VMware Cross-Cloud Architecture

Consumption layer

NSX for vSphere virtual networks and associated constructs can be accessed or consumed through cloud management platforms, the NSX for vSphere REST API, or the VMware vSphere Web Client:

• Consumption through cloud management platforms: Cloud management platforms like vRealize Automation help to get self-service provisioning of virtual networks and respective features from a service portal.
• Consumption through API: NSX for vSphere integrates with a powerful management interface through its REST API. A client can read an object by using an HTTP GET request to the object's resource URL. A client can create an object with an HTTP PUT or POST request, which includes a new or modified XML body document for the object. Lastly, ...