from Basic edition to Enterprise edition?
Yes, the Basic to Enterprise edition upgrade on the NSX Advanced Load Balancer Controller is allowed. The only requirement is to have sufficient Enterprise edition licenses to license the existing SEs in the cluster. Upgrade to the Enterprise edition would be seamless and cause zero traffic disruption.
The Basic Edition of Avi Load Balancer (formerly known as NSX Advanced Load Balancer) has reached its End of Availability (EoA) date on Jan 30th, 2024. The changes only apply to the Basic Edition of Avi Load Balancer. For additional details, please visit VMware Knowledge Base
