Architecture - SDDC Deployment and Best Practices Guide on AWS

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Architecture

This is a high-level overview architecture.

A diagram that depicts the high-level architecture of the VMware Cloud on an AWS managed account connected to a customer owned AWS account.

High-level architecture of the VMware Cloud on an AWS managed account connected to a customer owned AWS account

This paper covers key preparation steps, associated resources, and deployment instructions to guide you through deployment of your first SDDC environment within your chosen Region and Availability Zone. This includes the following:

  • Creating a single Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) within your AWS account

  • Planning and provisioning a private subnet network within your chosen Availability Zone (AZ) for SDDC integration

  • Activating the VMware Cloud on the AWS service

  • Deployment of a non-stretched SDDC within a single AZ