Public VMware Cloud Foundation as-a-Service
Run VMware workloads in the cloud faster with simplified operations and strong price-to-performance. Public VMware Cloud Foundation as-a-Service is a fully managed VMware Cloud Foundation platform delivered through VMware Cloud Director.
Starting at $399/month
For a limited time, a limited number of customers can get the first month of the service without charge when using code VCFTRIAL.
Additional terms apply. Please see full details below.*
✓ Try Public VCF as-a-Service without charge during the first month using code VCFTRIAL*
✓ Run VMware workloads in the cloud without re-architecting existing environments
✓ Simplify operations while staying in the VMware ecosystem
Starting at $399/month.
Why choose Public VMware Cloud Foundation as-a-Service from OVHcloud
Built on scalable, shared infrastructure, this solution simplifies how you deploy, operate, and scale VMware. You maintain strong economics and architectural flexibility while reducing operational overhead. Your teams stay focused on delivering business outcomes as needs evolve.
Maximize performance. Minimize spend.
- Predictable costs with strong performance
- No hyperscaler premiums or hidden fees
- Starting at $399/month
Deploy VMware in minutes.
- Ready-to-use VMware Cloud Foundation stack
- No replatforming and minimal retraining
- Faster time-to-value with lower migration risk
More innovation. Less operations.
- OVHcloud-managed VMware infrastructure
- Simplified operations with improved reliability
More time for IT to focus on business outcomes
Standard
Starter Pack
Compute: 16 vCPUs and 64 GB RAM
1 TB standard storage
16 public IPv4 addresses
Public network bandwidth up to 5 Gbit/s
Services included
OVHcloud Standard Support
Options
Managed Veeam
Windows licenses
Additional resources
Important
If you require advanced networking and security features, choose the Advanced Starter Pack.
Advanced
Starter Pack
Compute: 16 vCPUs and 64 GB RAM
1 TB standard storage
16 public IPv4 addresses
Public network bandwidth up to 5 Gbit/s
Services included
OVHcloud Standard Support
Options
Managed Veeam
Windows licenses
Additional resources
Advanced networking and security features
VMware microsegmentation
Edge Gateway (up to 5 per organization)
NAT (Network Address Translation)
IPSec VPN
Layer 2 VPN
Dynamic Routing
DNS Management
DHCP Services
VMware Firewall
VMware Distributed Firewall
VMware Cloud Director: the next generation of vCloud
Public VCF as-a-Service is built on VMware Cloud Director (VCD), the current version of VMware vCloud Director. It provides a multi-tenant architecture with advanced capabilities and granular resource control. VMware Cloud Director is fully integrated into the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) suite.
Key features of Public VCF as-a-Service
Key Features
VMware stack compatibility
Deploy a VMware environment powered by VMware Cloud Foundation, ensuring seamless compatibility with your existing applications and infrastructure.
VMware Cloud Director (VCD)
The VCD interface simplifies the complex processes of orchestration, workload deployment, and network configuration, improving cloud operational efficiency.
Elastic resource allocation
Start with 16 vCPUs and 64 GB RAM, then scale resources as needed. You adjust capacity based on demand while controlling costs.
Content library
Access a centralized repository with pre-configured Linux and Windows images from OVHcloud, as well as VM templates and ISO images, to simplify deployment in your VMware environment.
Protected VM
Maintain uninterrupted access to your virtual machines with VMware HA and vMotion features, which are integrated into Public VCF as-a-Service.
Lifecycle management
We manage deployment, updates, scalability, and security patches. You benefit from consistent performance with minimal operational overhead.
Multi-tenant
Deploy a new virtual data center (vDC) on shared infrastructure via public cloud in as little as 30 minutes to reduce costs, billed at a predictable monthly flat rate.
Network and security
Protect your infrastructure with anti-DDoS protection and advanced network security features, including firewalls. Benefit from bandwidth up to 5 Gbit/s providing unlimited traffic for public and private networks.
Included Services
Storage
Begin with 1 TB of storage, and then you can scale capacity as needed to match your workload.
Anti-DDoS protection
Public VCF as-a-Service includes anti-DDoS protection by default, like all OVHcloud products. You can customize protection rules through the Control Panel.
Network security
Advanced Packs offer additional network security features, such as VMware Firewall and Microsegmentation.
Public IPs
The configuration uses 16 IPv4 addresses (/28), by default, for public network access.
User and group access
Securely manage user and group access within your organization by defining roles, permissions, and organizational boundaries to achieve efficient role-based access control and resource management.
Public network
Get high-speed public connectivity for your applications and services, with guaranteed unmetered bandwidth up to 5 Gbps.
