VMware Cloud Foundation and vSphere Foundation Feature Comparison

This white paper provides a detailed comparison between VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware vSphere Foundation, focusing on their features and upgrade paths. It outlines the simplification of the VMware portfolio into two core offerings, emphasizing the transition from perpetual to subscription models. The document details the capabilities of VMware Cloud Foundation as a comprehensive Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform, highlighting its features such as automation, orchestration, and integrated self-service infrastructure. It also describes VMware vSphere Foundation as a solution tailored for mid-sized to smaller customers, integrating intelligent operations management. The paper includes a thorough feature comparison, listing specific functionalities across both platforms, including compute, storage, networking, and management capabilities. Additionally, it mentions the availability of various add-ons and the overall pricing strategy aimed at reducing total cost of ownership for customers. This comprehensive analysis serves as a resource for understanding the distinctions and upgrade options between the two offerings.