VMware vShield Edge, part of the vShield family of virtualization security products, provides comprehensive perimeter network security for virtual datacenters. vShield Edge integrates seamlessly with VMware vSphere and includes essential network gateway services that organizations can use to quickly and securely scale their cloud infrastructures.

VMware vShield Edge is an edge network security solution for virtual datacenters that provides essential security capabilities such as port group isolation, network security gateway services and Web load balancing for performance and availability. The solution plugs directly into vSphere and leverages built-in features such as fault tolerance and high availability for unparalleled resiliency. Administrators can centrally manage vShield Edge through the included vShield Manager console, which integrates seamlessly with vCenter Server to facilitate unified security management for virtual datacenters.