Internal Private Network
Deploy and connect your VMs using Internal Private Networks available with Public VCF as-a-Service. Leveraging VMware’s distributed architecture, these isolated VMware Cloud Director segments provide a highly secure and efficient networking model.
Private network (vRack)
Connect your VMware Cloud Director to other OVHcloud services via vRack for blazing-fast, secure, and seamless 5 Gbps connection with unlimited bandwidth.
Additional Services
Advanced network and security features
Secure your environment with firewalls, distributed firewalls, and micro-segmentation features, available in the Advanced package.
Additional public IPs
Assign and move dynamic IP addresses from one service to another.
Backup solution for VCD
Leverage the Managed Veeam solution to back up your virtual machines.
Data protection & DR
Implement a Disaster Recovery Plan adapted to your VMware environment.
OVHcloud Connect
A private connection between your network and your OVHcloud services, compatible with all our cloud solutions.
Microsoft Licensing
Flexible and cost-effective Microsoft licensing options for your virtual machines.
Expert Support
Benefit from 24/7 expert support with industry-leading response times, ensuring production continuity.
Professional services
Get expert guidance from OVHcloud Professional Services to train your teams, design your architecture, or optimize your Public VCF as-a-Service environment.
Use cases
Cost-optimized cloud for migration and production
Run production VMware workloads in Public VCF as-a-Service at a lower, predictable cost without hyperscaler lock-in. Keep familiar tools and performance while gaining flexible scaling, transparent pricing, and fully managed operations.
Hybrid cloud extension and burst capacity
Extend on-prem VMware environments into Public VCF as-a-Service without buying new hardware or changing how you operate. Scale capacity on demand with predictable pricing, private connectivity, and minimal retraining.
Disaster recovery and business continuity
Use Public VCF as-a-Service as a secure disaster recovery target for VMware workloads. Recover quickly from outages, cyber incidents, or site failures without building a second data center, while reducing infrastructure costs and operational complexity.
OVHcloud Public VCF as-a-Service architecture
This diagram shows how Public VCF as-a-Service is built on VMware Cloud Foundation and delivered on shared, scalable infrastructure. It outlines the core components, including compute, storage, networking, and management layers, and shows how they integrate to support secure, highly available VMware workloads.
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Frequently asked questions about Public VCF as-a-Service
What is Public VCF as-a-Service?
Public VCF as-a-Service is a fully managed VMware cloud service delivered on shared infrastructure. It is built on VMware Cloud Director (VCD), which is included in VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). The service provides a public cloud consumption model with built-in availability, storage, and simplified operations.
Public VCF as-a-Service vs Managed VMware vSphere: what is the difference?
Public VCF as-a-Service abstracts networking, storage, and high availability, allowing you to consume VMware resources without managing infrastructure configuration. It runs on shared infrastructure, which makes it more cost-effective for smaller or variable workloads.
Managed VMware vSphere uses dedicated infrastructure and gives you more control over configuration, but requires more operational involvement.
What is the difference between VMware Cloud Director and vCloud Director?
There is no functional difference. VMware vCloud Director was renamed VMware Cloud Director starting with version 10.1 in April 2020. The name change reflects its role within the VMware Cloud ecosystem and the VMware Cloud Provider Program.
VMware Cloud Director continues to provide multi-tenant cloud management, automation, a
How does Public VCF as-a-Service differ from public cloud computing?
Public VCF as-a-Service is built on VMware Cloud Foundation and is designed to run highly available VMware virtual machines on shared infrastructure. It focuses on predictable performance, security, and VMware-native operations.
By contrast, general public cloud platforms offer a broader ecosystem of managed services, such as databases and platform services, but are less specialized for VMware-centric workloads.
How do I deploy Public VCF as-a-Service?
Getting started with Public VCF as-a-Service is fast and straightforward. Through the OVHcloud Control Panel, organizations can deploy their environment on scalable cloud infrastructure in just a few steps by selecting a Standard or Advanced (coming soon) starter pack and placing an order.
Virtual data centers (vDCs) are provisioned in less than 10 minutes and can be managed through VMware Cloud Director, enabling rapid deployment of virtual machines and workloads.
Preconfigured Linux and Windows virtual machine templates are available to accelerate deployment and simplify operations from day one.
How do I migrate to Public VCF as-a-Service?
Public VCF as-a-Service is designed to simplify migration from existing VMware environments, including on-premises infrastructure and other VMware Cloud Director deployments.
Because the platform is fully compatible with the VMware ecosystem, and soon-to-be with VMware Cloud Director Availability (VCDA) as well, organizations can migrate existing virtual machines, templates, configurations, and workloads without rearchitecting applications or changing operational workflows.
