Summary

This chapter described the basic catalog design as well as the different catalog types. The business case and the expectations are main drivers for filling a catalog with the right services. Also, the difference between technology-focused and outcome focused catalogs has been described. The main part was also to describe how to setup and create an outcome focused blueprint in vRA which will provide a fully running service on demand.

In the next chapter, the focus will be on network virtualization. This is a huge topic in an SDDC since it can enhance flexibility and security aspects of a data center. Nevertheless, it will also increase complexity since it adds another layer to take care of. The chapter will discuss NSX basics and describe its main functions and features. Furthermore, it will describe how to include NSX networks in blueprints and how to create on demand networks while provisioning VM resources.