OVHcloud Professional Services can assist with migration planning and execution to enable near seamless workload migration and hybrid cloud strategies by extending existing VMware environments into OVHcloud infrastructure.
What services are included with Public VCF as-a-Service?
Each Public VCF as-a-Service pack includes a comprehensive set of cloud services delivered on OVHcloud infrastructure through a predictable monthly pricing model.
Included services:
Compute resources starting at 16 vCPU and 64 GB RAM
1 TB of storage
16 public IPv4 addresses
Up to 5 Gbps public bandwidth with unlimited traffic
Internal private networking through VMware Cloud Director segments
vRack private network connectivity
Built-in anti-DDoS protection and network security capabilities
Role-based access management
Content libraries with preconfigured operating system images
Lifecycle management including updates, patching, and scalability
VMware Cloud Director Availability (VCDA) migration services (coming soon)
Advanced starter packs (coming soon) also include enhanced networking and security capabilities:
VMware firewall and distributed firewall
Micro-segmentation
Edge Gateway
NAT, IPSec VPN, and Layer 2 VPN
Dynamic routing
DNS and DHCP services
These capabilities help support enterprise data protection, workload security, and disaster recovery requirements.
All packs include OVHcloud Standard Support.
How do I manage Public VCF as-a-Service?
Public VCF as-a-Service is managed through VMware Cloud Director (VCD), a web-based interface designed for cloud management, workload deployment, and resource orchestration.
Through VCD, organizations can provision virtual machines, configure networking, manage user permissions, and monitor workloads in real time. It provides centralized visibility and management across cloud resources, environments, and access controls through a single interface.
The OVHcloud Control Panel complements VCD by allowing customers to manage subscriptions, adjust resources, configure security settings, and access support services.
For automation, Public VCF as-a-Service supports API-driven operations and orchestration workflows, enabling integration with DevOps tools and simplifying provisioning, scaling, workload management, and infrastructure optimization.
What is the difference between VMware Cloud Director and vCloud Director?
There is no functional difference. VMware vCloud Director was renamed VMware Cloud Director starting with version 10.1 in April 2020. The name change reflects its role within the VMware Cloud ecosystem and the VMware Cloud Provider Program.
VMware Cloud Director continues to provide multi-tenant cloud management, automation, and integration with vSphere and NSX.
What is the pricing model for Public VCF as-a-Service?
Public VCF as-a-Service uses a transparent pack-based pricing model designed to provide predictable and cost-efficient access to VMware Cloud Foundation on OVHcloud infrastructure.
The service is available through Standard and Advanced (coming soon) starter packs with fixed monthly pricing. Each pack includes a defined set of resources such as compute, storage, bandwidth, IP addresses, lifecycle management, security features, VCDA migration services (coming soon), and support. This bundled approach simplifies cost management and helps organizations avoid unexpected infrastructure expenses.
Additional resources can be consumed on demand, allowing organizations to scale environments based on workload and business requirements while maintaining visibility and control over infrastructure costs.
With no upfront hardware investment and predictable monthly billing, Public VCF as-a-Service provides a scalable VMware cloud platform designed to help organizations modernize VMware environments while optimizing operational efficiency and budget predictability.
How does Public VCF as-a-Service differ from public cloud computing?
Public VCF as-a-Service is built on VMware Cloud Foundation and is designed to run highly available VMware virtual machines on shared infrastructure. It focuses on predictable performance, security, and VMware-native operations.
By contrast, general public cloud platforms offer a broader ecosystem of managed services, such as databases and platform services, but are less specialized for VMware-centric workloads.
What happens if a server fails?
Public VCF as-a-Service includes built-in high availability capabilities designed to support infrastructure resilience and workload continuity.
In the event of a host failure, workloads are automatically restarted on healthy infrastructure resources to minimize downtime. Live migration capabilities also allow workloads to move between hosts without interruption during maintenance operations or infrastructure incidents.
The service is backed by a 99.95% SLA and includes ongoing updates, maintenance, and security patching managed by OVHcloud. These capabilities help support data protection, service reliability, and consistent performance for business-critical workloads.
*Promotion Disclaimer: Available to the first 50 new customers who have not previously held an OVHcloud account or September 30, 2026, whichever comes first. Standard Starter Pack only. Limit one per customer. Use code VCFTRIAL for one month free (first billing cycle only: add-ons, usage, taxes and third-party license excluded). No cash value. After the promotional period, standard pricing applies and will automatically renew unless cancelled before the end of the free month. Cannot be combined with other promotions or offers. OVHcloud may modify or end this offer at any time. Void where prohibited.